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On Tue Aug 12 14:27:16 2003 Steve () said:
WiDoS: I don't know how much
weight loss is symptomatic -- quite honestly, that info came from WebMD.com. If
you have some of the symptoms, I would encourage you to see your doctor to have
some blood work/tests done. The sooner you get a diagnosis, the better for your
overall health.
On Tue Aug 12 12:28:11 2003 WiDoS () said:
Why is weight loss a symptom of
Diabeties (Type 2)? I thought Type 2 occurred in mostly overweight people. How
much weight loss would be a typical symptom and again, why does weight loss
occur? I do have some of the other symptoms you describe.
On Tue Aug 12 10:34:56 2003 Steve () said:
WiDoS: You should have your BP
checked by a doctor soon. A reading of 158/99 is somewhat high, but it is not
necessarily a symptom of diabetes. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes: increased thirst
and urination, constant hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, and extreme
tiredness. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes: feeling tired or ill, frequent urination
(especially at night), unusual thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, frequent
infections, and slow healing of sores. Your doctor can perform some tests to
determine if you have diabetes or not; they can also determine if you have high
blood pressure and how to treat it.
On Tue Aug 12 08:36:00 2003 WiDoS () said:
My bad... what I meant to ask was
is high BP related to diabeties and vics-versa?
On Tue Aug 12 08:33:14 2003 WiDoS () said:
I have been to a pharmacy on 2
recent occasions 3 days apart and used one of those machines to take my blood
pressure. My BP has averaged 158/99 and pulse 96. Is this a high BP? I also
suspect I might be diabetic. Is high BP a symptom or otherwise is it related to
high BP? Thanks.
On Mon Aug 11 17:51:25 2003 () said:
DHD has become largely a female
diabetes board with the girls exchanging poetry, prayers, artsy cartoons, and
diabetes info
On Mon Aug 11 14:39:19 2003 () said:
DHD HS CHANGED TO A RELIGIOUS CLUB.
On Mon Aug 11 07:42:54 2003 Steve () said:
Amy, I get the One Touch all the
time. It's small and that makes it easier to carry to work. It checks whole
blood only, but the new one I got lets me draw from my arm or leg, instead of
always doing fingers.
On Mon Aug 11 01:56:35 2003 () said:
Sorry! but DHD is still out there going
strong and healthy.
On Sun Aug 10 18:20:19 2003 o (0) said:
About neurontin has anyone
experienced swelling in legs and feet from it, especially if you have kidney
problems? I'm taking 300 mgs. at bedtime.
On Sun Aug 10 12:07:30 2003 () said:
Other club seems to be gone. DHD
On Sun Aug 10 08:50:48 2003 Linda (0) said:
I was wondering if anyone taking
Neurontin, has had trouble with blood sugar rises.? It was normal before I
started taking it and now my BS is higher in the morning.Im not doing anything
different than before.
On Fri Aug 8 16:47:57 2003 Amy () said:
I have a one touch profile and a
freestyle. I've had the one touch for years and really like it. The freestyle I
got on a promation at a local drug store. I think the freestyle tests the plasma
and the one touch tests whole blood. So does that make a difference in your
readings? You mentioned you get a new blood machine every year, do you stick
with the same type or do you try out different machines, and do you get one that
checks plasma or whole blood or does it matter?
On Fri Aug 8 15:59:00 2003 Steve () said:
Amy, about monitors -- I use the
One Touch Ultra. When I read the booklet, it said the readings were accurate
within a range of 7 - 10%. I've found mine to be fairly accurate. I just had an
A1c test and it came back at 6.8, which is pretty close to my daily readings. My
insurance will provide a new monitor annually with a doctor's prescription, so I
toss mine after 1 year. Most monitors are fairly inexpensive (at least in the
U.S.) -- where they make the money is on the test strips (YIKES!). You might
want to check into getting a new monitor.
On Fri Aug 8 15:55:03 2003 Steve () said:
The glycated hemoglobin test
(HbA1c, also called "hemoglobin A1c" or "glycohemoglobin" and sometimes
incorrectly referred to as "glycosylated hemoglobin test") is an important blood
test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled. The test
provides an average of your blood glucose measurements over the past six to 12
weeks and is used in conjunction with home blood glucose monitoring to make
adjustments in your diabetes medicines. Hemoglobin is a substance within red
blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. When your diabetes is not
controlled (meaning that your blood glucose is too high), sugar builds up in
your blood and your hemoglobin becomes "glycated." If your glucose levels have
been high over recent weeks, your HbA1c test will be higher. For people without
diabetes, the normal range for the HbA1c test is between 4%-6%. The goal for
people with diabetes is to have an HbA1c less than 7%. People with diabetes who
are on insulin should have this test every three months. The test should be
performed no sooner than every six weeks. Those who have their diabetes under
good control may be able to wait longer between the blood tests, but it should
be checked at least once a year.
On Fri Aug 8 14:20:24 2003 Amy () said:
Hi everyone, I'm a little confused.
The last A1C I had done was 8.9. I just got the results of another one and it is
10.3. What I'm confused about is I am on insulin have been for about 18 years.
My blood sugars have always been high, seems like I can take a whole bottle of
insulin and it didn't affact me. Now out of the blue my sugars have dopped, I'm
taking the same amount of insulin and the same amount of food. On my blood
machine the 14 day average is 179. They have been running around 160, which is
good for me, they used to run 200 or over. I was excited to see a A1C, I thought
maybe it would be down to 7 something and was surpise to see the 10.3. What is
going on with it??? I also have terrible night sweats. Could it be my blood
machine is reading to low?? I checked it with control sultion and it was ok.
