Thanks Jeannie for your sterling riposte. Infact, I am truly trying to hit the balance between Tasty Food = Higher quality of life in short-run and Restricted diet = better health in long run. I...
Dear Everybody, I have been recently facing this dilemma and yet have failed to reach a conclusion. Since, I was diagnosed as type 2 around four months ago, I started working-out and fairly...
Dear Mary, Kindly take this advice. GO see a neurologist. I had a few similar sypmtoms & it transpired that I have carotid artery narrowing. My one was not very severe as it was only in the begening...
Thanks John. Your suggestions were much appreciated....
Dear Jeannie & John, Thanks for yuor replies. I recently undertook the carotid tests and the doctors did find a blockage - but it is quite insignificant, at around 20-30%. I had the TIA becasue my...
Dear johhny, Was the dizziness constant or did they only happen sometimes (at a particular time)? Did you have any other symptoms, as weakness, numbness? Also, how did the blockage of your left...
Dear: The doctor simply told that these are normal reactions to statins and aspirin which I take regularly in the night. Can the side-effects arise so late i.e. after 12 hours of medicine intake? I...
Dear All: Yesterday morning I had a terrible experience. From around 10 AM I started feeling a bit dizzy, but nothing significant. Consequently, I did some exercise for 30 mins. and then as I...
Dear seejo, I am extremely interested about what your neurologist had to say about your numbness? Since I had similar symptoms, the opinion would be highly useful. Regards, AM_BD...
I see your points, Warren & Jeannie. Thanks for your attention to the topic. In relation to Warren's suggestion - if no substantial damage has occured prior to diagnosis, we can certainly allay our...
Dear: If a diabetic, irrespective of his age, keeps his BS level always within the range of 90-140, does he really have a chance of developing complications? The specified range constitutes the...
Dear JGriffin, I had a similar experience for a few days. I initially tried doing some light stretching and push-ups to wear myself down a bit before sleep. Of course, it worked for me without...
Thanks everybody for your suggestions. In fact, the very first thing I did was to check the meter. It was fine. Also, since the numbers have consistently gone down in the last few days, I think it is...
Thank you for your insights....
Dear Warren, As I was reading your post I was drawn by the distinction between diabetics who have a "broken endocrine system" & those who are primarily attacked by it due to "horrendous diet &...
Thanks guys! The light at the end of the tunnel is indeed not a speeding train heading my way!!...
Dear Warren & Sharer, In addition to your opinions I would like to add that the DCCT study was conducted on type 1 diabetics. A similar study is currently being undertaken on type 2's also. Although,...
Dear: I am sorry to raise such a personal topic here! Nevertheless, for the last few days I have been having consistently low readings, approximately in the 80-90 range, both before and after meals....
This is a pivotal matter for me too. At this young age, I am more prone towards developing complications than others; simply because I have more time to develop them! Hence, I would only like to add...
Dear Everybody, Thanks again for your replies. I really liked Sharer's perspective to look at diabetes not as a disease but rather as a disorder. It makes you feel less depressed and more hopeful. I...
Dear seejo, I believe I have good news for you! I had very similar symptoms like you. At that time by BS was 423 (whew!). But now gone are those days since I have started working out. I can ASSURE...
Thanks Sharer & Steven. Sharer, are you currently following the diet that you have prescribed to me? Steven, I take your point, but surely it doesn't hurt to research on the topic by knowing more...
Dear Sharer, I recently read in an interview of Arnold Schwarzenegger that whenever he felt de-motivated, he tried to imagine himself at the juncture when he would have finished his exercises and...
Dear All, It has been an absolute pleasure to have heard such thoughtful responses from Jeannie, Sharer, desertdiabetic,wa5ekh & Steven. I thank each and everyone of you for your ripostes & the time...
Dear All, Thanks again for all of your replies. Steven: Sorry for being so repetitive. Someday, I would like to have numbers like you (Hope it arrives soon)! However, I beg to differ on your comments...
Dear Steven & desertdiabetic, Thanks for your insights into the topic. In fact, what I meant by "cure" was not relief from the disease as per se, but rather complete relief from any type of...
Thanks desertdiabetic for your reply. What you have said sounds pretty convincing & rational. I have already taken up gym and intend to work-out there everyday for approx. 1hr. In fact, recently my...
Dear All, My hand is PERFECT now. Since I have been playing an hour of badminton every day, I have registered no problems. But still I will look into it during my next visit to the docs. Thanks...
Dear All, Since I have been diagnosed with type 2 at 22, the major question that really haunts me is whether I am fighting a loosing battle. I have observed Jeannie mentioning, at multiple instances,...
Dear Sharer, Thanks for your observations. Yes, I agree that this forum is truly a wonderful place. Warren, Jeannie & others like them have been really commendably helpful. I really don't know...
Dear Everybody, Thanks a lot for you helpful advises. Sharer: I tried all the neuropathy tests except the field doppler test and they all came out fine. There were no problems. Furthermore, my post...
Hi everybody. I believe I am doing quite well in my efforts. Two days back I checked my FBS & it came out to be 5.2. The surprising thing is the small effort that I really had to put in. I only walk...
Dear Heather, Thank you for your words of hope. Since, we seem to be on a similar boat, I was just curious about your exercise regimen. How did it help you in shedding weight i.e. how did you start...
Dear whoa182, Thank you so much for your concern. Here is my daily routine for your consideration: 6.30 AM: Walk for 30 mins. 7.30 AM: Breakfast (3 slices of whole wheat bread, 1 egg without yolk,...
Thanks for your expert opinions. They were well appreciated....
Yes, I agree. I beleive you are referring to fructose. But what is the maximum amount permissible?...
Dear All: I am a type 2 diabetic looking towards good glucose control. I plan to eat fruits (especially apples and bananas) almost as staple foods. For example, today I consumed approximately 4...
Dear Jeannie & Warren, Thank you for your sterling views on the topic. You have again helped me shed a lot of worries. Regards, AM...
Dear Rachel, I often indulge myself in a peculiar snack which I think you might try. Melt some sugar-free chocolate and pour it on sugar-free yogurt. Refrigerate the whole thing in the freezer for...
Dear All, Truly I am at a loss of words to describe how much your encouragements mean to me. Your words of support and advice really seems to have lifted a black cloud from over my head. Warren:...
Hi everybody, Since I have contracted the disease so early in my life, is it possible for me at all to avoid the long-term complications. Or am I only converging to the inevitable where at 35 I find...