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I was on Actos briefly but could not tolerate it well, and I will not take anything "new and improved" any more for the reasons you have stated. My primary Doctor is also a heart specialist, and his favorite name for me is "cardiac event just waiting to happen", he is CONSTANTLY trying to put me on "new and improved" meds...I hope eventually something is found where I can get off Insulin because of the damage my Kidney's could face having to remove it from my body. He keeps sending me to Diabetes specialists; I left the last one after I refused to go on an Insulin Pump, and he refused to give it a rest. He called me non compliant, and I told him that just because HE had a pump was no reason not to try to find an Insulin I wasn't resistant to....too bad when you have to fight the doctor for decent care. I'm rambling sorry...I'm hungry and it's time to head home.:rrose: |
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Jo,I couldnt agree more about not wanting to be a gunipig for the pharm companys,most of my docs have given me Rx's before they walk in the door and dont have much if any real knowledge of the med they r giveing out.After haveing a near fatle experence with methadone I became a reall nut about checking out every thisng I can find out about any med I am supose to take.Dont enyone ever be afraid to ask the drugest that fills an Rx thay can give u lots of info and anser your questions.This lyrica ive just been given for mey hot feet....I took it once before for soemthing else..I was a zombi literaly I couldnt get off the couch,my drugest said to take 1 pill a day for a week to c how it works..he also said this dose of 50mg is really low so try it and c.What I took before I cant rememebr the doseage.If I dont feel comy with the info I get on a med..I just dont take it. |
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I've been taking Victoza for about 5-6 weeks now. I got off my diet and watching what I eat and my sugar went up. My Dr wanted it down quickly. I have to say initially I had bouts of nausea with it but I seem to have adjusted to it now for the most part. My fasting sugars have dropped from 250 to 109 this morning. I also take Actos and Metformin with it as well. It's a once a day shot and is supposed to help you lose weight as well, since being on it I've lost about 12 pounds, that could be due to the initial nausea but it is an appetite suppresant as well. One hint tho if you decide to use it and take Metformin or any other drug, I've found if I wait about an hour after the shot to take the other meds I can tolerate it better with less nausea especially if I eat a little something with the pills. Good luck all!
I want to get off the Actos as well, not only is there a chance of bladder cancer but there is an increased risk over the age of 45 for heartattack and stroke. |
Well I'm up to 43lbs lost; for this not really being a "diet" I sure do continue to lose the weight! My blood sugars are under 110 in the morning, and instead of 40 units of Novalog 70/30 in the morning and at night (and regular when I'm really bad) I am down to only 20 Units of 70/30 at night.
This is a really strange disease sometimes, and my blood sugars could start being 200 in the mornings eating the exact same way, but for now? For now I am going to enjoy feeling almost "normal". I'm hoping the weight will continue to come off; I really would like it if I could have gotten rid of 50lbs by the end of the year. Although....my clothes are really getting to the point where I am going to have to go do some shopping, and I HATE to shop! LOL Be good to yourselves!:bunchflowers: |
Woo Hooo! This is great news!! Congratulations! :cheer: And, yes, it is a weird disease....you can get a handle on what works generally...but sometimes it seems like it has a mind of its own. :) Quote:
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Ok, so I went to my endo this week, after avoiding her for 2 yrs :( (I know, I know, VERY bad move.) So anywayssss, even though I need to lose weight, I am pretty diligent about ZERO sugar and watching my carbs. Carbs are harder for me than sugar. So I got the results of my A1c and it was 6.5. Not bad for diet alone according to my endo. She put me on Janumet which seems to be helping with my outrageous appetite. I asked her about my hunger pangs. I don't understand why I am soooo hungry sometimes. She said it was my BS and that I had to trick my body into believing it's not hungry. Like drink a lot of water. I'm sure others have had this happen. How do others handle this crazy hunger problem??
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BTW...you need plenty of water, but be careful you're not drinking too much as diabetes already puts stress on the Kidneys. I watched my Mom have dialysis for the last two years of her life, and I don't wish that hell on anyone. |
Ya know thats something I was thinking about. I live in a very dry climate and get pretty thirsty. My endo said my kidneys were fine (Knock on wood). I forgot to ask her about water consumption. I drink those 16 ounce bottles of water. I wonder how many bottles a day are safe.
