tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post1449033434747098595..comments2013-03-11T08:20:20.414-05:00Comments on T Minus Two: HungerBob Pedersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02146736669758638855noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-8156832643538361992010-06-18T22:13:22.830-05:002010-06-18T22:13:22.830-05:00That's very interesting, the notion that a mor...That's very interesting, the notion that a more gradual "come down" might have been advantageous in a situation like mine. I was merely thinking that it would be helpful to warn newly diagnosed folks that it might be coming!Bob Pedersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146736669758638855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-64069603700928949512010-06-18T21:24:38.141-05:002010-06-18T21:24:38.141-05:00I've seen this phenomenon in a few of my patie...I've seen this phenomenon in a few of my patients who have lived with high glucose levels (say, 250 mg/dl) for months: <br /><br />When they get down to a "normal glucose of 100, they have symptoms of hypoglycia (hunger, weakness, dizziness, or malaise).<br /><br />It's like the months of hyperglycemia has re-set a "gluco-stat." [Think of a thermostat in a house.]<br /><br />Those folks need to work towards normal glucose levels more slowly than the average person, allowing their metabolism to adjust, and the gluco-stat to re-set.<br /><br />This issue is not well-described in the medical literature.<br /><br />-SteveSteve Parker, M.D.http://diabeticmediterraneandiet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-5070287267559436892010-06-18T12:12:44.580-05:002010-06-18T12:12:44.580-05:00Yep, I agree with y'all 100%. It's weird h...Yep, I agree with y'all 100%. It's weird how your body reacts to being lower-than-normal. It's so hard not to pack your face full when your brain is screaming "FEEEED MEEEE!" and you know you can't. The absolute hardest thing for me what having to resist that urge until my body learned to deal with the lower levels and reprogram itself to feel these as "normal".SarahKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037582794745300535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-37507220513088190232010-06-18T01:46:27.548-05:002010-06-18T01:46:27.548-05:00Absolutely absolutely when my blood sugar rapidly ...Absolutely absolutely when my blood sugar rapidly drops (even if it levels out at normal range) or when I'm sitting at 70/80/90 when my average is typically about 140, i absolutely am freaking starving!!Sarah and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299877306351922272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-14105838184824834532010-06-17T22:32:11.237-05:002010-06-17T22:32:11.237-05:00Hi, Chris...
You a pumper by chance or on MDI?Hi, Chris...<br /><br />You a pumper by chance or on MDI?Scott Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631349520282171319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-90508895808921242612010-06-17T21:34:43.293-05:002010-06-17T21:34:43.293-05:00Since being diagnosed with T1, I have gained nearl...Since being diagnosed with T1, I have gained nearly 30-40 pounds (almost 5 years). It is difficult to lose weight for me because everytime I exercise, my blood sugar usually goes low and I have to eat or drink something with a lot of calories that I just worked off. It is frustrating, but with the right adjustments, it can be handled.Chris Stockerhttp://thelifeofadiabetic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-87294351220719806652010-06-17T21:03:38.597-05:002010-06-17T21:03:38.597-05:00Yea, T1's sometimes have a problem when they a...Yea, T1's sometimes have a problem when they are not well controlled that when their sugars drop, they over eat to fix it, raising their levels and therefore adding pounds. <br /><br />Most folks define "control" as reducing highs, but for me, both ends of the spectrum are important<br /><br />Great post my friend, we need to get some Gates again!<br /><br />ScottScott Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631349520282171319noreply@blogger.com