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jfarel · Mar 14, 2008

Ender, SD,

You guys probably should see an endocrinolgist. Do you have one that's works with CF patients? We have one at my hospital and that is who I see.

What you probably need to have done are some urine tests and an A1C blood test. That will give you an idea what your sugars are running over the long term. Incidently if your a1c is over 6.5, you are a borderline diabetic.

I am just a little over borderline right now and I can tell you it is really not that bad to take care of.

Sean,

you really need to check your sugars two hours after eating. With cf patients that is when they tend to spike. I have no issues with fasting sugars but after eating mine spikes.

Ender,

your numbers are really high. You should probably get the bloodwork done. Or, by a home BS testing kit and check it yourself for a week or so. Check it 2-3 times a day. Mainly, two hours after meals. If you see your numbers are higher than 150 after eating, you may need some insulin.

jfarel · Mar 14, 2008

Ender, SD,

You guys probably should see an endocrinolgist. Do you have one that's works with CF patients? We have one at my hospital and that is who I see.

What you probably need to have done are some urine tests and an A1C blood test. That will give you an idea what your sugars are running over the long term. Incidently if your a1c is over 6.5, you are a borderline diabetic.

I am just a little over borderline right now and I can tell you it is really not that bad to take care of.

Sean,

you really need to check your sugars two hours after eating. With cf patients that is when they tend to spike. I have no issues with fasting sugars but after eating mine spikes.

Ender,

your numbers are really high. You should probably get the bloodwork done. Or, by a home BS testing kit and check it yourself for a week or so. Check it 2-3 times a day. Mainly, two hours after meals. If you see your numbers are higher than 150 after eating, you may need some insulin.

jfarel · Mar 14, 2008

Ender, SD,

You guys probably should see an endocrinolgist. Do you have one that's works with CF patients? We have one at my hospital and that is who I see.

What you probably need to have done are some urine tests and an A1C blood test. That will give you an idea what your sugars are running over the long term. Incidently if your a1c is over 6.5, you are a borderline diabetic.

I am just a little over borderline right now and I can tell you it is really not that bad to take care of.

Sean,

you really need to check your sugars two hours after eating. With cf patients that is when they tend to spike. I have no issues with fasting sugars but after eating mine spikes.

Ender,

your numbers are really high. You should probably get the bloodwork done. Or, by a home BS testing kit and check it yourself for a week or so. Check it 2-3 times a day. Mainly, two hours after meals. If you see your numbers are higher than 150 after eating, you may need some insulin.

jfarel · Mar 14, 2008

Ender, SD,

You guys probably should see an endocrinolgist. Do you have one that's works with CF patients? We have one at my hospital and that is who I see.

What you probably need to have done are some urine tests and an A1C blood test. That will give you an idea what your sugars are running over the long term. Incidently if your a1c is over 6.5, you are a borderline diabetic.

I am just a little over borderline right now and I can tell you it is really not that bad to take care of.

Sean,

you really need to check your sugars two hours after eating. With cf patients that is when they tend to spike. I have no issues with fasting sugars but after eating mine spikes.

Ender,

your numbers are really high. You should probably get the bloodwork done. Or, by a home BS testing kit and check it yourself for a week or so. Check it 2-3 times a day. Mainly, two hours after meals. If you see your numbers are higher than 150 after eating, you may need some insulin.

jfarel · Mar 14, 2008

Ender, SD,
 
 You guys probably should see an endocrinolgist. Do you have one that's works with CF patients? We have one at my hospital and that is who I see.
 
 What you probably need to have done are some urine tests and an A1C blood test. That will give you an idea what your sugars are running over the long term. Incidently if your a1c is over 6.5, you are a borderline diabetic.
 
 I am just a little over borderline right now and I can tell you it is really not that bad to take care of.
 
 Sean,
 
 you really need to check your sugars two hours after eating. With cf patients that is when they tend to spike. I have no issues with fasting sugars but after eating mine spikes.
 
 Ender,
 
 your numbers are really high. You should probably get the bloodwork done. Or, by a home BS testing kit and check it yourself for a week or so. Check it 2-3 times a day. Mainly, two hours after meals. If you see your numbers are higher than 150 after eating, you may need some insulin.

dramamama · Mar 14, 2008

Hi Ender-
I am so sorry you had such a high 2 hour number. Dang it!!

