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On Tue May 31 17:41:11 2005 Squats () said:
Rodger: It does in Ca too.
On Tue May 31 10:03:11 2005 Rodger (bunky13@prodigy.net) said:
The medical
care in Arizona sucks!
On Sun May 29 23:06:00 2005 Gene (genebenburts@hotmail.com) said:
I am still
learning about diabetes. I was diagnosed as Type 2 in August last year. What are
the glucose reading conversions between the British and American systems. Does
someone have a simple conversion table for me - which shows the normal ranges of
the two. I am not always able to get sticks for either so I have two glucometers
to bridge this problem.
On Sun May 29 23:00:14 2005 Gene (genebenburts@hotmail.com) said:
I am still
learning about diabetes. I was diagnosed as Type 2 in August last year.
On Sat May 28 20:07:42 2005 ChRIS (EAGLESWINGS787@Hotmail.com) said:
How do
I get lower price medication, when having no insurance, anybody out there know
how I could get lower prices let me know
On Sat May 28 04:19:50 2005 mandy (mandy7218@yahoo.co.uk) said:
Fiona I have
tried to Email you, and you dont seem to be getting the emails. If I can help
you with your research please feel free to get in touch.
On Fri May 27 19:51:04 2005 Squats () said:
Dear Howard: What kind of "body
reaction" do you mean? Did you feel weak all of sudden, thristy, itchy, out of
sorts? My guess is, doughnuts gotta go. Squats
On Fri May 27 17:57:44 2005 Fiona (fiona_robertson1@yahoo.co.uk) said:
I was
diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 20 years ago. So I decided that I would like to
do research in psychosocial aspects of diabetes and how people cope with the
disease. I am conducting a study at the moment on diet and well being in adults
with diabetes. If you would like to take part then please don't hesitate to
contact me, it would be much appreciated.
On Wed May 25 12:57:51 2005 () said:
I would like to know if taking
antibotics affects the bs's. I've been on them for two weeks and my sugars have
been low to normal. Now that I'm off the pills the sugars seem to run higher.
On Wed May 25 12:13:52 2005 Howard (hwhite22@hotmail.com) said:
I was
diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 2 months ago; I am scheduled for "training
classes" that begin in a week. I have a meter but don't know how to use it
properly ! I notice a strong 'body reaction" when I ate two bites of a doughnut
this morning ! I take GLYBURIDE for the diabetes, What advice do any of you
seasoned pros have for the "newbie" ? Howard / Columbus OH.
On Mon May 23 22:44:27 2005 Squats () said:
Bob: 80 units of insulin does
sound like a lot! With respect to baked beans for lunch; they are usually
prepared with molasses.brown sugar. Corn or brown rice might be a better
choice.
On Mon May 23 22:38:58 2005 Squats () said:
Meal replacements on line: Some
sources wake credit and ATM cards; others will also take electronic checks. Two
sources I have used are bodybilding.com and discount anabolics.com. A more
general source is netrition.com.
On Mon May 23 16:23:09 2005 mandy () said:
Again today, I was on the phone
putting an order through, and I staretd feeling strange, so I explained to the
lady on the phone I would call her back, as I was a diabetic and was going
"hypo", I tested my B.G and it had dropped to 2.1 mmol, but I recognised that
one, I dont understand why I didnt recognise the one I had on Saturday??? Anyway
I spoke to my diabetic nurse and we have changed my insulin intake and altered
my diet slightly.
On Mon May 23 16:17:46 2005 mandy () said:
I just can not think straight at
all, when I'm Hypo, the simplest of things are a problem to me.
On Mon May 23 12:42:01 2005 Sam () said:
I had a bad hypo 10 days ago. I had
the phone, my glucose meter, and pump (off!) lined up...and tried to dial for
help on all three! I am trained, to drink juice. I can't think like that, but
somewhere in my subconcious I know...juce first! Always! There is no mind...I am
alone, but it happens because I am a "brittle" diabetic, and the b.g fluctuates.
