[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

I'm type one, and there are big differences between type one, two and
pre-diabetic, but I'm always curious as to why type two's and
pre-diabetics are told to test so infrequently. Testing only once a day
doesn't allow you to track and follow trrends throughout the day. You
may get a grasp on fasting glucose levels when testing once, but what
about throughout the rest of the day, especially after meals? Being type
one, I've always been encouraged to test frequently throughout the day,
and on average, I test 6 to 8 times a day. I know with other types of
diabetes it may not be as crucial to test this often, but I thought 4
times a day was recommended even for pre's and type two's. You hear all
the time how frequent, consistent testing is what helps regulate
diabetes, but then why are some told by doctors to test so infrequently.

Sorry, Vickie, not debating you. This is a general question, and I ask
anyone to respond.

Bridgit

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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic


Hello, all.

My name is Vicky, and I joined this list a few months ago after learning
I was at a high risk of becoming a fully type 2 diabetic, something I
just refused to accept. I was devastated. Thankfully, people on this
list have really helped me put things in proper perspective and I now
have a much better handle on things even to the point of changing
doctors because my new doctor who diagnosed me just was not forthcoming.
The doctor I saw today encouraged me to change my diet and exercise,
take medication at the same time of day every day and test my blood
sugar once a day in the a.m. before breakfast for 30 days and then get a
blood test. Doing it daily at the same time is very important. I have
data on file from two previous intravenous tests 3 month apart for a
baseline. It has taken me a while to get it right using the Prodigy
Voice meter and as much as I didnT like pricking my fingers, I forced
my! to keep at it until I got consistent results. The peace of mind I
have is worth it. Also if I see my sugar going up or down I can eat
properly to try to keep it in a safer range. If I get a flaky reading, I
test a second within five minutes' time and that usually works well. I
appreciate Mike's diligence in finding out about the different meters
and test strip accuracy. Prodigy does say that levels do vary. I am not
too worried because testing consistently and using the intravenous blood
sugar test as a guide helps my doctor know if I am stable or
progressing. So that's from a newbie.
Vicky Bishop      

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