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On Sun Mar 18 23:35:01 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Gordo,I believe the serving size of the plate that I had out last night for dinner:one large plate. Here is a list of what was in it:brown rice,stewed tomatoes,stewed eggplant,(slices) black olives,(greek-didn't eat,too oily) pine nuts (less than 8) that's all. It was very spicy(they said it had "Kofka-"(some kind of hot middle-eastern spice) I only was able eat half of it. It was too much for me. Perhaps in future,I will try to order half servings when out? ask for somethings on the side? I'll look for a scale this week. I'll ask my diabetic dietician this Wednesday,when I see her. Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 23:31:17 2001 CB () said:
Typo corrected: 8oz of goat milk!!
On Sun Mar 18 23:29:48 2001 CB () said:
Gordo: An excellent post as usual. May I add that the fiber in veggies slows down their effect on blood sugar? It makes great sense to use dietary carbs for veggies, especially RAW. Once again, I need to say that if carbs are a serious problem, green "superfoods" low in calories but extremely high in nutrients is the way to go. Marc B. Goat milk is a bit stronger and richer than 1%. 8% with a scoop of protein powder and fruit is a convenient meal replacement. Of course, do the two hour after meal bs check to see how you handle it.
On Sun Mar 18 23:11:12 2001 Gordo again (gordom@earthlink.net) said:
Marc B. I looked at the food that you ate and on the face of it, I am confused. I am not a cook but I do know that many of the things added to base foods greatly increase the Carbhydrates and the sugars. 1 cup of boiled eggplant has about 5 grams of Carbohydrate and 2.79 grams of total sugar. 1/2 cup of long grain brown rice cooked has 22.4 grams of Carbohydrate and 0.3 grams of total sugar. 1/2 cup of Hunts stewed tomatoes has 7.3 grams of carbohydrates including 5.7 grams of sugar. I don't know what else they used in these foods but as shown, they don't seem that bad unless they add other things not listed. You did not mention serving size. Serving size is critical for glucose management. Buy a $10 postal scale and measure your serving sizes for a while until you can look at a serving and decide how much of it you must leave on your plate. This was especially difficult for me being a depression baby and taught to cleanup my plate. Know how food is prepared or avoid eating at that place until you know. Obtain an inexpensive nutrient software and do your own selection of what foods you can tolerate successfully. I don't know where you can find the software I am talking about but it is essential for your own education. The one I have is too expensive but very good. Maybe your nutritionist can advise you. The cupcake is even bad to look at. I believe that diabetics, especially type 2 can obtain some of the carbs by osmosis through the eyeballs. Or at least that is the way it seems. Gordo
On Sun Mar 18 22:59:58 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
CB:I have never tried goat's milk. I like goat's cheese,use it in salads. How would the taste compare to having lite 1 per cent milk? Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 22:46:28 2001 CB () said:
Marc B... About milk.....if you can fit the fats in, try GOAT milk. Kids who have trouble handling cow's milk often drink it. Goat milk yogurt (plain) has a mild taste. I put frozen blueberries in mine sometimes. About the leg pains. Muscle atrophy can cause what you described about the leg pain. If you are on a low protein diet, ask about amino acids and glutamine (also an amino) to "beef" up the proteins you take. If your care team oks an increase in dietary protein, there are shakes out there with 3-6 gms/carbs. Just a thought Marc. CB
On Sun Mar 18 21:41:51 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
MARC W: No I didn't misunderstand. I know that you were trying to help MARC B. and I agree with everything you said. If you read my post to MARC B. I tried to back you up on almost everything you said. MARC B. has got to take control of his own life, nobody can do it for him. And I was not upset at all with you for how you dealt with Ruth. I have told my story here and on some other sites in graphic detail pertaining to the situation I am in right now. And I was criticized for trying to scare people. So NO I was not and am not upset with you about anything. Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 21:37:02 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Herb,Marc W,Faye(aka Fara),Faith,John V,Misty,Bambi,Jim,Sam,anyone else on the chat. I will welcome all contructive help with better managing my diabetes. e-mails/'phone calls,written mail,whatever. (or on chat.) Only thing I can add:my needs as diabetic different(per Gordo's past post) any guidance most useful and welcome. Thank you. Yes,I have been given a "scare' about my diabetes. It has shocked me into returning to the strict control of the past,when I had this under very good control:weight loss,bs were far more stable..Once again,Marc W,I appreciate the help you and others here are trying to give me. Sincerely,Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 21:35:04 2001 Heerb (bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Hey (): I tried several times to get you involved in some sort of meaingful communication all to no avail. And now it's going to be my fault if the religious nuts start posting again?? Where do you get your twisted logic. I don't care who posts here!! I even support your right to post here. I would just like to see you leave good people alone with your diatribes. Continue to direct them at me I can handle it. Then maybe other people can get the help they need from each other here without your insulting them!! Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 20:21:50 2001 () said:
Herb....is your fault if the religious nuts start up again !!!!!
