[Bluemax]

Thanks to everryone who has replied... Question... I seem to have an almost constant craving for sweets.. is this part of diabetes?

[princesslinda]

Originally Posted by Bluemax

Thanks to everryone who has replied... Question... I seem to have an almost constant craving for sweets.. is this part of diabetes?

When first diagnosed, I had a constant hunger for just about anything, including sweets...I'd eat, then be hungry not long after eating. It was so frustrating. I have since then read that the hunger is due to insulin resistance.

Since you are changing your eating habits, its only natural that your body would crave what it was used to eating. If you start limiting your carbs, you'll find the sweet cravings will minimize.

In the meantime, satisfy that craving with sugar-free pudding or jello...or the low carb ice cream.

[fgummett]

Just like Linda said... Yes!
It seems counterintuitive that you have a high blood sugar but your body still craves sweets... the trouble is that insulin is needed to allow that sugar into the cells so they can work... in the absence of insulin (type 1) or when the insulin is not working correctly (insulin resistance is common in type 2) your body is still hungry This will get easier as your sugars come into better control

[laurab326]

Yes, they can do an A1C, you probibly were diabetic before you found out you were.

And, I totally understand the whole denial thing, I was there. It finally hit me about 3 weeks ago when I went for my A1C and it went from a 6.9 to a 9 and my doc put me on Lantus injections (1 per day 10 units). It scared me and I have shaped up...my biggest demond was Coka Cola, I haven't had one in 3 weeks and I have already lost 7 lbs.

Good luck!!

[Tashia]

Welcome to DF.

I too had a bit of diabetes denial ( sounds like something they will make a pill for doesn't? I can hear the commercial now. Do you suffer from "dd", diabetes denial....anyhooo). At first everything will not make sense. You ask all the who, what, when, where, why questions. Who has it in the family, what can I eat, when can I eat, where do I go from here why did this happen to me!? My advice is to educate yourself on it. Read articles, ask questions. The internet has a wealth of information... not all accurate but very helpful at the very least. In a few months time you will be a pro. This place is great. I've already learned so much here and everyone is so nice and will answer any question you have if they can.

Good luck! And don't let the denial get the best of you.

[xMenace]

Originally Posted by laurab326

Yes, they can do an A1C, you probibly were diabetic before you found out you were.

And, I totally understand the whole denial thing, I was there. It finally hit me about 3 weeks ago when I went for my A1C and it went from a 6.9 to a 9 and my doc put me on Lantus injections (1 per day 10 units). It scared me and I have shaped up...my biggest demond was Coka Cola, I haven't had one in 3 weeks and I have already lost 7 lbs.

Good luck!!

You need a proper welcome Laura, so welcome to the forum!

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"Information is power" is a common quote around here, but it's even more than that. The more I learn and appreciate the impacts of bad choices, the better I am becoming at making good decisions. Keep plugging away at trying to make good choices, and before you realize what happened, your craving for sweets will be gone.

[Real4]

Originally Posted by Bluemax

My real problem now is that I really don't understand diabetes!!!

Read a book or two. The forum is very good, but tends to give you short answers to complicated questions. I personally found that Dr. Bernstein gives the best explanations, even if you don't like his diet. But others will have others they prefer.

[jacobsam622]

Originally Posted by Bluemax

Thanks to everryone who has replied... Question... I seem to have an almost constant craving for sweets.. is this part of diabetes?

It means your cells are not getting enough food. You need to exercise or it could mean you are pregnant. I have heard when frogs get pregnant they eat a lot. Can frogs take byetta or is that like cannibalism

[Isometric]

Please, for your health and for your family, do not ever allow yourself to ignore diabetes. It is a blessing to catch it early and have a good chance at excellent control over the long term. I started out with excellent control and, over a couple of years, slowly allowed myself to forget about it. Now I fight for my good control, and I probably would have eventually anyway, but I'm certain I could have put it off by several years if I'd remained vigilant. Obviously, everybody is different, and this might not be your experience, but barring a miracle, diabetes does not go away, so please take care of yourself while it is relatively easy to do! Good luck and good health!

[Bluemax]

Two hours after eating. This am I took a BG 2 hours after eating... 192.. is that high? I took my Junivia with the meal?

[princesslinda]

Your 2 hr post-meal reading should be 140 or less. Was your meal heavy in carbs (bread/potato/pasta/rice)?

[davef]

Hi there Bluemax,

Welcome to the forums and what many of us went through after diagnosis ... denial ... it's normal. The first while can be overwhelming but it really does get so much easier with time (an practice). I would completely agree with what you are being told about testing, it is a vital tool in controlling your diabetes, as was said to me when I joined the forum, you control your diabetes it doesn't control you.

I would strongly recommend a book called "The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes" by Gretchen Becker. Linda recommended to me when I joined the forums and I found it not only very informative but very easy to read.

For what it's worth, I would could consider 192 to be relatively high two hours after eating. Some questions, what were you before eating? and what did you eat?

Most of us watch our carbohydrate intake as they are what will really drive up your numbers. I aim to be at or below 110 in the morning (after fasting) and at or below 140 2 hours after first bite. I tend to avoid things like white rice, pasta, white bread and potatoes as they affect me most.

That's were the frequent testing comes in as it is how you find which foods work best for you.

When I was diagnosed first, I too was told to test twice a day, after joining the forum I spoke to my Doctor explained that I really wanted to get control and find out what foods where best for me and to do that I needed to test more, he was happy to oblige as he knew I was serious about taking control and accepted my points so gave me a prescription for 200 strips per month.

Visit and post often, this is a great forum and the people here are really great always ready to help and support.

[Bluemax]

I used to not eat breakfast, but now, I have the Jimmy dean version of an egg McMuffin. Its muffin, egg, cheese, and sausage.

[princesslinda]

I've found if I have eggs and bacon for b/fast (no bread) that it fills me up and is quite blood sugar friendly. If your fasting is higher than you want, its best to eat lower carb so that it doesn't go up much after your meal.

[Bluemax]

I checked my Fasting BG this am ..130, Had breakfast ( egg MC Muffin), and coffee with Sweet and Low, then I checked my 2 hours after first bite.. 211.. Is there a point that I should get concerned?

Bluemax