Diabetes

[txdon]

Some people are getting the CGM as a wellness package, they have no diabetes. Imaging that using it as a preventive for diabetes, and for elite athletes.

"But, rather than the manufacturer's apps meant for use by people with diabetes, the wellness companies pair the sensors with their own specially designed apps, and typically offer additional services such as health coaching or nutrition counseling "to improve general health.""

Has the Time Come for Glucose Monitors For People Without Diabetes?

Increasing popularity of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices in prediabetes and for 'wellness' prompts discussion about appropriate use and points to the need for more data.

www.medscape.com

 

[ArlyA]

You folks need to speak with your doc. You can get a CGM if you jump through some hoops but you do not need to be taking humulin. Again, speak with your health care advocate about it and get your a1c down.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm an expert of nothing the nearest I come to that is the grooming of snow and the machines associated with that. Nonetheless, I've been a type I since 1975 or abouts. I'm also married to one of those health care people.
My a1c's have always been reasonable good but when I got my first Continues Glucose Monitor around 5 years ago, for the first time ever I could actuality see what was happening with my blood glycogen, hence I could see what the bananas were doing my BG. After geting a CGM my next a1c had dropped into the normal range.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

My wife is type 2 diabetic for over 30 years.
For last 15 yrs she takes 40cc insulin morning & night, not because her diabetes is worse but better than lots of pills.
Then she read about and tried Neems. It's an inexpensive plant based pill. The problem is her glucose level dropped so much twice I had to call 911. Normal is roughly around 100-110. Her level was 54 then 32! Both times she was incoherent, I tried giving her candy, etc...but she was spaced out.
Dr. had her go to 25cc insulin.
She's going to try small amounts of Neems and test blood sugar often, see what happens. She may be off insulin since Neems seems to be working.

 

[daugen]

they now have a drug for preventing Type 1 diabetes:

FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes | CNN

A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

www.cnn.com

I guess if you have a genetic predisposition to Type 1, this makes sense.
I'm sure one less Crispy Creme will help too...

good to know about monitoring equipment, particularly if it helps you modify your lifestyle/diet for better health.

 

[Herness]

My wife is type 2 diabetic for over 30 years.
For last 15 yrs she takes 40cc insulin morning & night, not because her diabetes is worse but better than lots of pills.
Then she read about and tried Neems. It's an inexpensive plant based pill. The problem is her glucose level dropped so much twice I had to call 911. Normal is roughly around 100-110. Her level was 54 then 32! Both times she was incoherent, I tried giving her candy, etc...but she was spaced out.
Dr. had her go to 25cc insulin.
She's going to try small amounts of Neems and test blood sugar often, see what happens. She may be off insulin since Neems seems to be working.View attachment 770767

Never heard of this supplement but probably worth checking out.

 

[Herness]

Just ordered it. thanks. I also found ozempic coupon available online and going to order some of those medications too.
It is better for me to have them in stock instead of waiting for the delivery when i need them urgently.
No idea how people manage to control their blood sugar without it.

 

[daugen]

finally read the back of the Truvia packets I put in my coffee
Suitable for people with diabetes

as someone who does not like black coffee, this is most helpful

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Just ordered it. thanks.

Be careful and check your glucose level. She went into low blood sugar (54 then 32).

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

My wife also uses Stevia now because it's natural.
Here's something I find interesting. My family no one has or had diabetes on either side, not even aunts, uncles, cousins.
Wife has had diabetes (diagnosed type 2) for 25 years. Her parents, aunts, uncles, cousins type 2 diabetic. None obese, in fact an aunt anorexic (5'5", 89#). Her father was Cherokee, her mother English/Dutch. All diabetic but all drank DIET SODA. Also odd is my wife was adopted, Italian/Scandinavian descent. Her one uncle (mom's brother) recently passed 103 was only one not diabetic but also didn't drink diet soda.
I really believe since my family they don't drink diet soda either there's some correlation.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

My wife also uses Stevia now because it's natural.
Here's something I find interesting. My family no one has or had diabetes on either side, not even aunts, uncles, cousins.
Wife has had diabetes (diagnosed type 2) for 25 years. Her parents, aunts, uncles, cousins type 2 diabetic. None obese, in fact an aunt anorexic (5'5", 89#). Her father was Cherokee, her mother English/Dutch. All diabetic but all drank DIET SODA. Also odd is my wife was adopted, Italian/Scandinavian descent. Her one uncle (mom's brother) recently passed 103 was only one not diabetic but also didn't drink diet soda.
I really believe since my family they don't drink diet soda either there's some correlation.

