The keto diet has been a miracle for me. Being in ketosis allows my glucose to fall into the low sixties with no symptoms of shaking, sweating, or confusion. My body is burning fat instead of glucose. My high glucose levels are a thing of the past. My a1c has dropped from 8.8 to 5.3.

@audreynicoletti7329

7 ай бұрын

Carnivore for me . Watch Dr ken berry

@Gail-gf7km

7 ай бұрын

@@audreynicoletti7329 did that. My kidneys revolted.

@spark_6710

4 ай бұрын

Keto is only a short cut . Not a long run resolution. Endocrinologist says! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

@heavenlypot

4 ай бұрын

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I don't feel anything when my blood sugar is too high, because it has been so high for so long. However, when it gets into the normal range, I feel like it's dangerously low. I spoke to my doctor about this, and she said that it has been so high for so long, and that is why I feel that way.

@DiabetesStrong

6 ай бұрын

Yes, as you work to get your levels down those low symptoms will start to go away. I’m so glad you talked to your doctor about it

@sisterrose6836

6 ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong Me too!

@ClaudiaG.1979

Күн бұрын

i have type 2 diabetis and was diagnosed 3 month ago. i had blurry vision, extreme thirst and other symptomes. Now, when my bloodsugar is arround 90 i feel its too low for me, i feel dizzy and shaky.

My wake up call came last Sunday. I wound up going to the Doctor after experiencing some issues. My blood sugar was 433 and my A1C was a 9.3. I was diagnosed with Type 2 and was put on Metformin. After watching your videos I got a prescription for Dexcom 7 to monitor on the go without the need to prick my fingers constantly.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I hope Dexcom will make your life easier

I'm a Type 1 due to cancer treatments (Keytruda) killing my pancreas. I was taken to the ER last November- my BG was over 800!! A1C was 8. This all happened within 3 weeks -from "normal" to diabetic. I started on pens- rapid and long lasting, now on a pump. Some days my glucose is between 250 and 325. I tried to discuss this with the person I see for my diabetes but she doesn't think it's a big deal - says avoiding lows is more important. I sweat, get shaky, lightheaded and very short of breath. Thankfully my oncologist got me an appointment with an endocrinologist- but I can't get in until October!! Love your videos!!

@DiabetesStrong

2 ай бұрын

Some medical professionals focus more on lows as they are more urgently dangerous. But as you get a better handle on the condition you can start taking more of a leading role and be the one who defines what’s important.

@boothompson5232

2 ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong Yeah, I understand that lows are dangerous but I haven't had a reading under 100 in about three and a half months. I just feel absolutely horrible when my glucose goes above 170-175. In the 200's and 300's is just insane. The gasping for breath is horrible. I might not be so bothered by it all if I hadn't been told this pump would make my life so much better. I'm seriously considering going back to the pens - felt like I had better control.

@DiabetesStrong

2 ай бұрын

@@boothompson5232 I completely understand. It’s your health and your medical team doesn’t dictate how you manage. If you can, you can take more of a lead and make changes yourself. You can also push back on your team. Tell them how you feel and that you want to make changes

My wake-up call was A1C at 6.8. A CGM was a game changer. An invaluable learning tool about how certain foods were causing spikes and which were not significant. Whole foods, whole grains in moderation, and consistent exercise and my A1C have been bellow 5.0 for the last 2 years.

@SwissPGO

9 ай бұрын

That's absolutely a fantastic A1C result. Sadly my work pressure is quite high impacting my glucose management.

@mlmontalvo

9 ай бұрын

@@SwissPGO, sadly we both seem to work in pressure cookers. I really had to prioritize my health and get religious about it. However, I do recognize every individual’s story is different than mine. Wish you the best of luck. I never imagined how difficult the diabetes beast would be to manage, but it can be done for some people.

@SwissPGO

9 ай бұрын

@@mlmontalvo I'm not out of control - (6.1% ) but I do know I could get way lower as that's what's happening during vacations. I'm still annoyed by the current insulin pump technology and wished they have to open source it.

@JoeGiz64

9 ай бұрын

That’s impressive! I landed in the hospital with 1650 glucose reading and A1C of 16.2! Didn’t know I was diabetic. In diabetic coma for 3 days, hospital for 10 days total. Doc told me usually with those numbers most people dont walk out. I was very lucky I know. Fast forward 2 years, A1C 6.2, off the insulin and using Metformin 1500 mg/day. Your channel has been very instrumental in staying focused in managing my numbers. Thank you!