Bob...80 units of insulin is a lot! Perhaps you could investigate, with Dr's
help, of course..another regimen? Your weight, activity, etc has to be factured
in. I have never taken more that 10 units at a time (had a b.g. of 581
Sat)...and woke up this a.m. at 102. We are all so different! I wear a pump, use
.07/hr insulin, plus bolus' usually not over 35 units a day, but I am tall, thin
& active. Keep on top of it. Read. Learn about your body. Good day, all.
On Sun May 22 22:42:53 2005 della lloyd (deaddragon66@hotmail.com) said:
i
am diabetic,whos reading are high in there 20s,i do not take any tablets as i
cannot afford them i am also surpose to be insulin 50 units,i cannot afford this
either,i feel ok in my-self,but get very tierd,i dont have hypos,i have also
changed my diet.i am 5ft 8 and wiegh 80 kilos my weight use to be 120
kilos,,,any ideas how i can get my sugar readings down to
6-7...thankyou..della.
On Sun May 22 09:12:19 2005 mandy () said:
Yesterday (saturday) I was in
work I had my insulin at Lunch time, 12 units and within two hours I was
unconcious I never fall asleep in work but I just couldnt stop it, I was also
very very sweaty, Lucky enough I work in hospital theatre and there where enough
nurses around to see what was happening. I only realised I had a "Hypo" when I
was sitting up and drinking a sugary drink, I was soooooo embaressed. I hadnt
any warnings that I recognised, it was like it had just came out of the blue.
On Sat May 21 18:34:11 2005 () said:
I have that happen to me once in a
while. I do everything the same as always but I go into low blood sugar and will
stay that way for a long time. Sometimes it feels like I have extra insulin in
my system and on one day my body uses it all up. Then things will go back to
normal the next day. I don't know why this happens but it can be very scary.
On Sat May 21 15:53:43 2005 bob (c.z.morgan@verizon.com) said:
Can't get my
blood sugar up above 90....took 80 units insulin per normal at 8:30am, ate eggs,
sausage and grits for breakfast about 9am, ....+ bbq ribs (1 and baked beans,
1/4 cup and 1/2 piece sliced bread, and about 1:30 pm sugar dropped below
80.....& has persisted for 2 1/2 hours now....have had two kiwi juice drinks
@ 6 oz each, 2 orange juice drinks @ 6 oz each and 2 glucose tablets. It is now
almost 4pm....any thoughts on what may be keeping my sugar low after all the
above and 7 1/2 hours since I took the insulin. Usually an oj brings it up in a
few minutes.
On Sat May 21 09:03:19 2005 yem () said:
I stumbled upon this free
downloadable ebook that gives tips on how to save on diabetes medication costs.
Thought that I’d share it here with everyone. Just copy the below url to your
browser to download. Hope you find it useful.
http://www.my-diabetes-resource.com/support-files/save-on-diabetes-medication.pdf
On Sat May 21 07:23:27 2005 grace (gfallega@yahoo.com) said:
My father is a
diabetic patient and according to him he could no longer understand of what is
going on to his body. Ive read a lot of books and even researched about his
disease so ive got knowledge of what is happening to him right now. But im still
hopefull that medicenes could still if not cure minimize his pain. Right now,
hes always complaining of his breathing.He is taking medicines to relieve his
cough for a long time a month already but still it continuously distructed him.
Im just asking if what possible treatment could be given or advised to
him.thanks.
On Fri May 20 17:38:26 2005 thanks SAM! (I am so glad you are still here ) said:
because I know what you have been through! this is rough. My son with brain
cancer and seizures - we thought that was awful but Type I uncontrolled is
worse! Much worse! So we get the most out of every day there is. And just keep
truckin'
On Fri May 20 15:38:29 2005 Sam (raneysam@yahoo.com) said:
I enjoy every
post about Pete. I am in the same boat with the same diabetes. Type 1. I admire
his courage.
On Fri May 20 13:33:01 2005 crystal.... (you need more information) said:
A
family therapist is probably going to be no help to you at all. I have a son in
a nursing home for uncontrolled seizures and that's a long story. WHAT YOU NEED
is an epilepsy support group of other individuals and families dealing with
this. Unless your therapist is epileptic he/she will be little help to you.
