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I actually asked the nurse at one of the store flu shot tables and she thought your reaction may have been caused by having both shots at the same time. She said she hadn't talked to anyone who had a bad reaction this year. The nurse who did my shot said the same thing and that perhaps you were already coming down with…

Almonds come in all kinds of flavors. I eat salty ones (fav is the wasabi ones) and cocoa powder coated ones. Wasa crackers are good too.

Glad you are feeling better. Perhaps it was just a touch of something you were coming down with. I would be aware of what you are eating if it happens again.

Yup, most diabetes recipes are too high carb for me too. Just google low carb recipes and you will find tons. That is one great thing about diet fads, there has been a lot of recipes lately for the carb conscious. We do have a low carb group or two on MFP. Also, search for muffin in a minute. These things are high fiber,…

Hi Carl, I hope your dr. has sent you to a diabetes education class. This will help you gain a lot of basic knowledge although T2 is really a continuing experiment to figure out what works for you which may not be the same as what works for me. MFP is a great way to track your carbs, especially if you are new to carb…

Hi Ed, Sounds like your are doing great. Breaking the carb cycle is tough. I spent several months on a very low carb diet and have found that it broke the cycle and now I don't crave them as much. Getting BG under control can really help mood swings. I think my hubs is much happier since the last few months I've been on…

Hi Allan, You are lucky you were diagnosed early. Even though I was being watched for a few years by the time they said I'd crossed the line I already had some retinal damage. With good control that has cleared up and my last eye check was still an all clear. And while 250 is high it isn't nearly as bad as some people have…

Eggs are great. If you are trying to avoid more cals and fat even egg whites are good. I just eat whole eggs though. Tuna and other fish is low cal and high protein. I eat a lot of meat but I'm a meat eater anyway. Greek yog, PB, cheese (swiss and mozz aren't too high cal or fat). Nuts have good fats and some protein.…

Big-I look at my diabetes as a teaching moment for people. I'm never shy about telling people. I always wonder how many people are walking around out there undiagnosed. T2 is a silent killer and often there are no noticeable symptoms until there is a lot of damage. I was diagnosed young and not particularly heavy. I was…

The answer may be here. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less From the postings on the board it sounds like it isn't uncommon for people to go through a period of ravenous hunger as they wake up their metabolism. When I increased my food to being closer to my TDEE I didn't go through this but…

I'm a starving student so money was a huge issue. For various health and safety reasons I can't run outside. I found a NordicTrack on Craigslist for $50. The incline motor is broken ($300 fix) so I just run on the level. I'm hoping to eventually find an incline motor but I've been busy (work pt and school full time).…

Hi Dee, A1C is an average of 3 months so the time of day it is taken isn't important. Good for you that you are aware of what you eat the night before and how it impacts you. testing is really the only way to know what works and doesn't work. I suggest not just testing in the morning but do so about 2 hrs after you eat…

If your normal BG is a lot lower or a lot higher then you could have been having a reaction to that. I too wonder if it could be hot flashes. Perhaps just not feeling well and totally unrelated to diabetes? If it happens again I would talk to the dr about it.

I would gladly take insulin but the dr. is hesitant. I will never be off drugs as lifestyle changes cannot control my T2. Lifestyle changes can improve my BG but without drugs I would be somewhere around 300 all the time. So at this point I manage ok control with 2000 mg of met and 1 mg of amaryl. I run 15 or so miles a…

Hi Barbe, Glad you found us. Everyone here is very supportive and you will find that people are very knowledgeable too. Stress seems to increase BG for most people. Even good stresses can do it. When I really push my body in exercise it will cause my BG to go up for a bit even though the long term effect is for it to go…

It sounds like your dr. was right to prescribe the met. I think some of your problem is the high dose. Start with 500 mg, at a time. I started with 500, then 1000 and stayed there for years. Then I went to 1500 for years. When I went to 2000 I had a little bit of discomfort for about a week then it got better. I've been on…

Sally, your depression isn't just out of the blue but caused by events in your life. Understandably, you have good days and bad days. Overall, you eat very healthy foods and you get regular exercise. Perhaps right now it is time to strive for maintenance more than weight loss. You look very good and have reached a point…

I agree with Bevkus. It is all an experiment. The specific diets probably can help you set guidelines for what you eat but anything that is exact and difficult is not sustainable. I don't have time to be super precise about everything all the time. So I eat a large amount of veggies, a good amount of protein, some fruit, a…

Great job! congrats and continue the hard work.

Welcome Steve, You have had quite a journey. Yes, you should join the gym. Exercise help relieve stress and make you feel happier so you are less likely to get into a funk and eat. It sounds like you have found your mix of drugs to get your BG under control. You have lost a lot of weight already so keep up the good work!

Hi Caroline, It is so hard when the drs. haven't figured out what is going on. My thyroid is in limbo right now because the dr. isn't sure why I have a goiter with normal levels. This has been dragging on for a while now and it is disheartening. It will be healthier for your kids to learn to eat more like you are but it…

Welcome Lisa, I'm glad you found us. For many people weight loss and exercise can reduce or eliminate meds. For some it can't so don't feel bad if that happens. You will still be a much healthier person making these changes. I know that without diabetes I probably wouldn't take as good care of myself. You will find lots of…

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Welcome Jessie, I'm glad you are back on track. Taking care of yourself will make you more fit to care for your family. It is especially challenging to raise children with special needs so you need to be at your best. You will find so much support here. I'm glad you found us.

Do not beat yourself up. I was gestational with both. One they thought I was decently controlled but I was not. Baby #2 the technology improved and they put me on insulin. Do whatever you need to do to take care of your baby. Do your best to eat the way they tell you, try taking a walk or some other appropriate exercise.…

Thank you for sharing your story. Scientists are doing more and more to debunk the "you got T2 because you are fat" thing. It appears that insulin resistance causes weight gain so T2s tend to gain weight once they become resistant. So actually, the diabetes causes weight gain. So see, it was never your fault. They also…

Hi Kim, You will finds loads of support and info here. I have seen so many people get their BG under control and be able to reduce meds. I think that is always the goal for all of us. I am a big believer in using whatever meds we need to keep BG under control but it sure would be nice to get off them. I'm glad you have…

I hope the yuck has passed. Luckily you don't need the pneumonia shot too often. I need to go get a flu shot. It has been so warm lately I forget fall is coming.

Great job. That is a huge improvement in 3 months!

Welcome to the board. You have gotten a lot of great info. I find that testing a lot is how I figure out what my body is doing. It will also change as time goes by. If I increase the intensity of my exercise it will initially increase my BG but as my body adjusts to that level of exercise it lowers my BG right away.