Thanks again for your reply. This is the first illness I've encountered in my life so far. I'm 51 yrs. old and am taking this very seriously. I love my endocrinologist. I credit him and my general...
Thanks for your reply Jeannie. Every bit of info is always helpful. I'm already off all "white" foods, I'm already off Metformin. I only take 5 mgs. of glipizide and my Lantus. I also take Diachrome...
Hi Jeannie! I haven't been here for a while. I've been wrapped up in information gathering and exercise and stress-relief efforts and generally trying to keep my #s under control...and succeeding!...
Hey Jeannie! Isn't it a shame that we have to think about food SOOO much, just to be in control? I've decided to just concentrate on portion sizes and checking my glucose levels often...and of course...
Thanks for saying I'm 'an inspiration' Ruth/4sons. :-) I think we can all do it with effort and encouragement. And thanks for your reply too, Jeannie143. My 170+ readings are usually late...
Hi everyone and Happy Spring! I'm still working hard every day to keep my #'s as level and 'in-range' as I possibly can. Some days it's more of a struggle than other days, but I will NOT give up....
In regards to your shoulder pain, I'm a big fan of chiropractics.I'm a dog groomer and have pain often. He does deep ultrasound, electronic acupuncture and I work it out under a hot shower and...
Hi Jeannie. First of all, thanks for passing along any new info you come across. We all need all the help we can get! It's just the topic I was writing to you about..... (we just can't catch a break...
Happy New Year everyone. I have found myself being very reflective in the past couple of days. You know, the usual New Year's Eve thoughts about the past year and the one just ahead. There is way too...
ditto on alll the hugs and prayers for you and yours. hope you can feel the love and support we're all sending. we'll welcome you back whenever you're ready. take care...walker...
Hi Gramm! Get used to being hungry. Just don't always give in to it. Again, learn to read your labels. Lower carbs and even less fructose are your best choices. Most meats have few to no carbs, but...
Hey Gramm! wmnak is right. It's all about the numbers: The blood sugar numbers (ideal between 80-120) and the carbs you consume, which is what causes those numbers to rise. One 'carb serving' =15...
Welcome Gramm...don't panic. You have friends,support, information and encouragement here. So take a deep breath and know that you're not alone in this struggle. First of all, it is NOT a death...
Hi T-II...I'm not a doctor or an expert on these matters, but that chart seems a bit complicated and we don't need more complications while dealing with this on a daily basis. My doc wants me to keep...
Just a quick post to Jeannie143. I really enjoy the tone and info in your postings. You give out lots of good advice and seem to have a lot of up-to-date info. I'm very lucky to have a great team of...
Hi Type II and Jeannie 143. I'm new to this forum and to the diabetes world.(diagnosed Oct.'05) The one thing I can tell you for sure is that every day is a challenge. It's the 'NOT giving up or...
Walker here! Newly diagnosed (Oct.'05) Learning all I can about this disease. Just turned 50 this year. WooHoo! Gal with a great guy.(high school sweetheart) Have good days and bad, as far as dealing...