I'm 72 and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 30 years ago and have weathered many changes trying to take care of myself. Part of taking care of ones diabetes is to learn as much as possible about everything from technology to diet to how your body works. Your videos are so informative and helpful and I want to say thank you.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for that and thank you for watching

@user-ko3pb4jm4f

3 ай бұрын

Diabetes can officially kill you

Thank you for discussing this problem. I needed to hear it, in order to pay more attention to my highs.🐻❤️❤️❤️

My blood sugar was 300+ (fasted) for half a year to 1 year. Before that I wasn't diabetic and had no issue. Never knew it was that high until my vision started going and my injuries didn't heal but got worse. Had most of the other symptoms listed in this video as well.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

One of the best. I battle type 1 as well. I went into dka about 2 years ago due to a misdiagnosis. I manage my diabetes pretty well. My doctor has never gone over the dangerous highs. I didn't realize that 250 was dangerous. I was over 300 earlier today. I was afraid of insulin stacking but that is how I got it down. It is still around 260. I'm drinking my water and did some extra exercise. I'm hoping that helps. ❤

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Just keep an eye on it. And you can get ketone sticks without a prescription. Just in case

@leighconnor3244

9 ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong I checked my ketones. I had a trace. I took more insulin. Glucose is coming down a bit. Thank you for all you do to keep me and everyone else in the know.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

@@leighconnor3244glad to hear that. And thank you for watching

So helpful! Our granddaughter was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and we're still learning.

Thank you, for this very important information!

Thanks for all the info you’ve been sharing. Been T2DM since 2019. My HbA1C was 8.0. Discovered your channel earlier this year and I’ve learnt a lot. My HbA1C this month is at 6.8. I know I can do better. Thanks a lot. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

That’s a great improvement, well done 👏🏽 Thank you for watching

Great advice, I don't see many of your videos. Such great help you are. Love to see you more often, busy I know. But, I learn so much from all you tell us. Keep up the good work. I run high register on my reading numbers.i seem to run high all the time.

Crystal, (sorry, probably spelled your name wrong), THANK YOU for your wonderful videos! This one is excellent! Too often, I go high & don’t deal with it well enough. I get awfully discouraged. Your cheerful and positive information helps me a lot!

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad it's helpful

Another great video. Thank you for sharing this advice.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I use a CGM to monitor what my blood glucose levels are and eat accordingly and adjust with insulin as needed. My last A1 C was 6.4. Love your site . I have had type 2 since 1999.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Well done 👏🏽 And thank you

Things I learned decades ago still apply. I have battled Type 2 for a while, but only recently. When I still ran marathons, a popular technique for “carbo loading” was to do several moderately long runs to burn out the glycogen. At the same time a diet as devoid of carbohydrates as practical was employed. The night before the marathon, one would pig out on spaghetti. The thought was the rebound from the depletion would cause the body to absorb more glycogen than usual. Since I did not do finger pricks, nor employ a CGN then, I do not really know how effective that routine was. However, I never hit the wall in a marathon, so it must have done something. Now I am aware that eating a diet of too little carbohydrates may cause the rebound, so I try to eat some complex carbs every day. While I still wore a CGN, that practice seemed to keep the spikes managed. Now I just prick a finger now and then, while I eat what I carted as being OK, while using the CGN. Most sticks show under 100 mg/dL. Even if the readings are higher, I don’t fret. Years ago my finger sticks would be in the 137 mg/dL range with A1c readings below 5. My doctor did not know why that would be. She just said I was unique. Love your videos. You are a beautiful person, not just looks, but because your heart is in the right place.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thank you and thank you for sharing

Great info, Thank you

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so. Thanks

Thank you for making your videos! I am prediabetic and working very hard to get my self together. Thanks!!!!!!!

I love your videos,great food for thought. They have lots of useful info.You may have already given information on where to buy things to help keep my diabetic stuff organized and easy to carry or travel with.

@DiabetesStrong

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. You might find these videos helpful kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYd1xJWDppOpgKw.htmlsi=HawhJ6Vk-PTKWJ3- kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2t9vNd-dLvQhto.htmlsi=BaIIAB5Q4ww3BG1K

Thank you for the video. I needed to hear this as I didn’t realise how much I‘m jeopardizing my health. I have LADA and was able to manage with Janumet alone the past quarter, I guess this was my honeymoon phase. I had to stop it a few weeks ago as it made me nauseous. My target was to use very little units of slow working and rapid insulin to see how my pancreas reacts but my levels were way too high, over 300 during the night and waking up to 180 - 200, average not below 180 (I use a Dexcom G7 CGM)…. I didn’t realise how dangerous that is… I had no symptoms but blurred vision and didn’t realise it may be due to my sugar levels. I will definitely manage this better, but accepting to include this in my life has been a bit of a struggle for me…

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Adjusting to a diabetes diagnosis can take some time, especially if you've been able to manage with Janumet and/or limited amounts of insulin. I'm glad your mindset is switching, it's not easy but it sounds like you're getting there

Thank you

I’ve been a diabetic type 1 for 51 years. I am 65 now. And I’m on my 4 th type pump 20 years of insulin pumps A1c is 7.3 to 6.6. How long does it take to learn your life style and different eating habits? And where can I read more about this pump?

