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06-07-2007, 09:29 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Strathclyde University
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| | | Foaming Urine
I have been noticing there are sometimes, not always some bubbles in my urine. I have finally made an appointment with the doctor for Monday. I have no other symptoms. Am I wasting everyones time with the appointment, or am I developing diseased kidneys?
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Levimer and humolog, wanting a pump but can't get funding.
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06-07-2007, 09:37 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
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| | | I've read that foamy urine happens when protein is present (can be from some of the things we eat), in gallbladder disease and in kidney disease. That being said, my brother-in-law says everytime his blood sugars are high he notes "bubbles in the toilet".
I would definitely have it checked out, if only for peace of mind. We have enough to worry about as it is.
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis)  |
06-07-2007, 09:45 AM
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| | | Thinking I want it off my mind. So it could just be excess protein from eating meats etc?
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1st degrees no use, so doing a second 1.
Levimer and humolog, wanting a pump but can't get funding.
Last HBA1C 7.9
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06-07-2007, 09:56 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
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Originally Posted by Lorna  Thinking I want it off my mind. So it could just be excess protein from eating meats etc? | Lets not jump the gun here. First off:
Men always have foamy / bubbly urine. Woman don't. I don't know why this is.
Foamy urine is a sign of kidney damage, but it's often a result of a lot of damage. I don't think you could be that far along unless you have been neglecting your diabetes severly and not kept up on appointments.
Get a blood lab and a urnalysis. If you are like me and want answers now, you can go to a pharmacy and ask for the chemstix sg 10. They provide basic tests to check kidney function via urine. One of the tests is protien. |
06-07-2007, 10:00 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Originally Posted by BriOnH Lets not jump the gun here. First off:
Men always have foamy / bubbly urine. Woman don't. I don't know why this is.
. | Umm...how can I put this delicately?....perhaps it's because we have a shorter distance between us and the bowl.  
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis) |
06-07-2007, 10:02 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Strathclyde University
Posts: 789
| | | The last time it was checked was a year ago, but it was entirely clear then. To be hanest, I have been running too high lately. But if I was really far gone, would I be likely to have other symptoms? Don't think you can get the strips without a prescription in the UK, so will have to wait till the appointment. At least I should be able to get a result quite quickly though.
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1st degrees no use, so doing a second 1.
Levimer and humolog, wanting a pump but can't get funding.
Last HBA1C 7.9
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06-07-2007, 10:08 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
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| | | Let us know how things go. I'd say when you have your appt, you'll know if you're spilling protein as soon as they dip your urine. Try not to worry until you know what you're dealing with....though I know this is easier said than done.
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis) |
06-07-2007, 10:11 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Macomb Twp, Mich
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Originally Posted by princesslinda Umm...how can I put this delicately?....perhaps it's because we have a shorter distance between us and the bowl. |  Thanks Linda.....I wasnt sure how to put that,but thats what I was thinking!! 
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2000mg Metformin daily,Crestor,Plavix,Atenolol,Pottasium,Diet Coke taken as needed!!
(April '07-A1C= 6.9)
(August '07 A1C= 6.4)
(March '08 A1C= 6.4)
(June '08 A1C= 6.3)
(Sept '08 A1C= 7.4)   When signmakers go on strike, is their anything written on their signs?? |
06-07-2007, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by princesslinda Umm...how can I put this delicately?....perhaps it's because we have a shorter distance between us and the bowl. | Guys do their business and leave. Women on the other hand ... there's a virtual library next to ours  |
06-07-2007, 04:44 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Strathclyde University
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| | | What is it they do when you are leaking protine?
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1st degrees no use, so doing a second 1.
Levimer and humolog, wanting a pump but can't get funding.
Last HBA1C 7.9
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06-07-2007, 04:51 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
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Originally Posted by bryan42 Thanks Linda.....I wasnt sure how to put that,but thats what I was thinking!! | Really? A couple of exes ago tried to get it to foam and she couldn't even compete in the bubble making from a farther distance.
If that's the way it goes though I really can't argue for itl for obvious reasons. |
06-07-2007, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BriOnH Really? A couple of exes ago tried to get it to foam and she couldn't even compete in the bubble making from a farther distance.
If that's the way it goes though I really can't argue for itl for obvious reasons. | That sure does put a new twist on a "Pi$$ing contest"! LOL
Son .... I think you need to get out more! LOLOL
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Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
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[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08 
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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06-07-2007, 05:10 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
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Originally Posted by ladytaz
Son .... I think you need to get out more! LOLOL
| How so?
and then there were ten. |
06-07-2007, 05:50 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts, US
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| | | It's all in the aeration! |
06-07-2007, 05:53 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Macomb Twp, Mich
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Originally Posted by jerryn It's all in the aeration! | No,its all in the delivery, factoring in wind speed, seat direction..etc...
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(August '07 A1C= 6.4)
(March '08 A1C= 6.4)
(June '08 A1C= 6.3)
(Sept '08 A1C= 7.4) When signmakers go on strike, is their anything written on their signs?? |
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