Blood Sugar Levels Going Down

Nonnie02 · Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 58 Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Wanted to share that my A1C (3 month blood sugar history) came back having gone down from a 5.8 to 5.5 within this last 3 month period. I was diagnosed on October 30th.

That may seem like a teenie bit, but actually it's not. Every "tenth" (according to my Doctor), is very significant. I was so thrilled, especially because being a "newbie" (and also milk casein intolerant), I couldn't give up all carbs (like rice and corn) on top of everything else. She (doctor) feels it's simply from eliminating that God-awful refined flour and the fact that I limit sweets to maybe a little tiny something e/o day.

So, getting the gluten out will affect other things as well (such as improving diabetes!!)

Carole
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 12530 Location: WI, USA

WhooHoo!!! Way to go Carole!!

Keep up the great work.

Since going GF (and being on the supplements I'm on), I have been off my BP meds for past year...actually, I am perscription med free. My PCP says my BP readings are great and as he's removing all my old scripts from the computer...he says "We'll get you healthy yet". In my head, I'm screaming..."We?!?! We!?!?! That t'hell have you done?". Grrrrrr anyway...

Thanks for sharing your fantastic news!!!!!!!! Very Happy

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Noatak · Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 497 Location: Massachusetts

Al......I am so glad you posted this about your meds! Realizing that some people need the help of Rx meds, I personally think Americans are way too hooked on meds. When you have CD, it forces you to take a long, hard look at your eating habits and once you get back on track with that, many people find other levels go back to normal on their own, from diet and exercise. BP meds are WAY overused in this country and can really upset the balance in a person's body so they require more meds to combat secondary problems. Big pat on your back for going med free.....I only take levoxyl for low thyroid and will be damned if I'm going to provide retirement for Rx drug company exec's!

Carole and yourself deserve a gold star!!!!! Very impressive! Very Happy

KathleenLB · Guest

As a pharmacist who is still figuring out how to eat after being diagnosed with CS, I've become pretty good at reading labels. One thing I've discovered that some medications (tablets and capsules with drug components are usually mixed with fillers) are not labeled clearly as to what those fillers are. Ironically, some prednisone manufacturers label the stock bottle as "gluten free." A common ingredient is lactose (milk sugar) in minute amounts. I've noticed that food labeling is improving. It might confuse your pharmacist, but if you are taking medications, ask him/her to check the drug stock bottle for inactive ingredients, and tell them why you need to know. These ingredients must be listed on the package insert, and hopefully your pharmacist can take the time to help you. Check your vitamin supplements, too! Thanks for your forum.

KathleenLB · Guest

You certainly have the pharmaceutical companies figured out! It is outrageous what Americans pay for medications and the feeble excuses we are given for such prices. I hope people think just as critically and carefully about vitamin supplements. Personally, I have found some relatively inexpensive multivitamins that are labeled gluten and wheat-free a a health-food store.

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 12530 Location: WI, USA

Hi Kathleen,

Welcome to the board!!

Hang in there...it takes a bit of getting used to. But once you do...it's not too bad. Please, make yourself at home and poke around. There's lots of info here. If you haven't seen it, you might check out Our Thread on GF Diet Boot Camp. It covers a lot of the basics.

I seem to remember drug labeling is different than food labeling? I don't know why I think that. I just know that it's usually hard to get answers from drug companies on GF status LOL!!

I hope you hang out with us for awhile! Dont be afraid to ask questions, we're pretty friendly around here Smile

I have a friend that is also a Pharm. and is gluten sensitive.
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“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

Nonnie02 · Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 58 Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Thanks for all the encouragement!

Al - I am just now able to retrieve a backlog of responses to this forum through my Yahoo (had some technical difficulties!) I feel bad that I haven't been able to respond as would have liked to!!! If you remember I had trouble with my "zoomers 180", logging in, etc. Now I think we'll be okay.

Sounds like you are doing well in the health dept., too! Keep it up!! We need you 'round these parts. You are our "expert in residence"!

Thanks for all you do!!!

Carole
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Don't give up....unless it's gluten!!