Welcome to Diabetes Forums!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features.
Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
|
 | 
08-27-2008, 02:25 PM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas
Posts: 353
| | | Fingernail health
Since changing my life around for the better, health wise, my fingernails have become clear and rock hard. I used to have ridges, brittleness and discoloration. Now they are clear, strong and hard. Maybe it's the vitamins, healthier foods, Metformin, lowering my bs, or all of it combined. All I know is I'm seeing more good changes and I'm down to a size 14 from a 22 from the beginning of this year.  |
08-27-2008, 02:30 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 7,227
| | Not sure how my nails would be...can't keep them out of my mouth long enough for them to grow...Horrible habit nailbiting! 
Congrats on your weight loss (and your great nails!)!!! Its good when you work hard and see results. Gives you motivation to keep going. 
__________________ 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)  |
08-27-2008, 03:07 PM
|  | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 35
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by princesslinda  Not sure how my nails would be...can't keep them out of my mouth long enough for them to grow...Horrible habit nailbiting! | Princess Linda...I'm a big nailbiter and have found I have to keep a pair of nail clippers around at all times. If I start to chew one..I'll chew all...ending up with bloody cuticles, etc.
So, at the first bite now, I cut them all off..so I have nothing to chew on..and don't end up with very painful fingers. I've also found that if I get a manicure with color I don't chew them. I always have them file them as short as possible before polishing them.
Don't know if this helps..
Elizabeth
__________________
T2, diagnosed 8/8/08
ActoPlus Met (15mg/500mg)
Zocor 40mg
Prozac 40mg
Caltrate Plus 600mg
A1C 8.0 8/8/08   |
08-27-2008, 03:09 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 35
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbie Sue All I know is I'm seeing more good changes and I'm down to a size 14 from a 22 from the beginning of this year. | Congrats Debbie Sue! I have lost 4lbs so far, only starting with a 10% goal, but ultimately hope to get back to about 180..I'm at 258 now and wearing a 26/28, so I'll be happy when I get to your old size..
Elizabeth
__________________
T2, diagnosed 8/8/08
ActoPlus Met (15mg/500mg)
Zocor 40mg
Prozac 40mg
Caltrate Plus 600mg
A1C 8.0 8/8/08 |
08-27-2008, 04:30 PM
| | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas
Posts: 353
| | | Hey, I'm a chronic nail biter from sway back! It's just that my nails are too hard and hurt my teeth so I stopped nibbling. I use buffing boards and nail strengthener to keep them nice looking.
Keep up the good work Elizabeth! You'll get to your goal!
Last edited by Debbie Sue : 08-27-2008 at 04:31 PM.
Reason: mispelled some words...
|
08-27-2008, 06:28 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,408
| | I don't bite my nails. I have lovely nails and they are mine cuz I paid for them!  |
08-27-2008, 10:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 162
| | | my GP told me that ridges running up and down the length of the nail indicated a zinc deficiency
my nails also used to 'peel' off in layers, i forget what he said about that
when i was pregnant, on Materna vitamins, i had the STRONGEST and best looking nails i have had in my life......... 3 months after i stopped the maternity vitamins............ well, i don't have ridges and i'm no longer 'peeling', but my nails can break so easily
i now ensure i clip my nails weekly to avoid breaking them, or having them tear off, back into the nail bed on the finger!
oh, as for acrylic nails............. be VERY careful you don't get a fungal infection between the acrylic nail and your real nail...... ALWAYS use rubber gloves to wash dishes with, or for anything else that is going to leave your hands in water for extended periods of time
i told the manicurist i wanted my acrylic nails taken off........ she sold me a $16 eensy bottle of nail strengthener to help my nails grow back healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yikes!  |
08-28-2008, 06:49 AM
| | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas
Posts: 353
| | I also have my own natural nails. I tried artificial nails but felt claustrophobic every time I put them on. I know, silly me! lol! I use Nutra Nail from WalMart plus a product called Yellow Stopper. They are the strongest ever now. |
08-28-2008, 06:59 AM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 7,227
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by leapinglizards3 Princess Linda...I'm a big nailbiter and have found I have to keep a pair of nail clippers around at all times. If I start to chew one..I'll chew all...ending up with bloody cuticles, etc.
So, at the first bite now, I cut them all off..so I have nothing to chew on..and don't end up with very painful fingers. I've also found that if I get a manicure with color I don't chew them. I always have them file them as short as possible before polishing them.
Don't know if this helps..
Elizabeth | Thanks for the suggestions Elizabeth....terrible habit i've had for as long as I can remember.  I have a cruise coming up in Dec....maybe I can have pretty nails by that time if I start now.
__________________ 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) |
|
| Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | |
|  | | » Site Navigation | | Diabetesforums.com | | | Resource Directory | | | Contact Zone | | | |
