Re: Could you avoid daily pill after diagnosed with type 2 diabetes #11 in A1C Test??
Diabetes can affect eyesight as well. My mother's vision has impaired quite a bit ever since she has been diagnosed with diabetes and the doctors have even warned about glaucoma. So proper medication is important not only for the regulation of blood sugar but also to protect the eyesight.
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I have been diabetic since 1997. It is well controlled by tablets, mainly metformin. it is a very good tablet, so ask your hubby to take it regularly, eat properly and take care as to what he eats coupled with a lot of exercise. regular checkups especially of eyes and kidney function is very important. If treated properly it should not interfere with your normal lifestyle. I have been diabetic now for nearly 16 years and live a normal life. One thing which has helped me cope with it is that I never let it overwhelm me or dominate my life.
Hello Ehsan bhaiii... I told hubby as soon as I read your comment and I am sure it made him feel better. I read that diabetics are not to be blamed that they had poor eating habits that is why they got this disease I tell him the same - just one more thing to keep him positive... He is taking metformin now regularly 500 mg twice.. with food prevents diarrhea for him...
Diet wise I have been keen on low fat - low low carb and almost no sugar diet. He was this close to skipping tomorrow's appointment with the Endocrinologist but I suggested other wise. The good thing is issi chakker main i'll lose that last 28lbs i have been trying to lose...:)
Thanks for your sweet and reassuring input.. :)
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yeah slow and steady, lifestyle adjustment is key to help manage this or possibly even reverse it. I really never believed them but then realized that diet coke and coke zero which have aspartame were giving me headaches. been soda free for over a month, dont miss it, and no headaches.
I do understand you are doing your best to do what is best for him without it just being a shock to the system and total change were he misses things he likes, so its tough to balance and artificial sweeteners fill the gap when needed. Just wanted to add a side note about them from someone who did not really worry about side effects of these things, splenda and truvia are supposed to be natural and better from what I have read but how much better and all plus what effects they have, i dont know.
keep at it, maybe both of you can go for walks together, walk, talk, lift up his spirits, I am sure he is concerned even if he has not said much, so making it a couple commitment to his health may be a boost for him mentally until he is less stressed about it.
do tell us what new items you cooked up to keep things interesting but healthy. My mum makes kala chana baked shami kebabs which are amazing and i cant really tell much difference at all.
Congrats on being Coke free - that is an achievement.. At home yea but at parties.. I just don't want to drink water you know.. its not like we can have some red wine.. so i just drink up some good old coke - with aspartame -
I love the idea of your mom shami not fried. I will sure try it.. being somewhat creative with food and it is much easier/quicker than the traditional cooking. Tonight I steamed some goat (chops) in just salt- later seared in a drop of olive oil - pan grilled some frozen veges lots of broccoli and added baked potatoes for the hungry teens which he went for too of course . I was thinking later, what could have been the better choice some bread OR baked potaotes...
I got truvia and splenda .. Truvia claims to be all natural from a plant ( who knows) Splenda tastes better but they both give me a weird jittery feeling after 10 minutes.
Thanks so much for your support :)
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Diabetes can affect eyesight as well. My mother's vision has impaired quite a bit ever since she has been diagnosed with diabetes and the doctors have even warned about glaucoma. So proper medication is important not only for the regulation of blood sugar but also to protect the eyesight.
I wish well for your mom.. we are looking into getting all these tests done.. thanks so much
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p.s. WE are at 150 in the morning test as of today...
it has been dropping every day
Re: Could you avoid daily pill after diagnosed with type 2 diabetes #11 in A1C Test??
Hello Ehsan bhaiii... I told hubby as soon as I read your comment and I am sure it made him feel better. I read that diabetics are not to be blamed that they had poor eating habits that is why they got this disease I tell him the same - just one more thing to keep him positive... He is taking metformin now regularly 500 mg twice.. with food prevents diarrhea for him... Diet wise I have been keen on low fat - low low carb and almost no sugar diet. He was this close to skipping tomorrow's appointment with the Endocrinologist but I suggested other wise. The good thing is issi chakker main i'll lose that last 28lbs i have been trying to lose...:) Thanks for your sweet and reassuring input.. :)
My pleasure. One thing which will affect him and that is the onset of hypo. This is where the sugar levels in your body drop rapidly and once that happens you feel very weak and lethargic. As soon as hypo comes on he will need to eat immediately. the best thing is to drink a can of coke and than eat. Nothing gets your sugar racing up than a can of coke. Hypo is a dangerous situation and if let untreated can be very dangerous. Dont wish to scare you but that is one aspect which you and your husband need to be aware of. Keep coke in the house and also in the car and if he feels hypo coming on while driving ask him to stop the car and drink coke immediately Also keep glucose tablets with him all the time and take them as soon as hypo happens. In the early days I could not tell when hypo was setting in but now I can tell just as it is starting so I take immediate action.
Re: Could you avoid daily pill after diagnosed with type 2 diabetes #11 in A1C Test??
