Re: What to watch

Post #117,948 by Nightowl 9/16/03 12:14:14 PM Reply	Re: What to watch I have diabetes. Don't need insulin, just meds and watch what I eat. For me, I have to read the labels and limit the number of carbohydrates I consume. 90 grams a day broken down 15g morning, 30gr Lunch and 45gr for dinner. If I start to feel dizzy, low blood sugar, then I need to eat something, candy bar has 10-30gr carbs in it. OJ is terrible for me, lots of carbs. Yeah, John and I are reading labels and figuring things out about what is better for me or not. I need to check the label on Sunny Delight, I was thinking of drinking that in between Pepsis so I have less sugar. If you have low blood sugar, then you'll need to have a constant supply of carbs spread thoughout the day. See if you doctor will prescribe a blood monitoring device. Then you can check your blood frequently to start, and then periodically during the day. (Frequently until you find how your body is metabolizing the carbs. DO NOT measure within 2 hours of eating as your body will not have been able to burn off the carbs you just consumed. Thanks for the suggestion, but there is no way on earth I can prick my finger all the time... I almost panicked and hyperventilated the two times they did it yesterday... I think I'll just watch how I feel, since it was clear to me when I felt lightheaded and weird... Just not ready for any needles and hope I never have to be. I was so freaked yesterday, and the doctor told me it did not mean I was getting diabetes, but I was sooooo scared I almost hyperventilated. I'm thinking of getting some sort of book about diet to help me get this all figured out. Nightowl >8# "I learned to be the door, instead of the mat!" "illegitimi nil carborundum" Comment by Nightowl
Post #118,015 by jbrabeck 9/17/03 11:47:09 AM Reply	Replied yesterday, by network ate it... Thanks for the suggestion, but there is no way on earth I can prick my finger all the time... I almost panicked and hyperventilated the two times they did it yesterday... I think I'll just watch how I feel, since it was clear to me when I felt lightheaded and weird... Just not ready for any needles and hope I never have to be. I was so freaked yesterday, and the doctor told me it did not mean I was getting diabetes, but I was sooooo scared I almost hyperventilated. What's better? Pricking your finger to monitor the blood sugar level or taking the associated risks of not knowing? You get used to the finger pricking. Quick, not painless, but very tolerable. Mosquito bites are worse. I've read all the posts and I concur with Scott. Watch what you eat and how much. Some examples for you: 1/3 cup of white rice == 15gr of carb. 1/2 cup of pasta == 15gr carb. Some Links: [link\|http://my.webmd.com/content/article/56/65921?z=4203_00101_2600_in_22\|Eating Well With Diabetes] [link\|http://diabetes.about.com/library/blcarbs/blcarbmenu.htm\|Carbohydrates counts of common foods] Should get you started.
Post #118,026 by admin 9/17/03 1:42:55 PM Reply	As I understand it... It isn't so much the carbo count as the glycemic index that matters for hypoglycemia. Two foods can have the same carbo amounts, but the one that gets in the bloodstream faster will cause a higher spike (and corresponding low). Regards, -scott anderson "Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."

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