BG finally dropping...

celestep2k1

I'm almost 2-months into this since diagnosis. I've learned a lot. Testing frequently and logging what goes into my face have been helpful tools, especially in the last four days.

I'm on Metformin/850mg 2x per day, but my levels were still spikey and haven't even close to healthy levels. Four days ago, I started taking a daily dose of Zinc, Tri-Chromium and CoQ10. Three days ago, I began making myself eat every three hours, plus a snack by the bedside if I wake up at 4am, to keep my fasting level in check. I'm finally getting down to 125 numbers, both before and after meals.

I still have a way to go with the numbers, but this is the first significant results I've experienced since this all began.

A special thank you to all you who keep your food diaries open. They are sure fun to browse through for ideas!

Celeste

hookilau

Go TEAM BETA!!!

Sounds like you're well on your way... :drinker: I'm not quite 3 months into dx, (mid April) so I feel your roller coaster ride. About the 2 month mark, I gave in & decided to try as many supplements I could get my little hands on.

I'm taking Chromium GTF, Biotin, Konjac, Bitter Melon, Multi Vit, Vit D (levels were low)

I've found that coQ10 didn't have any effect on my so I stopped taking it, the GTF made the biggest difference for me, giving me very low numbers compared to what I had been seeing only the day before &they stayed that way consistently.

When I saw that, I added the Konjac, Biotin & Bitter Melon just for good measure :laugh: It's hard not to be superstitious :blushing:

It gets better. I'd been told that but it was really challenging for me to be patient & wrap my head around the fact that it takes time even when you are doing *all* the right things....annnnnd it's more about the trend than the actual numbers until you've been actively trying to influence them for several weeks in a row. Think big picture. :drinker:

mclgo

Celeste - love your name! I'm reading "Galileo's Daughter" right now, and that name is a heavy theme.

Anyway, isn't it amazing the things we learn too late? Such as "why did I wait for this DX before doing something about my health and lard-y behind?". Guess better late than never.

Mine have dropped nice and low. Everyone is different - I'm no doctor - just sharing what seems to be working for me:
I stopped eating wheat - read "Wheat Belly" by William Davis. Instead eating cheese, nuts, fruits, vegs, and meat.
Dr. has me taking Magnesium, Calcium, B6, and high doses of Vit D
Before the DX I was also taking fish oil - that continues
Metformin, 250mg twice a day
Walking or biking for exercise

Last night I went to a movie and ate popcorn and 2 squares of dark chocolate, and my BG was 94 this morning!
Too bad the movie was stupid.

Best wishes - we're all in this together!
Margaret

celestep2k1

Oh Hookilau, now I have more research to do on additional supplements! Thanks for sharing what's working for you.

Before this dx, I was a bread freak, Margaret.

Before dx, I was taking Vitamin D, Chromium Picolinate (kidney support) and a Multi-vitamin daily. When I read about the Tri-Chromium, Zinc and CoQ10, I knew I had to try adding them. I got a 3-mo supply of each, which will be my 'trial' period. At that point, I'll have my first A1C since dx (Sept13).

Between all y'all and me, I think what's helping my levels the most is not fasting. I was one of those eaters who never ate breakfast, ate my one big meal a day at lunch and had a snack for dinner with a dessert of some kind . This not fasting is a huge deal in changing my habits.

Regarding the movie, popcorn and chocolate, Margaret, that's not overeating at all. I'm glad your BG showed you that it's okay to live a little!!!

Thanks, ladies!