Just one comment. Lay off the boost Plus. You can get your calories and fat in a much healthier manner than these drinks. First of all, the main ingredients is corn syrup solids. This is TERRIBLE for inflammation... so not only are you affecting your lung inflammation, but your other organs are going to have real trouble, including your already compromised pancreas. Secondly, Boost Plus has 350ish calories and 45 grams of carbs.... You might as well have a large coke. just bc they market it as healthy food does not mean it is. You basically are drinking crap corn syrup with vitamins added.

Make healthier choices. Two TBS of almond butter has 200 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Your pancreas will love you for it and our body can assimilate this kind of fat much better than high oleic sunflower oil, corn oil. I use a little almond milk and mix the almond butter into it and drink it..... Use sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, pumpkin seeds.... they are high calorie and and low glycemic.

Don't forget about coconut oil... it is great as well. However, it is hugely anti-fungal so you may experience some yeast die-off and that can be unpleasant.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

You may be glucose intolerant, but I believe you can stave off diabetes by just making a few adjustments. I know it sucks. I was DEVASTATED when I became diabetic....I did not think I could handle it. But, it is just another thing to do... To be honest, I am so much healthier since becoming diabetic bc I finally realized what I put in my mouth matters.

keeping you in my thoughts.
mandy

dramamama · Mar 14, 2008

Hi Ender-
I am so sorry you had such a high 2 hour number. Dang it!!

Just one comment. Lay off the boost Plus. You can get your calories and fat in a much healthier manner than these drinks. First of all, the main ingredients is corn syrup solids. This is TERRIBLE for inflammation... so not only are you affecting your lung inflammation, but your other organs are going to have real trouble, including your already compromised pancreas. Secondly, Boost Plus has 350ish calories and 45 grams of carbs.... You might as well have a large coke. just bc they market it as healthy food does not mean it is. You basically are drinking crap corn syrup with vitamins added.

Make healthier choices. Two TBS of almond butter has 200 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Your pancreas will love you for it and our body can assimilate this kind of fat much better than high oleic sunflower oil, corn oil. I use a little almond milk and mix the almond butter into it and drink it..... Use sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, pumpkin seeds.... they are high calorie and and low glycemic.

Don't forget about coconut oil... it is great as well. However, it is hugely anti-fungal so you may experience some yeast die-off and that can be unpleasant.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

You may be glucose intolerant, but I believe you can stave off diabetes by just making a few adjustments. I know it sucks. I was DEVASTATED when I became diabetic....I did not think I could handle it. But, it is just another thing to do... To be honest, I am so much healthier since becoming diabetic bc I finally realized what I put in my mouth matters.

keeping you in my thoughts.
mandy

dramamama · Mar 14, 2008

Hi Ender-
I am so sorry you had such a high 2 hour number. Dang it!!

Just one comment. Lay off the boost Plus. You can get your calories and fat in a much healthier manner than these drinks. First of all, the main ingredients is corn syrup solids. This is TERRIBLE for inflammation... so not only are you affecting your lung inflammation, but your other organs are going to have real trouble, including your already compromised pancreas. Secondly, Boost Plus has 350ish calories and 45 grams of carbs.... You might as well have a large coke. just bc they market it as healthy food does not mean it is. You basically are drinking crap corn syrup with vitamins added.

Make healthier choices. Two TBS of almond butter has 200 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Your pancreas will love you for it and our body can assimilate this kind of fat much better than high oleic sunflower oil, corn oil. I use a little almond milk and mix the almond butter into it and drink it..... Use sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, pumpkin seeds.... they are high calorie and and low glycemic.

Don't forget about coconut oil... it is great as well. However, it is hugely anti-fungal so you may experience some yeast die-off and that can be unpleasant.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

You may be glucose intolerant, but I believe you can stave off diabetes by just making a few adjustments. I know it sucks. I was DEVASTATED when I became diabetic....I did not think I could handle it. But, it is just another thing to do... To be honest, I am so much healthier since becoming diabetic bc I finally realized what I put in my mouth matters.

keeping you in my thoughts.
mandy

dramamama · Mar 14, 2008

Hi Ender-
I am so sorry you had such a high 2 hour number. Dang it!!

Just one comment. Lay off the boost Plus. You can get your calories and fat in a much healthier manner than these drinks. First of all, the main ingredients is corn syrup solids. This is TERRIBLE for inflammation... so not only are you affecting your lung inflammation, but your other organs are going to have real trouble, including your already compromised pancreas. Secondly, Boost Plus has 350ish calories and 45 grams of carbs.... You might as well have a large coke. just bc they market it as healthy food does not mean it is. You basically are drinking crap corn syrup with vitamins added.