On Sun Mar 18 20:10:00 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Ok,I am going to really do whatever I have to to get this"D" under better control. I tested this morning:10.0 (For me:I'm told it is near normal limit of bs. doctor's advice. Tested now again:11.1. I will Do Better.
On Sun Mar 18 19:53:18 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Marc W,thank you for your sane and sincere advice. It means alot to me. This has given me a serious "reality check about this "D". I am sincere about doing better. Thanks for the help. Again,emotions play a big role in this. I am certain I have been experiencing diabetic burnout. I honestly don't know how else to explain why I failed. This isn't crap. I'm sure every diabetic on here has this happen sometime in their lives. I am quite capable of being far more disiplined. All I can tell you,Marc,is as type 2 "D",(and a "Newbee") it is hard to reverse decline of self-control. Yeah,I have no choice in the matter. I'm just feeling low in more ways than one. that is all I can tell you. Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 19:38:41 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
85 today! The temp and my golf score! I did my first change of insertion with the Silhuoette, what a baby I was. My hand was shaking. You would think NEEDLES wouldn't have that effect. It was a sinch (sp). Gotta love days like today. Average since being back on the pump......102. Hey Herb, in case you may have misunderstood, which I don't think you did. I was trying to be helpful to Marc B. Every once in a while someone here needs to get shaken up to a dose of reality. I think you might have been one of the ones that got mad at me for doing that to Ruth, I could be mistaken. But Marc B really really needs to learn what is going on, for his own sake. I think there are plenty of people he could work with here that would give him the "guidance" I think he needs. But it is clear he is harming himself and I felt obligated to show him where he might not being seeing clearly. I don't think you took that as me cutting him down, but in case you did I just wanted to be clear. Gotta go get the BBQ going. Take it easy...... Marc W
On Sun Mar 18 19:33:41 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Herb,Marc W.,John V,Misty,anyone else on the chat:Believe me,in the past,I have really been much more careful about what/when I eat,how I look after my "D". This has been frustrating as hell for me;and I know that excuses don't count. Lack of wiil-power? No. I don't really think that is the case. Diabetic burnout? Most likely. I feel burned out from this "D"-big time now. I can tell you this:in the past(recent) I have been ultra careful. and have stuck with it. Can't offer any other explanation why I'm doing so poorly. All I can say is I had better control in past,hope to have it again. Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 19:24:15 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Thanks,Herb,Misty,Marc W.,John V,for the helpful and reasonable advice. I admit that recently I have failed to be as strong with this as I have in the past. I intend(starting tonight) to be far more strict and work at it harder. I think (for reasons of my own) I'll give the chat a rest till I have better control. By the way,to O=I ought to thank you. (a bit of excentric humour of mine) How about we make a deal:what are your terms-ok?
On Sun Mar 18 18:30:39 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell,net) said:
SAM: Thanks for intervening in my behalf. But this guy doesn't bother me one way or the other. In my rather long life time I have been insulted by people that make this guy look like a first grader. He is not going to have any effect on me what so ever. And if I can get him off of Marc and John and whoever else he might choose it will be more than worth it. Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 18:09:48 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Hey (): So far I have been welcome everywhere I have gone, including here except for your nonsense. And what have I said that would be of interest to religious people one way or the other, you are the only one to even mention religion just like a lot of the nonsensical ramblings you come up with. Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 18:09:24 2001 Sam (raneysam99@yahoo.com) said:
O..religious nuts? Read back chats..read what YOU wrote & leave Herb (Bear) alone! Go away...you are boring & predictable! I am diabetic & need this communication..like all of us that are here..minus you, of course...NO one needs you...
On Sun Mar 18 17:55:19 2001 () said:
Herb....is your fault if the religious nuts start up again !!!!!
