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Checking sugar BEFORE meals?
My regular doctor referred me to an endo because I had some recent not-so-great bloodwork. I was only diagnosed with Type II in April of 2014 and my most recent tests show that I'm already showing early signs of kidney damage. My regular doctor feels that it is unusual for this to happen so quickly and helped me to set up…
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Fitness while recovering from minor surgery
Hello! I'm scheduled to have very minor abdominal surgery right before Thanksgiving (it's lady stuff). I don't have my pre-op appointment until November 9th but my understanding is that my activity restriction will only last for about a week. I have also read some stories about women who feel that while you can perform…
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Higher BS readings after exercise
Has anyone else had increased BS readings after higher intensity workouts? When I walk (between 1.5-3 mph) my BS afterwards will typically be around 80-100. I have upped the intensity of my exercise by exercising on the elliptical (so going between 5-6 mph) and then doing some moderate strength training. Afterwards my BS…
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Help me transition from elliptical to running!
Right now I'm doing the elliptical for 30-40 minutes three or four times a week. Eventually I would like to transition into running to give myself more exercise options outside of the gym. I like the elliptical because it is gentler on my knees. Once I lose another 30 lbs I'd like to try running again to see how it feels…
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Does anyone eat more carbs on workout days?
Totally curious here. I have a low carb lifestyle, which for me, means eating 20% of my calories via carbs (about 98 carbs daily). That is total carbs, not net carbs. I do sometimes allow myself extra carbs when I've had a tough workout. So today I ate 116 carbs instead of my 98. I'm wondering if anyone else allows…
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Food Scale Suggestions...please :)
My food scale is dying. I've had it for about 5 years now, so I guess it's time to say our farewells. I still *need* to weigh pretty much everything so I'm looking for a replacement. Anyone have suggestions for favorite brands, or ones that you've noticed are just a really great value? I know it might seem silly, but my…
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Just.Not.Hungry
I need ideas for small amounts of food that are fairly high in calories and must be moderate/low carbohydrate (Type II diabetic). I'm having some serious problems with a medication I need to take (need to take this specific one-switching is not an option) suppressing my appetite. Today, for example, I've eaten 950 calories…
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When your meds take away you appetite...
Do you rejoice? Get angry? Get worried? I've been on an increased dosage of Metformin now for about 5 weeks and still I'm having uncomfortable side effects and have very little appetite. I have MFP set to lose 1.5 pounds a week and honestly, I can barely ever eat to my calorie goal. I usually end up 300-500 calories under…
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Dealing with embarrassment...what's your trick?
I have a lot of weight to lose. I'm down 18 pounds already but I would like to lose about 100 lbs total. I don't have a problem with motivation, I have a problem with what I think other people are thinking about me when I try to be active. I want to be more active but I find myself waiting until it's dark to do my thing.…
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Metformin-can you cut the pill in half?
Hi guys! I have been having one hell of a time swallowing my Metformin. I've had problems swallowing since I was a child. I've had lots of barium tests done that actually show the area where things get caught up but aside from trying to stretch the esophagus, there isn't much to be done about it besides chewing thoroughly…
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What is going on with my blood sugar?
I had been doing so very well with my blood sugar. I was getting fasting readings between 96 and 110 and was getting non-diabetic readings 120 or below for two weeks. Yesterday my fasting sugar was 143, and today it is 155! The past three days my blood sugar has been really creeping up. I had temporarily stopped my…
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Allergies, meds, and blood sugar, oh my!
This isn't weight-loss related (sorry). I've been having a terrible time with allergies lately and would love to take something. The problem is that I want to avoid something that will raise my blood sugar. I already have to avoid certain things because of my thyroid. What is safe to use? Just in case you need to know, I…
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So frustrated, need motivation!
My scale refuses to budge. I've been logging my food faithfully. Anything that is not prepackaged is measured and entered into MFP. I drink between 6-8 glasses of water a day. I've been carrying extra water weight and it is getting on my nerves. I *know* that I'm making progress, but I'm frustrated with watching my diet…
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When you just can't stand to eat...
What do you do when you're feeling unwell and you just can't stand to eat? I'm going on 15 hours since I've last had any food. My sugar is fine (128). How long should you go without eating? And if you are feeling unwell, what things do you try to get down to avoid liver dumps or low blood sugar? This is the first time that…
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Macro settings?
How have you customized your macro settings on MFP? The automatic settings were giving me FAR too many carbs daily. I'm finding that I enjoy a low carb, high fat diet and have seen some results. Suggestions?
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Really scared of excess skin after weight loss :(
Someone talk me away from the edge. Kidding, of course. But I would be lying if I didn't admit how terrified I am at the probability of having excess skin after losing weight. Just thinking about it is so depressing. I'm doing what *I* can to control for it. I'm staying hydrated, eating well, and taking it slow. As much as…
