I don't want my A1C to be less than 6.0 or my BS (FBS or other times) to be less than 90-100..I will be pleased with 95-105.....
Whilst at Store the other Day,I read the label on a bar of a reputable Sugar-Free Chocolate.There is 15 total G's of Carb and 11 G's of Sugar Alcohol!...
I just clicked post reply in left Hand corner..Judy..thank you for letting me (us) know about the glitch! :smile:...
Lanie, I have 3 icons to click on.A white icon with an exclamation point,a brown thumbs down and a yellow box with an exclamation point. [/quote]...
MAJOR difference!Your welcome! P.S. Could someone PLEASE tell me how to reply without typing inside the box? [/quote]...
Couple Day's ago,I called the Company who manufacturers the Meter I've used since early August 2008 and asked for a new Meter.I received it Yesterday.When I checked my BS,it was 90..I quickly...
Joni, I usually don't drink..I'm scared,my BS won't come down.I cannot apply for help..I hope life goes smoothly for each of us this New Year. [/quote]...
Judy, I've never been much of a drinker (before or after) Diabetes.I learned my lesson,so ZERO Alcohol for me!I shouldn't drink Diet Soda either.My situation MUST improve soon,or I'm gonna pull my...
My Blood Sugar was OUT OF CONTROL Yesterday! 218,228,211,189,237,212,303 (freaked out,my BS NEVER been that elevated :shocked: ,289 & 294 I take FULL responsibility for the #'s.New Years,I drank...
Joy, Thank you,but you probably live a great distance from me anyway.She creates a lot of extra Work..2 examples: 1) Vacuuming..I have a Bagless Vacuum Cleaner.I empty and wash the Container,then...
Joy, No extra Money to buy an Air Cleaner with HEPA Filter.. ...
Sherry, I love her very much,but think it's best I find a good loving Home with a trustworthy Person who will love and take good care of her.When I return to University,I won't have time to do all...
I read about Lactic Acidosis and didn't have any of the Symptoms except for Muscle pain.All is fine since stopping the Medication,which my Doctor is aware. [/quote]...
Sherry, I Adopted my Cat in 2001,but it didn't "hit" me until recently that I might be Allergic to her. ...
Does anyone know where I can buy Stoneyfield Farm Whole-Fat Organic plain and Unsweetened Yogurt?I can only find Fat-Free or Low-Fat,and I need Whole-Fat.....
Lanie,Jeannie and Marburg, I found the source of my Leg pain...Metformin!Stopped taking and had immediate relief!No more Leg pain.My latest A1C is 6.4 down from 8.2 and 7.1 respectively,and I've had...
I've had Allergies to something (s) for a long while,yet can't figure out to what.about concluded I'm Allergic to my Cat.When she licks or bites at me,I itch.I experience itchy and red Eyes,itchy...
That is what I'm doing..>>keep on keepin on..a Diabetic Friend who considers himself a "Brittle" Diabetic and takes 4 Insulin Shots Daily told me my Blood Sugars are "perfect",that it's not...
Jeannie, I don't take Calcium,but get only a small amount from Diet.I take 10,000 IU's of Vitamin D (when I can remember).I didn't get enough Sunlight for a number of Years when I was Housebound...
Lanie, If you don't mind,which Multi-Vitamin do you take?I eat Green Leaf Vegetables and Plain,Organic yet Fat-Free Yogurt![/quote]...
I have been extremely busy and tied up lately that I haven't had time to post.My A1C April 1 was 7.1 down from 8.2 in October,so it decreased 1%.My Doctor prefers a 6.5,but will accept a 7.Am almost...
Have those of you who've followed a Low-Carb/No-Carb Diet at any time experienced Leg/Muscle/Bodily Cramps?Lately I've had Cramps.I read no Carbs or lower Carbs can cause a Diuretic effect depleting...
Chartreux, I went to the Doctor Yesterday.I have a Sinus Infection and Fluid behind my Ears.The Doctor told me my Ears look fine (no sign of Infection).She Prescribed an Antibiotic and Claritin.My...
Hello everyone, Something happened Friday Night that REALLY scared me.Firstly,Friday Afternoon I had a *slight* Frontal Sinus Headache.Well,that Night I walked down near the stop sign facing the...
Your welcome..if you ask your Doctor for free Pharmaceutical Samples,you could save that $4 for a Rainy Day! /community/emoticons/smile.gif [/quote]...
