I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in April with a BS level of 430 and my A1C was 13.2. The lab contacted me at 9:30 pm and suggested I go to the ER for immediate treatment. I preferred to visit my Dr in the AM and was immediately prescribed 1000mg of Metformin 2x/day, 5mg of Glipizide 2x/day with meals and 10cc of Lantus injected at bedtime. I went to a Diabetes intro class and issued an Accu Check meter and strips. At the class, my BS was down to 320 but still high. I continued for a few days restricting any grain and still having fruit in the AM with yogurt. My BS was still over 200 2 hrs after eating. My symptoms were constant urination and unquenchable thirst along with leg cramps in my calves each morning. My mother has T2D and I'm the third of seven children diagnosed
I cut out fruit, grain, rice, potatoes and restricted my diet to 20g of sugar carbs per day. I have long been an advocate of Low Carb/High Fat diets such as Dr. Atkins. While I found the finger pricking annoying at times, I believed it was a necessary afterthought to maintain health that would prolong my life with a minimal of complications. I check my BS before and after each meal. My nightly injection of Lantus is no problem. It is minor in the scheme of things.
My first 30 day A1C dropped to 9.2 and my most recent A1C after 60 days was 6.2. I continue with meds until directed otherwise by my PCP. My LDL was 82/HDL 38 Total Chol 135, Triglyc 75. I also invested in a FitBit Flex to monitor my daily steps and sleep patterns. I'm 58 and 5'10, 235 lbs with a goal weight of 180. I work on losing 20 lbs at a time so I'm not overwhelmed. I've only had one low BS of 48 and felt shaky, clammy and weak. I immediately ate a juicy peach and a slice of pizza and a beer and was at 95 within 20 minutes. I should note that I am a veteran and covered by the VA for all of my meds and supplies with a small copay.
Some of my favorite foods are Dannon Carb Smart Vanilla Yogurt with Cinnamon (3g sugar), Premier Protein shakes (30g protein, 1g sugar). On the go, I carry celery stalks and a jar of Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter (1g sugar) for a quick snack.
Salads for lunch with fresh greens, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon bits with sugar free Walden Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette. My favorite is a fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Rotisserie Chicken with grilled asparagus, squash, zucchini, peppers and onions. A low carb spinach dip with celery stalks as an appetizer. I continue to have 2 glasses of red wine each night with dinner. I save my favorite, Chardonnay for the weekends. A variety of cheeses without the crackers and an olive medley instead of grapes. When I reach my goal weight, I will reintroduce fresh fruits into my daily routine.
I also have Russel Stover sugar free mint patties or coconut patties for a sweet treat. I enjoy frozen sugar free ice pops or a Jello Temptations Sugar free Mouse topped with whipped cream (1g sugar).
For a treat, I go to Chili's and have a Tableside Guacamole with chips, salsa and wine. The chips don't raise my BS above 130 and has replaced my love for pizza.
My wish for everyone is to embrace Diabetes as a healthy empowerment rather than an embarrassing curse. There are those with T2D that fight the guidance and those that embrace it, going with the required focus. Those that fight it are those with the greater likelihood for complications or a shortened lifespan. Hope this has been helpful.
I cut out fruit, grain, rice, potatoes and restricted my diet to 20g of sugar carbs per day. I have long been an advocate of Low Carb/High Fat diets such as Dr. Atkins. While I found the finger pricking annoying at times, I believed it was a necessary afterthought to maintain health that would prolong my life with a minimal of complications. I check my BS before and after each meal. My nightly injection of Lantus is no problem. It is minor in the scheme of things.
My first 30 day A1C dropped to 9.2 and my most recent A1C after 60 days was 6.2. I continue with meds until directed otherwise by my PCP. My LDL was 82/HDL 38 Total Chol 135, Triglyc 75. I also invested in a FitBit Flex to monitor my daily steps and sleep patterns. I'm 58 and 5'10, 235 lbs with a goal weight of 180. I work on losing 20 lbs at a time so I'm not overwhelmed. I've only had one low BS of 48 and felt shaky, clammy and weak. I immediately ate a juicy peach and a slice of pizza and a beer and was at 95 within 20 minutes. I should note that I am a veteran and covered by the VA for all of my meds and supplies with a small copay.
Some of my favorite foods are Dannon Carb Smart Vanilla Yogurt with Cinnamon (3g sugar), Premier Protein shakes (30g protein, 1g sugar). On the go, I carry celery stalks and a jar of Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter (1g sugar) for a quick snack.
Salads for lunch with fresh greens, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon bits with sugar free Walden Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette. My favorite is a fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Rotisserie Chicken with grilled asparagus, squash, zucchini, peppers and onions. A low carb spinach dip with celery stalks as an appetizer. I continue to have 2 glasses of red wine each night with dinner. I save my favorite, Chardonnay for the weekends. A variety of cheeses without the crackers and an olive medley instead of grapes. When I reach my goal weight, I will reintroduce fresh fruits into my daily routine.
I also have Russel Stover sugar free mint patties or coconut patties for a sweet treat. I enjoy frozen sugar free ice pops or a Jello Temptations Sugar free Mouse topped with whipped cream (1g sugar).
For a treat, I go to Chili's and have a Tableside Guacamole with chips, salsa and wine. The chips don't raise my BS above 130 and has replaced my love for pizza.
My wish for everyone is to embrace Diabetes as a healthy empowerment rather than an embarrassing curse. There are those with T2D that fight the guidance and those that embrace it, going with the required focus. Those that fight it are those with the greater likelihood for complications or a shortened lifespan. Hope this has been helpful.
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