[acb-diabetics] Numbers

[Patricia LaFrance-Wolf]

Hope the doc can get those numbers down some.  He might suggest some fast
acting insulin with meals.

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From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org]
On Behalf Of Nancy Matulis
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 3:13 AM
To: Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] Numbers

My pre meal number is above 140, most post meals high also even watching
carbs. I am on levemir and pills. I am a type 2,18 years.See the doctor in
2weeks. So another step with diabetes. Off to swim this morning.

Nancy Matulis
Community Volunteer
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On Apr 25, 2012, at 12:40 AM, "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> Nancy:
> 
> There is some argument on this point. Some studies seem to indicate that
> readings two hours after meals that exceed your target (and different
> organizations have different targets) may increase slightly the likelihood
> of incurring diabetic complications. But this is by no means proven. I
tend
> to check before meals and occasionally two hours afterward.
> 
> On the other hand, with some rare exceptions, your A1C *has* been proven
to
> have a direct effect upon the likelihood of complications. My doc usually
> worries only about A1C if my readings aren't too far out of whack.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org]
> On Behalf Of Nancy Matulis
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:22 PM
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> Subject: [acb-diabetics] Numbers
> 
> I am confused. I want to know what guides progression of the disease your
> pre or post meal numbers? Thanks in advance.
> Nancy Matulis
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