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What a lovely thread, I too am a type 2 diabetic. In the pass twenty some years since being diagnosed I have run the whole gambit.First starting out on insulin injections.Losing almost 100 lbs took me off injections to an oral med.With more weight loss i was off all medication for the last couple of years.Cutting out processed food and portion controll seemed to have been working,but then this pass april a sever infection from a minor surgery sent my system into septic shock resulting in a heart attact,and unable to produce insulin. Long story short back on insulin injections 4 times a day and testing as many times if not more
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I guess we are blessed that Insulin therapy is available...the alternative is frightening. Be well, and for lack of a better thing to say, welcome to the thread. :bunchflowers: |
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It's one of the "joys" of diabetes...even when we have our blood sugars under control, we're still vulnerable. Bravo to you for making the effort to lose all the weight, cutting out the processed food, etc. that got you off medications and made you healthier. Imagine how much more serious the heart attack would have/could have been if you hadn't done all of that good work. It has to be beyond frustrating to be back on insulin....any hope that it will correct, or is this forever? |
Thank you for the welcome Ms Tinkerbelly and JustJo
It has been a whirl wind to say the least. A few surgeries and a Bi-pass later Im back to enjoying life. I was fortunate that my body responded well to the insulin The dosages have been fine tuned and are keeping me within normal range so for now all is good.The body is an amazing thing only time will tell if the injections will be forever. |
I feel like such a loser LOL. My A1c went from 5.9 on diet alone to 6.5 this last time so the Endo put me on pills:( I was really hoping I could do it on my own, but I guess I couldn't. My best to everyone.
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Be gentle with yourself... :rrose: |
I'm down 47lbs today...well on my way to the year end goal of 50! Then, I will keep moving forward with a goal of another 50 by the end of June. My levels are still holding at a pretty good number, and I feel really good.
Be good to yourselves during this very stressful time:rrose: Merry Christmas from my house to yours. |
II am wondering if there is anyone on the pump.I am considering it but not sure if it would be right for me with the type of work I do. As a chef Im close to high temps leaning against counters and carring large pot.Whats life like with the pump?
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I am wondering what life would be like if I didn't have the last digit of my big toe. I'm not a Diabetic (I'm obsessed with monitoring that, it runs deep in my family) However I have reoccurring bouts of neuropathy in the tip of that toe. I'm on the third day-non stop, after weeks with out a tinge from it.
I innocently walked into the ceramic tiled mud room in my bare feet, three steps in, three steps out...and WHAM, it began. I immediately soaked it in warm water, no change. The tip of the toe is the color of a grape and there is no cappillary refill if I press on the nail, however the tip of the toe is warm (as opposed to cold) I ran in a short race yesterday. I'm finding it hard to believe it's something to do with circulation. It is one of toes that was frost bitten. After three days of this, I wonder if keeping the tip of that toe was the right thing to do. I only think about it when the neuropathy is making me insane. |
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I used a 43" tubing and when I am in the kitchen, I pull it around and fasten it to my waist band either towards my hip or in the small of my back. The tubes come in many sizes, so you an adjust what works. I am glad I got mine. Not having to lug aorund a glucometer, needles, insulin...its worth it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.... |
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Talk to your doctor....mine told me that I am absolutely forbidden to run due to the beginnings of neuropathy in my feet. I was told (and again, I'm not a doctor) that running causes tremendous damage to feet with neuropathy problems, and doing so could literally put me at risk of losing my feet. |
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MARATHONS are over and so is cold weather running. It was 38 when the race began and 41 when we were finished. I had on my special socks, sock liners and special inner soles. If it was too cold, Reynauds would have progressed and it did not. For the most part, I do listen to the Dr.s. You may argue It doesn't sound like it, but I've made major changes. It's nothing to play with. It (the neuropathy) has faded to a bearable level now and I'm hoping its about done. I know no pain like that. Sorry I was whiny. |
The year end total is 49lbs...just shy of the 50 I thought would be possible by now. So tomorrow I start off with a goal of another 51 by June 30th...who knows if this is possible, but I feel good and my numbers kick butt so I'm going to try!