On Sun Mar 18 17:44:00 2001 () said:
Herb why do you start this up again....T think you should have stayed with the old chat board.....GONE.......prehaps Buddied is still going...you might be welcome there....
On Sun Mar 18 17:36:29 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Hey (): I just thought I would see if you could pick on me for a while and give some of the others a rest from your drivel!!! Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 17:34:15 2001 () said:
Also Herb,,this is not the place for a 'cut down' contest. Take your games some place else!
On Sun Mar 18 17:31:49 2001 () said:
Herb, please drop it and don't get this started again dammit!
On Sun Mar 18 17:27:30 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
HEY (): I got a deal for you. If you will leave John, Marc and all the other good people on here alone I will enter with you in a one upsmanship debate, a cutdown contest, a insult and injury game. I'll even compete with you to see which of us can be the most disgusting, rude, embarassing, crude, crass, rediculous person to post here. I guarantee you that you can not get my goat, embarass me, make me mad, or even slightly perturb me, so why don't you try,and leave the others alone?? Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 15:49:21 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
MARC B: I'm going to try and point some things out to you. I am not trying to be unkind. I just feel that there are some things you need to be aware of. You need to train yourself to read labels. If it ends in OSE it's sugar. Dextroxe, sucrose, maltose, and yes even fructose is a form of sugar. The advertising people come up with such clever ways to hide what is actually in their product. A cute one that caught me was Sugar Alcohol. It is used in a very well known brand of "Sugar Free" pancake syrup. So your yogurt is not really that "OK". You need to learn about natural sugars in foods. Most of what was in the dinner you had was not only high in carbs but high in natural sugars. When you say that you only eat a sweet once in a while you are only kidding your self. You are the one who is going to pay for it, no one else is going to regardless of how good your "REASONS" are. MARC I say all of these things in a sincere desire to help you, not to up set you or in any way hinder your progress. Herb (Bear)
On Sun Mar 18 15:48:55 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE LISTENING TO JOHN RAMBLE ON AND ON AND ON
On Sun Mar 18 15:37:59 2001 JOHN V. (For MARC B.) said:
RULES OR GUIDELINES FOR DIABETICS. This is a repeat and is put on for those starting or on the go with diabetes and not sticking to the rules! You may not feel anything now but it sure as hell will get you later. Diabetes will give you time to live, underwhat circumstances, is up to how you control your diabetes right FROM THE START!! A good life can be had, having diabetes!!!!! That is really true, it is an opportunity that will give you a good diet to live by, preventing heart disease, preventing to be overweight and because you are forced to do your excersize you will remain slim or slimmer than you would be, if you carried on the old way.---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- There are some "IF's" attached to this. Nothing comes without effort. You will ALWAYS have to stick to diet, you will ALWAYS have to take your medication at THE SAME TIME, you will ALWAYS have to do your exercize, you will ALWAYS have to test your BLOODSUGAR so that you know you stay as much as possible where you want to be.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now here is something you don't want to hear! No matter how well you stick to the rules you will run into regular disappoinments, to the point that you may want to pull the hair out of your head, because good adherance to the rules doesn't ALWAYS results into good control of your diabetes. On the other hand, if you decide NOT to follow the rules you will run into complications of diabetes that could shorten your life. It could blind you, kidney failure will make you have to experience dialysis, you could lose toes, feet and yes even legs! I could go on and on , but look at it this way, where ever you blood flows to, trouble can occur.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So to come to an end here,..... if you stick to the rules your life can be a pleasant experience in spite of disappointments, and you will avoid all or most of the complications.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See it as an opportunity for healthy living, and discipline in your everyday life. A big chance to live longer and better than you would possibly have had without it!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The very best for you from, JOHN V. It seems to me that I have sent this to you at one time, It requires that you put in the effort to help yourself by paying the attention needed.
