Corinne_Howland Member

Thank for the advice. I've been low carbing for a long time. The less carbs, mean less insulin. Insulin makes you gain weight. That's why the better control a diabetic is in, it makes it very hard to lose weight. I'll definately check out the website.

Hi Nellie. My name is Corinne. Goal weight 145. None of it is easy, but it'll be worth it! Add me, if you want.

Feel free to add me. Been somewhat successful in the past, fell off, back on for the long haul now. I have to make this life change. Not short term.

My old plan had DME coverage. My new plan does not. In NH deductibles get reset on January 1. My plan starts on August 1. Here's the fun part. I have a $3000 deductible. So, basically, I'm out of pocket until January 1. Then, I start over. I work a 40 week, everything I make either pays for my insurance or meds and…

You can add me! It's not easy. We all need support!

Just tried it too. Still not working. Add me if you want.

Oatmeal made with coconut almond milk. Top it off with some flax seed and frozen raspberries. So good. I have it every day.

Total bump!

Bed Bath & Beyond offers a great variety of k cups. The have a box of holiday flavors. All with free shipping. They'll offer you a 20% coupon on one item. I have my k cups shipped by them. I also use the my k cups reuseable system. Can be a little messy to dump out the grounds, but can save a lot of money if you drink a…

Hi. I've been a pumper for 15 years. Been T1 for 40. I do a W pattern on my stomach area. Try to go two weeks on one side, then transfer to the other to let one side heal up. I highly recommend using IV prep pads to help make the skin sticky. Also, always cover the site with a M3000 cover. Fold it in half to cut a hole in…

Have you changed anything? Brand of syringe, insulin? Sounds almost like an allergic reaction. I agree with everyone else. Time to see the doc.

I pay that much a week for my insurance as well. Luckily, my boss knows of my situation and has me go over the coverage every year before they sign on to a plan. My Medtronic pump goes toward durable medical equipment. So, do my supplies. I have a $100 deductible on that, then 80 - 20 coverage. It's very expensive. But, my…

This post has been going on and on with the same message. A "man" who still lives with his parents at age 38, is not a man. He wants his cake, wants to be able to eat it, when he wants, how he wants it. For free!!! You have to wonder what parent still wants to have their children live with them at age 38. Our job as…

I went black. There's no sense trying to just cut back. I went black for my daily coffee drinking. After dinner, I use my creamer. That's my dessert.

I think it's from eating so many vegetables. My protein is usually chicken or turkey. All gassy items. I've noticed if I change my diet, it's not as bad. But, I love vegetables, and I don't care for beef.

Agreed!!!! that's actually why I'm asking. I do tend to get bloated at the end of the day. I found the ginger interesting, and I like ginger. Being diabetic, I'm trying to go low sugar/carb.

Great article.

Bump! Thanks!

Oh, I agree with you! I'm a baker. I love to bake cookies, pies, you name it. I don't bake anything anymore. I don't want the temptation to eat it. My husband is fine with it. He's lost 26 pounds and looks and feels so much better for it. So, we carry on. I guess it's a new way of life. I need to keep reminding myself that…

Do the BMR, and eat back exercise calories?

True confession? After I was diagnosed with Type 1,at age 9, I lived a life of being told I couldn't have this, couldn't have that. Poor Corinne, she can't have this candy, like everybody else. I'll cut up an apple and she'll feel it's just as good. Guess what!!! It wasn't, and still isn't! So, after reflecting on this…

Pittsburg, NH The very top of the state. I can be in VT, ME or Canada within an hour

tough one.....27

Simple "added" sugars are one thing. Natural sugars from fruits are another. For me, a whole banana does have too many carbs, which in turn mean more insulin, since I'm diabetic If you don't have a health situation that makes you limit sugars from fruits. don't worry too much. I changed my sugar macro to fiber. I know I'm…

you may have just created a monster! Holy pumplins batman!!!

One way to give you the high heal look with the pitch is to look for a platform. Even a 3/4" platform with a 3 inch heal with look awesome. I'm all about the shoe!!! They make your legs look longer, thinner and make you walk with confidence! Very sexy!

bump for later! knowing winter is around the corner makes me sad. Everything pumpkin everything makes it acceptable!

We have to do the best we can with what we have. There's so much our of our control. My sugars go wacky for no apparent reason, but then, they get back on track. Very frustrating. One day at a time. Sometimes, I have to go to one hour at a time when the cravings set it.

If people want to help, that's one thing. If they just want to post comments that ridicule others, that's another. We really should feel, if we don't know or understand something, able to ask. Just saying. I know, I've had questions, but haven't felt the desire to be made fun of, so I google it instead. When you start MFP,…

It's nice to know that those of us that don't know everything can feel safe asking a question, without being made to feel ignorant.