Diabetes Forums http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum Diabetes forums is for people with Diabetes. Goto www.diabetesforums.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/images/styles/takeoutred/misc/rss.jpg Diabetes Forums http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum Eye sight http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45925-eye-sight.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:29 GMT Anyone else have trouble with thier eyes at slighty elevated BG levels. I have been at a constant 120-150 for a week now and am having real trouble seeing anything. Im aware that I usually go anywhere from 120-140 after a meal but it is usually only for a short time. I am wondering if it is the... Anyone else have trouble with thier eyes at slighty elevated BG levels.

I have been at a constant 120-150 for a week now and am having real trouble seeing anything.

Im aware that I usually go anywhere from 120-140 after a meal but it is usually only for a short time. I am wondering if it is the extended time of slightly elevated BG levels thats the culprit. ]]> Type 2 Diabetes MCS http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45925-eye-sight.html i just came from a memorial service... http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45924-i-just-came-memorial.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:52 GMT for a 13 year old girl who lost a battle with cancer. less than a year ago she was diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma T-cell. they found tumors in her head, face, cheeks, stomach, lung, behind her right eye and a huge mass taking up residence in 75 per cent of her chest.

i didn't know her personally (i'm a reporter, and i've been following her story), but i have to say, it really puts things in perspective, ya know?

my life is pretty great and i am very fortunate.

just had to get that off my chest! ]]> Chit Chat e||ement http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45924-i-just-came-memorial.html CGMS next week http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45923-cgms-next-week.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:05 GMT I just wanted to express my excitement to finally get my CGMS up and running. I will be seeing my awesome DE next Thursday morning for some training. It will great to see how my BS varies through out the day and hopefully be able to fine tune readings during certain times of the day where I have... I just wanted to express my excitement to finally get my CGMS up and running. I will be seeing my awesome DE next Thursday morning for some training. It will great to see how my BS varies through out the day and hopefully be able to fine tune readings during certain times of the day where I have the most trouble.
Any words of wisdom or tips that would help me get the best out of the CGMS would be greatly appreciated.
I can't wait until Thursday! ]]> Pumping Insulin Lil Liz E http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45923-cgms-next-week.html newly joined http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45922-newly-joined.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:03 GMT Hello everybody I am newly joined. Hello everybody I am newly joined. ]]> Introductions and Announcements cndesu http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45922-newly-joined.html Compatible with Mac http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45921-compatible-with-mac.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:31 GMT :) Does anyone know of metering system compatible with Mac? I am using OneTouch which is not :) Does anyone know of metering system compatible with Mac? I am using OneTouch which is not ]]> Introductions and Announcements buswaybob http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45921-compatible-with-mac.html An early case of LADA? http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-5-diabetes/45920-an-early-case-lada.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:06 GMT I found this the other day, the authors suggest that their grandfather might have been a LADA rather than classic type 1.I rather hope so, he lived to old age without complications. It would be nice to think it was indicative. ---Quote--- Before the introduction of insulin, a person with... I found this the other day, the authors suggest that their grandfather might have been a LADA rather than classic type 1.I rather hope so, he lived to old age without complications. It would be nice to think it was indicative.
Quote:
Before the introduction of insulin, a person with acute-onset diabetes had a short life expectancy and died in ketoacidosis. We report the case of our great-grandfather (J. M. Brostoff) and grandfather (J. Brostoff) respectively, who was diagnosed with acute-onset diabetes in 1909, at the age of 29 years. He survived by diet treatment alone, aided by strength of will, for 14 years, and was one of the first patients in the UK to receive insulin in August 1923; the first British-made insulin having been released in July of that year. He lived to the age of 88 years, in robust health, and with no overt signs of microvascular or macrovascular pathology
10.1007/s00125-007-0641-0 ]]> Type 1.5 Diabetes HelenM http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-5-diabetes/45920-an-early-case-lada.html Meters affected by temperature? http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/monitoring/45919-meters-affected-by-temperature.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:18 GMT Considering the onset of winter, I need to ask if LOW temps can affect the accuracy of the meter? Our bedrooms are not heated and on a sub-zero night, I expect room temperature drops to near freezing. Is this anything to be concerned about? Considering the onset of winter, I need to ask if LOW temps can affect the accuracy of the meter? Our bedrooms are not heated and on a sub-zero night, I expect room temperature drops to near freezing. Is this anything to be concerned about? ]]> Monitoring Granny Shanny http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/monitoring/45919-meters-affected-by-temperature.html <![CDATA[What do ya'll think of these numbers?]]> http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45918-what-do-yall-think.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:27 GMT I'm new to all this, so I'm not sure. My doctor just called me with my official lab results.

A1c=5.5, so I'm pretty happy about that
Serum insulin=20, down from 74.
2hr GTT
FAsting=86, down from the high 90s
1hour=201
2 hour=176

So still too high, but going in the right direction. Doctor says not Type 2. I am clearly pre-diabetic and she's going to increase the Metformin to 1000mg. I plan to continue to check my sugars at least until I can see how I'm reacting to carbs. And I plan to see a nutritionist. I'm doing pretty well on the low carb diet, but I'm having trouble understanding how whole grains fit into it, with the high fiber and all. I miss popcorn and oatmeal. And I'd give ANYTHING to be able to eat my Cheerios.

So, does anybody have any other advice for me? ]]> Introductions and Announcements minkydog http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/introductions-and-announcements/45918-what-do-yall-think.html Welcome home, MCS! http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45916-welcome-home-mcs.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:50 GMT Marty is home after having Quadruple Bypass Surgery ... what a long strange trip it must've been! :D

Just want to say, hope it is feeling good to be home! Even if you were online in the hospital! ]]> Chit Chat foxl http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45916-welcome-home-mcs.html <![CDATA["Paper" for my family]]> http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/diabetes/45915-paper-for-my-family.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:07 GMT Hello folks.