What kind of monitors does everyone else use??? Which ones do you think read the
closest and are the best?? Any answers??
On Fri Aug 8 11:13:45 2003 Just a reader (0) said:
What happened to the
other diabetic club??? I tried to find it and couldn't.
On Thu Aug 7 21:38:27 2003 laura ward () said:
i want to know about meds
?
On Tue Aug 5 15:44:10 2003 To Amy (Re: Tunnel Carpal) said:
I started
getting carpal tunnel about 4 years ago and went to physio therapy instead of
surgery. They did some laser treatments and gave me some exercises to do and i
have had very little trouble with it since. Just another option to consider
On Tue Aug 5 15:18:43 2003 Squats () said:
Amy: I have had carpal tunnel
surgery on my left wrist! It healed ok with the help of a good multivitamin and
vitamin C a couple of times per day. Make sure your meal plan is one that aids
healing, not work against it!
On Tue Aug 5 13:59:43 2003 Amy () said:
I had emg's done today, I'm glad it
wasn't any diabetic nerve damage, but I have carpel tunnnel in both hands. Has
anyone here had carpel tunnel surgery? Being diabetic, I worry about healing
after wards. My bs have been really good lately, I haven't changed anything so I
hope it keeps up. Have a good Day. A
On Tue Aug 5 13:10:35 2003 Steve () said:
Penny, I take Metaformin 2x a day
and have not noticed any impact on my senses of taste or smell.
On Mon Aug 4 17:45:15 2003 Penny (penny@hamptons.com) said:
Has anyone had a
loss of taste and smell as a result of being on Metformin? Any information would
be appreciated.
On Mon Aug 4 15:15:36 2003 Penny (penny@hamptons.com) said:
Has anyone had a
loss of taste and smell as a result of being on Metformin? Any information would
be appreciated.
On Mon Aug 4 00:55:26 2003 according to the current thinking..... (and teachings
at our med schools.....) said:
Type II diabetes IS hereditary but Type I is
not. Type I requires damage to the pancreas but that can be from a blunt force
trauma, from an unnoticed high fever which children sometimes develop rapidly
and no doubt other disease mechanisms. The lines between the types are blurring
as some people respond better to pills and some to insulin and they are crossing
the treatments for many people. Somebody mentioned sugar vs. "carbohydrates" -
sugar is just a carbohydrate. "There are no bad foods". BUT you have to COUNT
the carbs! and you have to balance them with proteins. This disease is different
for each individual and it is sometimes different day to day or hour by hour for
the individual. The last thing I read on levels said anytime you have 180+ you
are sustaining some cell damage in your body. But doctors have given up on
expecting some long term diabetics to have 80-120 for norms. Cancer vs. Diabetes
- GO TO THE DOCTOR and have some tests. Both are deadly diseases if you ignore
them.
On Sat Aug 2 18:11:50 2003 neil () said:
I am interested to know what
everyones blood sugars run the lows and the highs we all may have for the day.
The combinations that work to keep our blood sugars low diet - medication -
exercise - oral - insulin - what type. I have type 2 and can tell you I can
function for many years as though I do not have diabetes and never know it -
till it is too late! My parents both got diabetes type 1 for dad and type 2 for
mom. I almost had no choice in the matter at 32 - boom it was my turn. I grew up
watching how this whole thing works. I have researched all the medications
available and took every oral medication available to see how they worked. If
anyone has any questions regarding Diabetes and experiences with control I will
be happy to answer any questions.
On Sat Aug 2 18:02:38 2003 Neil () said:
Hi Steve! Are you checking your
blood sugars regularly? At what times of the day do you take your meds? Neil
On Sat Aug 2 17:36:24 2003 teve barrett (barretts_balls@yahoo.com) said:
my
name is steve iam diebetic 2 i take glucovance 2 times a day i was dianosed 2
yrs ago in dec.
On Sat Aug 2 11:39:48 2003 Neil () said:
Tessie - Just so you know, one of
my problems is at night I could be at a blood sugar of 75 - not eat anything and
wake up with a blood sugar of 175. This is called the dawn effect. Your body
spikes at night either just because it does or also this happens as a safety
measure if your blood sugar lowers too much at night - your body counteracts
that,(like Squats said) and you wake up with a high blood sugar. If this
continues, it is a good idea to get up in the middle of the night and check your
blood sugars for a few days and times to get a good idea. I now take my
medication before I go to bed with a pure protien snack instead of how I used to
take it at dinner time.
On Sat Aug 2 01:23:25 2003 Squats () said:
Tessie: Most definitely! Some
people experience blood sugar increases early in the morning, though, even
without emotional considerations. If you are on insulin, a small dose at night
may help. You may be experiencing a low in your sleep, so the body releases
glycogen, which raises blood sugar.
On Fri Aug 1 08:57:30 2003 tessie hilario (tessiehilario1@hotmail.com) said:
hello. i am a diabetic and half disabled due to a stroke. please check and
control your blood sugar,cholesterol and blood pressure. we diabetics are prone
to brain stroke and heart attack. it started with mini stroke years ago with
numbness in my legs, losing conciosness and vomiting. go to you doctor often my
neglect cause me years of pain and suffering for me and my family. so please
make your aic less than 6.
On Fri Aug 1 08:27:47 2003 tessie hilario (tessiehilario1@hotmail.com) said:
hello i am glad to join in your group i am a diabeti . i am confused with my
reading before i ate my dinner reading was 122 this morning before breakfast it
was 150. i did not eat anything. culd emotion increase blood sugar level?
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