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On Fri Oct 28 04:45:09 2005 Bill () said:
hi
On Wed Oct 26 02:33:48 2005 Squats () said:
Fro those on inulin, proper
range is 80-120 with nothing higher than 140 2 hours after a meal. 5-6 smaller
meals help keep blood glucose in line w/o sharp rises and drops. Squats
On Tue Oct 25 01:08:49 2005 Frank Johnson (bib9469@radar3000.com) said:
Good
Service
On Mon Oct 24 17:46:59 2005 Kim () said:
hello I have recently been
diagnosed with diabetes and am looking for some advice
On Mon Oct 24 12:58:02 2005 () said:
The uncaring people are the ones that
keep the good people off here and you need to ignore all the back stabbing and
garbage and still keep writing. Some of you really help the ones that need it
more than you think. Experience is everything.
On Mon Oct 24 12:55:50 2005 () said:
What are your blood sugars suppose to
run for a diabetic on insulin? Mine always have ran high, so I'm not sure what
they reconmend any more. Any help?
On Mon Oct 24 12:09:49 2005 Squats () said:
Dear Karen: The post below is
not mine. Sad to say, we still have some very uncaring people here.
On Mon Oct 24 04:00:43 2005 Squats () said:
Dear Chakradar: We cannot
prescribe medication here. As for your blood sugars. Without calorie variance,
you might eat oatmeal instead of cold cereal or toast. I do not know if you are
on insulin or oral medication. Sounds like some adjustment is needed. Please see
your dr. Squats
On Sun Oct 23 11:16:17 2005 CHAKRADAR (chakradar17@yahoo.co.in) said:
DEAR
SIR MY BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL AS FOLLOWS FASTING BLOOD SUGAR : 230 mg/dl POSTAL
PRANDIAL BLOOD SUGAR : 380 mg/dl How Can i reduce? What are the foods i have to
take? Please prescribe right medicine for me Thanks & Regds Chakradar
On Thu Oct 20 18:06:14 2005 karen (karen.massam@ntlworld.com) said:
new to
chatrooms but ive had type 1 diabetes for 2 yrs now and just want to chat to
people in the same position as me im 37 and still young at heart married with 2
children so if anyone is out there get in touch
On Wed Oct 19 16:27:09 2005 () said:
I think we all have learned the hard
way.
On Wed Oct 19 15:16:49 2005 . (.) said:
Well said! You absolutely must be an
advocate for your own health care! Do not assume your doctors' time is more
valuable than your own. You are PAYING him/her to care for you - make them tow
the line! I once had to wait nearly two hours to see my doctor (AFTER I walked
out the previous 2 appointments because he was so late). The only reason I
waited the 2 hours to actually see him face to face was to ream him for caring
so little about my health and the health of his other patients. The flowers he
had delivered to my office the next day did not deter me from switching to
another endocrinologist. Doctors who are so dismissive of their patients should
not be caring for them - - they should stick to research. Just a suggestion, but
when you have an appointment with your MD, take time before the appointment to
write down your specific questions so you don't forget anything; make sure your
blood sugar log is neat and up to date; know ahead of time which prescriptions
you need to have renewed; and lastly, stand firm about addressing your verbal
issues BEFORE the doc performs a physical exam. It's too easy to shoo a patient
out the door once the "medicine" has been practiced. Sign me, learned the hard
way!
On Wed Oct 19 08:12:24 2005 () said:
If you believe you don't get to spend
enough time with your doctor, it is primarily your fault. As the patient, you
need to stand up and demand appropriate health care. No one is going to fight
that battle for you. Don't allow the doctor to end the appointment until all
questions are answered, all issues discussed, all treatment options thoroughly
explained. I understand that most doctors are overbooked, cramming more
scheduled appointments into their day than is feasible to handle. But that's
their problem, not mine. Once I have the doctor in the exam room with me, he
doesn't leave until I am finished.
On Tue Oct 18 20:28:05 2005 () said:
I feel the same way Sam. Thanks for
stepping in. H
On Tue Oct 18 14:36:16 2005 Sam () said:
How much time does ANY of us get to
spend with a Dr? I appreciate most advice given on here & am intelligent
enough to see if it may apply to my diabetes. I take what I need, leave the rest
and appreciate any opinions, given by other diabetics. What works for them.
Thanks, Squats & others.
On Mon Oct 17 20:54:38 2005 Squats () said:
I was simply going on something
posted before me!!!! As it turns out, H is seeing a Dr. Why didn't you attack
the person who recommended dropping the Laqntus by two units? Dr. () BTW, nobody
pays attention to your diet of death label. It doesn;t help anybody.
On Mon Oct 17 20:14:40 2005 () said:
Finally got ahold of the dr. and they
are going to implant some kind of monitor for three days and it reads out
excatly what the blood sugars are doing and when, this should be interesting.
Maybe we'll get some answers. H
On Mon Oct 17 17:05:39 2005 () said:
I asked for advice and I know I still
need to call the dr, but sometimes it's nice to hear other people's opion. Don't
give other people shit for posting answers and their thoughts, that's what this
place is suppose to be all about. I don't like leaving my name,so from now on I
will be signing off as H. That way not everyone is on here as 0 and getting
things confused as to who said what. H
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