Air bubbles are ok. They don't hurt anything. As far as your numbers go, you probably need more oral meds than just the metformin. Many of us do. Then after some weight loss and upping to the 10 mcg...
I'm gonna say yes. Low fat is a big fat lie. Fat helps satisfy your appetite, it helps organs function. Naturally, if you have a bad gall bladder, you need low fat, but other than that, I think we...
Robert, your bedtime snack is all carbs. If you incorporated a little protein into that, it might not give you the sudden spikes. Try a square of cheese or a hard boiled egg. Anything with protein...
Robert-chill out. You're way too obecessed with your blood sugars for a person with possibly only mild prediabetes. Its not necessary to do that many tests a day. Whenever I change my medication, I...
Janna, My mouth is hanging open right now. Ive been a nurse for over twenty years, specialized in neuro for about 10 years and have only seen that about three times in all that time. Thats how rare...
How much rice/or pasta did you eat? For me, I cant eat rice or pasta AT ALL. It will spike my blood sugar enormously high and take hours and hours to go down, even into the next day. You may have a...
Delana- Your mom sounds like she needs medical attention. Herbs and home remedies may work to fine tune an already working treatment plan, but you can't depend on them. She needs her meds/she needs...
I've seen that author selling everything from shoelaces to a cure for cancer. I tend to agree with you....
The MRA will screen possible problems and the cerebral angio will show it in more detail. If the MRA is ok, my bet is that the angio will be normal, too....
Claire-sorry for your grandad. I think we all have our slumps. It seems you get on a roll and cant stop til you reach the bottom, sometimes. Don't despair. Start today as a new day and dont dwell on...
No, maple syrup, honey, etc. are all sugars which will raise the glucose significantly. There are syrups called DaVinci (you can get them online at Netrition.com. They come in every flavor and...
Your excessive urination means your blood sugar is high and your body is trying to eliminate the excess. Do you have a monitor? It is essential in controlling your diabetes, no matter what regimen...
Thats great, Warren. Good luck on the increased dosage. Hope the lizard doesn't bite too hard. So good that you were able to eliminate those meds. I have eliminated a good deal of mine, too. Its very...
Any sugar free product still contains carbs. You have to figure those into your dietary intake. They are not free. If you do that, you should have no problem consuming them. The problem is that...
Loraina, Truth is, it sounds like you really do need medication and a good diabetes specialist. Ask your doctor about diabetes classes at your local hospital. For a quick fix to get your blood sugars...
Those who want to read others experiences with Byetta can see them on this blog http://diabetes.blog.com/383661/. If this is breaking the rules, sorry, it seemed to be ok when I reviewed them. Its...
I've heard others complain of head congestion too. That also, seems to be temporary. If its not your bp, then it could just be sinuses causing the dizziness. Either way, it should pass like...
I think it lasted about a week. I took my bp in the store and it was 90/65, much lower than I am accostomed to....
It will pass. I had horrible dizziness for awhile. Just be careful with the driving and avoid getting up quickly. I swear I nearly passed out in a store looking at something on the bottom shelf and...
Maltodextran is a carb and might have an effect on your blood sugar. Some of those, like splenda, which is maltodextran, are fine for some and raise the blood sugars for others. Some feel that...
I had problems with high numbers after lunch/before supper and in the morning. A low carb lunch as Warren has tried did work for me, but it didn't help with the morning fastings that were high. Some...
Memory and concentration have been an issue for me for years. Many years ago, I went on antidepressants to alleviate the "brain fog". I didn't know if it was depression, but the antidepressants...
Thats a wonderful blood sugar if you dont feel shaky or sick on it. However, it doesn't leave you any wiggle room. Usually a baseline of 80-90 leaves a little room to prevent you from getting...
You're experiencing the Dawn Phenomenon. Thats when your liver dumps out glucose during the night when you're sleeping. Here's some solutions I have received from others. l. Glass of red wine before...
Doris, thats great. I'm doing pretty well on it too, blood sugar wise. I only wish I had the weight loss that I'm seeing other people talking about ....
