Hello, Forum members:
I'm glad to have found this site, and the compassionate and dedicated folks on it.
The skinny on me: male, 53 years old, 6 feet, 245 pounds, coronary artery stent placed (Lower Anterior Descending artery) in April 2009 (after catheterization showed a 75 percent blockage--no symptoms). Cholesterol 123, triglycerides 186, BP approx. 120/80.
Diagnosed "officially" as diabetic around five years ago. Currently on Janumet (50/1000 mg. 2x day). Latest A1C was 6.85. Fasting BG anywhere from 120-150; post-prandial 120-170; usually less than 140. Exercise usually brings the numbers down quickly. I try to walk at lunchtime (2 1/2 miles) at least 3X a week, and get to health club when I can. Recently diagnosed with Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy due to burning in both big toes, and was put on a prescription vitamin--Metanx--by my internist, whom I trust and find to be an excellent diagnostician. In 10 days' time, my feet feel significantly better, aiding greatly in my walking. Can't say if Metanx is at least partly responsible or not; just glad the situation has improved!
My questions to the forum:
Has anyone had experience with Metanx? If so, was it helpful to you?
Also, what can be done about the "Dawn Effect," or "Dawn Phenomenon?" I hadn't heard about it until my doctor told me how it frustrates a lot of diabetics from keeping their fasting BG under control. Until I learned of this overnight hormone release accompanied by excess sugar manufactured by the liver, I never could understand why my after-meal readings were often lower than my fasting ones.
Thanks in advance for any feedback on the above. Glad to (virtually) make everyone's acquaintance!
-Andy
I'm glad to have found this site, and the compassionate and dedicated folks on it.
The skinny on me: male, 53 years old, 6 feet, 245 pounds, coronary artery stent placed (Lower Anterior Descending artery) in April 2009 (after catheterization showed a 75 percent blockage--no symptoms). Cholesterol 123, triglycerides 186, BP approx. 120/80.
Diagnosed "officially" as diabetic around five years ago. Currently on Janumet (50/1000 mg. 2x day). Latest A1C was 6.85. Fasting BG anywhere from 120-150; post-prandial 120-170; usually less than 140. Exercise usually brings the numbers down quickly. I try to walk at lunchtime (2 1/2 miles) at least 3X a week, and get to health club when I can. Recently diagnosed with Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy due to burning in both big toes, and was put on a prescription vitamin--Metanx--by my internist, whom I trust and find to be an excellent diagnostician. In 10 days' time, my feet feel significantly better, aiding greatly in my walking. Can't say if Metanx is at least partly responsible or not; just glad the situation has improved!
My questions to the forum:
Has anyone had experience with Metanx? If so, was it helpful to you?
Also, what can be done about the "Dawn Effect," or "Dawn Phenomenon?" I hadn't heard about it until my doctor told me how it frustrates a lot of diabetics from keeping their fasting BG under control. Until I learned of this overnight hormone release accompanied by excess sugar manufactured by the liver, I never could understand why my after-meal readings were often lower than my fasting ones.
Thanks in advance for any feedback on the above. Glad to (virtually) make everyone's acquaintance!
-Andy