I've written down a lot of the stuff that I have learned since diagnosis and I've been trying to keep it pretty concise and easy to understand. Many of the people in my family are diabetics, but they have a hard time controlling. They're still all in the "low fat, high carb" lifestyle, and as you would expect, have issues with their sugar.

Most of them don't understand much at all about the disease, and so I was hoping to try to help them out -- they're all intelligent folks, but typically don't have a lot of the same access to resources that I do. Most of them use AOL, for instance, and don't venture beyond the "AOL Health" section about health related things.

Anyway! I was hoping that if you have some time, you could take a look at what I've written and help me to make it as accurate, and easy to understand as possible. I know there are other resources out there, but I tried to compile the info that I primarily found important and helpful. It's long, and mostly focused on T2 as that's what I know the most about, and also what is most common in my family.

Thanks in advance.

My Diabetes Research ]]> Diabetes jer.lawrence http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/diabetes/45915-paper-for-my-family.html T1 or T1.5 and does it matter? http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/diabetes/45914-t1-t1-5-does.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:59 GMT Long ago, though not so far away, I lost a lot of weight, went to find out why, and got diagnosed as diabetic. I was 35 and never suffered DKA even though I showed strong symptoms for almost a year before. My GP gave me pills, glypizide maybe? I took them for a few weeks with no improvement so he... Long ago, though not so far away, I lost a lot of weight, went to find out why, and got diagnosed as diabetic.

I was 35 and never suffered DKA even though I showed strong symptoms for almost a year before.

My GP gave me pills, glypizide maybe? I took them for a few weeks with no improvement so he put me on insulin (NPH, fixed dose, twice daily:eek:) which was effective if erratic. Somehow I got the message that I was type 1 since none of this 1.5 stuff had been invented yet.
So I've always thought of myself as a T1 insulin dependent diabetic.
If I had a honeymoon I don't remember. Never been tested for antibodies or C-peptides.

From what I read I guess maybe I'm LADA? Maybe with a touch of insulin resistance?
For the last year and a half the Lantus & Novalog MDI has been doing a pretty good job of keeping me under control. If my pancreas is producing any insulin it seems to be steady.

So here's two questions.
From a treatment standpoint is there any reason for me to get tested for antibodies etc? Any reason to determine exactly which flavor of D I am?

From a Forum standpoint, should I change my type from 1 to 1.5? Does calling myself Type 1 make people think I've had this since I was a child? Would calling myself a 1.5 make where I'm coming from any clearer? Would changing what I call myself confuse people? ]]> Diabetes TommyC1 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/diabetes/45914-t1-t1-5-does.html Bull Question http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/exercise/45913-bull-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:39 GMT Bull, I have a question.

If I were a Powerlifter and were thinking about getting an Omnipod,

where would you put it? (underarm, back of arm, calves)

Don't be shy.

Blunt and graphic would help.

When I get this thing I want to know where I should put it.

(I assume insulin helps muscles to grow or 'bulk' up. I may be right or wrong.)

Thanks in advance for your help with this. ]]> Exercise Jimbo205 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/exercise/45913-bull-question.html my feelings are hurt http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45912-my-feelings-are-hurt.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:22 GMT :(

my friend, a close friend called to tell me she doesn't want to be my friend.

why? because, she looked at her phone bill and realized I barely ever call.

okay well, she calls me about 4 times a week. thats alot.

so she said she has been testing me. I have failed the test.

wow.

this was two days ago. and I am so upset still.

advice. ]]> Chit Chat yannah http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/chit-chat/45912-my-feelings-are-hurt.html What a wonderful place to get good information on T2 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45911-what-wonderful-place-get.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:23 GMT At age 57, on routine exam, I was diagnosed T2 with no symptoms. Started on Metformin. Have done fairly well through the years. 42 units of Lantus was added about 9 months ago in addition to two 500mg Metform q.d. Now at age 74 I am having trouble getting my A1C below 8. I need help in what I... At age 57, on routine exam, I was diagnosed T2 with no symptoms. Started on Metformin. Have done fairly well through the years. 42 units of Lantus was added about 9 months ago in addition to two 500mg Metform q.d.

Now at age 74 I am having trouble getting my A1C below 8.
I need help in what I can eat without causing a surge in my BS.

I would appreciate any feedback as to menu planning, carb counting.

240 lbs.
age 74
Very inactive because of spinal stenosis

Lisinopril
Synthroid
Zocar
1 aspirin
Zoloff
Lantus ]]> Type 2 Diabetes mgraytex http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45911-what-wonderful-place-get.html Blood Pressure meds? HCT? http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45909-blood-pressure-meds-hct.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:34:22 GMT Is anyone using hydrochlorothiazide to treat their blood pressure? Hydrochlorothiazide - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrochlorothiazide) Just wonderin. One doc has been been giving me all sorts of unhelpful BP meds for the last few years, then after 3 days on... Is anyone using hydrochlorothiazide to treat their blood pressure?

Hydrochlorothiazide - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Just wonderin. One doc has been been giving me all sorts of unhelpful BP meds for the last few years, then after 3 days on HCT my BP goes down from 160/110 to 130/70, consistently.

just lols.

So I was wondering if anyone else has been using HCT and what kinda results you're getting. ]]> Type 2 Diabetes bosstonez604 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45909-blood-pressure-meds-hct.html