On Sun Mar 18 15:33:05 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.cpm) said:
Marc B. When I saw the list of food you had, all of them seem to be high in carbs. You should of tries to have a small amount. Rice will take awhile to show on your bs, then tomatoes are high in sugar. Add the veggies and desert you were asking for trouble. This could take you a day or two to work out of your system. Take care, we care about you and are trying to help. You have your bs on a roller coaster ride and no way to tell how it will stop. Sue, welocme back! Love & Luck to all, Misty
On Sun Mar 18 14:59:42 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Marc B... I am sorry for what has taken place in your life. But I need to say this, your body can care less whatever reasoning you have for doing something. Your body only cares about what food is put in it and what medications and exercise you give it to deal with it. It can care less if you were celebrating something and had dessert, it only cares that it now gets to deal with that dessert. All of us here think diabetes is a bitch to live with, anyone who doesn't must be on drugs. But from what I read you say you want to do the right things, then you follow those posts up with reasons why you don't. Sorry for being blunt, but reasons are excuses, and diabetes will attack you and attack you and if all you have is reasons you will lose the war. You need to stop telling yourself and US why you did this and did that and flat out stop doing those things. If your worried about your blood sugar levels and cake makes your blood sugar go up, you then need the self control to realize you are different, you just can't eat something because someone else does or your celebrating and NOT expect a bad result. No offense at this Marc, but you need a reality check to this disease. Look around here, read about those less fortunate, look at their prices they paid and realize that diabetes cares only about itself, not reasons or excuses. Take it easy.....Marc W
On Sun Mar 18 12:53:00 2001 () said:
Dear Marc B. , with all the doctors and specialists you see was wondering why you are not seeing a psycharist or at least a mental health professional...., do not mean to upset you more but you might print out some of your postings and take then with you...
On Sun Mar 18 12:10:01 2001 sue (sueshappy@hotmail.com) said:
I'm back from a wonderful 2 weeks in Arizona. Gary was right when he said the flowers were amazing. I've taken about amillion pictures but am sure the breath taking feel will never show up in them. I had a great visit with Vinny while I was there (too short). It was so nice to see his excitement with the pump, proverbial kid with a new toy...and why not! I've been on insulin now for about a month and am feeling much more energetic than I have for a few years. Next week I have an appointment with the endo to see what we can do from here to make it even better. Hope every one is well, I haven't had time to back through all the past chats to see. Cheers, Sue
On Sun Mar 18 12:02:55 2001 C.J. (N/A) said:
Marc B....I am new to this site, I am also diabetic..I see "a lot" of post from you! Since you seem to be a "very prolific" writer. Why not keep a "journal" of all the questions you seem to be asking here. Then present that journal to your health care provider? Because it seems to me, you are asking questions here, that only your health care provider "can, and should" be the one giving you the answers too! Just a thought.
On Sun Mar 18 11:16:35 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Marc W.,I also wanted to mention this: I lost my father(to heart attack in 1988. He was 70. Also,a cousin of mine died in 1992 of Aids. This left many scars. I miss both members of my family alot. It does affect my diabetic self-control. Being a type 2 diabetic makes many demands on me. I accept that I can't always have 100 per cent total control. I continually work at it. At times,the frustration is really big. I thought I'd tell you this. Thanks again. Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 11:07:17 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Marc W.,I do recognize that my diabetes forces to me to be more careful about what I eat. I do not often have desserts with my family on outings together. Neither am I in any sort of denial about this "D". This is my observation:I have been a type 2 diabetic since October 1990. Obviously I have had to show some form of diabetic control over the years,otherwise my condition would be much worse. After seeing a noted diabetic specialist in Toronto (who is also an outstanding dietician) she told me that an occassional dessert can be allowed for me. She believes that if my sugar (after testing is ok,then I can relax every now and then.) We were actually celebrating:my niece has melanoma. Which has been in remission for years. Also,almost 3 years ago,my sister had diverticulitus...she had been in hospital,+ on IV,and nearly died-(she went into shock because of allergic reaction to several IV drugs) What has this to do with my diabetes? Well,last night we celebrated the fact that my tests were obviously ok,since my doctor had told me last week if I didn't hear from him by Friday,then my glucose tests were ok. Also,since being a diabetic affects my everyday life,I really am happy that my family continues to be ok. I don't know if you are aware of this:I was born with a medical condition: Klippel Feil Syndrome,(curvature of spine-fused vertibre end of spine) plus vertigo.. I was born with a minor perceptual disability,which I have been able to mostly overcome.. All these extra things tend to make being diabetes more of a struggle for me. I do what I can to be aware of my diabetic limitations. Thanks. Marc Bernstein.
