12th October 2007
Sounds like youre kinda in the same situation im in, but they dx'ed you type 1.5.
I've been dx atypical "type 2" for several months(4) @ 279 mg/dl fasting ~ 12.9 A1c, although I'm not sure what I am or where i'm headed. I think i've had true control for about 1-2 months I'm 24 years old and 5'7" 150 lbs. Strictly treated with oral meds 2.0mg of amaryl and 500mg of metformin a day. I've seen numbers anywhere from 50-210 since i've been on the meds. They typically stay between 80-180 when i eat conservative (very low carbs ~ 50-60 a day). fasting always below 140. My c-peptide level was slightly low, - 2.10 , but not low enough to be concerned that i need insulin shots. I found my blood sugar is stable when i take my vitamins (zinc(25mg), chromium(400mcg-800mcg), magnesium (500mg-750mg) and eat low carb and fresh (uncooked veggies & fruits).
Lowering techniques: Cassia Cinnamon helps when i take it with decaf coffee, cactus leaves (nopal) help keep it stable throughout the night (boil it, eat the leaf and drink the tea), have a protein snack like almonds in the evening also helps.
basically, long story short, i would suggest trying to get an endo that will work with your type because you sound a lot like me. If you want to know my exact diet and what i'm trying/tried let me know and ill outline it for you.
hope that helps
I've been dx atypical "type 2" for several months(4) @ 279 mg/dl fasting ~ 12.9 A1c, although I'm not sure what I am or where i'm headed. I think i've had true control for about 1-2 months I'm 24 years old and 5'7" 150 lbs. Strictly treated with oral meds 2.0mg of amaryl and 500mg of metformin a day. I've seen numbers anywhere from 50-210 since i've been on the meds. They typically stay between 80-180 when i eat conservative (very low carbs ~ 50-60 a day). fasting always below 140. My c-peptide level was slightly low, - 2.10 , but not low enough to be concerned that i need insulin shots. I found my blood sugar is stable when i take my vitamins (zinc(25mg), chromium(400mcg-800mcg), magnesium (500mg-750mg) and eat low carb and fresh (uncooked veggies & fruits).
Lowering techniques: Cassia Cinnamon helps when i take it with decaf coffee, cactus leaves (nopal) help keep it stable throughout the night (boil it, eat the leaf and drink the tea), have a protein snack like almonds in the evening also helps.
basically, long story short, i would suggest trying to get an endo that will work with your type because you sound a lot like me. If you want to know my exact diet and what i'm trying/tried let me know and ill outline it for you.
hope that helps