Comments on: Make Sure Your Doctor Orders These Test For You http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/ Helping Diabetics with Support and Information on Diabetes Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Chris http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4615 Chris Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:16:11 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4615 Hi Diane, My Dr has prescribed for me 4 Glucophage (Metformin) 500mg at bedtime followed by 2 AMARYL 4mg in the morning. I have had good control for some time now although still riding the roller coaster because I'm still learning how to eat. Hi Diane,

My Dr has prescribed for me 4 Glucophage (Metformin) 500mg at bedtime followed by 2 AMARYL 4mg in the morning. I have had good control for some time now although still riding the roller coaster because I’m still learning how to eat.

]]> By: diane http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4579 diane Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:01:11 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4579 I have been on metformin and glipizide for two years, also took lopid for cholestrol, and triglycerides. not much difference in test, I was recently put on junuvia, and a low carb diet. I am now test below 200 for the first time in over two years. the problem now is my readings go up well over 200 at night. when I go to bed test around 150, when I wake up I test 250+. I dont understand what is going on. I eat my last meal by six, have a cup of sugarfree jello around 8pm and drink only water the rest of the night, if I want something. I have to go back to the doctor in 3 weeks, if I am not staying under 200 on a regular basis I have to go on insulin, which I do not want to do if at all possible, does anyone know what will help. I have been on metformin and glipizide for two years, also took lopid for cholestrol, and triglycerides. not much difference in test, I was recently put on junuvia, and a low carb diet. I am now test below 200 for the first time in over two years. the problem now is my readings go up well over 200 at night. when I go to bed test around 150, when I wake up I test 250+. I dont understand what is going on. I eat my last meal by six, have a cup of sugarfree jello around 8pm and drink only water the rest of the night, if I want something. I have to go back to the doctor in 3 weeks, if I am not staying under 200 on a regular basis I have to go on insulin, which I do not want to do if at all possible, does anyone know what will help.

]]> By: Julie http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4520 Julie Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:32:42 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4520 I was on Metformin and Glipizide and my sugars dropped dangerously 3 times putting me in the hospital 4-5 days each time. I was also on Lantus (long acting) and Novalong (short acting)insulin. I ended out coming off all the medication and control it strictly by diet. I do not know if this is a possibility for your husband but I would definitely have his doctor check his A1c level if he has not currently had one. Tell your hubby to watch his carbs and sugars and if he drinks to stop that totally. I had one drink at a dinner party this past spring and it shot my number up to almost 600. If you and your husband do not exercise take the time to take a stroll together each evening or morning. One it will help him with exercise and two it will give the two of you some bonding time. I would definitely have his meds re-evaluated. Something is not jiving with something. Have 200-300 blood sugars regularly is not good at all. If nothing else..get him in with an diabetic educator and nutritionist and an endocrinologist that specializes in diabetes. Best wishes to you and your husband. I was on Metformin and Glipizide and my sugars dropped dangerously 3 times putting me in the hospital 4-5 days each time. I was also on Lantus (long acting) and Novalong (short acting)insulin. I ended out coming off all the medication and control it strictly by diet. I do not know if this is a possibility for your husband but I would definitely have his doctor check his A1c level if he has not currently had one. Tell your hubby to watch his carbs and sugars and if he drinks to stop that totally. I had one drink at a dinner party this past spring and it shot my number up to almost 600. If you and your husband do not exercise take the time to take a stroll together each evening or morning. One it will help him with exercise and two it will give the two of you some bonding time. I would definitely have his meds re-evaluated. Something is not jiving with something. Have 200-300 blood sugars regularly is not good at all. If nothing else..get him in with an diabetic educator and nutritionist and an endocrinologist that specializes in diabetes. Best wishes to you and your husband.

]]> By: Margaret http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4504 Margaret Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:25:32 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4504 My husband has been on byetta since march08 and was taken off of actos and at first his sugar levels were low. About six weeks into it they started creaping up and are now in the 200-300 regularly and even with metformin and glipizide no changes. His doctors seem to think maybe it is the stress of his job that is keeping the sugar high. Has any one out there experienced this ????? My husband has been on byetta since march08 and was taken off of actos and at first his sugar levels were low. About six weeks into it they started creaping up and are now in the 200-300 regularly and even with metformin and glipizide no changes. His doctors seem to think maybe it is the stress of his job that is keeping the sugar high. Has any one out there experienced this ?????

]]> By: paulette bush http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4503 paulette bush Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:52:50 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4503 It's nice to know this information, but when or at what age should you be tested. It’s nice to know this information, but when or at what age should you be tested.

]]> By: Bonsai Trees http://www.battlediabetes.com/diabetes-blood-tests/comment-page-1/#comment-4479 Bonsai Trees Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:25:28 +0000 http://www.battlediabetes.com/?p=429#comment-4479 I've had the first 2 run all the time but I've never heard about that third test. I should bring that up at my next checkup. Thanks I’ve had the first 2 run all the time but I’ve never heard about that third test. I should bring that up at my next checkup. Thanks

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