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Post by OLKoot on Dec 27, 2006 4:36:25 GMT 12.75
Those are good numbers Mars.....How many slices of pizza did you have???....FYI, pizza is about 77 carbs per slice....One slice would blow my sugar up for sure........
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Post by Paws on Dec 27, 2006 6:49:02 GMT 12.75
Generally 1 gram of carbohydrate will elevate my glucose level within a half hour by 1.1 points. So a slice of bread with 24 grams of carbohydrate will kick it up by about 27 points. At two hours virtually all of my carb intake has disipated and I'm back to my pre-meal mark. Yesterday I had laid down for a nappie and woke up, luckily, and just barely managed to get my PB&J made without passing out. I don't know how low it dropped but I could have been in real trouble. I thought for a minute that I wasn't going to make it to the kitchen. About ten minutes after downing the milk I was OK and nibbled the sandwich slowly. I guess maybe being pissed off takes a lot of energy!
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Post by OLKoot on Dec 27, 2006 8:54:36 GMT 12.75
Why wait around for the PB&J.....4oz's of orange juice is a quicker fix........
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Post by Mars on Dec 31, 2006 9:15:01 GMT 12.75
OK you experts. Why would salt send my glucose level up?
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Post by OLKoot on Dec 31, 2006 9:25:28 GMT 12.75
I dont Think it was the salt.....What did you actualy eat??? There could have been some hidden sugars in the ingrediants.....
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Post by Mars on Dec 31, 2006 11:53:59 GMT 12.75
I'm referring to things like chips, pretzels, etc.. I understand the "dough" factor as that it contains sugar but the salty items seem to get a higher reading then sugary items like ice cream. I'm experimenting to find the foods that most effect me and trying to figure out why.
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Post by Paws on Dec 31, 2006 12:52:55 GMT 12.75
Sugar sugar sugar! Typical newbie blunder. The word is c-a-r-b-o-h-y-d-r-a-t-e. Sugar is only one of them. And sugar(s) come in many forms as well. The more complex the less they impact the glucometer. All of those snack foods, except pretzels and crackers, are fried and usually fried in transfats which have a significant impact on diabetics. All of them contain starches which are carbs as well. They just take a litle longer to turn into sugar. The fats as well are bad news because sooner or later they also become blood sugar elements. They take a lot longer to convert to fuel than a simple sugar such as sucrose, or fructose but eventually they will. Their conversion and absorption rates are stretched out over a longer period though and do not tend to cause the spiking that simple sugars cause. Look at the effects of the nutrtients in total and don't forget that the body needs vitamins and minerals as well.
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Post by Mars on Dec 31, 2006 13:55:57 GMT 12.75
That explains a lot! Thank you!
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Post by OLKoot on Jan 1, 2007 14:27:26 GMT 12.75
YUP, just what Phil said....it wasnt the salt....I cut out all hydrogenated foods, which are basically pretzels and chips because of the trans fats and carbs......I've cheated recently only to increase my carbs because I was pretty close to hypoglycemia, but that was a mistake because the increase in carbs has produced higher sugar numbers as well as a slight weight gain.....Back to the good stuff in the new year for me.......
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Post by OLKoot on Jan 19, 2007 10:54:51 GMT 12.75
So Mars, whats the good word? ? Give us an update ....
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Post by Mars on Jan 19, 2007 11:49:37 GMT 12.75
I finished the vial of test strips but have not sent the doc the results yet. Average is 90-100 before meals and 100-110 2 hours after with an average of 135-147 within 1/2 hour of eating. At $52. a vial for strips I'll talk to the doc before I continue.
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Post by Paws on Jan 30, 2007 11:23:48 GMT 12.75
So what did he /she say Mars?
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Post by OLKoot on Jan 30, 2007 11:47:58 GMT 12.75
Mars if you have some insurance , you can contact one of those diabetic supply outfits that advertise on TV......Right now I'm involved with one and I'm also on Medicare only....I lost my primary coverage when my wife could not continue at her present occupation due too illness......For a three month supply of test strips, the charge is $69.00....Also if the cost is too prohibitive, your doctor should be able to supply you with samples from his/her office.....
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Post by Mars on Jan 31, 2007 1:09:00 GMT 12.75
I haven't talked to her yet. The average wait is 2 hours before you can get in to see her, if your app. is at 8am don't expect to see her until 10am unless you catch her on a good day. I usualy get the last app. for the day that way she normaly doesn't keep you waiting though not always. I don't fault her because she takes her time with her patients to learn all their problems not just the one they came to see her about.
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Post by Paws on Jul 6, 2007 23:41:49 GMT 12.75
How about an update Mars? What's the skinny?
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Post by Mars on Jul 7, 2007 1:11:34 GMT 12.75
I'll let you know this evening. The "doc" (nurse) I was seeing quit and moved to Knoxville to take care of her elderly father. The Doctor that's been doing my toenails bought her practice. I've not brought up this subject to him, mainly because I've forgotten about it. I go to see him for removal of two more toenails this afternoon so if I can remember I'll ask.
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Post by Mars on Jul 7, 2007 7:22:55 GMT 12.75
I talked to the doctor and gave him the testing results. His conclusion is that I don't have a problem "at this time" but wants continued monitoring but only once a month.
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Post by Paws on Jul 7, 2007 9:40:19 GMT 12.75
Good deal! I hope you miss this bullet completely.
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Post by Mars on Jul 7, 2007 13:28:05 GMT 12.75
This doctor sees the rest of my family members so he has a wealth of family history on hand. I'm the only one not diabetic at this time. I also out weigh the rest by double, which is my only problem.He didn't have to tell me to get the weight off, I know and know better.
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Post by kj on Aug 21, 2008 1:41:31 GMT 12.75
Hi Folks! Hoorah hoorah for you guys sharing info and taking a pro-active approach to diabetes! I'm working as an RN home health assessment nurse these days; diabetes is rampant and the complications are ...well, something you want to avoid at all costs. I personally don't have a problem with my sugars right now but have toted around a glucometer and experimented to see what various foods would do to my readings from time to time. I've also followed the ADA diet in the past; painlessly lost weight and enjoyed myself (I should do it again). I think the ADA recommendations are the best in terms of all around education and effectiveness. Good Luck and thanks for addressing this matter on the Ohio Camp Cooks...it's really important!
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