Good news first - it was 134 this morning! we are so excited… I claimed that kala channa water did it.. he totally denied and said it is the meds.. o well - good thing is it did drop…
Yes he did complain about having a lethargic feeling one day… 
when will the doctors start asking the right questions and give the right advise… never got anything on this from our doc … thanks once again Ehsan bhai - will talk to the Endocrinologist and keep coke in the car as you suggested.
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134 is 7.4 according to UK readings. That is where my 2 months average sugar level is. As your husband has just contracted diabetes his levels should ideally be around 5.5 to 6. (99 to 108). But dont worry it will come down gradually. When I was diaganosed with diabetes my sugar level was at 612. The doctor could not believe it.
Re: Could you avoid daily pill after diagnosed with type 2 diabetes #11 in A1C Test??
134 is 7.4 according to UK readings. That is where my 2 months average sugar level is. As your husband has just contracted diabetes his levels should ideally be around 5.5 to 6. (99 to 108). But dont worry it will come down gradually. When I was diaganosed with diabetes my sugar level was at 612. The doctor could not believe it.
Wow That is high.. so scary.. so you were a real tiger haan back in the day :D
Yes we are trying for a 100.. that is the ideal #.. fingers crossed..
So tell me please.. do you take the regular white sugar in any quantity what so ever or nothing at all?
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Wow That is high.. so scary.. so you were a real tiger haan back in the day :D
Yes we are trying for a 100.. that is the ideal #.. fingers crossed..
So tell me please.. do you take the regular white sugar in any quantity what so ever or nothing at all?
I dont take white sugar in my tea or coffee, and try and avoid it altogether but obviously it is not possible. Dont cut out things all together, eating everything in moderation is fine. Doctor asked me not to eat grapes and mangoes but they happen to be my favorite fruits and I still eat them. Even mithai in moderation. The basic principle is eat whatever you want to but keep an eye on your blood sugar, if it stays within limits than no problem. My own experience is that sugar is less harmful than starchy foods like rice and potatoes. I have really cut down on rice and potatoes and other starchy food. Apply common sense approach and InshAllah your husband will be fine. Diabetes is an illness which is totally in your control, look after yourself and exercise reasonable control and things will be fine, otherwise it is a slippery slope with fatal consequences. I have seen people go onto insulin within a few years of being diabetic. That is something which the patient needs to avoid. has the doctor told your husband that one of the most important thing is to take care of his feet. That is where most of the problems arise and you will find that most diabetic patient end up having legs amputated because they have not looked after their feet. The nerves in the feet are very narrow and with the onset of diabetes if the sugar levels are high they get clogged up and you lose feelings in the feet with the result that if there are any cuts or injuries to the feet the person does not realise and eventually gangeriene sets in. Hope this helps.
Re: Could you avoid daily pill after diagnosed with type 2 diabetes #11 in A1C Test??
I dont take white sugar in my tea or coffee, and try and avoid it altogether but obviously it is not possible. Dont cut out things all together, eating everything in moderation is fine. Doctor asked me not to eat grapes and mangoes but they happen to be my favorite fruits and I still eat them. Even mithai in moderation. The basic principle is eat whatever you want to but keep an eye on your blood sugar, if it stays within limits than no problem. My own experience is that sugar is less harmful than starchy foods like rice and potatoes. I have really cut down on rice and potatoes and other starchy food. Apply common sense approach and InshAllah your husband will be fine. Diabetes is an illness which is totally in your control, look after yourself and exercise reasonable control and things will be fine, otherwise it is a slippery slope with fatal consequences. I have seen people go onto insulin within a few years of being diabetic. That is something which the patient needs to avoid. has the doctor told your husband that one of the most important thing is to take care of his feet. That is where most of the problems arise and you will find that most diabetic patient end up having legs amputated because they have not looked after their feet. The nerves in the feet are very narrow and with the onset of diabetes if the sugar levels are high they get clogged up and you lose feelings in the feet with the result that if there are any cuts or injuries to the feet the person does not realise and eventually gangeriene sets in. Hope this helps.
Seriously!!!! Ehsan bhai i feel like paying you the doctor's fee.. Nope the doc never mentioned feet at all... but now i am recalling hearing it from some one .. have to watch out for this now for sure.. we got a nice 124 today... yes i know so many people consider a little sweet as zeher but eat all the starches and fats since the disease is called sugar.. hehe
your posts are a huge help God bless youuu.. jeetay rahian khush rahian.. :)
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Doing good but some things that require some pondering for the lack of a better word. 4 things came into play yesterday...
1 -we had a little argument
2 - he didn't go for a walk
3 - he said no to karela juice or channa water
4 - i was too pissed to pray for him
this morning despite the fact that he took metformin - it jumped back to 150
My life as a normal arguing wife is practically over. I am back to smiling ear to ear- honey take this honey take that...
Shall see tomorrow -
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Why make his life miserable hin33 with karela juice and chana water etc?
Sorry, you seem to be obsessed with sugar level.
In my humble opinion, just relax.
A small fluctuation in sugar is fine. Even normal people do have fluctuations.