Make healthier choices. Two TBS of almond butter has 200 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Your pancreas will love you for it and our body can assimilate this kind of fat much better than high oleic sunflower oil, corn oil. I use a little almond milk and mix the almond butter into it and drink it..... Use sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, pumpkin seeds.... they are high calorie and and low glycemic.

Don't forget about coconut oil... it is great as well. However, it is hugely anti-fungal so you may experience some yeast die-off and that can be unpleasant.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

You may be glucose intolerant, but I believe you can stave off diabetes by just making a few adjustments. I know it sucks. I was DEVASTATED when I became diabetic....I did not think I could handle it. But, it is just another thing to do... To be honest, I am so much healthier since becoming diabetic bc I finally realized what I put in my mouth matters.

keeping you in my thoughts.
mandy

dramamama · Mar 14, 2008

Hi Ender-
 I am so sorry you had such a high 2 hour number. Dang it!!
 
 Just one comment. Lay off the boost Plus. You can get your calories and fat in a much healthier manner than these drinks. First of all, the main ingredients is corn syrup solids. This is TERRIBLE for inflammation... so not only are you affecting your lung inflammation, but your other organs are going to have real trouble, including your already compromised pancreas. Secondly, Boost Plus has 350ish calories and 45 grams of carbs.... You might as well have a large coke. just bc they market it as healthy food does not mean it is. You basically are drinking crap corn syrup with vitamins added.
 
 Make healthier choices. Two TBS of almond butter has 200 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Your pancreas will love you for it and our body can assimilate this kind of fat much better than high oleic sunflower oil, corn oil. I use a little almond milk and mix the almond butter into it and drink it..... Use sunflower butter, cashew butter, almond butter, pumpkin seeds.... they are high calorie and and low glycemic.
 
 Don't forget about coconut oil... it is great as well. However, it is hugely anti-fungal so you may experience some yeast die-off and that can be unpleasant.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
 You may be glucose intolerant, but I believe you can stave off diabetes by just making a few adjustments. I know it sucks. I was DEVASTATED when I became diabetic....I did not think I could handle it. But, it is just another thing to do... To be honest, I am so much healthier since becoming diabetic bc I finally realized what I put in my mouth matters.
 
 keeping you in my thoughts.
 mandy

catboogie · Mar 14, 2008

kiel,

sorry to hear about this. i know it must be hard to handle the thought of being diabetic. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

i just wanted to say, stress can definitely definitely DEFINITELY affect your blood sugars. they don't call it "the silent killer" for nothin'! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

catboogie · Mar 14, 2008

kiel,

sorry to hear about this. i know it must be hard to handle the thought of being diabetic. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

i just wanted to say, stress can definitely definitely DEFINITELY affect your blood sugars. they don't call it "the silent killer" for nothin'! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

catboogie · Mar 14, 2008

kiel,

sorry to hear about this. i know it must be hard to handle the thought of being diabetic. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

i just wanted to say, stress can definitely definitely DEFINITELY affect your blood sugars. they don't call it "the silent killer" for nothin'! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

catboogie · Mar 14, 2008

kiel,

sorry to hear about this. i know it must be hard to handle the thought of being diabetic. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

i just wanted to say, stress can definitely definitely DEFINITELY affect your blood sugars. they don't call it "the silent killer" for nothin'! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

catboogie · Mar 14, 2008

kiel,
 
 sorry to hear about this. i know it must be hard to handle the thought of being diabetic. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
 i just wanted to say, stress can definitely definitely DEFINITELY affect your blood sugars. they don't call it "the silent killer" for nothin'! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

Faust · Mar 15, 2008

Hey Jfarel question: When I did my blood glucose test at work, it was right about 2 hours after I ate. My levels were in the 80's (memory fails me atm)...I think it was either 80 or 85. Here is what I am wondering. I understand the role of sugars and our cells, and how sugars are our primary source of fuel, and how on non diabetic people sugars are very efficiently absorbed into our cells for fuel.

Here is what I am curious about...My fasting level was 120, which is right at the very high end of normal (though I drank a sweet iced tea and sugary gum right before testing). With a reading of 85 when non fasting, at around my 2 hour post consumption, could it be that due to working out at the gym after eating, hyper accelerated my cells acquiring the sugars, and leading to a false sense of glucose tolerance? If you work out your cells more aggressively consume sugars for fuel. When you are fasting (usually dont eat anything after midnight) and you are just laying there sleeping...Your cells won't be stressed to consume sugars, so from what i'm thinking the fasting state should be the best test to show glucose tolerance/insulin levels. Eating then working out then taking your glucose levels would seem like a bunk reading (with just applying common sense).

