Hi. I was diagnosed with type 2 on Friday 08/05. I am 54 years old, my fasting level was 217 and my A1C, 7.2. I am testing 4 times a day and on metformin twice a day. I have a decent amopunt of weight to loose, I have adjusted my diet, no carbs, and started excercising again.
I'm a little scared and a little confused. Not sure what I can eat and not eat, can drink, can't drink. Not sure how quickly I can expect my numbers to come down. I think I'm good then I'm not.
Before lunch today I tested @ 153. I had a salad with tuna and a small amount of olive oil vinagrette dressing with 6 Wheat Thin crackers. Two hours after lunch, I usually don't check 2 hours after, I tested @ 256. I was shocked that I jumped so much. I don't get it.
Hopefully I'll get the info I need here and some support.
I'm a little scared and a little confused. Not sure what I can eat and not eat, can drink, can't drink. Not sure how quickly I can expect my numbers to come down. I think I'm good then I'm not.
Before lunch today I tested @ 153. I had a salad with tuna and a small amount of olive oil vinagrette dressing with 6 Wheat Thin crackers. Two hours after lunch, I usually don't check 2 hours after, I tested @ 256. I was shocked that I jumped so much. I don't get it.
Hopefully I'll get the info I need here and some support.