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Old 09-06-2008, 10:35 AM
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Hiya everyone, just signed up and wish to say hello!
Good morning everyone,
My name is Helen aka Cassini and I am new to the site. I found it while frantically looking around the net to see if the symptoms plus blood sugar reading I had a couple of weeks ago mean anything.

I did a fasting blood work early this week and see the Doctor on the 17th to find out what the outcome is.

I am scared of course as I saw all the females in my family end up with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes at some points in their lives. They have all since passed so I don't really have anyone to talk to about my fears, questions etc. I have been using the internet to find out as much as I can.

I have some different problems with my health and one of the meds I take for that has weight gain as the main side effects so I have gained an incredible amount of weight in the past year.

I am a single mother of three, two grown and living on their own and one still at home with me, he is in grade 11. I have three grandchildren one is 4, one is almost 3 and one is 6 months old.

I have just started a swimming routine to work on my general health and excercise program, trying to work off this extra weight So either way with the diagnosis, this is a good thing.

Well, thats about it for me for now, I am going to look around the forums and see what is out there for info and to get to know you members some more.

Thanks for listening/reading my mini rant about life in general for me and I look forward to getting to know you all more.

Cass
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Old 09-06-2008, 11:02 AM
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hI and welcome to df . I am glad you were able to find us . Please start posting and let us know how you like us . welcome aboard and hope to hear more from you .
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Old 09-06-2008, 06:11 PM
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Nice to meet you. I too am new here and it is a very welcome place. Being a grandma is so much fun isn't it? I have 8..... Good luck to you.
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Old 09-06-2008, 06:13 PM
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Welcome to Diabetes Forums Cassini. Lots of very nice people here who are willing to help you learn.

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Old 09-06-2008, 07:19 PM
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Hi Cassini ,welcome and hope you find what you are looking for .Don't forget to update us after you get the results on the 17 .Bye Ricky
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Old 09-06-2008, 07:22 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I have learned a tremendous amount these past few months. Although I have not gotten around to having fancy graphics and all.
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Old 09-07-2008, 08:09 AM
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Helen:
welcome to our group.
You can learn alot her and even teach a lot.

Have fun

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Old 09-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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Hey Cass!!Good evening and welcome to the forum, I'm so please you've found us, a great site, great people and loads of information, hope you like it here.

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Old 09-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes, everyone...
Been looking around and am finding so much info!
Will keep you informed about the results for sure.
Cass
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Cass!

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Old 09-08-2008, 09:32 AM
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Hello and welcome to the forum...I am glad you joined us!
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:54 PM
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Well then you know what I am talking about..I got diabetes from Zyprexa. so sad I ever took it. I knew it was a side effect
I got tested for diabetes every 3 months and one time. Boom
BS 356. and there it was. Why even prescribe this med?

So then they promptly took me off Zyprexa, so what was the point?

I have since stopped taking all mt mental heath drugs, still taking lithium but trying to wean off. and yes, I am having trouble coping.

The only drug I am willing to take now is ativan, which I need some.

Even with all this, my phyhiatrist prescribed Seroquel, which I refuse to take. My phychologist said "don't take it"


it is all very bizzarre

Welcome to the forum where you are among friends!
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Old 09-08-2008, 06:37 PM
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Helen, welcome to DF. Hope you find this site helpful.
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Diagnosed - 02/28/08

A1C - 09/17/08 = 5.5
A1C - 05/27/08 = 5.7
A1C - 04/03/08 = 7.7
A1C - 02/29/08 = 10.1

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Diet & exercise
Metformin 500mg X 2
Reduced to 1 X 500 on 05/29/08
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Old 09-09-2008, 12:59 AM
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Hi Cassini, I'm new here too. Glad to have you here with us.
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