Anyone have sugar issues?

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  • princessdracos
    princessdracos Posts: 125 Member
    I had a really bad breakfast this morning. I had Mcdonalds bacon egg and cheese biscuit with a hashbrown and small coffee (4 creams and 4 sugars). I took my glucose 2 hours later and it was 138. They say as long as it's under 140, that's good. I am thinking that with exercise and becoming more active (I mostly sit during the day), my sugar levels will be fine. I worry a lot. So when I saw that my morning fastings were a little above 100, I got scared. The only time that I have had issues with sugar was when I was pregnant. BUT out of curiousity, I started monitoring my sugar levels with my meter at home. And also out of fear cause my dad has diabetes. I know that my children and I are at an increased risk of developing diabetes if we don't watch it. That's why I want to lose weight, exercise, and try eating better for the most part. I let go of the soda and now I am just drinking water.

    You may find that as you make healthier choices most of the time, the times you indulge won't affect your bg as badly. That's been my experience, at least. I was very frustrated when I started eating better back in February because even with oral meds and insulin, my sugar stayed in the high 100s-mid 200s. It took a few weeks of consistency to get those numbers down, and now even a really bad splurge day doesn't shoot my sugar through the roof. Then again, it seems no two diabetics are the same! I can consume insane amounts of pineapple and my bg is great, but one serving of oatmeal and it's sky-high. So annoying :angry:

    Anyway, I just have to commend you for taking the steps you are. My mother had so many complications from diabetes and died at the age of 61. Part of me is very upset that she didn't take care of herself and died so young...she was the kindest, most selfless person I've ever known. I've tried to adjust my thinking so that I view taking care of myself as not selfish, but necessary to live the life I want to live. Now I'm rambling :blushing: Best of luck to you, my dear!
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you princessdraco! I am trying to take better care of myself cause I want to lose weight, be fit, and healthy. I also don't want to develop diabetes!
  • jsedivy
    jsedivy Posts: 14
    i take 2 metformin 3 times a day with diamicron but since ive been walking everyday and watching my foods i have been able to reduce to 1 metformin 3 times a day and my sugars are now in the normal range, so proves watching what you eat and exercise does help, i measure my bsl 6 times a day before and 2 hours after i eat, im really looking forward to my weight in this morning

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