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On Mon Dec 10 23:54:30 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Mary,I live in Toronto Ontario(Canada) I use a Glucose Meter-It is called
"Fast Touch",9.9 is Canada's =I don't know what the measure of USA is. Sorry,my
mistake:Re:my meter:"One Touch Ultra". You should be able to get it at a
discount. What city do you live in? The test strips are called "One Touch
Ultra". Here in Toronto they are sold 100 of them,in a cardboard box,due to my
Famous Players insurance drug policy(very good health care) I pay $5.00,if I
didn't have this,I would be paying $100.00. My meter cost me $31.00. There is
also a lancet:I use a super-soft touch pen,which I re-fill and it has settings:I
use 3. For sensitive skin. You lance your fingers-side ones,for a couple of
seconds,then get a reading. I do it 3-6 times day. These products made by
Lifescan. I also use Alcohol Prep Pads,to test. Easier that way. One really good
diabetic book:I've been reading for a couple of years:"A Touch Of Diabetes".
Lois Jovanovic-Peterson-MD,Charles M.Peterson-MD,Morton B.Stone.
Publisher:Chronimed. I'm certain it is still available. You might be able to
order it off internet. Got to go now. Feel free to ask anything. I'll help as
much as I can. Yes,I'm type two. Been diabetic since October 1990. I am on
Metformin(Glucophage)-4 times day,Diabeta,Avandia(twice morning) Monopril(blood
pressure+protect my kidney function:have protein in urine)
On Mon Dec 10 23:31:42 2001 Mary () said:
Marc, I am new to the blood
glucose checking. I don't understand your way of checking. How do you get the
reading 9.9? Is this high or low? Is this a different type of glucose meter? My
test strips are really high and I wondered if this is a better way of testing.
Sorry to hear about you and your familie's health problems. If you are still
there please reply. Thanks, Mary
On Mon Dec 10 23:21:39 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Mary,thank you for the kind reply. Best wishes. I hope you get your blood
glucose sugars under better control. I know how hard it is to do that. Due to
alot of stress plus vertigo,and sleep disorders,my blood sugars are not in good
control. I just woke up now;going to have some supper now. I'm so worried about
my family's medical problems,so between constant film screenings,my energy level
is not too great. I admit I ate a big lunch,(late in the day) before I left for
lunch,blood glucose was 9.9. I had (as I mentioned past) two xrays:C Scan/MRI,to
find out more concerning vertigo that I suffer from at night,if anyone doesn't
think they don't have an effect on diabetic control,WRONG!! Because of some
unknown condition in my spine,the results were not conclusive,though some doctor
said I could have a tumor. Nothing more ever said about it. I am trying to get
an appointment to find out where things stand. Between my sister's (Lupus,or
something else that the doctors don't know,) and her dental surgery,plus my
mother's severe allergic skin rashes,I'm under alot of stress. I'm doing all I
can for supporting my family in their need for help. If anyone ever has had to
deal with vertigo,and you have unstable blood sugars plus alot of asthma,then
it's no joking matter. I had been given a new asthma drug,but I won't take
it-raises blood sugars,plus liver problems. ("Singular") Anyone know more about
it?
On Mon Dec 10 22:58:00 2001 Mary () said:
about warts. Last night I posted
this question: I went to doctor for a checkup for diabetes. My finger was
swollen and has a little white bump on it. xrays showed nothing in finger. Has
anyone with diabetes had this problem? My brother has diabetes and he also has a
white bump on one of his fingers next to the knuckle. Then some jokster wrote
back that maybe I got a wart from my brother. Are you perhaps that jokster?
On Mon Dec 10 22:34:21 2001 () said:
MARY WHAT DO WARTS HAVE TO DO WITH
DIABETES PLEASE EXPLAIN MORE
On Mon Dec 10 19:44:54 2001 Mary () said:
Dear Marc B. I hit the wrong
button and it sent message before I was finished. The first test I had was 348.
I have been to two diabetic classes at the local hospital and they really helped
alot. I didn't mean to be offended by the person who made the wart remark I was
really just shocked by it because I logged on hoping to find help and there that
was about my brother. Later I read some of the other older posts and saw what
the problem is. These people just need to be ignored. They have either never had
a serious illness or they are going through a bad one now. To Marc and everyone
else who is helping I say, THANKS!!!!!!!!!!! Let's keep the board going instead
of having it closed. MARY
On Mon Dec 10 19:30:25 2001 Mary () said:
Dear Marc Bernstein, Thanks so
much for your reply. The (wart in) my finger I think is not really a wart. I
did'nt explain that it is not sitting on my finger it is in the finger and makes
the skin stand up. The doctor did an xray because she thought there might be
something in it but nothing showed up. She gave me an antibiotic and I go back
on Thursday to have it checked. It is not swollen now but the (wart) is still in
there. You asked about type I have. I have type 2 and found about it less than 2
months ago. My Glucovance has been increased from 1 a day to 3 a day now. My
blood sugar test range from about 80 up to 180 which is a big improvement. The
first test I h
On Mon Dec 10 17:58:51 2001 () said:
From WARTS.com Warts are usually
wpitherial tumors caused by the human virus papillosnaviruses HPV's..., so Mark
B read up on the subject before you shoot your mouth off....
