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Recently diagnosed
Although I have been diagnosed and have seen the nurse and GP, I still do not know what I am doing! I live in the UK and if you are on Oral medication they do not provide the machine to check your glucose levels, instead I have a HBA1C done every 3 months. I have no idea what I am doing with the food side of things. I know…
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Hello, New and Recently Diagnosed
Hello, my name is Jessica and I'm 27. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. My dietician said I should join MFP so here I am. :) I hope to learn more about diabetes by talking with other people that have it. I first gained weight after my grandma died almost three years ago. About a year ago I started to…
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progress on diabetes control, weight loss (PIC HEAVY)
*Edit -- I have no idea how to resize pics linked this way to keep them from being cut off, but they can all be seen here: http://imgur.com/a/dwjao ** I'm a type 2 diabetic. I've never in my adult life been at an "ideal weight," but at one point I was very active, training 6 days a week in martial arts, and down to 180 lbs…
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diagnosed today
I went to the doctor today for check up on blood work.. I knew something was wrong with me physically but thought it was minor, but they said I have type 2 diabetes I thought nothing of it until I got my glucose machine.. I just started crying I don't do good with needles or medicine. I am hoping I can get it down with…
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Every skip days of checking bg?
I know I did mine this morning, it was fine, but i didnt check it at all after this morning. Sometimes, I feel like it adds added stress. I mean, its not like theres anything I can do if it IS a little high.. i know what i have to eat, and I know if i indulge its going to be a little higher... Sometimes I wonder if I…
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Stevia Plant
Being diabetic and a chocolate/cake/cookie/candy (you get the idea) lover is a difficult combination. I have been looking into a making my own sweetner from the stevia plant. Has anyone tried this? If so, what were your results? My husband and I are gardeners/farmers during the summer so buying a plant for $1.78 and…
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Does your meter have 12 point differences???
Took it this morning, 112. didnt feel like it was right. took it again, immediately, 99. I mean, this is more my reg #. Do your meters do this?? SUCH a wide range of error.
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So I think I might have a problem
A few weeks ago I went to the podiatrist because I was having issue with one of my toes. He basically looked at it and said he didn't know what was going on but didn't think it was a big deal. For the past week or so, my toe has gotten worse. It is very sore, angry, red and puffy. Last night it broke open. It didn't bleed…
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Interesting Reading
Updated April 05, 2013 Unintended Consequences When Good Management Efforts Go Wrong by Wil Dubois, BS, AAS, CPT http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/articles/General-Diabetes-and-Health-Issues/unintended-consequences/?ref=flashaotw/ “Best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” is especially true in the complex world…
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no weight loss
After being diagnosed almost a month ago, going on Metformin, exercising almost every day and totally changing my eating habits, I have not lost a single pound. I am going to another class tomorrow, but need advice from people who have been doing this for awhile.
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Eat Your Walnuts (From the NY Times)
DIABETES APRIL 8, 2013, 10:31 AM 21 Comments Walnuts for Diabetes By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Eating walnuts may reduce the risk for Type 2 diabetes in women, a large new study concludes. Previous studies have suggested an inverse relationship between tree nut consumption and diabetes. Though the findings are correlational,…
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Meal Plan and My Fitness Pal Goals
Hello. I am new to this discussion board, but I've been using the food diary for a while. In January I was diagnosed with diabetes and I have been working with my doctor and a diabetes educator/ dietician on my meal plan. My doctor prescribed Metformin 2x a day and my meal plan is a 1500 calorie plan. I am trying to figure…
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New group member
Hi All...I'm Cheryl and while I don't have diabetes...I am pre-diabetic. So taking cautionary steps to prevent passing through that door. I've only started a week ago but I have attended one diabetes class at the advice of my doctor and I do check my levels. Right now I check 4 times a day but I was told that since I am…
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Has anyone had an injection accident?
I inject with Bydureon once a week and wondered if anyone had the same accident as me? I unjected in my tummy a couple of weeks ago and it really stung and started bleeding a lot. I then got a massive bruise. When I saw my nurse she said that I probably hit a vein by accident. She said as I seemed fine that there wasn't…
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New to this Group and I need help!
