Type II, Exercise, and BG Readings
 

Dr Guitar wrote:
>
> I was diagnosed with Type II back in January of '05, with a BG reading of
> 147 or so after 12 hours (second one... first test had shown similar
> results). I began fairly rigorous workouts, have lost around 60 pounds, and
> average 3-5 weekly workouts of 850-1000 calories (about 12-18 miles
> treadmill or elliptical). I currently weigh 180 pounds.
>
> So far so good. My problem is that two hours after meals my BG readings are
> usually in the 85-90 range, some mornings prior to workouts around 105-110.
> I've found myself eating like a HORSE, including prettu bad stuff, and not
> seeing much of a change in those BG levels.
>
> Is this because of the workouts?

It is the 60 lbs weight loss.

> Was a misdiagnosis possible?

Possible but unlikely. More likely is being cured thanks to losing
weight.

> I test on my
> forearm... Could THAT result in incorrect readings?

If that were a concern, it would be simple to see how your glucometer
matches your doctor's.

> Anyone ever experience
> something like this? It seems a nice problem to have, but I'm afraid I may
> be misunderstanding or missing something.

Overweight diabetics who are not losing the weight are the ones who are
missing something.

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Andrew
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