Type 2 diabetes

[rln52 136]

Not to mention the path to death is slow and not fun. Vision changes, circulation problems, and the damage it does to body organs. I don't even want to think I could one day need dialysis.

[my_new_lifetime 64]

This is my driving factor too. My diabetes is totally reversible at this point. I take Metformin 1000mg twice a day and I can't wait till the day that it goes away completely!

Edited July 28, 2015 by my_new_lifetime

[ylluz 151]

Def a silent killer

[rln52 136]

Hi to all! I am on my preop diet day 2. I did not take my Metformin yesterday at all my bedtime BS was 125. This morning also 125. Please tell about your experience with diabetes meds while on the preop diet.

[MoniqueMcCoy 20]

Yes I'm type two Diabetes and the min reason why I'm having the sleeve

[MoniqueMcCoy 20]

Exactly why I am going for surgery I only take pills but is because I refuse doing the shots I don't want to be insulin dependent.

I'm insulin dependent, but it'd controlled and I been doing good. So I hope after my sleeve I won't need insulin

[rln52 136]

4 days of preop now and not 1 Metformin taken. Blood sugar 99 this morning. My prescription is 500mg 2 times a day and I feel great thinking the meds and cpap can be gone with the sleeve! I have had diabetes 7 months that is enough for me to know it is worth all of this to get my sleeve.

Edited July 30, 2015 by rln52

[MoniqueMcCoy 20]

Hope I be like that as well. I take insulin. Had gestation diabetes 3 time and now I have type 2 for 10 month now...so I pray having the sleeve helps with my diabetes

[rln52 136]

Sugars have been holding at 99 in AM & bedtime since starting my preop diet. I check my sugar faithly each day to be sure it doesn't get high or too low.

[MoniqueMcCoy 20]

What all are you doing to keep your blood sugar levels at 99? Because I started my liquid diet today and I was told to cut my insulin in half at bedtime

Edited August 2, 2015 by MoniqueMcCoy

[rln52 136]

I am on 2 tablets a day Metformin 500mg. I eat less than 700 cal per day on pre op. I use the fitness pal. On a full liquid diet with 2 Unjury or Jay Robb shakes per day with 4oz skim milk and a scoop of ice & add pack of splenda. Limit to 1 serving of creamy chicken Soup 1/2 a can per day and have sugar free pudding and Jello and light yogurt yoplait. It is tough but thats what I have to do. I want to be rid of diabetes and sleep apnea / cpap. I keep thinking just 7 more days and I am looking forward to puree 2 weeks post op. Good luck

[MoniqueMcCoy 20]

I'm only instructed to drink slim fast Water broth popsicles Jello and fat free milk. So far my blood sugar been doing good and haven't really had a big need of insulin

[monieanne 20]

Sugars have been holding at 99 in AM & bedtime since starting my preop diet. I check my sugar faithly each day to be sure it doesn't get high or too low.

I take 4 shots a day. Novolog with each meal and then Lantus at bedtime. I started my pre-op diet this past Tuesday, July 28. So far, I am down two shots, 10 units of Lantus at Breakfast and then 10 units of Lantus at bedtime.

My pre-op diet consists of 3-5 shakes a day, beef or chicken broth, sf popsicles, sf, Jello, Water, and crystal lite. My numbers have been running between 125-170 thru out the day. I have gone high twice and have not dropped too low yet.

Edited August 3, 2015 by monieanne

[my_new_lifetime 64]

Right now I am off my metformin and monitoring BSL twice a day. I had surgery on July 28th. I was told to call the doctor's office if it does above 200. My readings have been ranging from 109-154. This is because I am on clear post op liquid diet. I go to surgeon tomorrow and he will advise. Once I incorporate food, I imagine that I will have to add some Meds. Who knows???

????????

Edited August 3, 2015 by my_new_lifetime

[monieanne 20]

Maybe not though. You will be eating so little. Or you'll be switched to another med with smaller dosage.