A Happy and healthy New Year to us all! |
I weighed yesterday and am still at 248,why I dint know cause I have enjoyed the holliday food even tho I have tryed not to over do.Last year I lost another 40 pounds so hopefully by the end of 2012 I can lose way more than that,I was hopeing to lose 50 or so but really didnt start loseing untill I found out about being diabetic and went on the lo carb food plan,I have had ups and downs with loseing weight on this diet,one reason is I can go for a while just fine then I need to eat real food so it took a while to figure out how to do that and not blow my count thrue the roof.Now we have gotten into winter and my mind says I need diffrent food to eat wich means more carbs.I konow this is someting that is set in the DNA of cave men to store carbs as much as possable for servival,I have been doing fairly well trying to reset that in my mind..just need to keep at it,one thing that had helped is keeping plenty of free carb crunchy foods on hand like celery,cucumber slices,cherry tomatoes and lots of fresh lettus.I make a spicy vigniger dip wich is like a thick dressing so I eithe am useing it as a dip or salad dressing and peminto cheese helps.I have found there is no right or wrong with this diabetic thing as its about finding what works.
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Heavenleah thank you.. One concern I have is reguarding the needle. Have you experience any infections with it.I am told it is to be worn 24hrs and changed every 3 days.As I have rescently survived a bout of flesh eating disease and the prospect of exposing my body,system to a foriegn object for that length of time is causing concern.
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52 pounds are gone, and I am on track for 48more by June. It is strange to be losing and still eating as much as I want, but it's happening anyway! My sugar levels are lower but still all over the place in the mornings, from 90 to 140...same foods, same insulin.
I know exercise, rest, and water intake are some of the things that effect my numbers, but my biggest variable is stress. I have been under a huge amount of stress in my personal life, and I know it has gotten my numbers out of whack. Oh well, this too will pass and things will get back to normal soon. Is it a full moon or something? LoL |
My numbers are on the rise, as is my weight. I was up 2 pounds yesterday, and another 2 pounds today with ABSOLUTELY no change in my eating.
So. I am a bit freaked out because when my Mom's heart stopped beating properly water weight gain was one of the first signs, oh and Kidney failure. Damn. I have a call in to the doctor. Today I am very aware I am not normal. |
Hear lately my love for cajun food has run a head on colision with my diabetic food plan.It hadnt been a big thing till now....lawd whats a food loveing cajun boi to do????
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I feel like an idiot.
After remembering that my water pills had been filled and were in THE BOTTOM OF MY PURSE instead of my daily pill box, and taking said pills for two days....I'm fine and back to my 52 pound weight loss. My doctor said that not taking my pills in addition to not drinking enough water, had caused the weight gain and enough dehydration to hike my sugar levels as well. When my sugar levels are high I am thirsty and drink all day long....but when they are in a "normal" range I only want to drink at meal times. *sigh* Anyway... |
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I'm glad you're feeling better....and don't be hard on yourself. Managing this disease is a royal pain in the butt! |
Diabetic Vegetarian diet
Is anyone here a vegetarian?? I want to toss recipe/diet ideas around. I want to go 100% vegetarian and find that now I am diabetic, it is not so easy.
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Also no oil...but a Vegan, no oil diet is great for diabetes, as it melts off the fat we store and quickly gets the sugar numbers under control. |
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Wishing you both the best....and keep us posted. |
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There are many sources of protein, and many whole foods that support a healthier blood sugar. I find that Brown Rice, Quinoa, corn, sweet potatoes, whole oats, wheat flour, whole wheat pasta….those types of carbs are better with my numbers in moderation…I still stay away from high sugar fruits like grapes, and limit myself to a banana a day as I take a water pill and need the potassium. Pineapple, strawberries, apples, melon…those are all better choices for a sweet treat. As for protein, there are many sources…did you know cauliflower has protein? We use tofu, a lot of black beans, chick peas, mushrooms, lentils; Quinoa is a VERY good source of plant based protein. I prefer Almond milk to Soy…when you cook with soy it changes the flavor and makes it taste a little bitter…Almond milk is very low calories per cup and is a good source of protein. |
Ms. T, do you by chance have any main course recipes to share??
I have kept my A1c down to 5.9 with diet alone, but what a struggle LOL. I am a relative newbie diabetic. My question is, I am STARVING a lot. What gives? I've heard it's high BS, but like I said mine isn't bad. I mean, there are times where I could eat the doggoned cupboard doors LMAO. So what do I do so that I am not literally starving all the time?? Quote:
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