Hobie1dog,
Just a suggestion. Take a trip to your local Walgreens, and purchase a blood glucose meter. Look for the "Truetest" brand. Cost is only $10, and includes the meter, a 10 strip vial, a finger sticker, and a carrying pouch. Test your sugar upon waking, 2 hours after meals, and before bed. Record all the info, including what and when you ate, in a log. Do this for a few days, then take it with you to your doc. The readings will give a picture of what's going on and when.
I would also suggest picking up a vial of "Ketosticks". They are urine test strips that change color and indicate if you are spilling any ketones. Record these readings too, and give them to your doc.
Using an insulin pump requires me to test 10-15 times a day, to achieve tight control. It's a lot of work, but pre-pump, I hardly tested at all. I'm now paying the price. I've had numerous laser treatments on both eyes for retinopothy and macular edema (bleeding in the eyes), I suffer from gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), and a little neuropathy in my feet. All this because I ignored the disease for nearly 18 years.
Diabetes is a serious disease. Take it seriously and be proactive now, before you suffer irreversible damage. Believe me, high blood sugars over a long period of time, WILL damage you, no question.
I know it's a drag having to change your lifestyle, but the alternatives are far worse. With a good attitude, knowledge of how the disease works, and constant vigilance, most complications can be avoided. Diabetes IS manageable, but YOU have to manage it.
Again, good luck.
CACooper
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