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Accucheck Combo Pump
Im starting the process of finding an insulin pump. Currently doing MDI. Was diagnosed 1 year ago. I'm interested in the Accucheck Combo since I can control the pump from the meter. Anyone else on it and can give me some feedback??
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Low Carb Crockpot Ideas
Hello all! I am about to start a very intense internship for my undergrad and I'm looking for healthy, low-carb crockpot ideas that I can make to have ready by the time I come home each night and to take for lunches as left overs. I've been making the Salsa chicken forever it seems and need some new ideas!
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How do overweight people wear their pumps?
So I was just diagnosed in May. I'm doing my own injections at the moment, but have been doing a lot of research online about the different pumps, changing sites, how to wear them with different clothes, etc. But what I haven't found is advise from people who are plus size. All of the youtube videos are of skinny-ish…
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Low Carb/Diabetic Friendly Brunch
I am going to a potluck brunch next weekend for my Type I Diabetics support group and having a hard time figuring out something unique to bring. Any ideas??
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Texas??
Just wondering if there were any Texans in this group ? I'm from San Antonio, and although I have found a support group sponsored by the JDRF, none of them are trying to loose weight.
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Low Carb Smoothies?
Is there such a thing? I am a Type 1 Diabetic, so looking for a low-carb, and low sugar smoothie recipe.
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Newbie Needing Friends
Hello all: I am 30 years old, a Social Work student, and a newlywed. I just got diagnosed in May of this year after almost going into a coma from DKA. These last two months have been really touch and go with me going back to the hospital 4 more times. I'm finally getting back to "normal" and have no friends or family with…
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Type 1 Diabetes
Hello all: I just recently got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (I'm 30) and since leaving the hospital (went into DKA) I've been having a really hard time eating very much. Doctors want me to eat around 45 grams of carbs a meal, or to at least try to eat the same amount at each meal. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions…
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Low Sodium Options?
I'm really trying watch my sodium levels and just can't seem to find tasty stuff. Any suggestions on menu items, frozen meals (yeah I know it's almost impossible) canned soups, and deli meats/hot dogs????
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Eating right at Conferences/Traveling?
I will be traveling out of state for a 5 day conference in a few weeks, and was just wondering if anyone had any good tips? I plan on finding a little grocery store as soon as I get there to save some money, but I won't have access to a stove or fridge during that time.
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Mini Version Recipes?
So I'm really interested in making these awesome mini recipes I've seen of lasagne cupcakes, or the meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato "frosting" to control portion size, and to make ahead for meals during the week. They are perfect for me to take to school and work. Just wondering if there were any other recipes out…
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Carbonated Drink Machines?
Been seeing commercials for these different carbonating drink machines and wondered if anyone had one? I am a soda fiend, but think this might be the answer to my prayers as I could make sparkling juice, and zero calorie alternatives.
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San Antonio (SAC or OLLU area)
Looking for a walking/workout buddy. I am a student at OLLU and they have a great private track that I'd like to start using. Just don't wan to go by myself =( Also looking for someone talk to about recipes, etc. Amanda
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Help me cook dinner!
I'm in the mood for enchiladas and would like to make them for dinner tomorrow. I wanted to try some different ingredients and came up with these fillings: shrimp poblano spinach garlic onion I've always made the traditional ground meat, canned sauce, and full fat cheese version---so I'm not really sure how to incorporate…
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Best Frozen Dinners?
Just wondering what the best frozen dinners where that were out there??? I know sodium can be an issue.... I'm on a 1,200 calorie diet at the moment and need lunch ideas that will make me feel full.
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Non-Profit Workers!!!
Hello everyone! I work for Meals on Wheels -- and many times have no time to feed myself during the day since I am so busy helping volunteer drivers pack up meals for homebound seniors in San Antonio,Tx. I've been on here for awhile, but it is time to take care of myself. Many times people who work in the non-profit world…
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Good recipes to freeze?
I am slowly beginning my weight loss journey and need some help with quick/easy recipes I can make on the weekends and freeze. My biggest issue is being too tired after work to make a healthy meal during the week - so I end up at a drive-thru. So any recipes that freeze well and cook up fast would be awesome! And any…
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Indian Buffet
I'm going out tonight to an Indian Buffet. Any recommendations on what to fill up on and what to avoid?
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BBQ Sauce
I'm planning on making a big crockpot of shredded bbq chicken. Was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on good bottled BBQ sauce. I usually don't like the overly sweet thick kind. Also - any other ideas of stuff I can throw in with the chicken to "beef" it up.
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lasagna
I would like to make lasagna tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any good recipes? I need something hearty with lots of veggies and gooey cheese - meat isn't a big deal in my family. And since my fiance wants "real" food it has to taste good!
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no fresh food for days!
I am going to a conference next week and will not have access to "healthy" stuff for 5 days. I will be staying in a hotel without a microwave or fridge. I'm going with a group of people, so don't have a car to use, and really don't want to buy food from the hotel. Any ideas on what I can take with me? I just don't know how…
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Bread & Tortillas
Anyone found a great low calorie bread (that doesn't taste like cardboard) and tortillas?
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Spaghetti Squash?
Would really like to try this to replace my pastas. How does everyone prepare it? And are there any tricks I should know? Thanks ahead of time!
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HELP! Whole Foods
I just picked up a ready made Musroom and Spinach Pizza from Whole Foods - made fresh today so not frozen but there is no nutritional guide - any ideas where to find it? Size large.
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Gummy Vitamins/Flintstones?
On another post about vitamins a couple of people mentioned that they took kid's vitamins since normal ones made them feel sick. I'm just wondering, since I have the same problem, do kid vitamins work for adults? Should you double the amount? And what about the gummy vitamins that are fro adults? How do you know the…
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Hummus?
I'd really like to make my own hummus instead of buying it at the store pre-made. Any simple recipes out there?
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My First New Year Resolution!
Just wanted to introduce myself. I stumbled across this wesbite Wed. morning on facebook, signed up that morning, weighed myself and started tracking my food. I actually made a resolution a couple of days before to stop smoking and stop drinking soda and eating so much fast food. But then I found this website and said I…