On Mon Dec 10 17:56:11 2001 () said:
From WARTS.com Warts are usually
wpitherial tumors caused by the human virus papillosnaviruses HPV's..., so Mark
B read up on the subject before you shoot your mouth off....
On Mon Dec 10 17:47:40 2001 () said:
TRY WARTS.COM
On Mon Dec 10 17:35:51 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Mary,warts are not always due to a viral condition,skin
inflamation,allergies,see a skin specialist. Sometimes taking of certain hormone
drugs or anti-biotics can also cause your finger/thumb to become swollen. Do you
write down your medications-how many you take each day,hours,dosage? What about
food? I have allergy to smoked meats and an anti-biotic..years ago,had serum
virus-rash,hands swollen,took Atarax to help the pain and itching,because I
couldn't sleep. It helped. Major side effect:makes you very sleepy. I had a big
range of tests for arthritus:lots of blood work,many xrays. If you have a doctor
who wants to do all those kinds of tests,good.
On Mon Dec 10 15:45:04 2001 () said:
Dear Mary. was not a insult..warts are
a virus of sorts..my brothers and sister all passed them around...but could be
UFO people also....
On Mon Dec 10 15:32:16 2001 mandy (mandy@tyan.freeserve.co.uk) said:
I have
not been here for such a long time.. I went to my diabetic clinic this evening
to see if I could go on a trial for some tablets to stop the blood vessels in
your eyes from becoming damaged or leaking, the trials are to start early next
year. The consultant who is looking after me told me I had I think he said
Albumin does that sound right?, it is protein leaking from my kidneys into my
urine, so I have to go onto tablets for the rest of my life I can not think what
they are called, the tablets are suppose to protect the kidneys from this, but
what I cant understand is why do they not give you these tablets before you
develop this??? It seems to me whatever I do I just can not get this diabetes on
the straight and narrow. I am getting really fed up with being a diabetic. :(
Any suggestions?
On Mon Dec 10 15:17:25 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Mary,I'm so sorry that you are being treated this way:it is beyond
insulting,it only raises blood sugars.(blood pressure too) I have been on here
(not lately-driven away by the same remarks that you weere subjected to. How can
I help you? Are you taking any type of cortisone medication,what other pills
(diabetic/are you type 2?) Have you been tested for arthritic problems? Do you
have any food allergies or allergies to anti-biotics that might cause swelling?
Please speak to your doctor,+ soon as possible. Good luck. I want to send my
regards and greetings to all my friends on this chat,Faith,Herb,Fara,Jim,Marc
W,CB,+ many others..I have not posted in a long while,have some serious medical
problem(vertigo) which has been getting worse-had C-Scan/MRI years ago,nothing
proven. Diabetes is ok. Herb,I think of you often,I hope and pray for your
family. Faith,e-mail or phone me..happy to speak to you..Herb you too. Gordon,my
best wishes. Greetings to John V. I am really worried about my sister,she now
doesn't have Lupus-doctors don't know yet what it is..she has to have major
dental surgery this week. As for my diabetes,it goes up and down. mornings are
6.3-8.9. sometimes 5.2. afternoons start going up-taking extra diabetic
meds-scared. evenings it goes down,except in middle of night,I wake up feeling
faint,3.1. My mother also has been suffering from severe allergic
reactions-rashes,welts,don't know what is going to happen. She is on heart
drug,Anafranil,I got her emergency appointment Tuesday with her skin specialist.
All these things make diabetes more frustrating. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Dec 10 14:18:11 2001 Mary () said:
I thought this was a place to help
people with diabetes not to insult them about warts. Mary
On Mon Dec 10 12:44:17 2001 () said:
what a joke place this has turned out
to be.
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On Mon Dec 10 11:52:49 2001 () said:
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On Mon Dec 10 11:19:15 2001 () said:
COWARDS
On Mon Dec 10 09:59:37 2001 () said:
you mean besides marc w??????????
On Mon Dec 10 09:40:30 2001 () said:
WE ALL KNOW WHO SPELLS "PERHAPS" THE
WRONG WAY DONT WE?????????
On Sun Dec 9 23:42:40 2001 () said:
Dear Mary...prehaps you caught warts
from your brother..