On Sun Mar 18 10:26:48 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Marc B ... your post at 1:00 yesterday shows a gret lack of understanding from you. If you still approach this disease as if you can have desserts because your family does too, your in total denial. You are not like everyone else, you now have your limitations. Maybe you should concentrate more on accepting that, from reading some of your posts that seems to be a real big issue. Just an observation. Take it easy...Marc W
On Sun Mar 18 06:17:52 2001 sam (raneysam@yahoo.com) said:
Marc B: Acipophilus can be found on a drink called "Keifer"..look up your local health food/co-op store. They also have a great yoghurt, sweetened with fruit juice. I understand some people use insulin temporarily, when needed, then off. That is type 2's. I am IDDM, from the beginning.
On Sun Mar 18 04:31:11 2001 Marc B. (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
CB:You reminded of something I found interesting:Re:Acidophilus. I used to (in USA-have family in Florida) drink a milk (I'm not sure if it was 1 or 2 per cent) it had Acidophilus in it. I found it much easier to digest (since I'm lactose intolerant) than regular milk. I wish it would be available in Toronto. I occassionally drink 1 per cent milk; I don't really like the taste of lactose milk-(I know,it does seem strange). I find the lactose milk too sweet for me. Part of the problem in Canada-not enough sugar-free diabetic foods available. when I have yogurt(sugar-free:with fruit:brand name:Danone, I'm not sure,but it is made here with fructose. Is that a natural sweetener? Would I be advised to buy a juicing machine? Which is a good one? Thanks for your info.
On Sun Mar 18 03:52:03 2001 CB () said:
Marc....Papain, the enzyme in papaya, can be bought as a supplement. Also, acidophilus, the bacillus in yogurt, can be purchased separately. The refrigerated varieties work best. An enzyme called proteanase helps digest proteins. That too is available separately. As you can tell, I am into organic stuff. In fact, I try to get a serving of wheatgrass juice daily, Tastes terrible, but helps. Have a good night! CB
On Sun Mar 18 03:26:16 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
CB:Thanks for the advice. I find papaya juice very sweet. Since I have an ulcer,I often have some yogurt. I think part of what made me ill tonight:when I had dinner,the dish(Eggplant Provencale) had a spice that burned alot. I keep forgetting that the diabetic neuropathy probably affects my digestion of spicy foods. one thing all this testing has taught me-my diabetic control is not that great. I really am having hard time with this. Because of certain co-ordination weakness,hard to get enough blood to take a glucose reading from fingers.
On Sun Mar 18 02:53:23 2001 CB () said:
Marc Bernstein: For stomach problems, try a little papaya juice. It has an enzyme that will calm the stomach down. A servicng of yogurt (plain organic) can help digestiion too.
On Sun Mar 18 01:00:20 2001 Marc Bernstein ((same as before)) said:
Ok,I think I suddenly realized what I may be doing wrong. After dinner tonight,had dessert: cupcake..It had been a treat,since was out with family,and everyone had desserts too. This testing is telling me I can't do this. monitoring my bs like this makes me realize I have to be much more careful. The rice dish(+ vegies-stewed eggplant and tomatoes; probably ate too much of it. Only thing I can figure from today: hours of eating not regular. Probably waited too long between breakfast and dinner. ( 5 hours) I have a food value chart somewhere.. I guess this is more than just counting carbs,etc.
On Sun Mar 18 00:21:26 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
There is one (extreme) thing I am going to have to try Sunday: Eat very lightly..and little... as my nurse/dietician directed,I took (when bs was high ) extra diabeta. wonder if I should continue this?? First,fingers are getting real bruised and sore from all the needle-pricks. #2=(Yes,I do use alternate fingers); bs tonight was 14.2. Meter read Ketones. so I took extra diabeta. I tried again-bs now 16.4!! since my nurse/diabetic dietician is out of town over week-end,I better see my doctor Monday morning. Would being on the pump help me?
