diabetic and sugar lows..

Blood sugar lows can be very dangerous, are you glucose testing? We are all different and what works for one person may not work for the next. This sounds more like questions for your Dr. or Diabetic Nutritionist as they will know your case and what is best for you. As for general diabetes advice may I suggest...
http://dlife.com/
www.diabetes.org
I have found both of them helpful
On MFP I would suggest joining this group, some very friendly helpful people
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/529-diabetes-prediabetes-and-insulin-resistance

My best wishes in your quest for health
Panda_1999

As a diabetic, you should most certainly be checking in with your doctor about any diet/exercise you're doing. A trained professional will be able to give you the best advice on staying healthy throughout your journey. I've got a lot of diabetics in my family though, both type 1 and type 2, so I might be able to give some advice?

#1 - get back on your Metformin! It was prescribed to keep you healthy and alive! If you don't feel like your sugar levels are balanced with it, talk to your doctor about another kind of glucose-controlling drug. Also discuss your insulin dose and brand, as sometimes the 2 can work against each other and you may need a new kind. It's a balancing act

Sugar lows are not good, that means you're not eating enough and not eating healthy while you're doing it. As a diabetic, it's essential that you eat balanced regular meals, and have light snacks between if need be. That means you've gotta be a food nazi, and I know that's gonna be hard... but the alternative isn't weight gain... it's death.

Carbs also aren't good. Remember, sugars are carbs, and your body isn't going to process them in the usual manner. If you're having a ton of sugar lows where you have to eat carbs to bring yourself back up, then your food intake as it is isn't working. I'd recommend moderating and cutting down on carbs, and upping your protein and fiber. Protein and fiber will help you feel more full for longer, and you can process them better. You can still have carbs, I'm not trying to say you can't eat them at all... but with carbs tends to come high sugar content, and when you peak, you also crash. Try to stay away from bleached processed carbs, as nutrients are stripped and all sorts of additives are in there that aren't good for you. Could you post an example of your days worth of meals so folks can take a look?

It takes more than 5 minutes to burn off what you eat, no matter how hard the intensity. But with a bad back, you should make sure your exercise is low- to no-impact so you don't trigger spasms or worse issues. Make sure you're stretching before you clean so your back is more limber, and the surrounding muscles are loosened up as well. You could take a walk around the block, perhaps stretching your arms while you do it... and that will help you burn some more while you're at it!