macro goals?

lorib642 · January 2016

i have been diagnosed with type II diabetes for about a year. My A1C is usually between 5.9 to 6.1 but my fasting glucose runs over 120. I have been on 1500mg metformin. I get reflux. My doctor only orders fasting glucose levels every so often and gave me some basic diet advice.

I have tried dieting and exercise but I have trouble sticking with it. I saw an endocrinologist yesterday and she gave me a glucose meter. I am supposed to measure fasting levels M W F and also if I feel bad or wake up at night. I have problems with fatigue.

I measured in the office 113. I got tired suddenly in the evening so I tested 112 I woke at 1am and it was 155.

I am seeing a diabetes educator next month.

I tend to eat less in the morning and more later in the day. Do you think I am eating too many carbs at dinner that my fasting is higher than random during day?

I could use any general advice. What are good macro targets?

KeithF6250 · January 2016

When I was first diagnosed I found this site to be useful.
phlaunt.com/diabetes/
One of the items discussed is why your blood glucose reading may be higher in the morning than at bedtime. It's not uncommon.
There are a number of different strategies for when to test in order to get a complete picture of what is happening during the day. Most people tend to peak about 2 hours after a meal but the height and shape of the peak can depend on what you eat and how effective your body can manage the carbs you give it. I spent months eating to my meter learning to manage my blood glucose levels.
I also belong to another MFP group with a lot of info and supportive people
community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
Not everyone in the group is a diabetic but many are. It's a private group so you need to ask to join.
Getting educated is important. So is advocating for yourself if you don't get the support you need. Remember you are not in this alone.

lorib642 · January 2016

thank you KeithF6250

judyvalentine512 · January 2016

I was diagnosed in July with type2. I also have chonic pancreatitis and no gallbladder. So, I was getting so many mixed messages from my doctors, dietician, and honetly this website.
So, today I had a session with the diabetes dietician who really helped me understand what to eat, how much, when in terms of carbs and protein.
Lorib, the best thing you can do for yourself is turn to the diabetes educators. I don't know how it works in the States, but in Ontario, Canada, the sessions are free.
Good luck!

lorib642 · January 2016

thanks Judy I see a diabetes educator next month. My insurance will cover. I am just new to at home monitoring. My dr used to just order fasting glucose every so often and A1C and tell me to lose weight.

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