On Sat Mar 17 22:45:03 2001 Toad () said:
Hiya guys.. I already feel bad for not being able to get back here to read but one or two times a week. :+( Thanks so very much for your words of kindness and so much info. Although I have to admit it's still more than I can absorbe all at once. But I'm still here and haven't even thought of giving up. (yet! I know, I know already. I'll hear a lot of "don't do that" from you all.) I still haven't been able to find a carb.count book that I can get. Just for my info? Is there one out there that has carbs and protein counts? I mean, I'm getting a long list on my own but, the meats (YUCKIE!!) that I buy and cook and the raw vegies don't have lables on them, ya know? :+) Gordo? I take it it's you that e-mailed me. Thanks so much. To answer one question I can remember you had. I bake or briol most all of my meats and fish. Prep. is Mrs Dash and crushed fresh garlic. I steam most of my vegies. Adding Parkey spray if I need some taste. (0 carb/0 protein/0 cal.) Is water bad? I've drank lots of water since I was a child. We have a spring house and it's wonderful!! Oh well, sorry this is so long. I write as a hobby (not yet published) and I get carried away. (Gordo, I tried to eat an egg and didn't get the second bit before I was running to the john. I'll try again.) Thanks all :+}
On Sat Mar 17 21:53:12 2001 Marc B. (same as before) said:
To: Post at 8:29:PM. Are you type 1/or type 2 diabetic? I have been type 2 since 1990. I am worried that (I have read this before) because of all the oral diabetic pills,eventually the body can't tolerate them and needs insulin. why do the drugs fail? I am asking for help. Thanks. Marc Bernstein.
On Sat Mar 17 21:39:47 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Despite all that I'm trying to do,bs remains high. Having ketones more frequently. I am being ultra careful in what I eat:had vegie late lunch/combined supper:(5:00:PM-to 6:00:PM) brown rice, eggplant, tomatoes. What am I doing that keeps raising bs?? why do I have sudden need to have sweet foods?? I don't eat much. Marc B.
On Sat Mar 17 21:27:58 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
This has been quite day. Blood sugar is high-I don't know what is happening. Tested once tonight-didn't have time to do it before. 15.3. This is no laughing matter to me. Afraid that my body may be not producing insulin properly,or too much? If I need to be on insulin injections,question:do I have to be on insulin for rest of my life? Please help me. Marc Bernstein.
On Sat Mar 17 20:29:06 2001 () said:
snapple
On Sat Mar 17 18:54:06 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Couple of questions: #1= Have had for a few years Peripheral Neuropathy. Esp in feet. Also,when I'm sitting down for long periods,when I get up,my legs ache. Is this nerve damage? #2=Whenever I eat hot or spicy foods,I get a burning sensation in my stomach. I heard this is a form of diabetic nerve damage. True? Is it related to high or unstable sugars? Now that my bs is coming down,can I reverse it? I have had ketones in urine and blood sugar when it has been too high. How can I get this under better control? Last few times I had glucose tests,hemoglobin A-1 C was not too bad. Last time I had eyes checked-8 months. Having some vision problems now.
On Sat Mar 17 14:58:56 2001 Marc B. (same as before) said:
CB:I meant to say:re:Monopril:I was taking 10 mlgrm a day since 1994. Recently-(this year) dose is now 20 mlgrms.
On Sat Mar 17 14:56:58 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
CB:My doctor has me on Monopril. It is an ace inhibitor. For protecting my kidneys from further protein damage. Salt intake has to be limited too. Have been on Monopril since 1994. Recently he has increased dose to 2 mlgrm a day. (in morning) Had yearly exam last Tuesday-did not hear back about results yet.
On Sat Mar 17 14:41:18 2001 CB () said:
Question for Marc Bernstein...Your doc doesn't have you on an ace inhibitor for proteinuria? I have heard that Glucophage is sometimes recommended for proteinuria. Is that true?
On Sat Mar 17 13:08:38 2001 Gary (gvl@doitnow.com) said:
Hi Anita....Nice to see you back on again and congratulations on the new grand baby......Thanks to all of the great messages from so many of you. I can use some new reminders now and then..... After a cooler and wetter than usual winter, we now have a forecast of highs in the 80's for next week......Have a nice weekend all of you.......Gary
On Sat Mar 17 11:45:03 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Hi Anita... welcome back. Yes this is the new format, and it stinks. They said it was a work in progress so we can hold onto hope that they will fix it. What a pain to read it this way. Marc B and anyone who is asking that same question. Are you welcomed here? Do you offer advise that helps others or do you take advise that helps yourself? If you answer yes than obviously you are. That is what this place is about.If someone takes issue with your style of posting, maybe refine it. I have several times. The bottom line, I have stuck around so long because I have a lot to offer in the way of helping, and I always need to receive help. Who really cares about the rest. CYA....Marc W
On Sat Mar 17 11:09:21 2001 C.J (N/A) said:
Hi everyone, I am diabeteic type 2 I thought some here might be interested in a couple of sites that have low carb recipes. www.synergydiet.com (also) www.lowcarbluxury.com there is a french toast like recipe on the low carb site that calls for "crushed pork rinds" lol...they say its delicious, and less then 1 carb per serving. I havn't tried it yet, but I think I will. Anyway...these sites have a lot of recipes. bye.