Hi all I am new to this group. I have had diabetes for many years and didn't really take care of myself. Often skipping my meds, consuming the contents of the fridge, cupboards, etc. One day my doctor said to me that if I had another horrible disease like cancer and she prescribed medication, would I take it as…
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Metformin & liver issues?
So a little history: I was on Metformin for 2 weeks back in January when my doctor confirmed I had diabetes after blood work in December showing the same. However at the same time he put me on the Metformin, my dentist put me on Clyndamycin, a strong antibiotic. The problem was both medications were known to cause…
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Blood sugar testing...
Hey - so I am not diabetic...I do believe I am insulin resistant due to my PCOS....and I am always on the verge of being prediabetic due to it all....I am trying to figure out what foods affect my body in a negative way...do any of you guys test your blood two hours after eating?? Does that give you an accurate idea of how…
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Type 2s: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEDTIME SNACK?
I for one have become addicted to 2 things late night .. string cheese, and chocolate delight EXTEND bars!
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A1C Results
About 2 weeks into my weight loss, I had my A1C test taken and it came back at 8.1. Ten weeks later (yesterday) I had it taken again and it is down to 6!!! I am super proud of this result!!! I have dropped 24 lbs, but am even more proud and excited about the A1C dropping 2.1 points. I will see my doctor in a couple of…
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New to T2...
Good day everyone, My name is Monica, and I have recently dignosed to have T2. I am 31, and diabetes runs really bad in my family. I lost my mom 6yrs ago, and she had every medical problem under the sun that diabetes can cause, limbs ambutated, kidney failure, heart dieasese, blindness, and she finally lost the fight at…
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Excellent Magazine/Website
I used to have a subscription to this magazine years ago. I thought it was out of print but recently came across it when researching a topic. http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/ An excerpt from their about us page: Established in 1983, Diabetes Self-Management is a publisher of authoritative, reliable health information…
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Vision changes----
This is weird. I've been uncontrolled for a while now( no details, just think, "wow, that was stupid and I'll go on.) My eye glasses have been perfectly fine, allowing me to read and see at a distance. The opthamologist tells me there is no macular degeneration and THAT is good news. I have been fairly tightly controlled…
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Nerve pain
Hi all, does anyone else suffer from nerve pain in their fingers. If so is there anthing that can help it. Its like i have touched a stinging neddle plant....HELP !!!!
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How long after you get up do you first check your sugar?
If I test when I first get up, my sugar is a lot higher than if I wait an hour or so (still fasting). Do you check immediately after getting up or do you wait a while? To me, it makes a difference of about 30 points.
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Symlin v Victoza
Is anyone taking any of these medications. In my research I found that Symlin may be better for weight loss and I am going to ask my doctor for it. I understand one of the side effects may be lows so you have to cut the insulin in half which is what I am looking to do. I would like to get some feedback on other people's…
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AC1 Results
In December 6.0 This month 5.8. I've been told to stop taking meds, continue to exercise, eat grains and avoid processed food...... Not sure how to take the last line...but....success right? Deeschangge
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new and struggling
After years of fighting weight, type two diabetes and denial. I am finally taking things seriously but I am struggling with the weight loss. As I am now on insulin, as well as a couple of other meds. I am hoping for support and encouragement with the very slow weight loss I am now having.
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Need to replace sugars in recpies
Help! I've got some soda/ sparkling water recipes that call for sugar, honey, or molasses to make a base for the drinks. I don't want to use these, but don't know what to replace the sugars with. Any suggestions?
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DIET SODA. Rise in BG?
I have noticed since I bought a 2 liter of diet coke, my sugar is creeping........... anyone else?
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100 is not bad, but...
Hmmm... Had a total of 27 grams of carbs for breakfast and lunch. A little surprised that two hours after eating, my glucose meter is reading 100. Was hoping for something in the mid eighties to low nineties. Have to think about it...