On Sun Dec 9 17:25:52 2001 Mary (llam@nortexinfo.net) said:
Question: I went
to doctor for a checkup for diabetes. My finger was swollen and has a little
white bump on it. xrays showed nothing in finger. Has anyone with diabetes had
this problem? My brother has diabetes and he also has a white bump on one of his
fingers next to the knuckle. Thank you
On Sun Dec 9 15:27:28 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
Millie, the best
I can explain 'dawn effect' is this. When your blood glucose levels goes down in
the night, your body tries to compensate and then it over compensates and you
will have a high blood glucose in the morning. Hope that helps. Herb, if you are
still here, hope you and Jodi have a restful time. I know it will be hard, but
I'll prayer to that end.
On Sun Dec 9 13:13:23 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Since every
single person who has commented regarding whether or not we should go ahead and
go to the cabin has said that we should, we are leaving in just a few minutes
and then will go to OKC straight from the lake on Thursday. We should be home
some time next weekend barring any dificulties. The cabin has a phone so we will
be able to stay in touch with OKC. Plus we will have the cell phone with us when
we leave the cabin. The weather forecast is good with some rain. We are taking
dominoes, cards, and mahjong, so let it rain. My sugars have been high, close to
300 for a while now. Maybe I can get it down at the cabin. Jodi is wound up like
a 9 day clock. I sure hope I can get her calmed down some while we are there.
You guys all be good and stay in control. Herb (Bear)
On Sun Dec 9 10:19:44 2001 Millie (mlg@worldnet.att.net) said:
Is anybody on
this chat ?
On Sun Dec 9 00:31:07 2001 millie (mlg@worldnet.att.net) said:
What is "dawn
effect"...or something to do with my BG levels ?
On Sat Dec 8 20:25:43 2001 () said:
Diabetic Mock-Turtles Course : Diabetic
Serves: 18 Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method --------
------------ -------------------------------- 18 pecan halves 1/2 cup cold water
1 package unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup skim milk 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
replacement 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring 1 ounce diatetic chocolate coating
Preparation: Place 1 pecann half in paper cupcake holder,inside muffin
tin.Dissolve geletin in water for 5 minutes.Cook and stir over medium heat till
it comes to a full boil.Boil 2 minutes.Remove from heat,stir in all but the
chocolate.blend well.set aside until thick,syrup consistency.Spoon 2 tsp.over
each pecan halff.Chill till firm.Melt chocolate in double-boiler and divide
evenly in each cup.Store in refrigerator. yield:18 turtles Nutritional
Information: 30 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 1g
Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 16mg Sodium
On Fri Dec 7 21:16:37 2001 Sugar Free ((.)) said:
For a nice sugar free
turtle, try the Russel Stove turtles. - Walgrens has the best price. It has a
high fat content, but they do taste quite good. 2 pieces has 25 carbs. Happy
Holiday !
On Fri Dec 7 14:33:13 2001 () said:
Rose! Try diabetes.org It's the ADA
site. Hope it helps you out.
On Fri Dec 7 14:24:59 2001 Faith () said:
Hollie, there are also some 'good'
sugar free chocolate candies. Most candy shops in the Malls have them. He still
has to watch the carbs!
On Fri Dec 7 14:12:06 2001 CB () said:
Hollie, check your health food store
for low carb cookies. I think the Pure Protein brand has some.
On Fri Dec 7 11:36:46 2001 Hollie (habuchan@ureach.com) said:
I have a
question. My dad was just diagnosed with diabetes, and it's been tough on all of
us because he's the cook *laughs* I know with the holidays coming up I can't
give him my traditional gift of Turtles candy, and I was wondering, I want to
try experimenting and making a kind-of turtles cookie that won't be harmful to
him or his diet. I was thinking of doing something like a low sugar, low fat
chocolate cookie and adding pecans to it... but I don't know where to find a
recipe for a chocolate cookie like that...nor am I aware of whether pecans and a
touch of caramel (or a suitable substitute) will be bad for him... Any
suggestions?
On Fri Dec 7 10:04:38 2001 Faith () said:
Got back late last night from Ft.
Worth. Went to a luncheon for the staff and faculty of the seminary. I work for
their extension here in San Antonio. I received my five year pin and a bonus.
Can't believe I've been here for five years. This cold is still hanging on. I
sure hope it's gone by Sunday. We will be doing our Christmas music at church
that night. Herb, you and yours are still in my prayers! Y'all take care!
On Fri Dec 7 08:50:41 2001 () said:
Dear Rose..try your local library.
On Fri Dec 7 00:35:41 2001 Rose (rose10rose@hotmail.com) said:
I was
wondering if anybody could help me? I'm in year12 at school and am doing an
assesment on diabetes and find it very hard to find information on it e.g Social
determinants,Nature of Disease,Methods of prevention,Trends and future trends
e.t.c. If anyone can help me please e-mail me at -rose10rose@hotmail.com Thank
you and your assistance would be much appreciated!
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