[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

[Sandi Ryan]

Far be it from me to understand the testing advice given by medical 
practitioners.  One difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics and 
pre-diabetics is that Type 1's are dependent on insulin.  Whether you agree 
with it or not, many Type 2's go through a phase (long for some, short for 
others), when they control their blood sugars with diet and exercise, and do 
not take medication of any kind.  Any diabetic taking medication must test, 
because taking medication can cause lows, which are, as you know, very 
dangerous.  It's necessary to make sure your glucose doesn't go too low.

For people controlling with diet and exercise, finding out your glucose is 
130 as opposed to 90 isn't that helpful, except over time.  But if one tests 
once a day, the testing should be rotated through the day, so it tests more 
than just early-morning fasting glucose.

I know what I've said here will be questioned and pooh-poohed, but it is 
what at least two doctors have prescribed for a diabetic whose A1C is 
regularly 5.0.

Sandi

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic


> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of victoria bishop
> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:32 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> 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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