Author: crashtestdummy

My ave. fasting number for the last month is 87. I rarely get over 120 2 hrs after a meal. I run 1 1/2 miles per day (6 days /week). I have lost 65 lbs and have reached my weight goal. I was diagnosed with a fasting number of 325 and an A1c of 9.3. My 3 mo. check-up was 100 and 6.1.

I am locked in to my diet as a life style change and I am very comfortable with where I am. I know the above numbers are good for a diabetic, but should I push to get them lower.

I only take met 500 2x/day. Also cinnamon & chromium picolinate.

The ones I have seen over-the-counter use Chromium as the base. Is there any research to the validity of these claims of blocking sugar absorbtion.

I’m not looking into it as an excuse to eat poorly (I have changed my diet for good) but as a way of controling spikes for things like special occasions like Birthday cake.

Curious to see what a non-diabetic’s fasting and post meal BGs are supposed to be?

I thought exercise was supposed to lower BG levels.

I run 1 1/2 miles per day (6 days a week). 15 mins after my run my BG is up in the 125 – 135 range. I usually am around 85 right before the run. So I am looking at about a 30 – 40 point jump! My ave fasting BGs are 86. I usually don’t get over 115 – 120 2 hrs after meals.

Is this an indication of a problem or is this normal.

My running is a pretty fast pace. I run the mile and a half in about 15 mins. I usually feel great about 3 – 4 mins after my run. I have lost 65 lbs since Aug 1st and feel great.