[Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding blood sugar and diet

[Dar]

My a 1 c is wonderful, had it checked today!  
In January we will go for the dex com   
Hang in there, it will get better for you.  

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


> On Aug 7, 2019, at 3:43 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am my own worst enemy when it comes to eating. Maybe you are the same. My dietician wants me to aim for 30 car said 3meals plus a snack mid afternoon.. I do read labels and bonus accordingly.. because of the low vision and mobility problems, my son does most of the cooking. He doesn’t quite understand my needs but is trying. I do get better results when I eat more correctly. Diana Cook
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>> On Aug 5, 2019, at 19:49, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> This is Terri. I have posted here before. But using a different email 
>> address. I have finally updated this list to my now, main email address. 
>> I always appreciate the help and support I find here.
>> 
>> 
>> First of all, a while back I posted that I was now using the Libra 
>> system. While I have had some struggles with it, I love it! I feel it's 
>> been a huge game changer for me. The biggest issue I have had, is always 
>> keeping the sensor on for the fourteen day period.
>> 
>> 
>> Also, I posted that I was taking Victoza, and had been taking this for a 
>> few years. I had stated that I was trying to get my doctor to understand 
>> how ill it made me feel.
>> 
>> 
>> Well he finally did hear me, and he changed my medication. This was done 
>> at my last visit back in June. I go back to see him again in September. 
>> He changed my medication to once weekly Ozimpic. I like that I only need 
>> it once a week. Although, I have had to set a reminder to make sure and 
>> take it.
>> 
>> I am on what I believe is the beginning dose. I don't really seem to 
>> have side affects from it.
>> 
>> 
>> well now that I have given you all a little update, I do have a few 
>> questions.
>> 
>> 
>> First of all, I live with my boyfriend. He is visually impaired. We eat 
>> most meals together, and combine our income to purchase groceries. We 
>> likely don't eat the best. He enjoys more veggies, as where I don't 
>> really. I like salads sometimes. As well as green beans. But not much 
>> else really.
>> 
>> 
>> So we eat chicken strips and fries, or fish fellets, and tater tots. Or 
>> we will buy a five meat, cheese stuffed crust pizza, and split it. we 
>> also sometimes eat ham sandwiches, baked beans, and potato salad. We 
>> usually have a snack around 8, or 9 in the evening. We do try to eat our 
>> denner between about 5:00, and 7:00. I don't always eat breakfast.
>> 
>> 
>> Anyway, I state all this to give you an idea as to how we can eat. 
>> Nothing is fried. It's all cooked in the oven. Unless we eat out. Which 
>> we do at least once a week.
>> 
>> 
>> I know I don't eat well, and should change this. But I don't see it 
>> happening any time soon. My doctor is aware of how I eat. I don't hide 
>> it, or lie about it. I don't feel that's right.
>> 
>> 
>> But here is something I have noticed.
>> 
>> For a few months now, my blood sugar rarely goes under 200. If it does, 
>> it might be, because I have skipped a meal. But what really concerns me 
>> is how it seems to stay high over night, and is high in the morning. My 
>> fasting blood sugar is usually around 230, to 270.
>> 
>> 
>> I know this needs to change. I don't eat anything after 9:00 at night. 
>> So I would think that my blood sugar would be a lot lower by 8 in the 
>> morning. It's not, and I feel I am the cause.
>> 
>> 
>> Is this all likely due to how I choose to eat?
>> 
>> Or could there possibly be more to it than this?
>> 
>> 
>> I do eat candy at least once a week. But only a few pieces when I do. I 
>> usually have an ice cream sandwich, or cone a few times a week. I rarely 
>> eat fruit.
>> 
>> I do drink 3, to 4 bottles of watter a day. But I also sometimes drink a 
>> large glass of sweet tea once a day, diet Dr Pepper, or sugar free coolaide.
>> 
>> 
>> Again, I know I am likely the cause as to why my blood sugar is like 
>> this. But I don't know what to do to make necessary changes. I have 
>> tried in the past. But I can't ever seem to stick to anything for long. 
>> I used to never drink water. So I feel this is at least a small improvement.
>> 
>> 
>> What do you all think?
>> 
>> Does anyone possibly have any suggestions?
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you for reading my message. I know it was kind of long. Any 
>> thoughts are much appreciated.
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
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