On Sat Mar 17 08:17:25 2001 anita (me again) said:
shoot, I separated all that and it all ran together anyway, what did I do wrong, and is this a new format???
On Sat Mar 17 08:16:31 2001 Anita (aeallman@piggott.net) said:
Hi yall, Good morning to all, hope it is brighter than the yukky old rain and humidity here, but Hey, thank God at least it isn't cold. I forgot, yesterday, to put a space between sentences so it wouldn't all run together. Had been off her too long. So good to see so many old familiar names. Bambi, i had mystery lady until my new computer, old one finally went belly up and had been upgraded so much that if it had been face lifts, it's belly button would be on its forehead. Lost her when changed after last crash on old one. Thanks again, Gordo, for yelling at me that this site was back on, am as usual busy busy. Have 36 young people working in a Junior Auxiliary at the hospital now, donating 2 hours a week with hospitality table and visitation, they even make homemade cards for individual patients and I think it is great for both patient and kids. I am trying for some federal grants now to help finish up the local 9 acre park we are building. "Ol Tyme Kountry Korral", and I have organized a local group of rail road aawareness after losing 2 more friends this year to train wrecks here In our lil town. Jerry will be retiring next year, and we are going to run around the USA hopefully fishing in every state, and I am taking one more ED. trip in 2002. Back to south sea tour, Hawaii, Aus., and New Zealand. Rough work but someone's gotta do it, lol. Nope to the newbee's, I am not wealthy, hey I am a retired Arkansas Teacher, worked 28 years before I made the $20,000 a year salary mark. But, I am local tour director for these trips and If I get so many to go, my way is free or at least discounted and I have loved doing it for the last 10 years. Long post, but lots of months to catch up on. Nuff about my update, hey dear friends, what has been going on with you update me here or in email. Diabetic related, well every blooming thing we do is diabetic related and some of the activities are what have helped get me back in control even if I do have to take 6 shots a day. Am still on the humalog, and the humulin ultra lente. But, thank God again, no imitrex shots or pills for over a year now. Love yall, and have a good weekend, Anita aka hotpink.
On Sat Mar 17 05:05:23 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Marc W.,Re:Glucophage-yes,it Can cause stomach problems. Have been on it since 1995;it can (and has caused me) cramps,stomach pain,even ulcer related attacks. I take immodium to ease the cramps. Yeah,it has lowered blood sugars. I'm told that for me,it was last oral diabetic that could work. I have been on Diabeta-almost since first diagnosed with "D". I probably take the limit of drug. Sometimes combo of all drugs sides effects are bad. I hope bs can continue to come down. Tonight my blood sugar was 7.9. (non-fasting) I'd like to not have to take so many drugs. wish I were able to control "D" without so many oral diabetic pills.
On Sat Mar 17 04:54:13 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
On subject of Glucophase(Metformin) Have been on it since November 1995. Yes,it can cause weight gain. (Eating at night is part of the problem for me-Glucophase does make one less hungry. ( My experience with it) Wonder why my doctor added extra Avandia?) Currently seem to have leg problems-if I walk too hard or too much,my legs (and back feel like flame.) Wish the protein in urine would improve. This is diabetic-related:Since I'm the onlyn projectionist in my company that is a diabetic,worried about my job's future. My company(Famous Players Theatres Canada) has been cutting jobs..they know I'm a diabetic...worried they might wish to replace me. Concerned about how diabetes might affect my job-esp in the future. Wonder if I should test my bs when I'm working?
On Sat Mar 17 02:42:35 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Marc W.,Thank you for your comments. I understand your view. Will not ever get you involved again. Will try to make sure I stick to diabetes-related issues on the chat. Sorry I seem to have angered people. It seems that (from the time I first went on last year(only my own personal view,no one need comment,I'm not asking for anything anymore) I feel not welcome here. Correct me if I'm wrong,or don't,I do not care. Marc Bernstein.

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