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Topic: RE: what is wrong with me???
I am sorry to hear that you are having this problem. However, you and your PCP are doing the right thing in seeing a specialist. Hope you get some answers soon.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Topic: RE: Do I have Diabetes
these symptoms can also be a sign of too little B12. might want to get that checked also.
Topic: what is wrong with me???
i have normal glucose levels, a normal a1c but am still insulin resistant. i have been referred to an endocrinologist for treatment as my PCP is clueless as to how to proceed without bottoming out my glucose levels. anyone else dealing with this?
Topic: RE: Discouraged
It is so nice you have God in your corner,I know He is in my corner,
Sincerely praying for you.
janine
Sincerely praying for you.
janine
Topic: RE: Type 1 diabetes-using the insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor!
Thayhinnk you for your response. Weight is fallen off fast, but still havn'd found the resi;pts
Thanks for reading!
AnnKate
AnnKate
Topic: RE: Type 1 diabetes-using the insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor!
I had my Lap RNY surgery on October 19. I'm Type 1 and I'm surprised that I've lost as much as I have in the last month. I didn't really expect it. I didn't have any complications with my surgery, and have had absolutely none since. I actually haven't changed my diet that much. I'm still vegetarian, eat low fat, and I still stay away from foods that can screw with my diabetics. I have curtailed my carb intake to about 45 gms/day and seem to be doing well with that.
My BS was very high right after surgery-400-500's, but has been slowly coming down since I left the hospital. My BS has been fairly erratic (compared to what I'm used to). It has been ranging between the low 90's-140ish with no rhyme or reason, but has been steadily leveling off in the low 120's. I'm sorry that I can't help you with your pump and CGM issues. I really never felt that the pump was right for me.
As for weight loss expectations, I will take whatever I can get. I have long felt that the malabsorptive process related to RNY and other malabsorbtion WLS may well give the metabolism of some obese or morbidly obese Type 1's the jump start it needs. I may be wrong, but I can't remember in all of my 35 years as a diabetic losing 20 Lbs in one month. I realize that this will slow down eventually, but for now, i'll take it for what it is. As long as my BS stays stable, I'm happy. My Insulin needs have been cut in half and I'm hoping that my PCP will be happy with other things like cholesterol and BP levels. i'd love to get off those meds.
My BS was very high right after surgery-400-500's, but has been slowly coming down since I left the hospital. My BS has been fairly erratic (compared to what I'm used to). It has been ranging between the low 90's-140ish with no rhyme or reason, but has been steadily leveling off in the low 120's. I'm sorry that I can't help you with your pump and CGM issues. I really never felt that the pump was right for me.
As for weight loss expectations, I will take whatever I can get. I have long felt that the malabsorptive process related to RNY and other malabsorbtion WLS may well give the metabolism of some obese or morbidly obese Type 1's the jump start it needs. I may be wrong, but I can't remember in all of my 35 years as a diabetic losing 20 Lbs in one month. I realize that this will slow down eventually, but for now, i'll take it for what it is. As long as my BS stays stable, I'm happy. My Insulin needs have been cut in half and I'm hoping that my PCP will be happy with other things like cholesterol and BP levels. i'd love to get off those meds.
RNY 10/19/09 - Revision to VSG 10/13/14 - Dr Paul Enochs
Topic: RE: Discouraged
Frankly, when I moved to NC 5 years ago some silly Dr decided to change me from my 70/30 to Lantus, and my BS control went out the window. I went on NPH twice a day with Humalog sliding scale (rarely needed it), and have been well controlled ever since. After my surgery, I cut my NPH in half and have not used the Humalog at all.
Maybe discuss with your Dr different Insulin options available.
I have also found that sticking to lower glycemic foods make all the difference in managing BS.
Try testing before each meal and choosing one meal per day to test 2 hours after. This will give you an idea as to what your fasting baseline is and how well your body is metabolizing glucose after a meal. Choosing a different meal each day to test after eating will give you an idea of what your glucose needs are at different times of the day.
I don't know if you have a bedtime snack, but if your BS are very high first thing in the morning it may be something called Dawning Syndrome. If your last meal of the day is more that 8 or so hours until breakfast, your BS might be dropping while you sleep. If it gets too low, then your liver will start producing glucose to compensate. Unfortunately, it overproduces and your cells cannot process it all. Hence, when you wake up in the morning, your BS is high. Adding a protein-based snack before bed can sometimes help avoid this problem.
I don't know if this has been helpful or even applicable, but i wish you the best.
Maybe discuss with your Dr different Insulin options available.
I have also found that sticking to lower glycemic foods make all the difference in managing BS.
Try testing before each meal and choosing one meal per day to test 2 hours after. This will give you an idea as to what your fasting baseline is and how well your body is metabolizing glucose after a meal. Choosing a different meal each day to test after eating will give you an idea of what your glucose needs are at different times of the day.
I don't know if you have a bedtime snack, but if your BS are very high first thing in the morning it may be something called Dawning Syndrome. If your last meal of the day is more that 8 or so hours until breakfast, your BS might be dropping while you sleep. If it gets too low, then your liver will start producing glucose to compensate. Unfortunately, it overproduces and your cells cannot process it all. Hence, when you wake up in the morning, your BS is high. Adding a protein-based snack before bed can sometimes help avoid this problem.
I don't know if this has been helpful or even applicable, but i wish you the best.
RNY 10/19/09 - Revision to VSG 10/13/14 - Dr Paul Enochs
Topic: RE: Diabetes
I am sorry to hear about your diabetes. I can't say it is fun, but it is manageable. I have had it for 23 years this month. Good luck. If I can offer you any advice let me know.
Topic: RE: Diabetes
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
May be possible that with the years of obesity the pancreas was working over time, but still managed to keep your sugars in check. Now that time has passed the pancreas can't keep up. It is just a possibilty. PCOS also causes insulin resistancy. Talk to your doc to see if they can figure out whats happening. a cpeptide test can show how much insulin your body is producing either not enough or too much. Wish you luck.
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
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