I take glyburide and metformin and I have an Apidra insulin injection pen in case I need it. I used to use Lantus, but don't any more.
the glyburide is to stimulate your pancreas to see if it will start producing the insulin you need.
Dr Bernstein is an author of several books about diabetes. Google him and you will find enough information to decide if you like him. As I say, I am new to this business, too, but it seems there are at least a million ways to be a diabetic, and it is very confusing, but you are choosing a new way of living, so be sure it is a way you are willing to follow. Good luck-'becca

Hi Robbin. its all a little daunting isn't it? I know how you feel I was diagnosed last year. To answer your question about Glyburide Vs Metformin.

Glyburide comes from the group of drugs know as Sulphonylureas. These drugs are usually prescribed to patients who are of "normal weight". They are used to help stimulate your body (pancreas) to produce more insulin and so reduce your blood sugar levels that way.

Metformin comes from the group of drugs known as Biguanide. These are prescribed to people to help the insulin they produce work more efficiently. They are usually prescribed if you are overweight.

Hope this helps.

Hi Robin,
The best thing that happened to me was My Fitness Pal. I was on insulin and 4 other oral medications. With MFP I have lost 37 pounds AND I am off insulin and my medication has been cut in half. Hang in there and I will friend you... to keep you motivated!

My name is Jennifer and my husband was diagnosed almost a year ago. He is on several medications plus Insulin. We have tried to eat better but we really need to focus on losing some weight and I don't think we've given ourselves enough structure. I feel overwhelmed when I think about finding something that will work well for us. I'm starting to think we should focus on the weight loss then start looking at the types of foods we're eating. Does anyone have some advice for us on the best way to get started?

@JLD09042010, Hi Jennifer and welcome to this group. Your husband is blessed to have you as support. Family support is a real bonus. As others have said, a diagnosis of Diabetes can be unsettling with all sorts of thoughts going on in our heads. The good news is that the vast majority of people can get an excellent level of control of their blood sugars and lead healthy and active lives. MFP is a fantastic programme and been a lifeline for so many of us in this group. The programme is NOT QUICK FIX. It is all about learning to change our lifestyle and eat healthily. It demands the HONEST LOGGING of ALL food. It requires determination, patience and persistence. If properly applied it really does work and the rewards are enormous.
One of the frustrating things about diabetes is that it is a very individual condition and the counter measures which work for one person may not work for the next. It really is a case of trial and error to find out what works for your husband and then sticking to that plan like glue. Beware of people, however well intentioned, offering prescriptive advice. If he hasn't yet been on a Diabetes education course then I suggest that you follow this up as a priority. Many of these courses welcome family suporters along. The majority of people who do the courses find themn to be excellent. Information is power and you should read over the many threads in this group and get a feel for the site. When you're ready to ask questions, you will find lots of genuine people on here who will share their experience and give help and support. The effort however has to come from the person with the condition. While there is no one size fits all solution there is a general consensus view that focusing on complex carbohydrates rather than simple carbohydrates is essential (you can google these terms if you're unsure). The other consensus view is that a good starting point would be to aim for 45 net carbs per main meal with 20 net carbs for a snack if required (net carbs are carbs less fibre). When buying your groceries try to avoid any product with more than say 60 carbs per 100 gms on the package lable. As someone has already suggested, have a look at some of the diaries which are open to give you some ideas.I hope this helps and wish you both well on your journey to a healthy and active life.

Hi Robbin and welcome to MFP and the Type 2 Diabetes support group. I have had diabetes for about 7 years now and am on insulin. Since joining MFP and dropping nearly 30 lbs, I have been able to decrease the amount of insulin I have to take. People here will give you a lot of good advice.

One thing my doctor always told me is that exercise and diet will help control the diabetes. I have joined a gym, since mid-January, and I am pretty confident that the exercise helped tremendously. If you have not already done so, I would start to exercise...even if it is just a 15 minute walk. Then slowly increase that over time.

I wish you the best of luck. I know you will get control by watching what you eat and getting exercise.

Add me as a friend, if you wish.

Nancy