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Spirits like Rye, Rum, Gin, Vodka etc - can actually cause low blood sugar if you drink too much, but a couple of drinks won't hurt as long as you don't mix them with regular pop/soda/juice that is… read more
I have recently experienced higher fasting glucose levels over the course of about 6 weeks. Normally, I am at 80- 120 in the mornings, but lately have been about 140- 160. The only big difference of late, I can pin point is,.. I have been drinking, maybe 1 can of diet sodas with my evening meals. I have also had sinus/ allergy issues about the same time (farmers in the locale are harvesting- kicking up dust & mold). Just trying to get a grip on whether the issue is in the sodas (as my diet has… read more
Beverly,
For god sake, drink the diet soda you so badly covet; in fact, do it once a day or every other day. Just cut volume…
AND…………….
STOP listening to clueless doctors!!
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Good morning from South Jersey to all you diabetes warriors
Proper hydration, a loaded question, with many answers.
Those with kidney disease need to listen to their doctors.
Those on diuretics, listen to your doctor.
Those on sulfonylureas may need extra water.
If exercising, you may need more water.
Most of the rest of us fall into these categories
In general, data and recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggest that
Women 150 pounds, BMI less… read more
Always have and a swimmer
Thank you for all the information about Diabetes that you give us. It is very helpful. I have high blood pressure also, so I use very little salt and no caffeine which helps. Also, is it ok to drink tea instead of water
Have you ever tried brown rice. My doctor said people with diabetes can eat brown rice, which is a whole grain rice. It's not really brown, it's just not as white as white rice, or as sweet
No white rice, white bread, white potatoes, but ok to have a small whole grain corn… read more
Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member
For best hydration
Current wisdom recommends sipping 1/2 to 3/4 oz water daily for every pound of body weight. So if you weigh 200 pounds that equals 100 to 150 ounces.… read more
@JoanneCPoirer I agree, Allie has a team of medicos already, I tend to just keep her calm when she gets overwhelmed
She has an appointment with her kidney specialist tomorrow and her son is going… read more
It is so hard for me to just drink water. Is there anything else you can drink that won't raise your blood sugar?
black ice coffee or hot coffee, skim milk, veggie juice,
(like tomato),glucerna,etc.
mine too
I need advise and help. Was not given any indication by the doctor on how I should proceed and what I need to do now. Was told only to take meds twice a day. No eating plan, what I should avoid or any other information.
Totally stressed out. Have no idea where to now. My blood sugar level at the examination was 12.4 with traces of ketones and blood in urine test. Glucose was 3+ in the urine test
Please help!!
My blood pressure was 150/90
Be very astute about what you teach yourself in regards to TYPE1 DIABETES. BE PATIENT AND ERR ON LESS IS BETTER.
Please share your sick day plan.
Have stricter dietary control
I was just doing a bit of reading and tripped over a couple of statistics (Canadian) comparing Diabetics to Non-Diabetics with regards to use of medical services
Depending on the country we live in we make up 10 to 12% of the population
We (should) know that it is uncontrolled diabetes that is likely to take us out, but if we control out blood sugar to near normal levels we alleviate the likelihood of developing complications
These are simply the numbers:
And while we can argue this or that… read more
