Not getting control of the diabetes has been my biggest fear since my diagnosis. My day to day readings have been so erratic these last few weeks, I was beginning to think it would take months to return to a somewhat normal (healthy) range.
I've accepted that because of the liver dumping glycogen into my blood stream my morning numbers are above normal. I have also accepted that my breakfast have very few carbohydrates and 100% sugar free to help the medication bring my glucose down. Whatever I'm doing seems to be working. I tested at 148 before eating and medication but I have tested consistently much lower the rest of the day. 123 and then 119.
I know not to get my confidence too high because I can eat the same thing tomorrow and test high again, even though I was in a normal range the day before. That's what is so frustrating about type 2 diabetes. The Metaforim is getting to be more effective but even the simplest foods can cause glucose spikes.
One thing I've noticed is my body's reactions to carbohydrates. I purchased sugarfree candy shortly after I was diagnosed and the carbohydrates in the sugarfree candies cause major spikes . My friend who is also has Type 2 diabetes can eat the same candy and it doesn't affect her blood sugar at all. She's also able to eat some of the things I avoid because it causes major spikes. It almost seems unfair that my diet is so limited and she can eat differently. I take Metaforim and she's on a different oral medicine.
I guess it can take weeks or months to level out glucose with diet and medication. And some people struggle every day for years. I just need to be more patient. But I am starting to positive results in my blood glucose tests, It's a start.
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