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Reply: Why the Increase?

Absolutely! ~Lynn @Glucerna

Posted by glucerna

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Reply: Can drinking alot of water effect blood sugar

Hello. This is something you must discuss with your doctor asap. Are you on medication? You may need an...

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Blessings,

-Dave

Posted by davedsel2

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Reply: Sugar (not Carbs) is the Problem

I like the way you explain this! ~Lynn @Glucerna

Posted by glucerna

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Reply: Type 2 diabetes and walking four hours a day in t...

He needs to stay well hydrated. I don't see a safety issue IF he is well aware of any hypoglycemic episodes due...

Posted by auriga1

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Reply: Memory loss from diabetes

Although there is a link between memory loss and diabetes, it normally is associated with age and the...

Posted by nutrijoy

Although there is a link between memory loss and diabetes, it normally is associated with age and the "elderly." It is not the length of time that a person has been diabetic but the frequency and duration that the person has been an UNcontrolled diabetic. See-saw or persistent high and low blood sugar levels can be a factor in memory impairment. Studies have already established that diabetes increases the risk for dementia and Alzheimer's. Your son really should discuss this matter with his physician (which he may refuse to do if he is in denial and refuses to believe that the events you described are attributable to him). There is also a growing number of medications that can also cause memory loss.

One class of medication that can cause memory loss are the statins (more common than most people realize). If he is taking a statin to "control" his cholesterol, he could be among those that can suffer from serious memory-associated problems [transient global amnesia (TGA)>. The FDA added warnings about statins being a risk or causative factor for both diabetes and memory loss (as reported by Reuters in early 2012). Big Pharma, of course, launched their own propaganda campaign to dispute this until Dr. Duane Grapeline (MD) cited his own experiences with transient global amnesia (TGA) while taking a statin drug (Lipitor). Dr. Grapeline is the author of Lipitor, Thief of Memory , The Statin Damage Crisis , Statin Drugs (and the Misguided War on cholesterol) , and other publications and his website is worth a visit.

You will need to investigate the matter further with your son's physician (his doctor won't necessarily discuss it with you directly due to confidentiality and liability factors but will accept your comments and concerns). Of course, you need to also be proactive and become better educated yourself such as: how well controlled is your son's diabetes? does he test his blood glucose level often on a daily basis? what medications does he take? what have been his A1c levels?, etc. etc. There are no simple, short-cut answers to your concerns but perhaps the above will provide you with someplace to start your quest.View Thread

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Reply: Why does oatmeal raise my blood sugar?

I haven't always been slim - far from it. I'm working on it. I'm down to about a size 18 from a 26/28 a couple...

Posted by bigred53

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Reply: A new diagnosis for me --

Flute I am glad to hear your Pacemaker is doing it's job and allows you to exercise. Red lentils are out,...

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Reply: increase in fasting blood sugar readings

Well, this is a new remedy. I've had limited success with soap bars placed under the sheet but never heard...

Posted by pennythepest

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Reply: Just need advice

I been in the same place for several years..I have alot of heath issues and diabetes is just one. I have...

Posted by princessshirle

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Reply: Fatigue

Thanks, nutrijoy, for the kind words. I've just got the book from amazon. I'll read it, tonite.

Posted by brunosbud

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Reply: How to get insulin??

There's a web site called www.rxassist.com . It's designed for Dr s and patients who need help getting...

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Reply: Is My Fasting Number High?

There is a lot of helpful information in this site's diabetes center here: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ ...

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Reply: Fatigue with diabetes

I'm glad your wife is getting her energy levels back! I really like your last sentence: think, read, ask...

Posted by glucerna

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Reply: My blood sugar spiked. How do I get it down quickl...

For me Drinking 1-2 cups of water helps

Posted by dorothylynn

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Reply: Metformin dosing with low BG reading

Congrats bd! Keep up the good work.

Posted by auriga1

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Reply: lantus and Glucotrol

Vikki, many diabetics can control their diabetes with both insulin and oral meds. Many do do both. That being...

Posted by auriga1

Vikki, many diabetics can control their diabetes with both insulin and oral meds. Many do do both. That being said, it takes time to figure out the dosaging of each to see what will bring your blood sugar back under control.

Both responses give good information. As Nutrijoy said, the Lantus is a basal insulin designed to stabilize blood sugars. It works 24/7 if the patient takes it properly; once a day at approximately the same time each day.

Lynn is correct in that the lowest dosage is usually tried first to see the effect it has on your blood sugar.

45 carbs per day is quite low. I understand you don't want your blood sugar to go up, but the body needs fuel in order to function properly. The correct choice of carbs, meaning complex carbs goes a long way in keeping sugars under control.

Your FBS is much like mine was when I was first diagnosed. Keep close track of this. I would give it only a few days to see how the Lantus is affecting your FBS. If it is not coming down, I would give the doctor a call. My first dosaging of Lantus was 15 units. My doctor had me calling his office every other day to give him my FBS. He adjusted the Lantus dosage up by two units. This is appropriate and safer for the patient.

My FBS was not coming down within the normal range during this "tryout" process. Finally, at the end of two months, I was taking 40 units of the Lantus.

Every time I ate carbs, my blood sugar would go up despite being on the Lantus. I was also given Humalog, a fast-acting insulin to prevent my BS from going up everytime I ate carbs.

My insulin dosages have changed in the eight years since diagnosis. I became much more active, so the Lantus has been reduced to 26 units. With dietary changes and more physical activity, my insulin needs have been greatly reduced.

I have never taken oral meds. The insulin does its job for me. Each patient is different in what is going to work for them.

Again, watch your FBS for a few days. If it is not moving, your doctor may have to change your insulin needs and/or oral med needs. It is a very common situation.View Thread

Posted by auriga1

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Reply: Donating Blood and A1c

I have both donated blood and received a blood transfusion and I do not believe either had an effect on my...

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Reply: Type 1 Diabetes

My daughter was 8 years old as she was diagnosed with TD1, She is now 12. We had no idea what hit us since an...

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Reply: Raising My Blood Sugar BEFORE Exercise

I'm glad you've found these suggestions helpful, and be sure to let us know what works best for you. ~Lynn...

Posted by glucerna

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Reply: diuretics & diabetes

That is a fairly well-documented side effect of HCTZ. Less certain is whether you can say that it actually...

Posted by nutrijoy

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Reply: i have diabetes

This is not something to post on an internet message board. You should be testing your sugar and calling your...

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Blessings,

-Dave

Posted by davedsel2

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Reply: Should I be concerned?

Since you're concerned, it's a good idea to schedule a visit with your physician to get her recommendations....

Posted by glucerna

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Reply: How many carbs per day should one have

I tried the new pasta by Atkins that is very low in carbs and high in fiber last night with meat sauce -...

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Reply: Pre-Diabetes condition

If my daughter had PCOS, then, I would have PCOS. My wife would have PCOS. My son would have PCOS, too... ...

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Pre-Diabetes condition

Our daughter has been diagnosed with PCOS, which is treated with Metformin, a diabetes drug. She is...

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Pre-Diabetes condition

Our daughter has been diagnosed with PCOS, which is treated with Metformin, a diabetes drug. She is...

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Reply: Diabetic pasta lovers read below

Glad to hear that no one mentioned Dreamfields, as they are in a class action suit right now.

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Reply: Which artificial sweetner the best?

Sweeteners are not always a problem, but there are some caveats here. Most of the so called artificial...

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Reply: morning high readings

"...There could be many reasons for high morning reading other than dawn Phenomenon..." Exactly! Now that...

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