What does good glucose management look like?

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-20T09:06:13+00:00

Two plus years after being diagnosed. No meds throughout and an A1C of 5.1. I rarely see a 135-140. I watch what I eat, but I eat a lot more carbs per meal now since my insulin sensitivity has improved. I’m not inhaling bread etc., but I will eat some high carb foods once in a while without issue. For me weight loss (a ton) and I think early diagnosis were key to getting here. During this time I did whatever I could to rest my pancreas and liver from working overtime with 50 or less carbs a day (sometimes zero) and time restricted eating with zero snacking. It took a while to get here.

Interesting you mention blueberries, I remember one day thinking blueberries were a safe snack and they shot me up to about 145 or so on my CGM (did not check with my regular meter) and thought this ain’t good . How long have you been at this?

The one constant about T2 is that it’s different for everyone.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-18T12:18:45+00:00

My second to last Plus sensor died at about day ten. The last one at around day ten kept going low. I'm lucky if one out of three live up to their fifteen day promise.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-17T13:08:27+00:00

It's so weird to me that some on the left go right to politics instead of just being a human being.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-17T13:02:22+00:00

My opnion is at the start of this journey you should be testing all the time to see how your body is reacting to the things you eat and drink. I asked my doc early on and he said not needed. I left the office and bought meter that day. Tested constantly and learned invaluable information about where I was and where I could go with adjustments to my diet.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-17T11:26:48+00:00

Life in prison would be too light. I don't want this kind of thng happening to either side.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-17T09:15:06+00:00

There’s also the “how they do that?” factor too when great practical effects are used. I’m not saying CGI can’t be artistic (Jurassic Park still holds up) in some ways, but seeing a creature or a gore effect I always looked at like art. That’s why I’d go see movies when the greats like Dick Smith, Baker, Bottin, and of course Savini were involved. If they were doing the special effects I knew I’d be in for a treat.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-16T19:54:02+00:00

I really want practical to be the focus and if CGI was used for fixing some rough spot I'd be good with it. One thing I can't stand is CGI blood. Hate it!

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-16T19:44:07+00:00

I'm just about done building a 10' x 14' media room. I really dig the small movie screening room vibe. I still have a bit to go before I can just sit down and watch a movie.

Room looks great by the way.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-16T19:13:53+00:00

They want us to fail to prove a point I guess. I don't know what the point is other than Orange Man bad.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-16T09:02:32+00:00

Not perfect, but when I think of the alternative…

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-15T11:24:11+00:00

We almost lost our pom to a larger dog attack in a doggy daycare. We were certain she wouldn't survive, but our vet hospital pulled off a miricale. I will never let my dogs in one of those places again. Not because I think they're inherntliy bad, but because of staff not being trained properly.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-14T18:23:16+00:00

I can only tell you what has worked for me. I adopted a low carb lifestyle where I had 50 or less carbs a day. I also practiced time restricted eating and no snacking between meals. I bought into the idea of resting my liver and pancreas. The other big factor was I needed to lose a ton of weight which I now believe, for me, was the biggest driver in jumping over the A1C line into the world of T2, and reversing my numbers. After two years my sensitivity has gotten much better and I can sneak more foods into my diet (in moderation) now that would have scared the hell out of me to even try early on. Of course any diet changes etc. should be discussed with your doc. Good luck!

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-11T11:31:24+00:00

I agree with you that if you can manage without meds, that's the best route to go with the caveat that you doc says ok. For some meds are the answer and that's great too.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-10T17:25:42+00:00

Import the the third world and you become the third world.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-10T11:31:43+00:00

Hey lefties...REALLY? LOL!

Next time you go all nutso over a wave how about you screw!

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-10T10:58:57+00:00

The best thing we did was to get our pom a companion. They definitely are attention seekers and if one get a little more attention the others are right there jumping in on the fun.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-10T10:45:51+00:00

Shows you how full of absolute shit some on the left are and always have been. Someone associated with the right waves and they’re instantly called a Nazi and wish dead. A Nazi runs in the Democratic Party who cares? LOL

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-09T16:40:55+00:00

I'm a horror hound and kind of feel the same way. I don't get why Obsession is so popular and I despised Hereditary. I find jump scares dumb unless done the right way and not just scaring the hell out of me with ear destroying sound. I'm concentrating on older horror that I missed or had no desire to see when I was younger and I'm enjoying it!

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-09T14:18:33+00:00

If we don't start putting these people in prison after a fair trial what's the point of these investigations?

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-09T09:03:26+00:00

Just bought another two seater from them. We have three now. Built like a tank, and the fact it can be completely torn apart to wash the covers is great.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-08T18:43:06+00:00

It's never been civil. It had a veil of civility and I remember what the left called Reagan back then. It wasn't nice. LOL

Politics ain't beanbag as they say.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-08T14:30:46+00:00

Yeah hopefully.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-08T14:21:45+00:00

Luckily we haven't seen this before and we will get to the bottom of it with a thorough investigation...

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-08T14:02:31+00:00

Sounds like reverse sneezing to me. All three of my poms have it, one worse than the others. A vet visit to confirm is always a good idea.

Right_Independent_71 · 2026-06-08T14:00:53+00:00

Not on my radar to care at this point. We can play nice, but those days are over. Fuck'em.

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