After my pancreas surgery that removed an insulinoma tumor that was dropping my blood sugars to the point where I got very weak after about two hours of working, my diabetes showed up. The diabetes ironically probably saved my life at times. The metformin worked for awhile, but I had to stop it in July because of side effects. My blood sugars rose to 300+ fasting, and 400-600+ causing me to be tired all the time, but I am finally getting my blood sugars under control. My A1C was 9.2, was probably close to 15 at one point.

@DiabetesStrong

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story

@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550

7 ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong dealing with diabetes maybe a blessing in forcing me to try to get healthier, lose weight and exercise.

I am glad I found you on KZread seems you are reading my mind but I know that you have just tried to make post here that you know from experience to be things folks new to taking care of themselves while dealing with diabetes need to know. I am 75 years old and have the added problem brought on as I am ageing such as memory loss. Maybe you can make a playlist aimed at us Oldtimers.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Glad you found me too. If you make me a list of the 5-10 topics you'd like me to include I can go through my videos and see which can answer your questions. Deal?

Very well presented.

@DiabetesStrong

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Yeah, I found myself a couple of days running around 200. My luck it's just that i'm sensitive. I never got stuck above 250 more than an hour. Usually when I see a strange day, I will eat 10ch here, 0,5 units there. I alwayse stop lows. I dont do very well on them. Well, i'm a newbie in this, 1 year. I used a cgm from the second week, after 2 weeks I have gone to training camp.

THANKYOU. Very useful info. My diabetes has been getting progressively worse since have pancreatitis (two years ago). I've been try to manage it with diet, but it's getting worse. To the point now that I'm on Metformin. I really just need to understand all the potential issues that can affect it, and there are a lot.

I asked my endocrinologist about the risk of DKA and he said DKA is not caused by high blood sugar but rather by a lack of insulin in the body. Of course the 2 go hand-in-hand, but he said he sees DKA more with insulin pumps when something goes wrong and no insulin is being given. He said it would be unlikely to get DKA if taking long-acting insulin and having that background insulin in your system.

When I test and it’s higher then I like I try to drink water and go for longer walks.

Are you using pump or MDI therapy ? And why did you choose that treatment ? Thanks

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

I'm using pens. I get the question fairly frequently, so here's a video where I explain why MDI works better for me kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZh6tKaNmZespqg.html

I just feel like giving up. So hard. Doesn’t seem like I can do anything

@DiabetesStrong

5 ай бұрын

I know, it can be hard. But there are things you can do, don’t give up. Your doctor’s office might be able to refer you to a diabetes educator. You don’t have to do this alone and sitting down with someone 1:1 might be what you need

Drink Water to bring you Glucose level down. 16 oz of water should lower your blood glucose about 50 points. Your site is great.

@russellseaton2014

9 ай бұрын

Nonsense.

Are you talking about fasting blood sugar or after you eat? Thanks for your videos.

@DiabetesStrong

2 ай бұрын

This was more of a general video (I’m working on a video focused on blood sugars after meals). However, I would find a blood sugar above 200 after a “normal” meal problematic

@icecreamladydriver1606

2 ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong Thanks. I have noticed that most people when talking about scary numbers forget to mention if they are talking about fasting numbers or after eating. Thanks for clarifying for me. I think it would scare me to death to have a fasting number of 200 although it has gotten up over 167 a few times. I got a little more serious when it did that but I am rarely under 125 but doing better since I started taking the berberine.

Sometimes I'll give myself a unit of insulin. I try to be careful not to stack insulin.

Do more videos on High Sugar Readings, the damage and effects of this. Such a dangerous route with this effect. Help!!

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

The modern pumps that use modern CGMs as part of a feedback loop are starting to become a MK 1 artificial pancreas. Better than nothing but not perfect.

My wake up call was when I was going through chemotherapy and taking prednisone. Also the only thing I could eat and keep down was a chocolate protein drink and plain white riceI’m a T2 and my sugar was always steady 100-200. I got a reading of 382. I rechecked twice and got the same reading. I assume my meter was off (also I wasn’t thinking right). Long story short, my wife called 911 when I started hallucinating. EMT checked me and I maxed their meter (800). This was repeated in the ER. Finally the lab measured my blood at 1442. My brain swelled and I was given a 15% chance to survive. It took 4 days for me to stop hallucinations and become coherent. Up until then I had always taken my T2 for granted and assumed I had it under control. I now wear a G7 and have a fast acting insulin pen. I got lucky, very lucky.

@DiabetesStrong

5 ай бұрын

Oh wow, thank you for sharing your story. That sounds scary

@JohnThomas-tb5kd

5 ай бұрын

It was scary, very scary.

How do we measure the amount of sugar molecules in the blood? I have seen the plastic devices but I could not find out how.

