I am being referred to a neurosurgeon at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Not sure exactly what is going to happen - I know Ihave to have an MRI - then I think it is either surgery to remove (which...
Oh how nice that you remembered me - I owe this site a lot because you guys referred me to a quit smoking support group. As a consequence it has been two years and ten months since I last had a...
Hi there - I know that there is no such thing as a "normal" pattern for diabetes. However, since I have been diagnosed it seems that I am having one medical problem after another. First of all I had...
At the moment I am feeling as weak as a kitten - have no energy but am forcing myself to keep moving because I so firmly believe that is the secret to a fast recovery - Please please get your...
Jeannie wrote a couple of weeks ago suggesting we diabetics go and get our flu shots. I thoroughly agree - However, just as important is to get a pneumonia shot. I have just gotten out of the...
wow - that is flattering that you remembered me - thank you. Well since my last post - I have managed to completely give up smoking - I then went on health binge and lost a huge amount of weight and...
Not sure if that is the correct spelling. However, I am a Type 2 diabetic and have just got the results of a urine test. Apparently the "guide" for albumin in urine is 15 and mine is 325.... This is...
I heard that too - I checked with the dietician at the diabetic clinic and she says there is NO scientifc evidence of this. She also said that she wasnt a believer......... However - I am - I take a...
Hi - that is strange - the same thing happened to me - tons and tons of tags around the neck area - had them removed - Some of them have come back but not nearly as bad - I too have lost weight (25...
Hi there - not sure if giving up smoking actually reduces blood sugar - I think that was through diet exercise and meds - but I could be wrong there - stopping smoking does improve circulation...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif [color=purple>Hi] them. My sugars are only slightly high now. Most of the time - normal but still have the odd high one - dont really understand why. The biggest relief...
Hi there - Thought I would give you an update on my stop smoking progress - It has now been over five weeks since I had a cigarette - Woo Hoo - Did it totally cold turkey - from two packs a day to...
Hi Guys- Just to let you know that I am still smoke-free - It is now three weeks and two days. - so soon will be a month!! I can't believe that - never ever thought it would happen. Diabetes-wise -...
well I have some good news. I havent had a cigarette since 10.00 pm on February 13th - so I am now into my fourth day. I do have a little worry though and am hoping you guys can help. My morning...
I wonder if it is possible to change the title of this post to something like Smoking and Diabetes?...
I am on my way!!!!! Havent had a cigarette since 13th February at 10.00 pm. Thats over 36 hours so far. Think that is about half way to all the chemicals leaving your body. I am doing this cold...
Hi guys: Thank you for your support. I am definitely going to go ahead with this next Wednesday. I have taken your advice and joined an on-line support group. They have already been a great help - In...
thanks Ruth - you are great - always giving me the right advice - Another change I instituted today was to buy some decaff coffee. I will allow myself my java fix first thing in the morning and from...
I hope I am not a nuisance to you all - but still seem to have tons of questions. How much water do you drink in a day. This is all part of my New Year's Resolution to live a healthier...
Ok - this is the sort of thing I am craving - some recipes!!!! Now the good news is that I do have a crock pot and the desire to do this (lol) but here is my dilemma. I have a couple of really stupid...
Well this is certainly a challange. Apparently I have a typical diabetic body...... I carry all my weight around my middle. I have really slim legs and arms and no hips really to speak of. I have...
just wanted to share this too with any newbies who happen to be browsing through looking for inspiration. Just two short months ago I hardly had the energy to walk to the kitchen to make a cup of...
yes I love soup. In fact I am going to have it for dinner tonight. However, I have never learned how to make soup!!!!!!!! I am a reasonable cook with everything else (all the bad stuff). I usually...
Well here's the scoop!!!!!!! Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. While I realise this is a diabetic site - smoking and diabetes are definitely having an impact on my circulation. I...
Seems I am bearing my soul to this forum - well here goes. In addition to all my past sins, I have to admit that I am a heavy smoker (two packs a day). I have made a commitment to give up the weeds...
Ruth - I didnt know that about exercise. That is very interesting. I have been trying to do at least half an hour every day. The trouble is that it is soooo darn cold outside at the moment. I think I...
thanks Lanie. Will try your suggestions...... Anything for a change....
You guys seem to have all the answers so here goes........ I was a diabetic in denial for about ten years. For about the same amount of time I was always hot. In the winter I was the only person who...
hi 4sons. Am really pleased to read about your visit to the diabetes educator. These people really seem to know a lot..... I know the local diabetes clinic has totally changed my life around. Up to...
Hi Tex-Mex Girl. I am also new to this board and getting my head around all the information. These are my observations so far about this cross we all have to bear..... I am not to consider it as...
thank you both for your very kind responses. Actually, Jeannie, I think you hit the nail right on the head - in the back of my mind I was thinking that if I didnt have to take meds then I have...
Hi there. At the end of November I was diagnosed as an out of control Type 2 Diabetic. I had been feeling lousy for months.... blurry eyes, pins and needles in feet, headaches, constantly sleeping....