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Looking for thoughts
Hi, I’ve been out of touch with this group so long, some may not know me. I was on T2 meds for a few years (Metformin-very briefly, Jardiance, Trulicity. Then was successfully diet controlled and off T2 meds for some time. My FBG is always high, back then around 120. In March I started a new job working 12-1/2 hour days.…
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It's complicated - extremely high A1C
I lost my job and my insurance in March. I finally got Medicade in June. I had Jardiance (Metformin didn't work for me) through mid-June, but it isn't covered by Medicade. I have an appointment with my doctor on July 17 to discuss what meds are available on Medicade and what would be best to switch to. In preparation for…
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I'm new to Glen Burnie, but not to MFP
Hi, I'm in GB close to B-A and Crain Hwy. I'd love company to walk or bike on the B-A trail.
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Finding optimum range
I know I should take forum advice with caution, and I do. However, I'm hoping for some wisdom from this group. The doc's PA and the diabetic nurses/trainers say that you should judge optimum range not just by the meter, but also by how you feel. That's pretty subjective, and not really helpful because they judge every…
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Embarrassed and Ashamed
:embarassed: As of today, I weigh more than I ever have, and my FBG is over 200. My FBG is always higher than the ADA recommendations, but never this high. I am not blaming anyone but me for this. It is a backslide that began with a visit to one of my best friends in October, a visit which was to be my last. I knew he was…
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Glucometer Suggestions?
I was originally given an Accu-Chek Nano glucometer by the insurance company nurse. It worked well for quite some time, then quit. I replaced the batteries and it worked about a day. Then I contacted Roche and they sent me their own batteries, saying they were fresher. This time it worked from November through December; it…
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BG monitor
Hello all, How can I tell if my BG monitor is dead? I replaced the batteries on a recent trip and the darn thing is dead again. Since the batteries are not inexpensive (but certainly less so than a new monitor and paraphernalia) , I'd like to know if, short of buying new batteries again, does anyone know how to tell if…
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Cross-fit?
I know that every box is different, but I'm wondering how appropriate this level of training is for people "of a certain age" who have not exercised beyond the basics (daily walking, bike riding, occasional personal training). I feel like I need something radical to push my metabolism, but I want to make sure that the box…
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Nutrition info help please
Homemade whole-chicken bone broth from pasture fed chickens should produce a broth rich in vitamins, nutrients and protein. I wish I could find nutritional values for chicken broth as I have for beef broth. Since I'm tracking for the doc between comprehensive blood analyses, it would be helpful if anyone has the info.…
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realistic protein/fat in pastured meat?
In some places I've been able to find reasonable options in the food database for pastured meat; pastured poultry seems to be a different matter. I generally cook pastured poultry with the skin on and bones in and use both the dark and white meats together for meals. I'm getting really tired of winging it and choosing…
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Carb Flu?
Hi, I've been eating organic/pastured foods cooked at home as much as I can afford for well over a year. Since November, I've been trying to move to far less carbs and with the New Year, decided it was time to "do this". Up until now, I've pretty much limited sweets to those naturally sweetened (agave went in November) to…
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What do you mean "carb flu"
Hello, I'm interested in Primal/Paleo fora number of reasons, but mostly because friends with similar health issues have had such amazing success and medical reversals following Paleo. As I've looked thru your board, I've seen quite a few mentions of carb flu. As I've dabbled, I've no experienced anything, but I'd like to…
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Endocrinologist
Probably butchered that spelling! I'm off for my appt in a few minutes. Any suggestions of really good questions I should add to my list? I wrote down some memory joggers, but I'm surevi've forgotten something! Thanks!
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Tracking and reports
If one is using the tracking/ reports feature of MFP to track BG, does anyone know if one can get and print a report of more than one week in something other than a graph? I'm hoping that there is a way to print reports to take with me to the doc. Right now I'm transferring to a spreadsheet, but that'sjust extra time.…
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Autoimmune clusters?
As I move further into researching diabetes and thyroid disease, endocrinology as a science, and my personality and family history, I have to wonder if autoimmune diseases cluster. By that, I wonder, if you have had for a long time, an autoimmune digestive disease ( or syndrome) or the possibility of one, would that make…
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Enough calories
Okay, I'm measuring BG, watching carbs, balancing carbs with protein and fats, and now I'm having trouble making my calories again. Heck, I'm not even getting to the MFP minimum of 1200 on workdays -- before exercise. I can't drink Ensure or eat most of the supplement bars I've seen because they all seem to contain corn,…
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Feeling light headed
I'm new to glucose monitoring and am trying different things to get the numbers own. For dinner I had chicken breast, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts. Fresh strawberries to finish. First time in quite a while no starchy carbs. A little less than 2 hours later, I felt quite light-headed. Took BS reading and it was high,…
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Five days of measuring: what does this tell me?
In five days of measuring at morning fasting, before lunch, before dinner, and bedtime I see relatively consistent numbers most well within my goal range of 70-149. Numbers tend high at the morning fasting (3x over 149, once well over); before lunch and before dinner run in the 110-120 range. Bedtime is higher - 120s and…
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Meter advice please
Thanks to those who replied ths morning. I started excessively high before breakfast, 240. B4 lunch I was 113; 2hours after lunch, 137; down to 92 before dinner. I know everyone is different, but I'm wondering how readings like these look to experienced users. (This is my first day with the meter and, at least for now I'm…
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First glucose test: 240 before breakfast!
Eeeeek! The top number I should see is 170. I thought I was eating a pretty balanced diet. Could using a white vs whole wheat sandwich roll last night for dinner make this happen? I know that my body generally does weird things with food, but this is scarey. Food diary is open o friends. I welcome suggestions.
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Nurse practioner called (finally)
Even though the doc said I don't need to test yet, she is sending me a meter for monitoring. She wants me to test weekly (before breakfast and before bed). She is also going to get me hooked up with a dietician and the diabetic education folks at the local hospital. She seemed happy that I'm in this group, although I don't…
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Eating to BMR/RMR questions
I started reading “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” (Lou Schuler, etal, Avery, 2009) over the weekend. The nutrition part gives good advice and a comprehensible way reset my goals to BMR/RMR base. I've done this and am going to follow his test for a month and see what happens (test is eating to BMR with adjustments for…
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Carbs, Protein, Fat...
I put this up on a thread yesterday but got no response; really looking for some.help. Hi T2s, I' m new to this group. I've been off an on the pre-diabetic fence for years and pending a follow up blood test, I'll probably land on the diabetic side on Monday. I saw a nutritionist a year or so ago and was put on a 1200…
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12/21
Another 5 mi WATP with boosts!
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12/14/11
New plan workout at home. 550 calories WATP 4 miles with boosts.
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Anyone up yet?
I'm carrying my crockpot in this morning with food for n office party. Can't manage that and my gym bag. Intended to work out at home this morning but can"t motivate myself. Clock is ticking...
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Protein, Carbs and Fat
I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but…