FWIW, I try to avoid any sweeteners because the body, diabetic or not, reacts to those sweeteners the same way it reacts to sugar.

 

[ArlyA]

FWIW, I try to avoid any sweeteners because the body, diabetic or not, reacts to those sweeteners the same way it reacts to sugar.

It is not fully understood why, but this is true. People who consume volumes of artificial sweeteners tend to be over weight. And there A1C's are high.

 

[daugen]

I stopped using all sweeteners except Truvia.
I think if you like things "sweet" one will gravitate to all things sweet...desserts, lattes, prepared foods with lots of sugar added
My understanding is that diet soda is almost as bad as the sugary stuff, fakes out the body's glycemic reaction.
I eat an apple every night for dessert and have read that is not so good any more.
Well....I live between two apple orchards and I'm not giving up my apples.
I have cut down on bananas though. Calorie intensive, as they say.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

It is not fully understood why, but this is true. People who consume volumes of artificial sweeteners tend to be over weight. And there A1C's are high.

I stopped using all sweeteners except Truvia.
I think if you like things "sweet" one will gravitate to all things sweet...desserts, lattes, prepared foods with lots of sugar added
My understanding is that diet soda is almost as bad as the sugary stuff, fakes out the body's glycemic reaction.
I eat an apple every night for dessert and have read that is not so good any more.
Well....I live between two apple orchards and I'm not giving up my apples.
I have cut down on bananas though. Calorie intensive, as they say.

Somewhere along the way I've read that sweets are mentally addictive and personally believe this is true in my own life. I toy with adding butter to my coffee to give it kick instead of creamers.

Sadly, fruits are nature's candies.

 

[scootr]

Type 2 for 15 yrs here. I stopped all sweets and keep active for my BP BS. Going to start getting a little more serious about dietary management this, my 70th year. My Mother managed type 2 diabetes for 50 years. She's 100 this year.

 

[scootr]

Yeah - darn it. she proved it can be done. Now I have to live another 30 yrs without insulin to prove myself worthy -
Thanks for setting the bar Mom.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Yeah - darn it. she proved it can be done. Now I have to live another 30 yrs without insulin to prove myself worthy -
Thanks for setting the bar Mom.

She had a proper diet on her side. In most of our cases, we had a low-fat high carb diet stacked against us and had to learn low or no-carb, high-fat diets are the way to go.

 

[daugen]

well I guess no more Truvia for me...

Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack, stroke, study finds

A sugar replacement used in many stevia, monk-fruit, keto and other reduced-sugar products marketed for weight loss and diabetes has been linked to stroke, heart attack and early death, a new study found.

www.cnn.com

 

[Yander]

I was diagnosed type 2 and was put on metformin and practically **** my pants the whole 9 yards. Then, I stopped drinking and binging on chips late at night. I was consuming 14,000 calories a week in just alcohol.

I immediately dropped 30 pounds and after a few months, I went to the Dr. and my A1C was normalized to where he took me off the meds.

I don't struggle with the desire for alcohol, I promised my wife I was done, and I meant it. I drank on my birthday in December and that was a mistake.

I do struggle with not eating potato chips. Those things are evil. I do not allow them to come into my house, unless were having a part of some sort. The key is keep it out of your house.

I need to check my sugar again. You can absolutely manage T2 with diet and weight loss most of the time.

 

[Yander]

My wife is type 2 diabetic for over 30 years.
For last 15 yrs she takes 40cc insulin morning & night, not because her diabetes is worse but better than lots of pills.
Then she read about and tried Neems. It's an inexpensive plant based pill. The problem is her glucose level dropped so much twice I had to call 911. Normal is roughly around 100-110. Her level was 54 then 32! Both times she was incoherent, I tried giving her candy, etc...but she was spaced out.
Dr. had her go to 25cc insulin.
She's going to try small amounts of Neems and test blood sugar often, see what happens. She may be off insulin since Neems seems to be working.View attachment 770767

Thanks for the info, I may order the power to put in my smoothies in morning.