I did consider the heat, and maybe that is a factor, but I am in MIssissippi and it has been hot for a long time here. I don’t get out in it unless I have to. I use the Solostar pen, and I wondered if it might have to do with the insulin in the pen, like maybe the concentration of insulin in it was off or something, but I don’t know much about these things. You are right, I guess it could be a number of things.
Today my numbers have been pretty low-normal. Fasting this morning was 78 and right before dinner was 85. I even had a small helping of rice for lunch! These are normal numbers, but just odd since I can remember a time when I was running 250+ before dinner.
yes, I will. In fact, I told them I wanted a paper copy of the results, so I will go by there and pick it up! I used to do some medical transcription for their office so they know me well and are very nice.
Mine shifted a little when it first got warm (I am in PA so warm to me is going from -10 to 70) but when it got real hot, I noticed a big difference. It could be the pen. I know someone that uses Lantus in the vials and she had problems before with that. I use Apidra that is made by the same people that make Lantus and I have had some problems with that.
Do you have thyroid problems? I can’t remember! If your thyroid is even a little bit out of whack, that can cause problems with BS also.
Those sound like good numbers. It does seem funny when you were just looking at highs. It feels better though, doesn’t it!
I have never heard of an insulin-resistance diet, Kelly. Can you tell me more about it? All I know is that by limiting carbs, and losing weight, and changing where my fat is deposited, I have become more insulin-sensitive – had to lower my basals and increase (decrease?) my Insulin:carb ratio. Is there something else I don’t know?
My PCP charges a dollar a page for them. What a way to discourage people from being involved in their own medical care!!! Fortunately, I can get them from the lab, IF they look at the lab request, AND remember to do it. If they don’t, I have to schlep down to their main office to get a copy. They’re supposed to be OUR employees, not the other way around!!
Natalie, I really don’t know anything about it, other than hearing it mentioned on another message board. I Googled, “insulin resistance diet” and a book came up – I know there was mention of a book, but can’t guarantee this is the right one. It looks to be a low carb diet – not sure their definition of low carb though.
I have to pay a $1.50-something for mine. The state sets the rates. I mail th form to the hospital, they mail it to the company that processes it for them, then I get an invoice in the mail and can pay online & download them. It takes about 3 weeks. They used to charge me postage to download them but they must have gotten in trouble because they don’t charge that anymore.
As far as I know, my thyroid is normal. I had researched that as well, and I am almost positive my last blood work on that was normal. I will check with the doctor on that, but I feel like they would have said something if my TSH had been abnormal.
The last time I remember getting numbers in the 110s was about 5 years ago before my hysterectomy. It is definitely a bizzarre turn of events!
You know what, I was just looking on my bookshelf, and I have that book! It is called “The Insulin-Resistance Diet” by Cheryle R. Hart, MD and Mary Kay Grossman, RD.
I don’t even remember buying it. I need to start reading it and get on board with the plan, don’t I?
SO glad to hear that you’re getting it resolved. It will certainly put your mind at ease, and ensure that you get the right treatment. And if you turn out to be both, don’t worry, there are lots of people out there with the same thing, even though doctors have historically been reluctant to admit it.
Looked up the book, and while it is not exactly low-carb, it does acknowledge that too many carbs result in fat storage and and recommends limiting carbs, and balancing your intake with protein. It says fat does not increase satiety, but protein does. And it includes legumes and beans as sources of protein without taking into account the carbs involved.
To me it looks like a good start for people who are intimidated by Bernstein, is really not out of line. It might be a good book for Type 2’s in particular.
I will step in here and exert my right to call bllsh*t. Dr. Hart is an OBGYN and Ms. Grossman is a dietician. Hart is well known as a shill. She is just selling stuff. She has touted Crayniums (and here), Hormones (and here), and even an athletic drink, AquaHydrate.
I am familiar with her book, I consider it the same old same old, just a slight spin on the classic ADA/USDA diet. It suggests you get 40-60% of calories from carbs and that you reduce fat. Their spin is suggesting that you eat protein with your carbs (why would someone just have a carb meal with no protein?). By the authors own admission, the diet may not work for those who are sensitive to carbs. Guess what, diabetics are sensitive to carbs. This is just another book thrown out there, like some useless Oprah diet just to make money.
But, this is my opinion. Other may have success and prove me totally wrong.
That is good to know BSC. I didn’t really know anything about it other than hearing it mentioned. I have no idea if anyone ever had success with it or not. I know not to mention it in the future!
