[Bowman]

Hello! I was diagnosed on Sept. 9. I was/am experiencing tingling/pain in my legs and feet and finally went to see a doctor. My A1C was 9.1. I am taking Metformin 2x/day. I am scheduled to see a nurse educator next week. I'm looking forward to it as I want to know what I need to do to keep on top of this disease.

 

[Bowman]

Hello Moon,
I'm supposed to get a meter next week from my nurse educator. I plan to test and do whatever is necessary to keep it in check. Thanks for the website tip, too.
Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Bowman]

Hello Shanny,
Thank you for the welcome and the great information re: controlling BG. I know it has been a month but it isn't an easy thing to come to terms with when you've been relatively healthy throughout life. My mother had diabetes so it isn't a complete shock but it still is a tough thing to learn. I've heard a lot of horror stories but have read (from the local library) a great deal of positive outcomes when nutrition and exercise is followed. As I said I'm meeting with a nurse educator next week and I hope to have most of my questions answered.
Thanks again for your welcome and great advice!

 

[Bowman]

Hi Jere,
Thanks for the info. I'm not sure how the Metformin is affecting sugars as I don't have the meter yet. I will have it next week and will monitor closely Shanny has mentioned.

Shanny: Thanks for the excellent info on Metformin. At least now I understand how it works and what to expect.

Alex

 

[Bowman]

Thank you, Patdart! I'm reading the bloodsugar101 site and lots of posts on this website and have learned a lot in the last few days. Thanks to this wise group I'll be prepared when I see my nurse educator. And I'll have the right questions to ask.
Thanks for the welcome. I like it here!

 

[Bowman]

Bowman, be careful with the Nurse Educator when you meet with him/her. I had CNP told me I should be eating 3 servings of carbs with each meal (15 grams is 1 serving of carb). This would mean I should be taking in 105 grams of carbs with 3 meals a day, not including snacks! WAY too much! She told me to eat brown rice instead of white rice. I told her I can't eat rice at all. She asked why? I said because brown rice spikes me just as much as white rice does. She didn't know what to say to that. I mentioned that I was using coconut oil, and she just stared at me like I was an idiot! They believe in the ADA's diet plan, and it just does not work. It continues to keep people actively diabetic, and continues to worsen their diabetes as time goes on. I've been diabetic for alot of years now, and trust me when I tell you what they want us as diabetics to do does not work. I've done it...and yet here I am with a LC/HF diet working better for me then the ADA's recommendations. So, just beware of what they will instruct you with eating. I'm not telling you what to do, but just a warning. Good Luck!

Hello and thanks for the advice. My educator was very realistic and open to adjustments such as you mentioned. I guess I was lucky.

I've gotten great advice from all on this forum and great care from my healthcare team. My sugars are going down and my neuropathy is being controlled. I thank everyone for all the comments and advice.