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Diabetes and Weight Watchers
I was a WW member off and on. I lost 68 lbs the first time I joined, but because I didn't stick with it, like so many others I gained it back. What is your thoughts about WW and blood sugar control. I'm thinking, since I have a more motivating reason to get my weight down, it might be helpful to join again along with help…
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Am I eating too little calories
I have been eating 1300 calories per day but this has left me starving everyday espescially in the evenings.I changed it to 1500 now.Do you think I was eating too little?How many calories have you been eating to lose weight?
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Bydureon: care to share your experience/ thoughts?
I just started Bydureon. It's a once a week injection; I just did my third one today. Because my doc took me off Actoplusmet and Januvia my BS went UP. I'm still on metformin without the actos.. Allegedly Bydureon will take awhile to kick in. I've had some issues with stomach upset and diarrhea. I haven't changed my eating…
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Best recommendations when in the hospital?
I have learned that hospitalization can occur unexpectedly and thought I'd share a few insights: Bring your own toiletries. Bring your own pajamas - hospital gowns are uncomfortable. Bring flavored water mix-in. Bring your own lancets. You have to use their meter, but how they get the blood doesn't matter. How big a hole…
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A1C Is fasting necessary ?
do you have to fast before A1C testing and if so how many hours. I've been reading articles that say you don't have to fast since it measures the average over months.
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how often does your dr. requires a1C
I wondered, is my general doc too laid back? I get checked once a year for a1C, which has been around 6.5 - 5.8 range and only on Metformin, somewhat overweight. I've been doing LC for about 8 weeks and seeing good reduction on my meter readings and the weight scale and called in to ask if I could cut my pill (not ER) in…
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Salad
Explain to me how salad greens, ranch dressing, meats and cheeses bump my post meal blood sugar to 148? Do green veggies really have that much affect?
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Alt treatment for insulin resistance?
Anyone heard of marijuana use to decrease insulin resistance? http://www.healthline.com/health-news/policy-marijuana-use-helps-with-blood-sugar-control-and-bmi-051613
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Metformin and cancer/kidney protection?
I am hoping my doctor takes me odd metformin in January as my bg control has been excellent with diet and exercise (a1c from 10.3 to 5.7 and I'm sure lower now). However, I've been reading about the increased chance of cancer and kidney damage from diabetics. Metformin has protective factors for kidneys as well as…
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Seasonal flucuations?
This is my first almost full year diagnosed with t2 diabetes and managing it well. I was wondering if any of you veterans have noticed any seasonal fluctuations in your bg levels? Maybe due to winter time and our bodies wanting to hold onto more glucose? I have no idea.. I just wanted your guys' input.
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Im diabetic, over weight and on meds
Hi..Im Lorrie. Im diabetic on meds and trying to eat healthy n exercise 3 dys/wk. Im tired of eating the same foods and having trouble reading labels its so confusing...can anyone help..
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Diabetes and medications?
My kids have passed on their colds to me, and last night I took a dose of Nyquil and went to bed (to watch The Walking Dead again) and rest. I spoke to my Dad, who has diabetes as well, and he told me that Nyquil will spike my sugar and to speak with the DE about which drugs to take, Sure enough, my GL was 247 this…
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Sleep and FBG
Hello! How much does the sleep or lack thereof have an impact on the FBG levels? Any experiences? How significant of an impact it is? just a few hours less sleep? Thanks
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Reducing GI of pasta
Nice article that shows cooling and reheating pasta reduces its GI. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29629761
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which studies do you follow
I have been detected insulin resistant and I did my research work and came across these doctors whose research work contradicts each other Dr Neil Barnard who encourages vegetarian diet Dr Jason Fung who encourage ketogenic diet Dr Mcdougal who encourage food rich in starch Dr candwell who encourage raw food diet which…
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Exercise questions
HI, need some advice on exercise as a type II diabetic. I've been exercising to lose weight (19.2lb down so far), and I also notice huge drops in my blood sugar from exercise. I usually exercise in the evening, before dinner. This will drop my sugar to about 101-108... then I eat my dinner, which invariably raises it. My…
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Almost not diabetic!