Read the labels. You can almost tell just by the carb and fiber count. Obviously, the lower the carbs and sugars and the higher the fiber, the better GI index it will have. Yogert can be good, but...
James, hows your physical health? Have you had a checkup lately? Sometimes depression has a physical compenent and although it may not get rid of it, getting your body to optimum health can only...
wrong time of year for this advise, but stay out of the sun. You will get a nasty burn. It makes you photosensitive....
justjay-have you seen a lawyer. Perhaps there is a way you can file bancruptcy and get a fresh start. Don't be so down on yourself. You havn't gambled in several months. Thats an achievement. Don't...
So very interesting, Bill. My 15 year old daughter has headaches, now controlled with Lexapro. However, she also has exercise induced asthma (or so we think) The doctor suggested an echocardiogram to...
I've been low carbing to control my blood sugars, since I am diabetic. I had no idea that it would help the GERD, but I haven't had any heartburn since low carbing. It used to be a daily problem. I...
Usually where I work (I'm a neuro nurse) the physicians overlap drugs when there is a drug change. They will give the new drug a few days to build up a level before taking you off the old ones, thus...
Yes, both of you ladies need to get some help asap. I'm a 46 year old mom of two teenagers. I have had bouts of depression since I was in my early twenties. Boyfriends/husbands are not always...
Good luck with the pediatric neurologist. I'm glad to see that you're getting another opinion. I would definately ask that a neurosurgeon also be consulted to look at the MRI. Not to necessarily do...
All of these replies make me want to mention that if you are getting them from your family physician, you should be going to a psychiatrist, instead. My daughter was on paxil for years from our GP...
Erica, it really seems that you are sufferring. I'm so sorry about your cat. Thats such a difficult thing to do. Don't try to conquer this alone. Get some help. If you have insurance, go see a...
Has a neurosurgeon looked at the MRI and myelogram to make sure there are no structural problems with the brain or spinal cord? Im a nurse in a neurology unit. I find that second opinions are...
I found that my numbers were only so-so on the 5 mcg and much better on the 10. I still have to continue my amaryl along with my glucophage. Without the amaryl, I have spikes after lunch and during...
Byetta is pretty expensive with no insurance. Average 150.00/month from what I've heard. As far as pain, you go through a lot of nausea, but I've only heard from a couple of people who actually...
You just need more medication, thats all. You're probably a very insulin resistant type II. The meds and diet changes you described wouldn't have touched me, either. Get to an endocrinologist ASAP,...
Forgot to mention. Accupressure wrist bands really help with the nausea. Some are called sea bands, get them at any drug store near the nausea and seasick medicine. They are wrist bands with buttons...
You should see results right away. Postprandials are the one and two hour readings after a meal. Byetta does its best work at that time. Sometimes, if your fastings havent gone down, you need to add...
Your blood work will give you some indication if you've had any kidney damage. Protein in the urine, creatinine, etc. Ask your doctor. And don't forget those eye exams. Very important! I thought my...
I don't know if I already replied to this, but I have heard that the frio doesn't keep it cold enough. It has been suggested on another forum to put some ice in a baggy and slip in in a Stanley...
Check out the temperature for sure. I read in a diabetes blog someone said the frio was ok for insulin but not cold enough for byetta. Medicool makes one especially for byetta that adheres to the...
Jeanne, I'll try the psyllium. Anything instead of more meds is definately worth a try!. Hi Travel guy. Hope the liziard doesn't bite too hard. Stock up in the Pepto, tums, etc. You're going to be...
Ok, I see Im not the only one. Don't think that unless the drug company approves multiple dosing in a day, that the doc has any say, unless you're footing the bill. The insurance companiies won't...
Warren- How are your postprandials after lunch? I find that since there is no mid-day shot, those postprandials are quite high, in addition to the high fastings in the morning. I am on byetta and...
The travel pack that Lilly sends you only keeps it cool for an hour or two. Its pretty useless. Medicool has a pack especially for byetta....