Hello,
Glimiperide and Actos have good data to show that they can bring down blood sugars, with a change in A1C of between 0.5-about 1.2% each, and with both you can have a greater effect. However they depend on your body having enough of its own insulin to work. In addition, some medications work better in some people than others. Also be sure that you have made changes in your diet to help improve success in bringing your sugars down.
Hi all,
My hubby was dx'ed 2 weeks ago w/ diabetes II. His regular doc put him on 30 mg Actos daily. At 1st hubby's blood sugar was a whopping 390- now it's down to 76-90 in the am and no more than 180 even after lots of sugary food. Obviously the blood sugar is well under control now. The problem is, my husband's vision is going crazy! I know that diabetes can cause vision problems when blood sugar is high, but the way it's happening doesn't make sense.
There are several people here who have had expereince with blood sugar problems and treatment. Some used stuff like metformin or even insulin throughout treatment. My expereience was that high blood sugar levels went away while on treatment. That was a result of the red cell killing abilities of the ribavirin.
I am following his diet. I swear it really works, and with it I can get away with far less insulin and have decent blood sugars than on a traditional diet.
If you send me a private message, I can also refer you to an online support community (we are not allowed to provide links here), which can give you great input and support on getting your sugars under control.
Hi Lorraine! We mainly deal with type 1 on this site, as that is what we volunteers have life-experience with. The glycemic index of the foods that we eat affect all of us, with or without either type of diabetes so I checked around on the internet and found that the website for The American Diabetes Association (they focus on type 2 diabetes for the most part), has quite a few informational articles that you should find helpful if you do a search on "glycemic index".
Simple sugars like candy and fruit are easily broken down quickly and make it harder for the body to keep up with his reduced Insulin tolerance. Bear in mind that his blood sugar levels are 3 times the normal levels. You do not say how old he is but if he wants to live a long and normal life he needs to get those numbers down fast. How recently was he diagnosed ? Perhaps he needs a change in his Actos dosage or needs to go to Insulin to get his levels down. I would talk to the Dr.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not respond properly to insulin, a condition known as insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates how the body converts sugar (glucose) into energy.
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In view of the multiple processes involved in causing NASH, it may well be that many different classes of medications, as well as weight loss, will have beneficial effects.
Metformin is a medication for people with type 2 diabetes. But women with PCOS are insulin resistance, and Metformin helps with the sugar levels. I would just say to keep at it, to eating healthy and keep playing hockey. There is no best kind of exercise, but at least you are doing something. Ask your doc to see if they want you to see a nutrient to help you out. Best of luck to you, and I am sorry I wasn't able to give you the best advice, but if you find it let me know.
I agree with gpguyway that you should talk to your doctor. My understanding is that oral diabetes meds are generally used in combination, with most people taking two or three different types. Then for some people who are Type II the oral meds eventually stop working. We start out as being "insulin resistent" which means that our bodies produce enough insulin but aren't adept at using the insulin we produce. Hence the oral meds.
I cant take it forever but low carb and met + actos works well if i can stay on the low carb part it hard but can be done. Most of the time if we can get those insulin and hormone levels right your periods will come as theyre suppossed to and nomore brown blood aka spotting between periods.
BG before lunch 174 two hours after is now 265 with my shots.
About 2-1/2 weeks ago I had a shot in the spine for pinched nerves. It had cortisone in it. I've had other cortisone shots (shoulders, hips) in my life before and the blood sugar increase only stayed a few days.
This time my blood sugar is still high after the injection and doesn't want to budge. My fasting runs about 188 or so. I take 15 mg of Actos. I have type 2, and I'm a female in late 50's. My doc doesn't want to increase the Actos yet.
My question is..
Hey, the discussion of Victoza got lost here somewhere. Why do you all advocate taking insulin with type II diabetes and an A1C of 6-7? I have artery disease, as do many diabetics whether they know it or not, and high insulin levels in the blood seems directly related to artery disease. Adding insulin when your insulin levels are NOT too low, or are already high because your body is trying to do something about all the sugar, makes no sense!
I am not a physician, but the mom of a child with diabetes. I cannot give medical advice.
I would suggest that you call your doctor and tell them that you cannot wait to be seen. You need to have him adjust your levels immediately. I would fax your numbers to your doctor and have them adjust your dosage, we do this with my daughter if she runs too high or too low between appointments.
1. Has anyone had experience with supplements that decrease insulin resistance?
2. Does diabetes predispose me to contracting common viruses and being ill for a longer period of time?
3. If I follow strict diet and exercise guidelines can I quit taking insulin which I'm totally dependent on now?
4. Please tell me of your experiences with autoimmune diabetes.
Thanks!
I have PCOS and have very irregular periods( maybe 3-4 a year). I am on Actos to help with this disorder and I have also tried Metformin which did nothing. My periods will last anywhere from 7-30 days. I am wondering which fertility drug might be worth trying?
actos, glipizide, insulin, nexium, simvistatin, seroquel, lamictil, prozac.
cannot correlate with any particular food intake, change in blood sugar level, or other variables.
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