My daily brag! A1C was 4.9! From an 11 in April. And that was just from an hour walk every day and keeping my carbs even through the day. I never did test (doctor said we'd bring that in if I didn't keep getting better) I don't even own a meter. Doc wants to wait for another A1C to see if I can get off the meds, but I'm…
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Ratio of fat, protein and carbs
What should be the correct breakdown for diabetics?
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Has anyone heard of Low carb high fat diet
There are alot of diabetics that follow the low carb and high fat diet and apparently it lowers blood sugars.Has anyone heard of this or tried it?
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What is a good number for 2 hrs after meal
In my diabetes class, the instructor told us a number below 160 was acceptable. However, I thought my fasting numbers in the morning were okay if they were less than 130 but not according to most of your readings. So I am wondering what your thoughts are on after dinner readings!!!
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How many times do you test BS?
Hi, all, When I was first diagnosed in 2012 I tested so many times a day, out of anxiety I think, but also in order to get a handle on how my body reacts to food, exercise, etc. But now, three years later, I test once, if at all. I assume I know better my body. How many times do you test and is there a reason to still test…
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Newbie Question.scared..please help!
A month ago my family physician let me know my fasting blood glucose test was high. She thinks I also have P.C.O.S. and the 2 go hand in hand. Well, I went and bought a meter from Target and have been testing my blood. I just took my 2 hr after Dinner and it was 247. I have never noticed it that high before. The machine…
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Not sure if I have Type II Diabetes...
Hi All. My name is Sabrina and I noticed the last couple of days that my fingertips started to peel. I initially lost 41 lbs on MFP a few years ago and slowly the weight has crept back up. I recently started anti anxiety meds and that has led to some weight gain (because it makes me hungry). I'm concerned between my weight…
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Dr Bernstein's "Chinese restaurant effect"
I was wondering if anyone else experienced higher FBG after a large late night snack that was low in carbs? I was beginning to wonder if it was the dawn effect but a higher FBG seems to happen after I have snacked late and snacked large. Since we just had Canadian Thanksgiving, I have been having larger evening meals and…
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Lab Work
Test, 6/5/2015, 8/29/2015 fasting glucose, 151, 100 cholesterol total, 120, 95 hdl, 34, 35 ratio, 3.5, 2.7 ldl, 48, 34 triglycerides, 189, 128 Hemoglobin A1C, 11.2, 6.0 vit D, 25, 29 Pretty good endo visit if I do say so myself. :smiley:
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Warm Water and Low Blood Sugar
So I did something a tad foolish today. Because of my schedule I decided I needed to get my daily swim in first thing. And I didn't have time for breakfast. So I think I induced my first 'low blood sugar' incident. I tested my BGL after the swim, and it was at 73, which is about my lowest ever reading, but still in the…
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Does any take the slow release metformin?
I take 850 mg of metformin twice a day and it is really hard on me . Some days I don't dare to leave the house. I was wondering if the slow release makes a difference. Thank you.
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Dandelion Tea
I subscribe to an app called "Health Tips" where you receive a daily tip; today's tip advocates the use of Dandelion Tea. It suggests "consider consuming 2 or 3 times per day to help moderate hypoglycemia and reduce sugar cravings while transitioning to a reduced carb diet". Have any of you tried this tea?
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a1c down, when to quit meds
Diagnosed maybe 6 years ago with type 2. Gradually worsened to a1C of 6.8 and up to 1000mg Metformin twice daily. Then went low carb, lost around 19 pounds, and a1c reading of 5.6 after doing LC (usually less than 50 net daily) since mid-June. Messed up mid-Aug to mid-Sept and had more carbs than desired, but those factors…
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Artificial Sweeteners
I never thought chlorinating sugar and then eating it sounded like the best of ideas. Maybe I wasn't just being paranoid... http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/study-suggests-sweeteners-could-contribute-to-obesity-and-diabetes/2014/09/17/c3c04ea6-3dc2-11e4-b03f-de718edeb92f_story.html