Diabetes Type 1 Support Group

You have a valid point. Since we have ALWAYS used the One Touch systems in our home, I never gave it much thought. But there are lower quality meters (particularly the ones that are given away "free" from some medical supply companies as a way to bait customers) that are unreliable. That's when checking with a control solution periodically would be helpful. If the control solution is WAY off, then you KNOW it's the meter!

~Mary

Post edited by: KwiteKontrarie, at: 05/03/2012 05:36 PM

HPracing, I am sure this is worrisome as well as tiring. I think calling or writing the JDF or ADA (or Joslin if near you) is a great idea. Someone else thought your daughter may be honeymooning but on her way to type one. That is a difficult period as sugars can be fine and then not without explanation. I would continue testing (poor little fingers!) and if numbers remain high for any period I would get her in to a doctor or hospital. Even if she is not diagnosed right away as type one, I would think you could get some counseling re nutrition, mental health care if she needs it, etc. It'd be good to have a connection where you like and trust the professionals before this becomes a more acute problem. I wish you both the best.

We have three different meters for her, a Bayer USB meter, A Bayer Contour meter, and An Accu-chek Aviva meter. If we get an extreme high or low from one meter, we will verify it with one of the other two meters before we rely on that number. I know a lot of meters can be inaccurate. That is something else I am worried about. We have switched her doctor though. And are getting more answers now thankfully. Thank you all.

I'm glad to hear that you are getting more answers from the new doctor. That should take a load off your mind!

~Mary

Hi Mary

Wondering because my insulin to my body is only released when needed, due to a birth defect, am I type 1 or type 2? I have a twin pancreas I was born with...called pancreatic divism wit a kinked bile duct. So insulin only releases when the duct gets bulky enough to release insulin. Been trying with only diet to control blood sugars but I'm not running very well...160 in am and 250 in evening..?? I fear my eyes are badly damaged as well, as I have been told , but going for another opinion...

Thanks

Patty

Hi Patty,

Gosh, I don't know how to answer you. Like you, I'm no expert here. I just repeat what I've been told by a doctor, or have read in a publication somewhere, or had personal experience with. What have the doctors said about your condition and the best way to regulate your sugar? I agree those numbers are a bit high -- particularly the 250 in the evening which can really hurt you in the long run.

Since your pancreas does work periodically, giving insulin could be dangerous once your own insulin is released. Some of pills used for Type 2 may not be effective either (since I know in my husband's case that the Metformin he uses suppresses his liver, not stimulates his pancreas). Type 2 is generally insulin resistance. Insulin is made by the body, but is not effectively used due to resistance. I believe there is another class of drugs that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, and perhaps that could be helpful at the right (low) dose to get your pancreas to release more insulin more often. I don't know. That's just a guess on my part really.

~Mary

have you or the doctor concidered a tape worm?they rob us of everything we eat and dont not come up in ct's ori's.im not sure about with blood tests.if shes eating so much and not gaining anything and her sugars are in very good range,.also,as starberry suggests,try a different meter and also a nurse told me to try a different hand.

She might become diabetic very soon