Jessica - You need to consult with your doctor, not a bunch of random strangers on the internet. For now, keep track of what you're eating, when you're eating it, and your blood sugars. When you do see your doctor, show him/her your records. It's quite possible that you will need more medication, or different medication, or you'll have to go on insulin.
Oh, and are you exercising at all? Try to walk for at least 30 minutes a day.
John W - You seriously should consider insulin. Oral medications are very variable and indirect, you can absorb anywheres from 20% to 95% of the medication at any given time and the best you can hope for is the production of some insulin. A basal shot of insulin once a day will take a lot of the load off your pancreas allowing it to deal with your meals more effectively and perhaps some fast acting bolus shots will take care of the after meal highs. Insulin isn't bad at all, it gives you better control of your glucose levels and that will help you overall. The safety trials of Lantus insulin on cats actually caused some of the cat's diabetes to go into remission. Get your glucose levels under control and the rest of your body can then take care of itself, including your pancreas.
Inked - What you are eating can cause huge spikes in Blood glucose.
So if your plate cut into 1/3's is 2/3 carbs and 1/3 protien it will spike your sugar to the moon!
Try adding something like broccoli, or a high fiber food, even salad instead of a carb is better. If you haven't I would highly suggest seeing not only your dr and discussing the huge spikes in your after meal sugars, but also see about seeing a dietition. They can help you to meal plan, as well as understand how food effects your blood glucose.
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Jessica - You need to consult with your doctor, not a bunch of random strangers on the internet. For now, keep track of what you're eating, when you're eating it, and your blood sugars. When you do see your doctor, show him/her your records. It's quite possible that you will need more medication, or different medication, or you'll have to go on insulin.
ReplyDeleteOh, and are you exercising at all? Try to walk for at least 30 minutes a day.
John W - You seriously should consider insulin. Oral medications are very variable and indirect, you can absorb anywheres from 20% to 95% of the medication at any given time and the best you can hope for is the production of some insulin. A basal shot of insulin once a day will take a lot of the load off your pancreas allowing it to deal with your meals more effectively and perhaps some fast acting bolus shots will take care of the after meal highs. Insulin isn't bad at all, it gives you better control of your glucose levels and that will help you overall. The safety trials of Lantus insulin on cats actually caused some of the cat's diabetes to go into remission. Get your glucose levels under control and the rest of your body can then take care of itself, including your pancreas.
ReplyDeleteInked - What you are eating can cause huge spikes in Blood glucose.
ReplyDeleteSo if your plate cut into 1/3's is 2/3 carbs and 1/3 protien it will spike your sugar to the moon!
Try adding something like broccoli, or a high fiber food, even salad instead of a carb is better. If you haven't I would highly suggest seeing not only your dr and discussing the huge spikes in your after meal sugars, but also see about seeing a dietition. They can help you to meal plan, as well as understand how food effects your blood glucose.
Nana Lamb - You see your doctor and start insulin!! Simple!!
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