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Snowflake · 12-07-2011, 10:41 AM

Got on the scale this morning, down 7 lbs! Which means this year down nearly 50lbs! I've dropped at least one size in clothing, I think nearly 2 sizes as the pants are getting more than roomy. This carb watching and exercise is working wonders! BS has been much better, too. Although I can't figure out how it can be 116 when I go to bed and 145 when I get up in the morning.

katiesue · 12-07-2011, 11:00 AM

Your blood sugars rise overnight because you're not doing any activity. During the day even if you're not exercising you're typing or turning the page in a book or whatever and that all burns a certain amount of carbs. At night even though you're not completely stationary you use a lot less carbs than when you're awake. Maddie's insulin rate at night is almost double what it is during the day to compensate for this.

And congratulations on the weight loss!

Morrigoon · 12-07-2011, 11:23 AM

This makes me doubt my GD diagnosis even more... my BS is ALWAYS fine in the morning, like between 80-90.

katiesue · 12-07-2011, 11:36 AM

VDMV (Your Diabetes May Vary) is the common phrase on T1 boards. Every person has different issues. Not waking up high does not mean you don't have GD.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-07-2011, 11:44 AM

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Not waking up high does not mean you don't have GD.

It does mean you didn't smoke enough.

Also....STOP CALLING IT GD.

Kevy Baby · 12-07-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

...my BS is ALWAYS fine in the morning...

My BS is fine all the time!

Oh... you were talking about blood sugar?

Snowflake · 12-07-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

Your blood sugars rise overnight because you're not doing any activity. During the day even if you're not exercising you're typing or turning the page in a book or whatever and that all burns a certain amount of carbs. At night even though you're not completely stationary you use a lot less carbs than when you're awake. Maddie's insulin rate at night is almost double what it is during the day to compensate for this.

And congratulations on the weight loss!

Thanks Katie. I'm encouraged.

I really appreciate all your advice and such, it's been really helpful!

Of course, YDMV, but the last couple of days I've had a much better handle on the BS and taking care with what I am eating. After all, what we're aiming for right now is stabilizing it as much as possible.

Only sucky thing is am I am now a recovering bread addict.

katiesue · 12-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Fingers crossed. Dukie has a vet check tomorrow if he passes he'll finally have a new home.

alphabassettgrrl · 12-08-2011, 10:47 AM

Good luck to Dukie!

Snowflake · 12-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

Fingers crossed. Dukie has a vet check tomorrow if he passes he'll finally have a new home.

Good luck to Dukie (and the final sale Katie)!

12-07-2011, 10:41 AM	#2271
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Got on the scale this morning, down 7 lbs! Which means this year down nearly 50lbs! I've dropped at least one size in clothing, I think nearly 2 sizes as the pants are getting more than roomy. This carb watching and exercise is working wonders! BS has been much better, too. Although I can't figure out how it can be 116 when I go to bed and 145 when I get up in the morning. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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12-07-2011, 11:00 AM	#2272
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Your blood sugars rise overnight because you're not doing any activity. During the day even if you're not exercising you're typing or turning the page in a book or whatever and that all burns a certain amount of carbs. At night even though you're not completely stationary you use a lot less carbs than when you're awake. Maddie's insulin rate at night is almost double what it is during the day to compensate for this. And congratulations on the weight loss! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	This makes me doubt my GD diagnosis even more... my BS is ALWAYS fine in the morning, like between 80-90. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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12-07-2011, 11:36 AM	#2274
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	VDMV (Your Diabetes May Vary) is the common phrase on T1 boards. Every person has different issues. Not waking up high does not mean you don't have GD. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#2278
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Fingers crossed. Dukie has a vet check tomorrow if he passes he'll finally have a new home. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-08-2011, 10:47 AM	#2279
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Good luck to Dukie! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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