well I have an appt with my family dr on Nov 9 so maybe I will just put it off til I talk to him. I searched the web after reading your post and discovered you are right... I also need to go to the...
Yes I am on insulin. My family dr prescribed Victoza. But he retired, so I got a new family dr who is also diabetic and he prescribed the Bydureon....
I got a prescription for Bydureon but have clo clue how to use it so I have to go to the pharmacy to find out... I had planned to start this last week but got sick with the flu and had to postpone...
I have Excel too thank you so much!...
no I dont have a smart phone, but I do have a Kindle Fire...never thought to check that! Maybe it will have something thanks!...
are you taking any other medication which may account for the thirst? A diuretic perhaps? Many medications can cause thirst. It doesnt sound to me like you are diabetic but I am NOT a medical...
anyone know of a computer program I can buy or download to keep track of my sugars, etc..? Thanks in advance. (I added a title to your post.)...
I never got a rash but had stomach issues to the point I asked to be taken off it. My stomach felt bloated and I had major pain and nausea. Never had a rash though....
oh yes very frustrated ...and scared...! I wonder why my body didnt respond at all to the Levemir? hhmm today was 116! I think I am getting the hang of this thing at last. It really is pretty...
OK it has been since 5-16 that I started Lantus and d/c Levemir. My sugars are coming down and I have had them in the 120's the last three mornings! YAY. I can still fine tune things but this is such...
it is not insulin and it is not specifically for diabetics. It slows down food in the stomach so as to keep the food in the stomach longer so as to stave off hunger thus resulting in weight loss thus...
OK had my new appt. He switched my meds around..not just insulin but he dropped my high cholesterol med saying I really didnt need it. Has me testing my sugar at different times than the other guy...
I was on meds before the insulin. I am sorry if I confused you all. I am just so antsy to get this all learned and on the road and get my numbers down. I originally took glyburide for a few years and...
that makes me feel better, WillC. :) I had my lowest AM today 136! Very good compared to what it has been....
I have a call in to a dietician. I think she was out a few days last week so I hope she calls soon so we can schedule something soon. I do want to do more testing too and that is one of the things I...
I am in there ......I can wait around for a while if you are still logged on. Can anyone recommend a food scale? I looked around and wow there are all kinds. From bare bones to full tilt. What would...
I bought the bean salad so I dont know exactly what was in it though I am sure mayo would be the only culprit (and the beans maybe) I had a fairly small portion--maybe less than half cup. the milk is...
ok ..yesterday breakfast 2 eggs toast perrier water lunch can of tuna with scallions and a bit of miracle whip perrier water snack 2 string cheeses dinner 3 pork medallions kidney bean salad and...
no not weighing food. OK...can you explain what you mean by not in a good way? I am really drowning here and need all the help I can get....
I will post about my dr visit on Wed....:)...
that is a great website! Bookmarked that. I started keeping a journal a few days ago of my diet. I really am doing well with the food I ate...I am thinking the AMOUNT might be the problem. I have...
Hi Lanie! I was told to take my sugar at 9 AM and at 4 PM. I wasnt told to take it before or after meals. See? My dr is just not up on this. I do take it though sometimes and nothing. No change. My...
New here and new to the land of diabetes Started insulin in Feb and still havent reached a good insulin level. My AM fasting is still around 200. I can not get it to come down. My dr is very old...