First Query from Newbie

[thelitov]

Hi Guys, Just joined.
Diagnosed Type 2 September 2006. On Metformin HCL 500 3 x a day. Half a pill of Glimepiride 1 before bedtime.

Father was diabetic. Died of a heart attack in '74 at 44.
Two older brothers are also Type 2 diabetics.
Wandered in here while surfing for "Cure for Diabetes" "Breakthrough Research on Diabetes..."
Hope you can share your ideas, thoughts about the D.
First query. When I do freeweights 3 times a week, my glucose level, both FBS and RBS are normal. Even when I take a piece of dark chocolate mini (after dinner), or have that third or fourth beer (once a week). Is the D still damaging me?:D

[adiantum]

G'day thelitov, I'm sorry you lost your dad & at such a young age.
I'm pleased you found us here & I'm sure you will have many of your concerns answered .
As a T2, I'd not be having 3 or 4 beers but then I dont like to push my luck as the complications aren't favourable.
The education session I went to OK'd 1 middy a day or 1 glass of red wine .
What are your A1C results?

[xMenace]

Hi Guys, Just joined.
Diagnosed Type 2 September 2006. On Metformin HCL 500 3 x a day. Half a pill of Glimepiride 1 before bedtime.

Father was diabetic. Died of a heart attack in '74 at 44.
Two older brothers are also Type 2 diabetics.
Wandered in here while surfing for "Cure for Diabetes" "Breakthrough Research on Diabetes..."
Hope you can share your ideas, thoughts about the D.
First query. When I do freeweights 3 times a week, my glucose level, both FBS and RBS are normal. Even when I take a piece of dark chocolate mini (after dinner), or have that third or fourth beer (once a week). Is the D still damaging me?:D


Welcome.

Control is a fine ever-changing balance. You may win today, but tomorrow is brand new. I hope you stick around and learn. We all learn something every day that helps us control our disease and live life as full as we can.

The four beers are pushing it. Can you trade it for one beer and a shot or two of whisky? I count one beer as 15g of carbs. You're drinking four slices of bread.

Sugar is always hurting us. Think of it as glass flowing through your veins. An occaisional high BG won't kill you, but the damage adds up over time. You'll only find out decades later, hopefully.

[morrisma]

Welcome to the club!

One beer is better certainly. The exercise helps quite a lot. Try alternating something aerobic on the non-weight days.

The only way to tell if damage is possible is by testing. If you are over 140 two hours after a meal or fasting, then damage is possible. The longer you are high and the higher you are determines the damage rate. We are all built a little differently so there's no way to tell without looking.

Have you had an eye exam? If not get one and make sure they take retina pics to use as baselines for future visits.

[thelitov]

Thanks for the fast reply, Adiantum. I just thought, stupid me, that if my numbers read 109 (5.2) to 122 (5.6) the morning after the 4 beers, it must be because of the regular exercise and the little help of the Metformin and the Glimepiride. So, stupid me again, I thought, hmmmm... if I continue doing this, the regular exercise, maybe I can slowly let go of my meds and proclaim that I've "cured" myself. Guess, it has not really sunk in that I really have diabetes.

[thelitov]

Hi John, Can't believe how fast the replies come here. Thanks. Yeah I should have more control. 4 beers must be pushing it. "Glass flowing through my veins..." Now that's vivid. I'll remember that next time I get the urge to go for that third bottle... I don't know if I should hate you or thank you. Hah! :) But yeah, THANKS!

[thelitov]

Hi Mike, Yeah my doctor had my eyes checked when I was diagnosed. No damage, yet. According to the Opthal. I need reading glasses now though. More from age and bad genes I guess. Yeah, I will watch out for the over 140. And yes, I need something aerobic and cardio in between the free weights. I was thinking of getting a bike.

[princesslinda]

Welcome thelitov! While there is no "cure" for diabetes, many T2s are able to manage w/o medications for quite awhile, but they are still considered diet-controlled diabetics.

Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my mom to diabetic complications when she was 54. When I got my diagnosis at age 42, it was a much needed wake-up call. I feel i'll probably live longer with diabetes than without it, as it forces me to take better care of myself.

Many of us watch our carbs (esp. potatoes, rice, pasta and breads) and find this helps with good control. Also, testing regularly is VERY IMPORTANT. If you test 2 hrs after your first bite of food, you'll see how different foods affect your blood sugars and be able to make smarter food choices.

Check out the book we often recommend "The First Year, Type II Diabetes," by Gretchen Becker. Its full of great information.

Post often, ask lots of questions. The great thing about the forum is it seems that no matter what i'm going through at the moment, others have already "been there-done that" and are able to offer advice and encouragement.

[kgm0612]

HI & Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us!

Karen