by Larry W.
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April 7, 2008

my sleep apnea

December 05, 2008 07:19 AM EST (Updated: December 06, 2008 05:27 PM EST)
views: 63 | rating: 9.6/10 (10 votes) | comments: 28

i have noticed that my blood sugar count has dropped some it has before been up to 275 i have noticed its come down to 118 not to much over that. which im sure it will help my arterys. it doesnt get up that high all the time i have seen it that high though.does anyone else have this  diabetes and if you do what types of food do you eat. also what do most of you drink. my wife fixes me oatmeal for breakfest. and most the time maybe chicken for lunch i can have hamberger if its fixed on the grill. the reason my sugar has gone down is because of the sleep machine im on all nite.

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Comments: 28

Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Dec 5, 2008, 7:20am EST
That is good Larry
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 7:23am EST
thanks beth.
Nurse Nancy S. Dec 5, 2008, 7:40am EST
Check out this website


http://www.endocrineweb.com/diabetes/treatment.html


There are so many sites out there that can help you with food preparation. You do not have to eat the same thing all the time. Remember "variety is the spice of life."

Good luck with the diabetes control!!
Becky S. Dec 5, 2008, 7:44am EST
thats great Larry. Congrats. I know that controlling your sugar is very hard, esp if you love sweets like me! :) The c-pap machine should bring your sugar way down & you will start feeling a lot better with more energy too! Oatmeal is very good for you & your sugar. Also, if you are in pain or have an infection, that can cause your sugar to go up. Your sugar can go haywire for no reason that you can think of, then BAM you get sick. Its amazing how the body does this. Keep up the good work. :)
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 7:44am EST
thanks nancy.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 7:51am EST
i didnt feel good yesterday but some of the meds i take make you dizzy and nausea. just put up with it thanks for the comment becky.
Den B. Dec 5, 2008, 7:53am EST
I spread about 600 carb calories (150 grams) over 6 snacks a day. I have follow this guide for 10 years so far, hopefully 10 more without medication. I primarily eat complex carbs mixed with fat. As an example, I also eat oatmeal for breakfast, but I add peanut butter to slow the absorption. Dinner is usually vegetables in the form of salad or stir fry. I also love roasted vegetables. My treat of the day is strawberries with a little peanut butter. Good luck, I know it can be tough.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 7:59am EST
i like peanut butter have to try that . thanks for your comment.
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:12am EST
I don't have any answers for you but looks like you got some good advice. I'm sorry you have that, pretty hard to deal with.
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:15am EST
How are you guys, staying warm? It was ten below with the windchill yesterday. Pipes froze up. They should thaw out today. Right now it is 18 out but windchill is six above. Water should start running pretty soon. I want to take a hot soak in the tub. I will have to let the water drip all winter so it doesn't freeze up. I hate that. Wish they would put heat tapes on again. They did once but they quit working. It just might be partly unplugged like one time. But I can't get under there. I can't do anything because I rent. They say just let the water run. Runs up my electric bill because of the hot water heater, it's electric.
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:18am EST
Oh and my oven-went to bake something the other day and it didn't get hot. That was two days ago. They said they'd call someone about calling me to set a time to come over and fix it and the dryer. No one has called yet. The dryer works but boy is it noisy. Oh well.
I do have cold water so I boil it so I can wash dishes, cook and so we can wash up, like in the olden days.
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:18am EST
I did get my car fixed. The insurance paid $1000. and for parts and labor it cost $500. Used parts but I don't care. Got an extra $500. out of it and used it to pay on a bill.
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:19am EST
And it's snowing and will be snowing but it isn't alot. Ok, told you pretty much everything about here. So what's new with you? :) How is Erica and baby?
Abby N. Dec 5, 2008, 10:27am EST
Yippee, the hot water just came on!
Rob Appell Dec 5, 2008, 11:00am EST
I have Type 2 diabetes and eat and drink whatever I want...including sugar, carbs and alcohol. I haven't taken a shot of Novolog in a couple of months and take 20 - 25 units of Lantus at night an hour before I have dinner; my only meal of the day (because I can't afford to buy food to eat more than once a day). The only exercise I get is normal walking, which I do at least once a day, sometimes, not for very long...just a few blocks. When I was diagnosed with diabetes, my blood sugar levels were running 600 - 700. Now, my levels never reach above 200 and are usually well within the levels they're supposed to be. Last night, my pre-meal reading was 67. This morning's reading was 95. For my meal last night, I had three hot dogs with buns, spicy brown mustard and onions, half a pound of potato salad made with mayonnaise, tortilla chips with mild salsa and for dessert, some regular (not sugar-free) strawberry Jello and two large blueberry muffins. Usually, the only thing I have during the day is a pot or more of black coffee and may a little sugar-free Kool Aid. Simply cutting back on eating (though I eat whatever I want still when I do eat) and taking one shot a day has dropped my blood sugar levels drastically.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 5:14pm EST
do any of you have problems with your leggs hurting or toes feel weird like a burning i dont get enough oxygen in my system when i sleep. thats what this machine does.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 5:17pm EST
its cold here liz this home we live in is pretty warm if its cold i turn on the fireplace shes so far doing ok im going to take janet to michigan in about a week hope for a 2 weeks.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 5:18pm EST
thanks rob for your comments also liz thanks.
Larry W. Dec 5, 2008, 6:12pm EST
the mask you have to wear is hard to get use to.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Dec 6, 2008, 10:12pm EST
You get sleep and I stay up trying to make sure you do not blow the air going in out your mouth. lol I ll have to get you a fullface mask or a better chin strap. I need some sleep too!!!! lmao love you!!
Mary G. Dec 7, 2008, 4:56am EST
I think the machine would be hard to get use to and I am certain there would be many sleepless nights.

My future mother in law has diabetes and I'm learning how to bake without sugar in 1/2 of my baking. I'll be the first to say very challenging.

Good luck and big hugs.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Dec 8, 2008, 12:53pm EST
Hmm that's interesting, no diabetes here so I have no advice sorry
strongthrufight E. Jan 5, 2009, 8:00am EST
my mother wouldn't accept help for her sleep aphnea and she is no longer with us, when I was preparing her meals, her favorite snack was grape fruit..she too had oatmeal and whole wheat toast for breakfast, for lunch she'd eat light, then for dinner she'd have a nice meal..As long as she kept her sugar down during the day she'd be good for a nice meal in the evening..just watch any processed stuff because it does have sugar, also, don't go crazy on the O.J and bananas , my mother nearly put herself into a coma by combining those two in the same day repeatedly, her potassium level went through the roof and gave her a not so nice hospital stay - best wishes - there are several cook books out there - I found her's at the thrift store for under a buck each -
Ariel Storm Jan 5, 2009, 8:06am EST
I don't have any advice about diabetes, but I do find the CPAP very helpful with sleep, which is so important for overall health. I do know diabetes increases your risk of heart attack and stroke which the CPAP helps reduce so its important to sleep with it every night.
APE 131313 Feb 6, 2009, 7:16pm EST
Helping you reach your Gather goals is a pleasure!
Angela A. Feb 6, 2009, 10:50pm EST
I hope you find a way to keep your sugar level low. I suggest eating healthy every day.
Don't ever miss out on a good diet.
Larry W. Feb 8, 2009, 6:42pm EST
my wife has a ball bat she keeps me in line
Fran S. Jun 6, 2009, 5:12pm EDT

you wife sounds like a smart woman!!  but seriously, i'm glad your sugar # is down from 275, that was not a good # (it used to be mine too)

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