[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

Thu Sep 12 01:09:07 UTC 2013

I mean, without testing more often, or doing that once a day testing on
a rotation, how do you know any information about what glucose levels
run at different times or after meals or exercise? Despite what type of
diabetic, I thought this info was important.

And like I've said before, an A1-CC will provide you with an average for
a three-month period, but it won't help you track trends and find
exactly where those trouble spots are. And again, regardless of what
type or method of treatment, this seems like important knowledge.

Far be it for me to speak with authority or question any prescribed
treatment, but both my endo and nurse educator are shocked that any
diabetic would not test often. I hosted a diabetes seminar for my
affiliate convention a couple of years ago, and I was able to have my
nurse educator, who's now the head administrative nurse for the Nebraska
Med Center's Diabetes clinic, speak. It was one of the most successful
seminars for a Nebraska convention, though many don't like to give me
credit for it, but that's a convo for another day. Anyway, afterwards,
my nurse educator told me how shocked she was about the lack of
information current diagnosed diabetics had, and how across the board,
most were not testing as often as they should, and this included type
two's.

So anyway, I just don't understand why any diabetic wouldn't at least
test before all meals and two hours later. One, to avoid blood sugar
extremes, and two, so you and your doctors know what is happening at
these times. I get that for non-insulin independent diabetics, they may
not be able to do much to change this outside of doseage changes, but
still, the information is important, at least this is what I've always
been led to believe.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Sandi Ryan
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

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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