meg
07-03-2006, 12:27 AM
Hello all, I've followed the T2 forum for some time and think it's time to seek some advice. I"m female 53 and was diagnosed reactive hypo + early T2 just over 2 years ago, at the same time I began treatment for high cholesterol and hypertension. I don't take medication for T2 because my lows would get "too low" my Endo said. The last 2 years have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows but now with the lows not so low and my fasting numbers climbing.
I'm still within average weight range but try very hard to keep my weight down and often feel bloated and yuck! I use a treadmill at a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes most days as my extra exercise and don't eat any red meat, bacon, ham. I eat chicken, fish and low fat foods, vegetables, fruit and salads, oatmeal and very little bread, rice or pasta, sometimes, dark chocolate and a little red wine with my evening meal. Sometimes I cheat but always get back on track very soon.
Three weeks ago I got a winter flu ie sore throat and head cold, aches and pains and took it easy for a few days to recover, very slow and still not feeling very well. During this time my numbers got much higher and diet and exercise aren't helping much. Fasting 9-10, and 2 hours after meals 12-15, bedtime 10, (Australian) My Dr. said my numbers would be up due to illness but shouldn't they be down by now? Is it time for medication? I can't see my Endo for another 5-6 weeks. I know I'll get some good advice here so thanks in advance and sorry that this intro is soooooo long.
Meg
I'm still within average weight range but try very hard to keep my weight down and often feel bloated and yuck! I use a treadmill at a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes most days as my extra exercise and don't eat any red meat, bacon, ham. I eat chicken, fish and low fat foods, vegetables, fruit and salads, oatmeal and very little bread, rice or pasta, sometimes, dark chocolate and a little red wine with my evening meal. Sometimes I cheat but always get back on track very soon.
Three weeks ago I got a winter flu ie sore throat and head cold, aches and pains and took it easy for a few days to recover, very slow and still not feeling very well. During this time my numbers got much higher and diet and exercise aren't helping much. Fasting 9-10, and 2 hours after meals 12-15, bedtime 10, (Australian) My Dr. said my numbers would be up due to illness but shouldn't they be down by now? Is it time for medication? I can't see my Endo for another 5-6 weeks. I know I'll get some good advice here so thanks in advance and sorry that this intro is soooooo long.
Meg