Diane, Have you asked your Doctor about giving free samples?I know of 1 Diabetes Medication (Actos) that Doctor's get from Pharmaceutical Reps,so there are probably more.Wouldn't hurt to ask! Best...
START by talking with your Doctor about the Medications you currently take potentionally elevating your Blood Sugar.Have a Hemoglobin A1C,begin Testing your Blood Sugar FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar) and...
Teaman, Start by asking your Doctor about the Medications you take and elevated Blood Sugar.Most importantly don't be so hard on yourself,it will raise your Blood Sugar! [/quote]...
Kitt, I misunderstood what you meant.Misunderstanding doesn't mean I'm being accusatory or making snide remarks.[/quote] EDIT: I have edited my post. I agree the written word can be misunderstood....
Kitt, I posted all answers in one thread..you are asking that I reply to myself instead of answering individually in the same thread?You asked,"What would have been the worst thing that would...
Mazfire, Think I posted threads about 2 Friends.One Friend who borrowed $480..finally got $200 back.She is gonna have to "cough" up the remaining $280 she owes me coz I have Bills to pay..I deposited...
Green Grove, Though I don't feel like a victim,not trying to please or pitying myself,I feel at the mercy of others because I don't have a Car.I'm stuck until I can buy a Car. Just a Woman struggling...
Green Grove, It doesn't occur on a continuous basis,so I'm led to believe it is Anxiety/Stress/Worry.This has not been the best Week.My Step-Mother passed away 6 Years ago the 22nd..Today marks 2...
Gilly-Love, I should have only put $10 Gas in her Vehicle.I can't expect anyone to take me places and not put Gas in their Vehicle.I bought the 3 of them Food,because it would of been wrong of me to...
Then I would say it's going barefoot and I would read up on the Medication your taking.The Soles of my Feet become tender and feel rough when I go barefoot,which I do a lot indoors.. Best...
As most of ya'll know I don't have a Car,so if/when I need to go somewhere have to rely on Friends.Well,first of last Week a Friends Daughter along with her Partner and a 17 Year old who lives with...
Hello everyone, I hope to find all well for each of you at the beginning of the New Year.May this Year be the BEST yet!At times I feel SOB and have rapid breathing.When I don't key into it,it...
Chili, I'm sorry to read your Hubby's Blood Sugar is so high and wish him the best.I'm curious and must ask,he has an appointment with a Specialist.Endocrinologist?I can't see an Endo unless I have a...
Diane, Have you been walking barefoot?Do you have an indoors Pet?Any Medication or using a new Soap/Lotion/Laundry Detergent?How high is your Blood Sugar ATM (at the moment)? [/quote]...
This is purely MY (my opinion).I would say Glucose runs higher in Winter,because it's cold out and we don't Walk/Exercise/Work-out as we do in Spring or Summer.When it's cold outdoors,I don't like to...
Marburg, Though Diabetes is prevalent on my late Father's side and there is a genetic predisposition,I firmly believe it doesn't mean I will have the Health issues as my Family.This may seem...
Marburg, Candidiasis,which I have also causes Diabetes,numbness and tingling sensations (Neuropathy) as well as many other Symptoms. [/quote]...
What Brand of Pumice Stone made for Foot Callouses does Da Barracuda use? [/quote]...
Teamanfl, Hi,I'm Sydnee.Welcome to Healing Well.I don't post much lately as I have many things going on.Has your Doctor ordered a Hemoglobin A1C Test to get an idea what your mean Blood Glucose for a...
I mentioned in a previous reply that there are very few things I can't do myself.All of us occasionally need help,but it doesn't mean I/we need a Provider/Carer![/quote]...
Mazfire, Yes,a Provider in States is what ya'll in Australia and England call carer..it greatly insulted me![/quote]...
Kitt, She'd ask for Money /community/emoticons/eyes.gif well,Woman why didn't you say you were weaning off Cymbalta?Syd ain't no mind reader! /community/emoticons/shakehead.gif I hear that's a...
Oh no you didn't offend..if someone crosses me,I would let them know.. Failed to mention in original thread..Friend was over one Day recently and asked if she could be my Provider.Ya'll it SERIOUSLY...
Kitt, I received a lot of wonderful advice and asked that no one give ME tough love or tell me I need to rid toxic People from my life due to that little incident couple Month's ago with another...
Gail, She knows the struggles I've endured for a very long time.It has taken almost 2 Years for my late Father's final affairs to settle and they still aren't.I have lived on a very limited Social...