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I need some advice, or a good shaking
I go to a diabetes support group once a month here in Ottawa. Most of the people are great, we share our victories, things that we're having difficulty with. We usually learn new ways to deal with our ups and downs from each other as well as from the nurse who leads our group. I say MOST of the people, because there is one…
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FYI - FDA announces Nature Made supplements recall
Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505706.htm http://pharmavite.com/MediaCenter/MC_PR.asp?ID=237
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Head Vases-JudyV
Hi Judy. So here they are. I have acquired 2 this year as rewards for myself for staying the course with my food intake and getting my a1c down. No more food treats for me. o:)
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Trouble with Like and Commet?
Is anyone else out there having trouble with these? I have not been able to communicate with any of my friends on their news feeds for a few days now. Any idea what I might be doing wrong?
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JaneKnol
I wanted to bike down to the Pretoria Bridge to see if I could see you on race weekend, but I've been invited to my sister-in-laws in Perth for a tea party. My family has a tea party every few months to get together since my Mom has been in the 'home'. We used to all hang out at her place before she sold it, so we don't…
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Glycizide
I probably didn't spell that right, but I hope you all know what I mean. The other day the doctor said if my blood sugar goes below 5 (90) I can reduce my glicizide. I made a phone call to her to clarify how. I take it in the morning when my sugars are normal. The only time they're that low or lower is after exercise or…
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Invokana
My nephrologist wants to put me on Invokana, but most of the reviews on this are horrible. Has anyone here been on it for awhile and can tell me what side effects you had?
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I Love to Laugh
I got the idea for this thread from another group. Hope you all enjoy it.
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Before and In progress pictures ... Care to share?
Here are mine. First one with the hat is on my retirement day one year ago. Nearing 197 lbs. The hat, I had planned and booked at trip to Africa. It was later cancelled due to health issues. The second one, last week, after exercising and losing 10% of my body weight. Still a ways to go, but I'm getting there. Check out…
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What's for lunch and dinner (supper)?
I have enjoyed getting ideas from what you all are eating for breakfast. So I wanted to start a lunch and dinner (supper) post also.
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When your exercise plans change
Today for instance, I was going to go for a bike ride (it's Sunday bike days in Ottawa), then go see a friend on their boat on the Rideau Canal. But, I'm what you would call a 'fair wind' cyclist. I always joke that if the wind is faster than I can peddle, I wouldn't really get anywhere. Today, the wind is 15 kph gusting…
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No more whinning
I was reading over some of my earlier posts, and it seems a lot of them are pretty whinny. So, from this day forward, I will look for the silver lining instead of the dark cloud. When I got on the scale this morning, it showed that I have lost 10% of my body weight, which is where(according to the experts) it starts to…
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Oatmeal question
On the package, it says 1/2 cup is 160 cals, 3 fibres, 29 carbs and 5 proteins. In the MFP database, it has the same numbers, but it says cooked. So, is that 1/2 cup measured before cooking (because honestly, who would eat it raw), or do I have to double it because it becomes 1 cup when cooked?
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Trulicity
Endo started me on Trulicity. It does have some nasty side effects that I have read about. Anyone else using this medication?
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Getting enough calories
I find that when I stick to my carb and fat goals, I'm not getting enough calories. I shouldn't eat less than 1000, well no one should really. Suggestions? Opinions? I, of course want to lose weight, but I want to be healthy doing it, as well as avoid the 'starvation' mode a body can get into.
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Perspective is everything.
I had a very sleepless night last night, and the pain has been terrible this morning. But, the doctors came in for the lady in the next bed. They had some news and she had to hear it. She is dying. She took the news the way anyone would Inguess. She has two teenage kids, and now she won't be around for them. Don't you…
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Starting over, again
After being in the hospital for 12 days, even though I did walk around the halls at the hospital, I feel weak again. I just went for a ten minute walk to the drugstore, and I am totally wiped out. I am sweating like I walked or biked for an hour. R-building, starting again.
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Espresso dropping blood sugar
Anyone ever had a espresso drop their blood sugar? I had an espresso about an hour ago and my bs was 93 and then I got the shakes and rapid heart rate (which is usually the low 60s for me). Didn't take my bs at the time cause I was on the phone. Got up to get snack and took it, only at 76. Thoughts...?
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Sugar levels and exercise
is it normal for exercise to raise your blood sugar levels? I just started going to the gym and doing some cardio. Before I went checked sugar it was 86 after 116. I did not eat anything in this time. Just had water.
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Am I losing weight too fast?
I have lost around 64 pounds since the first of the year. 44 pounds since the end of Feb. When I started tracking my food I was only eating around 1000 calories a day. So I increased to what MFP suggested around 1700 (I have a really hard time ratting that much). Somehow my amount on MFP got reduced to 1480 and I still was…
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Eyes - So frustrated and angry!
Hi! Sept 2014 I had the start of diabetic retinopathy in my left eye. I vowed to be a lot more aggressive with my diabetes management. And was! The bleeding even disappeared. Bad news again on the 6th... It's back. Same eye. And apparently it affects my peripheral vision now. They want me back for yet another visual field…
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went on a pump this last week
I am type 2 diabetes for last 15 years. I went on a Revel Medtronic pump about 9 days ago. Since then my numbers have been a lot better. I would love to compare notes with other pump users. I have been much more careful about what I eat and counting carbs since being on a pump.
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Travel tips
My husband and I are planning a trip to Tokyo the end of May. I know this is going to be a very long flight and would love some suggestions on what kind of snacks I should have for the flight. This will be the first time I have taken a flight since I have been on insulin so I'm not sure what to expect.
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Post exercise
I put on my board that I had gone for a 41 minute walk/hike before lunch. My sugar was high this morning and I had Cheerios and milk around 10 AM. I started my walk roughly at 12:30. I felt fine right up until I got home. Then I started shaking, my stomach and right side were in great pain, and I felt sick. So, I ate an…
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Food scales
What type/brand of food scale do you use?
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What are hummus
Okay I hear a lot on here about hummus. What is it? Where do you get it? Is it good for diabetic? What does it taste like? What should you look for when buying it?
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Easy and simply meals to cook
I am not one to cook often. It's easier to eat out most time. But I'm looking for simple and easy meal ideas. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Motivation first or action?
Interesting question at group yesterday. Does the motivation to move come before you start to exercise, or does moving kick start your motivation? Personally, I feel, if I start moving, ie walking or cycling, even on the days I really don't want to, I'll end up going a little farther than planned, or I'll want to the next…
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neuropathy
Anyone suffering from neuropathy? If yes what treatment have helped you to recover completely
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Help I'm having a hard time meeting my calorie goal
Hello everyone! I am having a hard time meeting my MFP recommend calorie intake of 1700. I try to eat 45 grams of carbs per meal (per nutritionist) and 15 grams at one snack a day. I try to have a fruit, dairy, carbs, protein, and vegetables per meal (well veggies for lunch and dinner). I am currently on Metformin 1000…