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| Mon, 02-18-2008 - 3:12pm |
I have the usual: Type 2, High cholesterol (267 at last doc appt.) and high blood pressure. I also have a hiatal hernia and GERD. I am out of medicine for high blood pressure. It will take me 2 weeks to get more and I am out of test strips and 2 weeks for that so I haven't been monitoring blood sugar. If it has been high the last 2 weeks, would that do major damage? I could get some from the pharmacy, but it costs a lot more. Last night I stared feeling funny and couldn't sleep real well. My fingers are swelling up, but I haven't noticed the ankles. I also have arthritis in my hands. I just don't feel right and kind of nauseous. I am constantly worrying about my heart. My dad passed away from a heart attack last spring. I am only 46. Should I be real concerned? Also, I lost 55 pounds since last year, but recently gained 9 because I am eating a bit more sugar. Bad I know. Thanks.
Debbie

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Debbie,
Did you call your doctor's office and ask about the samples? Also when did you last have a visit with your doctor. It is possible that you are also suffering with depression and really there is no reason to suffer without the help of your doctor. Please tell him or her. You have been through two deaths in the past year, your father and your previous lifestyle. That's a whole lot of changes.
A gentle hug,
Call your local hospital and see if they have a Diabetic Teaching Department. They might be able to help you in obtaining some free supplies to get you up and running.
What brand of meter do you have?
Oh. I guess I am not paying attention real well. I wasn't quite sure what the control solution did. I have the One Touch Ultra 2. It says to use
I just use the control solution when I open a new 'drum' of test strips (I've got the AccuCheck Compact Plus - you put in a drum of 17 test strips and it feeds them automatically) as it indicated in the instruction booklet when I got the meter (it's been just over a year for me as well). Also, make sure the control solution is within the right dates as that can also expire over time and possibly register incorrectly.
--Deb
I don't use them....
If you use the freestyle ones, those you just call co and request it. they send it free.
Debbie,
A reading of 122 two hours after eating is wonderful. I don't know what you are worrying about. Some doctors say that diabetics can have a reading as high as 160 2 hours after eating. Mine wants me to have a 140 or less which is the recommendation of the American Academy of Endocrinologists. I do have to tell you that it is hard to reach that goal but I do manage a fair amount. Based upon these readings I would bet that your next A1C will be in goal also.
Stay cheerful. It looks like you are doing well.
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