difficulty in managing my diabetes

I don't understand why glucobay requries you to eat rice? This is the first time i heard a medication that requires eating rice along with the medicine. As in my case after I was diagnosed to be diabetic my rice intake was cut to small amounts as they say it stimulates increase in my sugar level. What I did was complete change in my diet. I would advice that you consult a dietician about what to eat and what to avoid. Also don't let yourself get too much hungry as it may cause you to become hypoglycemic. Always see to it that you have something in your tummy so that constant supply of sugar is present in your blood but do not overeat as well as your sugar levels may go overboard and could not be absorbed by your body anymore. Exercise is also advised although i am not good at that side I am quite lazy doing it LOL! But it worked out for me diet management only my blood glucose went back to normal levels even my fatty liver and cholesterol has returned back to normal levels already. Also don't forget your medication since it is very important that you follow your medications as religiously as possible. Be sure to consult your doctor why you need to eat rice with your medication?

Aside from taking your medication why not try some alternative medicine alongside your regular meds. I would recommend that you try ampalaya(bitter gourd)tablets it helps in lowering and maintaining a low blood sugar level. Try also to live a healthy life style, do some walking or jogging it helps to burn out calories from your body which may help in maintaining a lower blood sugar level just don't overdo it or you'll get hypoglycemia also. Hope I've help you a little bit.

I have never heard of Glucobay. I know though from experience though, that if I neglect my Medications, I end up having High Blood Sugars, and then I feel miserable as well. I feel you might be doing more harm than Good with skipping your meds, but maybe you need to find out what regimine will work best for you. Man can I relate with Call Center work, as I am a Dispatcher for a Taxi Company, and I sit for the whole 8 hrs. and so it is easy to just sit there and Eat, and not watch what you eat, and gain weight. Maybe you need to find the time to go into your Dr. and explain your situation to see how they can work with you with what will work the Best for you. Good Luck!!

I am also a diabetic why not taljk to your doctor about putting you on pills they are much easier to manage aND WONT UPSET YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOU CAN THEN FORGET ABOUT THE rice /the pills have worked for me for several years now !

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Another supplement that might help is chromium picolinate. This is really supposed to help regulate sugar levels. It doesn't help me as much but I've got Type I. Working always makes meal management harder. Can you talk to your boss(es) about ways to help? Diabetes is addressed in the ADA Act, so they need to help you make reasonable accomodations for your diabetes. Definitely talk to your doc about the pills, and see if you can get a referral to a nutritionist or a dietician to help you as well.