Archive for May, 2008

27
May

To All You Diabetics?

Author: admin

Im diabetic, i have been for a few years. currently im on the insulin pump. im wondering what all you other diabetics(type 1) use to get ur insulin.
Answer: My son has type 1. Currently he’s on Lantus & Humalog, however this summer we’re getting him an Omnipod Insulin Delivery System.
Answer: Hello - I’m […]

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27
May

I'm overweight because psychotropic meds make me hungry LIKE A DOG! But it's been superior ever since I've been on Wellbutrin. I don't get to exercise that often because of my depression. My feet are dry. I'm very worried. They always tell me my blood sugar level is either good or a little low. I […]

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27
May

Yesterday morning I got a forward email saying that I would have good luck today at 11:09am. So I was waiting for it to come. Finally it was 11:09am and my blood sugar felt low. So I checked and I was 26!!!!!! Thats low!!! REAL LOW!!!!!! I was like, what?!? I am thinking it was […]

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27
May

Diabetic neuropothy?

Author: admin

I’ve terrible diabetic neuropothy, even on gabapentin and requip. I still get terrible “charlie horses ” in my legs and terrible cramps in my feet. I have good blood sugar control amnd my a1c is 6.5. Any suggestions?
Answer: Foolish PleasureTTB DID
Try to get your HbA1c Level down it will take time […]

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27
May

I am diabetic, and want to make hot oats. for breakfast What is the best one
Answer: Stabilize Blood Sugar
Studies also show that beta-glucan has beneficial effects in diabetes as well. Type 2 diabetes patients given foods high in this type of oat fiber or given oatmeal or oat bran rich foods experienced much lower rises […]

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27
May

I've seen research that going vegan helps sugar control; for one thing you tend to lose weight. Any experiences?
Answer: I decided to become a vegetarian on Apr.4, 2008 so it's been almost 2 months now. Since starting meds in March I’ve lost 30 pounds by really watching what I eat and cutting out soda […]

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27
May

Sugar levels?

Author: admin

Ok i got this diabetic test meater since diabeties runs in the familily on my dad's side (i dont speak to them) any ways i am over weight (on a diet Weight watchers) my sugar this morning fasting 9 hrs was in the 93 and after dinner tonight chicken and rice my sugar was 202 […]

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27
May

Uncontrolled diabetes?

Author: admin

IM 20 YRS OLD AND A TYPE 2 DIABETIC. MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS MEDS. I HAVE A RLY HARD TIME SWALLOWING BIG PILLS AND IVE TOLD THE DR. THIS. IM ON METFORMIN 800 MG 3 TIMES A DAY AND GLIPIZIDE 10 MG 2 TIMES A DAY. THE GLIPIZIDE DOESNT BOTHER ME TO SWALLOW BUT THE […]

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27
May

I've taken her to an allergist, and herbalist, acupuncturist, primary care Dr and while they give her things that are a 'band-aid' to help rid her of the hives, they keep coming back. I know she is stressed out, (but who isn't these days?) working part-time and going to school full time. Any other suggestions […]

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27
May

Can i be allergic?

Author: admin

i was eating pineapples 3 days in a row care about it was nothing…the next morning i woke up and i notice that acne was poppin up..and then the next day some more came up…oh man if this was not the most frustrating thing that has happend to me. It started to get a […]

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