Anyone?

Faust · Mar 15, 2008

Hey Jfarel question: When I did my blood glucose test at work, it was right about 2 hours after I ate. My levels were in the 80's (memory fails me atm)...I think it was either 80 or 85. Here is what I am wondering. I understand the role of sugars and our cells, and how sugars are our primary source of fuel, and how on non diabetic people sugars are very efficiently absorbed into our cells for fuel.

Here is what I am curious about...My fasting level was 120, which is right at the very high end of normal (though I drank a sweet iced tea and sugary gum right before testing). With a reading of 85 when non fasting, at around my 2 hour post consumption, could it be that due to working out at the gym after eating, hyper accelerated my cells acquiring the sugars, and leading to a false sense of glucose tolerance? If you work out your cells more aggressively consume sugars for fuel. When you are fasting (usually dont eat anything after midnight) and you are just laying there sleeping...Your cells won't be stressed to consume sugars, so from what i'm thinking the fasting state should be the best test to show glucose tolerance/insulin levels. Eating then working out then taking your glucose levels would seem like a bunk reading (with just applying common sense).

Anyone?

Faust · Mar 15, 2008

Hey Jfarel question: When I did my blood glucose test at work, it was right about 2 hours after I ate. My levels were in the 80's (memory fails me atm)...I think it was either 80 or 85. Here is what I am wondering. I understand the role of sugars and our cells, and how sugars are our primary source of fuel, and how on non diabetic people sugars are very efficiently absorbed into our cells for fuel.

Here is what I am curious about...My fasting level was 120, which is right at the very high end of normal (though I drank a sweet iced tea and sugary gum right before testing). With a reading of 85 when non fasting, at around my 2 hour post consumption, could it be that due to working out at the gym after eating, hyper accelerated my cells acquiring the sugars, and leading to a false sense of glucose tolerance? If you work out your cells more aggressively consume sugars for fuel. When you are fasting (usually dont eat anything after midnight) and you are just laying there sleeping...Your cells won't be stressed to consume sugars, so from what i'm thinking the fasting state should be the best test to show glucose tolerance/insulin levels. Eating then working out then taking your glucose levels would seem like a bunk reading (with just applying common sense).

Anyone?

Faust · Mar 15, 2008

Hey Jfarel question: When I did my blood glucose test at work, it was right about 2 hours after I ate. My levels were in the 80's (memory fails me atm)...I think it was either 80 or 85. Here is what I am wondering. I understand the role of sugars and our cells, and how sugars are our primary source of fuel, and how on non diabetic people sugars are very efficiently absorbed into our cells for fuel.

Here is what I am curious about...My fasting level was 120, which is right at the very high end of normal (though I drank a sweet iced tea and sugary gum right before testing). With a reading of 85 when non fasting, at around my 2 hour post consumption, could it be that due to working out at the gym after eating, hyper accelerated my cells acquiring the sugars, and leading to a false sense of glucose tolerance? If you work out your cells more aggressively consume sugars for fuel. When you are fasting (usually dont eat anything after midnight) and you are just laying there sleeping...Your cells won't be stressed to consume sugars, so from what i'm thinking the fasting state should be the best test to show glucose tolerance/insulin levels. Eating then working out then taking your glucose levels would seem like a bunk reading (with just applying common sense).

Anyone?

Faust · Mar 15, 2008

Hey Jfarel question: When I did my blood glucose test at work, it was right about 2 hours after I ate. My levels were in the 80's (memory fails me atm)...I think it was either 80 or 85. Here is what I am wondering. I understand the role of sugars and our cells, and how sugars are our primary source of fuel, and how on non diabetic people sugars are very efficiently absorbed into our cells for fuel.
 
 
 Here is what I am curious about...My fasting level was 120, which is right at the very high end of normal (though I drank a sweet iced tea and sugary gum right before testing). With a reading of 85 when non fasting, at around my 2 hour post consumption, could it be that due to working out at the gym after eating, hyper accelerated my cells acquiring the sugars, and leading to a false sense of glucose tolerance? If you work out your cells more aggressively consume sugars for fuel. When you are fasting (usually dont eat anything after midnight) and you are just laying there sleeping...Your cells won't be stressed to consume sugars, so from what i'm thinking the fasting state should be the best test to show glucose tolerance/insulin levels. Eating then working out then taking your glucose levels would seem like a bunk reading (with just applying common sense).
 
 
 Anyone?

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