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I tend to have "tummy troubles" anyway, and Metformin just made it 10 times worse. I was on it for over 6 months, and finally my doctor switched me over to Januvia. If you don't adjust to it, ask for something else. Although I will say that Metformin works nicely on the blood glucose. Just not so great with the tummy. Good…

Each person is so different from others! Do what is best for your body. If it bothers you, get rid of it! Good for you!

I was just asking my health coach about eating fruit today. This article was very interesting. Thanks for sharing it. Off I go to buy fruit! I'm glad, because I like fruit in moderation.

I want to loose the bellly bulge and loose a little in the thighs. My butt has always been big, even when I was young and super-skinny. Amazing what getting older and getting diabetes can do to your shape. many sighs.

bump for later....just what I was looking for

glad to have you here!

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I don't skimp on my coffee. period. It's something that I really enjoy, and it is worth the extra calories. I would rather skimp someplace else. Not having a satisfying cup of coffee in the mornings is a bad way for me to start the day!

I often loathe who I am and what I look like. Life can be very hard and some times we get weary of the battle. Some things that help lift my spirits when I get into a funky mood: 1. Count my blessings. we have so MANY things to be thankful for! I always start with indoor plumbing. The idea of hitting the outhouse in the…

I am not "afraid" of Thanksgiving per se. I know I will have to watch the sweets and carbs so my blood sugar doesn't spiral out of control, but otherwise I'm looking forward to my family time and lots of laughter! It's supposed to be about being thankful and being with family/friends. That is where my concentration will be.

Yay you! Keep up the good work!

Northeast Pennsylvania

At 5'9" I've always been taller than most of my co-workers, but it doesn't really bother me. My hubby is 5'11", but he slouches so we look the same height! lol Hoping to lose 30 pounds and get back into a 14. Buying clothes is a big pain. I can get tall clothes at JC Penney online, but with differences in sizes from one…

I usually have 1 egg (fried or scrambled) and 1 slice of whole wheat toast. Just bought Thomas's Light Multigrain muffins which I'm aching to try!

I was diagnosed as a type 2 a year ago this month. I appreciate your courage in sharing and your encouraging words! Diabetes runs rampant in my family, which I did not know until recently. This has been a real change for me. I have never dieted before and always ate what I wanted. It has been a difficult, and not always…

I agree with "everything causes cancer". I mean, even sunshine causes cancer if not kept in moderation. I once even read that cranberry sauce causes cancer....if you were to eat a bathtub full of it. I am sure that soda has some sort of effect on the body and that it isn't in a good way. But let's use our brains and be the…

BUMP!!!!!!! these all sound amazing!

I am generally a grazer, but can keep myself in check most of the time. Sweet and/or salty items are my downfall. If I can break the "want it" cycle with that I can be good for a long time. Once I slip up, though, watch out! I go crazy for a while. Then I get back to being good again, etc. Not looking forward to the…

Chicken!:smile:

guacamole bump.

I really detest raw onions, and after that probably celery and radishes. eww

Avacado is an acquired taste for many....slink back out when you can.

sounds amazing!

It is my habit to weigh myself every Monday morning when I wake up. I have heard that you should weigh yourself at the same time every time because your weight fluctuates even in one day.