Brother Adam Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 you said a 'fasting' bsl reading. but then does it actually lower the reading, or does it just mask the true bsl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Aug 2 2005, 09:27 AM']you said a 'fasting' bsl reading. but then does it actually lower the reading, or does it just mask the true bsl? [right][snapback]668467[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Your bloodsugar in the morning is very telling. That's what I'm referring to as the "fasting bsl". Insulin is produced while we sleep. If your fasting bloodsugar goes down consistently (eventually to between 80-100) that's all good news. When Teresa tests first thing in the morning, if that number keeps going down every day, she's making progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 My number keeps decreasing in the evening number....what i mean by that is, my numbers are lower than they've ever been, but my morning readings are often higher than my evening readings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 [quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Aug 2 2005, 09:32 AM']My number keeps decreasing in the evening number....what i mean by that is, my numbers are lower than they've ever been, but my morning readings are often higher than my evening readings [right][snapback]668469[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Don't worry. I got that a lot too. Its natural. You may have a spike in the morning for a while until you get it under control. It doesn't mean its not working. If your stomach is empty you're liver will also produce sugars at night.(bad bad liver) What can be helpful is to have a little bit of popcorn before you go to bed. It takes a long time for the body to process popcorn so it stays in the digestive system. Thus the liver does not react to the empty stomach and produce sugars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Interesting...do you have it buttered..or plain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 [quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Aug 2 2005, 09:39 AM']Interesting...do you have it buttered..or plain? [right][snapback]668474[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Well prior to being diabetic, it would covered in chocolate and gravy. Buttered doesn't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Ok...I'm new to all this...I greatly appreciate your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 any non diabetics out there reading this thread popcorn covered in chocolate and/or gravy is wonderful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 yes.those who aren't diabetic....you'd better savor every once of taste from those majorly sugarly treats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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philothea Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 [quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Aug 2 2005, 09:55 AM']yes.those who aren't diabetic....you'd better savor every once of taste from those majorly sugarly treats! [right][snapback]668489[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Heh. I had a soft cinnamon pretzel today in celebration of my ability to regulate my blood sugar. (I am sick almost continually... but my blood sugar and lipids are fabulous. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Was it a god pretzel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier4Him Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 silly mrs bro...there's no such thing as a "god pretzel". anywho, j and mrs bro u both are type 2 then. all this crazy talk is killing me. i just stab myself with a needle and take care a' thos nasty things called carbs with man made insulin not made by me! works wonders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Splenda is a much safer, and healthier alternative sweetner than Aspartame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier4Him Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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