Diabetes / Insulin Resistance / Metabolic Syndrome For discussion of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-04-2007, 12:54 PM #1
Lily Lily is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 52
15 yr Member
Lily Lily is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 52
15 yr Member
Default prediabetes

I have been having problems with my blood sugar for a few months now. At first I had problems with my doctor because they kept trying to tell me it was just anxiety and kept pushing antianxiety drugs at me. It is now showing up on blood tests as prediabetes. I have no idea why this happened as I am not overweight, don't eat alot of sugar, don't drink alcohol or smoke, and was exercising. I am desperate for any information on how to control it at this point and keep it from becoming worse. Would appreciate any comments on supplements or diet links. If I am lucky it will get under control before it becomes a bigger problem. Can blood sugar problems in the body come from another source, or is it all to do with the pancreas and insulin?
Lily is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 04-04-2007, 02:51 PM #2
wasabi wasabi is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 164
15 yr Member
wasabi wasabi is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 164
15 yr Member
Default

Aspartame can cause blood sugar control problems as well as many other serious problems:

http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/

Here is a site that discusses the dangers of aspartame as a whole:

http://www.dorway.com/indexnew.htm

Last edited by wasabi; 04-04-2007 at 03:31 PM.
wasabi is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-05-2007, 03:29 PM #3
shiney sue shiney sue is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,812
15 yr Member
shiney sue shiney sue is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,812
15 yr Member
Default perfect reply

Hi, it's a good idea to read the sites also is there anyone in your family that has a promblem..You don't have to be fat or any of the other things you mentioned..Good luck to you Sue
shiney sue is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-30-2007, 06:07 PM #4
fahren fahren is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 4
15 yr Member
fahren fahren is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 4
15 yr Member
Default

Have you ever used stevia as a sugar substitute? I find it can usually replace sugar.
__________________

.
fahren is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 02:01 AM #5
Brian Brian is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,256
15 yr Member
Brian Brian is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,256
15 yr Member
Default

Hi, i fixed my prediabetic state by having no sugar at all and a sensible diet, with lots of high fibre foods.
I didn't know i had prediabetes until i got nerve damage [ burning feet ] it was Peripheral Neuropathy, i was lucky my neuro found it through a 3 hour glucose tolerance test and these days i am nearly cured of that awfull disease.
good luck with it all,
Brian
Brian is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-04-2007, 05:15 PM #6
mrsD's Avatar
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
mrsD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
Lightbulb

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily View Post
I have been having problems with my blood sugar for a few months now. At first I had problems with my doctor because they kept trying to tell me it was just anxiety and kept pushing antianxiety drugs at me. It is now showing up on blood tests as prediabetes. I have no idea why this happened as I am not overweight, don't eat alot of sugar, don't drink alcohol or smoke, and was exercising. I am desperate for any information on how to control it at this point and keep it from becoming worse. Would appreciate any comments on supplements or diet links. If I am lucky it will get under control before it becomes a bigger problem. Can blood sugar problems in the body come from another source, or is it all to do with the pancreas and insulin?
Yes, Cushing's syndrome (a metabolic problem with pituitary/or adrenals) can cause sugar problems--elevations. Using steroids for inflammation will also raise blood sugar.

Are you having LOW blood sugar during the day? This is typical of pre-diabetes.
you control that with smaller more frequent meals and less carbs of high glycemic value (breads/pasta/some fruits/sugar/cookies etc)
Increasing protein and good fats while reducing high glycemic carbs can help alot.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei

************************************

.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017


****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
mrsD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-04-2007, 06:30 PM #7
watsonsh watsonsh is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,642
15 yr Member
watsonsh watsonsh is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,642
15 yr Member
Default

There is a sweetner called Xylotil that I like better than Stevia. Not as much aftertaste.
watsonsh is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:00 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.