Fri, Dec-19-03, 18:50
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Plan: Bernstein
Stats: 240/190/145
BF:
Progress: 53%
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Kevjol--
Thanks for the detailed reply. I am really interested in hearing what other people are taking in terms of meds and supplements and what kinds of results they are achieving.
I am pretty discouraged right now and could use some support.
I have had Type II for 10 years and been poorly controlled with no meds, just diet and exercise. I gave Avandia and Glucotrol a try this fall but had to stop due to side effects. In the meantime I swtiched from 100 grams of carb a day to 30, spread out 6-12-12, and I kicked up the exercise even more. I started getting the best readings I've had in 10 years, I even had a handful of fasting BG's in the 90's. I was excited about the new control I was achieving, and I thought that with continue weight loss, extra exercise, and 30 grams of carbs a day I could probably do even better.
But the day before Thanksgiving my best friend found out she had ovarian cancer, and then a series of pulmonary embolisms sent her into intensive care where she has been ever since.
She has only her husband and no other family, so I have been spending very very long days with her at the hospital. I'm not eating much at all, and I am being absolutely rigid about my low-carb WOE, but the stress and the lack of regular exercise is sending my BG's higher each day. I had a 151 this morning and I was SO discouraged and upset. I can't possibly eat any less, I am eating 3 very small meals now. I am still rowing 3 days a week, but that doesn't seem to be enough. I think the stress is the main problem. I am not sleeping much at night.
I have thought of calling the doctor and asking him to put me on another oral hypolglycemic agent. I asked him the first time about Glucophage, but he said he uses Avandia. It was the Avandia that made me feel AWFUL; I think it was affecting my heart. And I definitely don't want to use a sulfonylurea and flag my poor tired old pancreas into eking out just a little more insulin. I don't know if he would agree to Glucophage over the phone, and I am not willing to take time off from being at the hospital to make an office appointment with him right now.
Anyway, I got up early this morning, had some Keto hot cereal, and then rowed for half an hour before I went to the hospital. I skipped lunch, got home about 45 minutes ago and had a BG of 118 before dinner. Dinner was some turkey and cheese plus 4 (yes, count 'em, four) grapes and I shelled a few mixed nuts for "dessert". But I have a feeling my fasting BG is still going to be high tomorrow.
I could sure use a little encouragement and/or advice from any of you experienced Type II lc-ers. I really am trying to take care of myself, but I need to be there for my friend right now. My judgment is probably not very good because of fatigue and emotional stress.
Thanks!
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