http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/images/styles/takeoutred/misc/rss.jpg http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum 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 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 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 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45895-update-about-dr-who.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:53:28 GMT I am so glad I asked about Janumet on here because I found out on Blood Sugars 101 that it can be very harmful to someone with inflammation and I have inflammation of the liver. After calling my Reproductive Endocrinologist whose opinion I really trust and respect he told me I should not be taking... I am so glad I asked about Janumet on here because I found out on Blood Sugars 101 that it can be very harmful to someone with inflammation and I have inflammation of the liver. After calling my Reproductive Endocrinologist whose opinion I really trust and respect he told me I should not be taking Janumet and for his life he couldn't figure out why this Dr even prescribed that to me because I don't need insulin, in his opinion. The highest I have tested in the last week is 164 (after a bowl of cereal with milk). My morning readings are higher (143 avg) but going down every day, I got 122 this morning and during the day 2 hr after eating around 108-143, this is with no meds just following my diet. He wanted me to take Metformin only, but not until my hepatologist signed off on it. Anyways to make a long story shorter I called the bad Dr's office, explained the situation and 2 days later (today) I get a call from the Dr's nurse saying yup, she should not have given me that and is writing me a script for Metformin, but I am out the $131 the Janumet cost me, and they can't help me get my money back. So I go to CVS to pick up the Metformin and I see on the bottle that she wants me to take 2 in the morning and 1 at night. I feel like that is way to much first off. Should I just totally write this Dr off and see a new one before I start taking anything? Don't Dr's want their patients to start with lower doses and test them first? I just don't understand!! ]]> Type 2 Diabetes NickyK524 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45895-update-about-dr-who.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45891-a1c-home-test.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:11:24 GMT Does anyone know about the A1C home test kit. Has anyone used these kits. There is a test that you mail out a sample and receive the results. This home test is supposed to give results in 8 minutes. Does anyone know about the A1C home test kit. Has anyone used these kits. There is a test that you mail out a sample and receive the results. This home test is supposed to give results in 8 minutes. ]]> Type 2 Diabetes cdngoose http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45891-a1c-home-test.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45888-lantus-how-many-units.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:35 GMT I take 50 units a day and the doc says I can make small adjustments accordingly. How long does it take Lantus to fully work in your body? I take 50 units a day and the doc says I can make small adjustments accordingly. How long does it take Lantus to fully work in your body? ]]> Type 2 Diabetes ramon http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45888-lantus-how-many-units.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45886-did-one-those-mail.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:16:02 GMT ....If it is correct, I went from an 8.9 to a 6.5 since
September 25, 2009. Gosh, I hope it is correct! Put two more months under my belt at the numbers I am experiencing, I might be a 6 or less, which would still need work....Oh, Joyce. Don't go putting the cart before the horse! ]]> Type 2 Diabetes Newdiabetic http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45886-did-one-those-mail.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45881-anyone-metformin-3-times.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:02:09 GMT I am as of today. Oh the nausea... Oh the headache... I do enjoy good numbers in the afternoon though. Always did. I wonder what Metformin 3 times a day will do to my fasting numbers though. I hope they work wonders because I need it! That pounding in my head is really getting to me... I am as of today.

Oh the nausea...

Oh the headache...

I do enjoy good numbers in the afternoon though. Always did. I wonder what Metformin 3 times a day will do to my fasting numbers though. I hope they work wonders because I need it!

That pounding in my head is really getting to me...

So how are you doing on Metformin 3 times a day? ]]> Type 2 Diabetes CarrieOakey http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45881-anyone-metformin-3-times.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45879-neuropathy.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:04 GMT Did anyone's D present itself with Neuropathy? ]]> Type 2 Diabetes Free04 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45879-neuropathy.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45878-si-i-took-can.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:40 GMT put a little in a cup, poored in some full fat cream, sprinkled some splenda and pumpkin spice in it, stirred and microwaved it a minute. and it didn't suck. ]]> Type 2 Diabetes yannah http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45878-si-i-took-can.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45876-ever-find-everything-gets.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:13 GMT Ever find that everything gets in the way of properly looking after yourself? Or that at the end of the day you just don't have the energy or will to do what you need to do for your diabetes?

I guess that's my case at the moment.

