Hi all new here

[paulnmandy]

Paul and Mandy Married wanting a better life and results! 3 Young children and no energy. Hubby is Type 2 diebetic and wants to know what to do if surgars get low? He takes insuling and other meds as well. Thanks

[blueberrylady]

Re: Hi all new here

Welcome to the ADBB!

How long have you been on Atkins?

We have a forum for diabetics in the Atkins For Health forum that you will find informative. Let us know how you're doing.

[kellyjene]

Re: Hi all new here

Hi there from another newbie!! Take care and good luck!

[paulnmandy]

Re: Hi all new here

Thanks all for the welcome today is Day 1 for us and we are so excited. I have looked thru the diebetic forum but couldnt get my question answered

[imagood1]

Re: Hi all new here

To answer your husbands question, what does he do now when his blood sugar reading is too low? He adjusts the amount of insulin he takes correct? He will do the same thing when he's on Atkins. I am Type 2 (and post on the diabetic forum) - my A1C started at 10.3 and is now 5.3 with Atkins. I take metformin twice a day - and have had it adjusted since I started because I was taking a mix of glyberide/metformin twice a day.

When I exercise and get a little lightheaded I make sure to eat a string cheese or get some veggies in me - a hard boiled egg is good also, slice of ham with cream cheese will help with shakiness also.

He can ask me any questions he has and I'll do everything I can to help him and you also.

Make a variety of different meals - check Linda's site and make 3 or 4 meals ahead to freeze or keep in the refrigerator. Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus there are great dishes to try here.

Make sure you're drinking a minimum of 64 ounces pure water daily -- this will also help your husband keep his sugar levels more even - I started drinking 128 ounces of water the day I started Atkins (that's from drinking 0 ounces of water the day before).....

Good luck -- if you need anything let me know ..... or ask anyone else on the board!