question about my score of 200 on glucose 12 hr. fast?

Question

Well I know its still high but walking in docs office last wed. it was 450 not fasting, so do you think I'm doing better? I've started medformin sat. twice a day. I will shop for glucose meter shortly.

Answer 1

That's impossible to say given the information you're providing. Either way, you're way too high and should be reading up on the subject. I've already done a lot of that and like to share my findings. Read more about that here: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 2

You are definitely being addressed by your metformin, but you need to be on a sulfonurea, too- like 2mg of amaryl- talk to your doc.

#1 Find a diabetes specialist- you need to see an endocrinologist. Most general docs don't have enough time to spend with diabetics to get their stuff right quickly.

#2 If you have insurance, you ought to get a meter free, and if your doc writes a script for the strips, they are covered, too. If you go to an endocrinologist or dietician, they can get you one free, too.

#3 YOU HAVE TO CHECK YOURSELF- NOW! Check first thing in the morning, one hour post meal, two hours post meal. If you do this for a week (it's 5 times daily) you'll be able to present your doc with a chart-column A: a.m. fasting, B: one hour post, etc. this will give them ABSOLUTE info for prescribing you, which could otherwise take months.

#4 You need to make sure you exercise and eat well. NO white foods. Thing is, the more processed or refined a food is, the worse for your body. The worse for MY body- and I'm not diabetic! Complex=good!!

#5 morning fasting should be under 110, one hour post should be under 125, two hour post should be under 140. If you can't make these happen, change medicines (actos, etc) and if not that, then change docs. Ultimately, all type II diabetics should be able to be in the normal range- it's absolutely realistic. If your doc isn't that aggressive, he or she is not the right doc. I know it works in my clinic's program, and it can for you, too.

#6 you should have an HbA1c run every 3 months. If it's not between 4 and 6, you need more aggressive treatment. Some docs say under 7, but that's risking complications young. Over 7 means damage is occurring to your smallest blood vessels (eyes) and nerves, so you're on your path to neuropathy. You can do better than that!

Always believe in yourself, and always shoot for normal. It can be done! Best of luck, and my thoughts are with you!

Cheers!




btw- 200 is not so far off or improved from a 450 because your fasting indicates your body isn't even coping with its own sugar production (glycogen from your liver when you haven't eaten in a while). A 450 indicates you aren't coping with sugar from your food- they are both horrible scores and would give you a 10 or more on your HbA1c- you need that tester and to be aggressive about getting into the normal range. This medicine isn't cutting it.

Answer 3

I think 200 after a 12 hour fast is an improvement for you. If you had 450 not fasting, at that point in time you would have been about 400 give or take a little, fasting. So keep up the good work. You are going in the right direction!

Answer 4

Kim, A glucose level of 200, after a 12-hour fast, is not good.

I'm assuming you are newly diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2. You need to buy a meter fast. The main way to keep control of your glucose levels is by being able to see what they are & report them to the doctor & to be able to do something about them.

I use the Accu-Chek Compact meter. I like it because of having to stick one test strip in the meter at a time, I can put a "drum" that holds a whole bunch of strips in it. It makes testing easier, especially when I'm outdoors.

Call up your insurance company and tell them you have been diagnosed with Diabetes. My insurance company gave me my meter for free, and I've found out that most do, if you ask.

I test myself 12 times a day; but I do "tight control" & adjust my own insulin doses. That's not for beginners :) However, in case you haven't seen a Diabetes Educator yet, this should be an easy guide. Test yourself when you wake up. Then again before breakfast & 2 hours after breakfast (that's 2 hours from the time you START eating). Do the same before/after lunch & dinner. Then test yourself before you go to bed. If you go to a gym or jog, etc., test yourself before you start exercising & after you finish. Physical exertion will lower your glucose levels.

I suggest, at this time, to keep a journal for testing, until your levels are stable. (Some doctors always want a journal.) In the journal, write the date at the top of the page. Then you need just 3 columns: time of test; glucose level; and situation, i.e., dawn, before breakfast, etc. Then, you & your doctor can see how your glucose levels are doing, what makes them go higher or lower, whether or not to change your medicine or dose, etc.

Also, I don't know when your next appointment is with your doctor. If it is more than a week away, and you see your numbers are still high (over 130), call. There's no reason for you to wait - your health is more important. Also, doctors expect a certain amount of phone calls, and this would not be unusual. This way, he/she can raise your dosage of meds or change it sooner, rather than later.

I know a good web site for newly diagnosed patients (or anyone). The information is written in easy terms, so that people don't have to be doctors to understand it.

www.revolutionhealth.com

I would also recommend reading one or two books about Diabetes to give you more info.

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 5

Yes, you are doing much, much better. Keep up the good work!! Wallmart sells glucose monitors and the sticks that go in them cheaply and your diabetic doctors office probably has free one's they can give you if you just ask! Companies that make those supplies bring free things to them all the time, so ask if there are any available to you. You cannot do this responsibly without knowing exactly what your overnight sugar is, plus two hours after eating each meal. It tells them how your medicine is doing for you, all of that.

So go get that monitor and congrats, your sugars are on their way down towards normal!!

Answer 6

No 200 fasting is still pretty bad. Just take your medicine like you are suppose to and eat like doc told u to. If you need to loose weight do so, and doing all these things should bring it on down. As for as a meter. Unless u have insurance that will pay for the strips they are pretty expensive. The cheapest one I have found is a walmart one called reli-on meter the strips cost about 21.00 dollars for 50 strips. Most strips for other meters cost about 50.00 dollars for 50 of them. Well good luck and do right and you will see results.

Answer 7

You can probably get a free glucometer if you check with the pharmacies in your area or those on line. It is a good idea to get one and use it if that is what your doctor wants you to do. Don't put it off. 200 fasting vs 450 non-fasting has a lot of variables. The important thing is to keep working on your diet, exercise and medication. don't give up, the quality of your life depends on it.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

no you shop for the meter today. its very important your organs are at risk for high sugar and it has to come down to 100. yep, its the risk you are taking its very important. 450 is stroke or heart attack time or coma. how many mil are you taking if its not down get stronger they have 1000. 200 way too hich

Answer 10

Hi Friend
This is very bad to hear. Firstly checkout the site

http://www.healthsinfo.com

for more info on diabetes