@DiabetesStrong

5 күн бұрын

You measure your blood sugar using a glucometer also called a glucose meter. If you’re in the US you can buy one at your local pharmacy. You’ll the meter and strips

@ShonMardani

5 күн бұрын

@@DiabetesStrong There is no free floating sugar molecules in the blood. Composition of blood is known for a long time and there is no mention of sugar or cholesterol in any of them. Sugars and Salts are crystals, there is no crystals in the blood, crystals are only composed in the kidneys and are removed by urine. The stips can measure the PH but not the sugar. Other electronic devices are scams, we can not count the sugar molecules in the blood flowing in the blood vessels under many layers of different tissues. There are devices out there that claim they detect Ghost, but nobody know how.

I have never heard of ratio. What exactly is it? Ratio of what to what? Please elaborate. Also, I have heard that when your blood sugar is high, above 250, you should not exercise to bring the sugar levels down as this could lead to ketoacidosis. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

@DiabetesStrong

9 ай бұрын

I was referring to insulin to carb ratio and correction factor. Carb ratio is how many carbs 1 unit of rapid-acting insulin covers. So for example a 1:10 ratio means that 1 unit covers 10 grams of carbs. It a helpful concept for calculating rapid acting insulin needs. Correction factor is how much 1 unit lowers blood sugars. And you’re right, you have to be extremely careful with exercise if your blood sugars are high, especially if you have ketones. And you definitely don’t want to do hard exercise

My mom right now is so high she told me her heart my burst so I started to cry I do not know what to do anymore 😭

@DiabetesStrong

3 ай бұрын

I understand why that is scary. You might want to take her to the ER or schedule an appointment with her medical team. They have to teach her how to lower her blood sugar.

Mine is between 200 to 250 for a while now. It went up to 350 so I went to the ER. Nothing done after 6 hours. Im on mounjaro and can’t take Metform at all. I do have a CGM.

@DiabetesStrong

Ай бұрын

I would reach out to your doctor and discuss treatment options. If it was me I I'd have that discussion sooner rather than later. It doesn't sound like your current treatment plan is working

@Karelife

Ай бұрын

@@DiabetesStrongmy dr knows even less. That’s the problem nowadays many aren’t gettin real answers or solutions.

@DiabetesStrong

Ай бұрын

@@Karelife yes, you’re unfortunately very correct. And I know not everyone can get a new doctor. You might have to go to your doctor with specific asks/questions. Such as, 1) how about we increase the Mounjaro dose, or 2) Should I try a long/acting insulin? Show him/her your numbers and tell them you’re uncomfortable at such high numbers. And keep saying it until your doctor hears you

You did keto the wrong way, try it again. Plz make a video abt it. Thanks.

My was 262 what can I do if it ever happens again?

@DiabetesStrong

4 ай бұрын

If you're not managing with insulin or don't have a diabetes diagnosis yet, the first step would be to see your medical team. I have a few videos on how to lower blood sugars, this is the newest one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqh5qbyOnsubes4.htmlsi=_b3wUIuD4cqsWZnT

mine usly 8.5 to 11.00 in mornings after last meal its usly 12 to 13 . yes day it went 24.5 i felt off full . 5 years ago it was 25.0 i show my namber they rush me to hosp be time i got there it went back down they couldn't do nothing i usly do lot walking after meal

Im not diabetic but after testing my blood sugars they come come down very slowly if i eat carbs 😮

@DiabetesStrong

5 ай бұрын

As long as they come down to “non-diabetic” levels there’s most likely no need for concern

These numbers dont make sense for me. My meter shows 3 to 20 which is a different range

@DiabetesStrong

5 ай бұрын

Outside the US is used mmol/l. To get from US mg/dl to mmol/l you have to divide by 18. So a 180 mg/dl is 10 mmol/l

Above 240 can causes hyponatremia which can be very dangerous, fatal in some cases ! My mom suffered it many incidents already because of other medications & addison disease she got from a medical treatment ,all contributed. 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

@DiabetesStrong

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

If you get a blood sugar level of 200 you would break the world record for the highest blood sugar and it's the maximum block sugar hi

@DiabetesStrong

3 ай бұрын

200 mg/dl is considered high, but not uncommon. 200 mmol/l and we’re talking a completely different scenario

50th yr on insulin You Are 100% On The Money ,A!ways !!!

@DiabetesStrong

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

My sugar stays in the high range. Even with three different insulins

@DiabetesStrong

7 ай бұрын

Might be with discussing your doses with your medical team. It's such an awful feeling (although you get use to it) to have blood sugars running high

You talk to much I don't understand

@windellchapman8397

4 ай бұрын

50th year on insulin..for me , her info is 100% accurate. She uses a lot of words ,because many folks might be new to the diabetic experience & routines ,etc .