I have lots of friends who have the same lifestyle as me; they run all day, they work full time, they look after everyone, they work, they juggle with schedules and errands and laundry and kids. They talk about getting in shape, doing this and that but they never get around to it because one kid is sick, because there is a school meeting, because the dishwasher died, because the family pet was sick all over the family room carpet, because the in-laws are coming over, because there is dinner to cook and home made is the only way. Are we all suffering from the Super Woman syndrome?

I'm the only diabetic amongst my friends though. Just had blood work done and I do need to make changes.

I wish I could do like my husband does : sit in front of the TV on a week day and watch a hockey game and not care while everything is piling up and kids are screaming and 500 things needs to be done by next morning. Maybe that's the root of my problem? I want everything to be perfect all the time?

Just wondering if I'm alone in that boat.

And by the way... did I ever tell you I hate diabetes with a passion?

Rant over. Thanks. ]]> Type 2 Diabetes CarrieOakey http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45876-ever-find-everything-gets.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45874-i-have-personal-request.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:18 GMT I have a first cousin who suffered a massive stroke. his sister from Va Beach went to the hospital in WVA to take care of him, till he got better. He had diabetes that went untreated for years. He didn't get better....one complication after another...My cousin, Anna suffered a massive stroke while in WVA at the hospital....untreated diabetes. None of us knew that she was without meds...They said she would never walk or talk again...but she proved everyone wrong. She now lives in a nursing home, praying for a day that she might be released, but I'm thinking that won't happen.

When you address your Christmas cards this year, would you address an extra one and mail it to her? you can tell her that Joyce asked you to do it. she has nothing to look forward to and it breaks my heart. she lives about 7 hours from me.

Her name and address: Anna Farley 1017 George Washington Hwy Chesapeake VA 23323

May God richly bless you for doing me this one favor.
Joyce ]]> Type 2 Diabetes Newdiabetic http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45874-i-have-personal-request.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45869-alcohol-crown-royal-insullin.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:15 GMT Yesterday was my son in laws birthday and for the 1st time this year tied it on, but not too bad. I had a couple of shots even though were healthy ones. About 3 hrs later my sugar level dropped to 47. How does the whiskey effect D compared to beer? Yesterday was my son in laws birthday and for the 1st time this year tied it on, but not too bad. I had a couple of shots even though were healthy ones. About 3 hrs later my sugar level dropped to 47. How does the whiskey effect
D compared to beer? ]]> Type 2 Diabetes ramon http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45869-alcohol-crown-royal-insullin.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45857-im-totally-confused.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:57:12 GMT I have to say that my numbers have been great since Monday, well, actually Sunday. My morning fasting is now around 95-97. After eating, any meal, my two hour reading is 130 or less....and Sunday my levels hovered around 95 all day. Yesterday morning, I got brave and had cooked oat bran, but less... I have to say that my numbers have been great since Monday, well, actually Sunday. My morning fasting is now around 95-97. After eating, any meal, my two hour reading is 130 or less....and Sunday my levels hovered around 95 all day.

Yesterday morning, I got brave and had cooked oat bran, but less than 1 serving. My 2 hour level was 130....the last time I ate oat bran, a full serving (according to the box) my two hour level was 189.

This morning, I got brave and had a piece of Ezekiel Bread and a fried egg for breakfast /w a piece of turkey sausage and my two hour check was 125. The last time I had Ezekiel Bread and an egg, my numbers were in the 190's.

Can having less of a carb .....How do I phrase my question. Is it the actual carb that causes the spike, or is it the amount of carb consumed that causes the problem, OR could it be that more protein was served with the carb that could have caused a lower number. Whatever it is that I'm doing, I want to make sure that I don't stop...

No, I'm not interested in eating anything high carb because I am really enjoying my weight loss. And I am so happy to be back in the gym. One of my friends was so encouraged by my progress that she joined the gym and now I have a gym buddy!

But I am curious about this carb thing...
Thanks in advance!
Joyce ]]> Type 2 Diabetes Newdiabetic http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45857-im-totally-confused.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45853-so-explain-this.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:53:43 GMT Fell off the low carb bandwagon today, ate a big giant piece of lasagna for lunch..didn't check my blood or worry about it after..

My blood pre-dinner?

101.

Ha! Woo?

Not making a habit of it, but my god..I almost feel normal!

Angela:T ]]> Type 2 Diabetes musique913 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-2-diabetes/45853-so-explain-this.html