There are diabetic support groups as well. Talk to your doctor about support
groups in the area of depending on where you live your county health department.
You will learn that you cannot overcome your feelings over seizures, you will
learn to deal with each one as it comes. It doesn't get better. However, one
seizure can be an isolatedd thing so don't freak out yet. She needs an
electroenceophalogram - a simple scan. They can be done at home in some places.
They usually start with a 24 hour scan. But one seizure may not be enough for a
doctor to start scanning. For a diabetic it is important to know the bloodsugar
reading at the time of the seizure.
On Fri May 20 12:46:56 2005 Crystal (adolescentcounsel@sbcglobal.net ) said:
My daughter is a diabetic and four weeks ago she had her first seizure. I
have never been more terrified in my life and I feel so helpless. I feel like I
have to be home all the time now regardless of what anybody else says and I feel
helpless. I know she is afraid too and we are seeing a family therapist for this
but those feelings don't seem to subside.
On Fri May 20 12:13:30 2005 Squats... (thanks) said:
we will try the protein
thing. ANYTHING THAT CAN MAYBE HELP
On Fri May 20 12:13:03 2005 yo person (who is complaining here) said:
the
whole point of a message board and specifically of this one is the share the
knowledge in hopes somebody will learn something that will help them get thru
life better. If you don't want to learn anything and you have nothing to
contribute GO AWAY!!!!!
On Fri May 20 12:10:15 2005 Pete is an interesting case (because) said:
his
diabetes cannot be controlled by any known method. However, by counting every
bite of food he takes in - BIG PAIN! - he has pulled his A1c down. So what's
your problem poster????????
On Fri May 20 00:01:34 2005 raju dhole (rajudee2003@yahoo.com) said:
pl let
me know diabatic diet
On Thu May 19 20:17:26 2005 () said:
Don't you need a credit card to buy
stuff on line?
On Thu May 19 16:44:32 2005 Squats () said:
Response to 2 posts: 1. Protein
after hard work does help. since it enables recovery. 20-30 gm/protein in milk
or water w/fresh fruit should help. Ask any bodybuilder! 2. The key words "meal
replacement powder" will bring up places where it can be purchased online.
On Thu May 19 15:50:22 2005 . (.) said:
Anyone else sick of hearing about
Pete? The boy should really grow up - mommy in law should give it a rest.
On Thu May 19 11:54:34 2005 amber (rip_chic_17) said:
hey my sister had
diabetes
On Thu May 19 11:53:20 2005 amber (rip_chic_17) said:
hey this is amber i
think that Diabetes is stupid because people die from it every year?
On Wed May 18 17:53:36 2005 for anyone with Fibromyalgia (my sister in Denver
told me...) said:
that her doctor told her about a new idea for controlling
the pain. Within 30 minutes of finishing some activity in which the muscles are
really put to use ingest some protein. Of course for diabetics there is always
the carb balance thing but Pete is going to try it and see if it gives him any
relief at all. We certainly hope it will help him! My sister is on SSI
disability for Fibro and happens to be Type II diabetic.
On Wed May 18 17:51:24 2005 to Mansi (good control IS a must but...) said:
there are people with "brittle" diabetes for whom that is never going to
happen. They have no discernable patterns, their bloodsugar readings make no
sense whatsoever. Then they just test more often and compensate as necessary.And
that is as good as it gets.
On Wed May 18 17:50:01 2005 Squats I don't think (you need to be offended) said:
there really are places where we have no health stores available to purchase
health foods and supplements. Then Instant Breakfast is about all there is in
the grocerystore.
On Wed May 18 15:49:23 2005 mansi (mansiarya@rediffmail.com) said:
good
control is must
On Tue May 17 20:38:15 2005 () said:
may be there is better things out there
to use. But not everyone has acess to them. You have to work with what you
have.
On Tue May 17 17:35:30 2005 Squats () said:
Thanks for the note re sugar
free Instant Breakfast. My point was: there are better things to use!
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