"Mimi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:Hello everyone!
I have never posted before, but have been reading the newsgroup for a week
or so.
I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes about 3 or 4 years ago. Currently on
Actos and Amaryl with a fasting in the 130-140, which really is not very
good, but than I have been in denial and not really watching what I eat (I
cannot make any excuses for my actions). Last week I was hospitalized with
diverticulosis and this really had me soul searching about what I am doing
to myself physically.
Those numbers are not so far off base. But the bigger question is: What
are your numbers at two hours after eating? What was your A1c?
Quoted message said:Anyhow, since being discharged from the hospital I have been watching what
I
Quoted message said:eat. I have been getting my carb mostly from veggies and have been
diligently watching that I don't get any carbs from simple sugars and my
starch intake is minimal to none. I can really tell the difference in my
weight and how I have been feeling. But this morning my fasting blood
sugar
Quoted message said:was 236! It has never been this high before. I further investigated and
found that the antibiotic that I'm currently on (Levaquin) can cause
fluctuation of BS. So instead of beating myself to death, I have been
telling myself to just chill out keep doing what I am doing currently.
I am not familiar with Levaquin and I don't know how long you will need to
take it. If only for a week or two, I wouldn't worry about it. If you need
to take it all the time, you will need to call the Dr. and tell him that it
is raising your BG. Or it could be that the underlying cause is making your
BG go up. Pain, infection and stress can all make BG go up.
Simple sugars and starches are really no worse in terms of BG control than
other forms of carbs. And it's possible that you are taking in too few
carbs. I find that when I do this, my BG is too high. Low carbing does not
work for me. I have to figure out how many carbs I can safely eat, then
make sure I get no more or no less. I find that by eating things that can
easily be doled out in small portions, I can better control my BG. Things
like applesauce that can be measured by the spoonful, small pretzels, small
crackers or even those regular sized Fritos. Start small. You might find
that what you need is two bites of applesauce or 5 little Fritos. Or you
may need more than that. But with the meds you are taking, it is likely
that the super low carb approach might not work. The body expects a certain
amount of food at certain times and if it doesn't get what it needs, the
liver will dump glucose.
Quoted message said:
But my questions is, what I should do regarding my diet for the next few
days while I'm on Levaquin to keep my BS lower. I really can't cut down on
the fiber due to my diverticulitis (I'm taking a couple of fiber pills a
day). Any help is greatly appreciated.
Just so you know... We use the term BG (blood glucose). BS is something
else. If I were you, I'd try to increase the carbs slightly. If it is
fiber you need, then you could make a soup using mostly low carb veggies,
but add a few dried beans, potatoes or other high fiber, high carb foods.
Brown rice or whole wheat pasta could also be added. But if the high
numbers continue, you'll need to call your Dr. You may need a change of
meds or even insulin.
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