No study has ever been proven to have completely normal or strict sugar level in blood all the time is really beneficial.
If he is not obese and doing at least three days a week walk and eats normal but healthy diet then it is better to leave that as it is, and try not to make someone do which only can make the person tired of and rebound to other side.
Please talk to endocrinologist. Glucophage is not the end of treatment. The dose can be increased as needed and another type of medication can be added at small dose to glucophage which has maximum dose of 1000mg twice daily. (No idea what dose he is on)
My point is: Diabetes is a long term disease and people need to do something they can continue to do for a long time. :)
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Doing good but some things that require some pondering for the lack of a better word. 4 things came into play yesterday...
1 -we had a little argument
2 - he didn't go for a walk
3 - he said no to karela juice or channa water
4 - i was too pissed to pray for him
this morning despite the fact that he took metformin - it jumped back to 150
My life as a normal arguing wife is practically over. I am back to smiling ear to ear- honey take this honey take that...
Shall see tomorrow -
Go easy on him. I havent had karela juice or channa water in 16 years of my diabetes. Let him set his own routine and over time things will settled down. Stress will only exacerbate things.
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I’m sure someone have already mentioned this that Diabetes is a progressive disease, both of you and especially your hubby needs to accept this fact that it will get worse with time. Most ppl have to take insulin, others can get by with just metformin.
Your hubby also needs to get his own information and learn about this disease, you can always do some research online, here is a link to really good forum:
Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Forum - Login
Dr. Bernstein ( he is 74 yr old doctor and engineer, T1 himself for last 50+ yrs) also have a monthly internet teleconference as well. A lot of material is available on this forum to educate yourself. He has written a book as well, you can read it a lot of it online and also barrow from your local library. He prescribes to 6-12-12, that’s carbs morning,lunch and dinner. Dr. Bernstein also have seminars which are on YOUTUBE, very informative.
Dr. Bernstein mentioned on one of his seminar that even if you eat pebbles from street, your sugar will go up.
My point is let him do the research and care for this, you can be backup, relaxed and sane to help if needed.
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Thanks for your advice falto^. Will definitely look at that...
Today was a good day with his lowest 115 ..
My take - it was fresh methi on goat karahi salan-
His . .the meds starting to work..
either way.. it is good..
Our goal is to come down to 1 metformin 500 mg per 24 hrs... Right now it is two.. I agree with falto that this disease worsens with time.. Better if you prolong the heavy dosage of meds.
Thanks for your support guys
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Hin33: One thing I forgot to mention about Metformin which is really good diabetes medicine, some folks just take it for anti-aging but the side effects which most of times even doctors don't mention is that it sucks B12 Vitamin from body, so you have to supplement it with either daily tablet or get B12 shots or with veggies.
When your hubby goes for blood test, make sure to test for vitamin D and B12.
All the Best!!
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Hin33: One thing I forgot to mention about Metformin which is really good diabetes medicine, some folks just take it for anti-aging but the side effects which most of times even doctors don't mention is that it sucks B12 Vitamin from body, so you have to supplement it with either daily tablet or get B12 shots or with veggies.
When your hubby goes for blood test, make sure to test for vitamin D and B12.
All the Best!!
Thanks so much yet again Falto (Not)
He has vitamin D supplement and will see into B12 too... We are doing pretty well-- has come down to 115 - 125 .. last week he started to feel weak and after discussing with the Endocrinologist - he is on 1 metformin rather than 2 a day.. we are continuing less carb and very little sugar and excersise and ofcourse good ol' karela juice :)
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it sucks B12 Vitamin from body, so you have to supplement it with either daily tablet or get B12 shots or with veggies.
B12 is found only in animal sources, veggies wont help there.
hin33, you really have to sit down with the RD and work out meal plans, calorie ratios from carbs/fats/proteins etc., if you want this to be stress-free long-term. extremely low carbs has its own problems in the long run. this is the stuff RDs have been trained for years to help diabetics with, and diet is extremely important for a diabetic person. you really have to do this. did the doctor refer you to one yet?
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My dad was diagnosed with diabetes last year. And just like your relatives, same his siblings. We blamed them for him being diabetic.
Don't stop taking medicine. What helped my dad was balanced diet instead of artificial sugar, sugar free stuff like sodas, marmalades. My mom did desi nuskha. Take some kalay chanay. Add water and leave overnight. Drink the water and then grind the chanays with water and drink it. It helped my dad's sugar level from 421 to 180 within 2-3 days. Now its almost been a year, he's taking the pill but doing exercise one hour daily, its usually cardio and he's eating everything, everything matlab everything and he's been healthy and in good shape. He reports his sugar level every month to his doctor. So, please dont make him stop eating things he likes. He can have anything but with balance. Honestly, my dad loves mithai, anything meetha. Exercise has helped him a lot.
And btw, my jaith(my hubby's brother) is also diabetic and he uses the same technique but with two hours of workout.)He's young and my dad old, so...) But still my dad is way better healthwise than in his circle.
Can you please be more precise?