Hi from Montreal

[jambo101]

Was just trying to register on the site and realized i already registered back in 05:D , not sure why i registered then never posted :confused:
Anyhow Big Hi from Montreal. i'm 62 and a retired dairy plant worker,got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 10yrs ago and my sugar levels have been out of control ever since,,hoping to get some good advice here..
At the moment i'm taking
Metformin 850mg 3 times a day.
Glyburide 5mg 2 tablets twice a day.
Januvia 100mg once a day.
Lantus 60mg injection once a day.
Crestor 20mg once a day.
Micardis 80mg once a day.
If insurance wasnt covering the cost i doubt i could afford to be diabetic

[Josselyn]

Hi there.
Your sugar levels are out of control even with all of the meds you take? Hmmm. What's your basic diet like? The first thing I did was cut out the white stuff...rice, bread, pasta, flour, sugar, and anything containing flour and sugar. It makes a big difference in one's blood glucose levels.
So does walking.

Welcome to DF. Let us know how we can be of help.

I like your sense of humor...

[xMenace]

Welcome.

There's a few Montrealers here, but they haven't been real active lately.

Cutting out white stuff really is what you need to do. Most of our dietitians got it wrong. They push oo many carbs on us. I try for 50-80g of carbs a day.

[buddy7]

Nice to have you back jambo101! The possibilities of getting good solid information here about managing your diabetes are endless, do post; Ask as many questions you may, they are always people here who are ever so willing to offer their support, you're not alone.

You have already been given some sound advice, why allow things to get out of control, you've got a good chance here of getting your diabetes under control and avoiding those horrible complications further down the road.

Please take advantage of the wealth of information on this great forum, and use it wisely.

All the best with your D

[davef]

Welcome (back) to the forums. It's good to see you have decided to take control. It will mean making changes but if I can do it then anyonw can.

Ask lots of questions, test and learn.

[kgm0612]

Welcome, jambo!
Glad you found your way back to the forum!

Karen

[retired60]

Welcome Back! Lot of smart people always around to help you. With all the meds you are taking it would be interesting to see what you diet is.

[beau91]

Hi neighbour,From Montreal.Like XMenace said a couple of Montrealers on the forum.Good thing you found your way back.Good place for help or just rant if you want. Bye
Ricky