Diabetic anyone?

MsTinkerbelly · 11-01-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

I have found, when my meter is getting wonky, and is more than a year old, I just call the company and they send me a new meter for free. They just ask that I send the old one back(at their cost)

Good idea, but I don't keep a spare so I would be without a meter until it arrives.

amiyesiam · 11-01-2011, 10:24 AM

you get the new meter before you send the old one back in
(Mine is a one touch )

Rockinonahigh · 11-01-2011, 10:34 AM

Since ive been takeing the anitbiotics over the last week ive had to eat more than I had been so I would have less probs with the meds,today I take the last two and I am very glad.So far my numbers arent up to much but im use to being around 85 to110 and its been 120 to135 I spoke with the doc he said if im not haveing any other probs I will be ok.The worst thing about the meds is the kick ass dizzy spells I sometimes get...not nice at all.

SugarFemme · 11-01-2011, 11:40 AM

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am just now joining this thread as I just found it. It's nice to have a place to go to for information and support. good day to all

MsTinkerbelly · 11-01-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am just now joining this thread as I just found it. It's nice to have a place to go to for information and support. good day to all

Welcome

It gets a bit quiet here, but there are quite a few of us around if you need anything, or have a question.

MsTinkerbelly · 11-01-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Since ive been takeing the anitbiotics over the last week ive had to eat more than I had been so I would have less probs with the meds,today I take the last two and I am very glad.So far my numbers arent up to much but im use to being around 85 to110 and its been 120 to135 I spoke with the doc he said if im not haveing any other probs I will be ok.The worst thing about the meds is the kick ass dizzy spells I sometimes get...not nice at all.

Sorry about the dizzy spells!

Medications can REALLY affect sugar levels...my Mom's levels were spiking around 650 when she had to go on steriods for a while before she passed. It was hard to get them down, even with Insulin!

Rockinonahigh · 11-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Sorry about the dizzy spells!

Medications can REALLY affect sugar levels...my Mom's levels were spiking around 650 when she had to go on steriods for a while before she passed. It was hard to get them down, even with Insulin!

so far im not on insulin,just keeping my diet on an even keel,the one thing that has bugged me is my burning feet.I have a back prob wich sometimes causes my sciatica to go haywire but this is in both feet,it makes my socks fee like they are made of old heavy cords,most times I take off my shoes or go bare foot wich helps.I also have just started geting my shoes a bit wider than before plus makeing shure I take good care of my feet so there isnt visable injury,ive broken many a bone in my feet over the years,both ankles at the same time.....lllooonnnngggg story on that one..called rodeo.

SugarFemme · 11-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Speak with your doc. There are meds out there that can help with that burning in your feet aka diabetic neuropathy.

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

so far im not on insulin,just keeping my diet on an even keel,the one thing that has bugged me is my burning feet.I have a back prob wich sometimes causes my sciatica to go haywire but this is in both feet,it makes my socks fee like they are made of old heavy cords,most times I take off my shoes or go bare foot wich helps.I also have just started geting my shoes a bit wider than before plus makeing shure I take good care of my feet so there isnt visable injury,ive broken many a bone in my feet over the years,both ankles at the same time.....lllooonnnngggg story on that one..called rodeo.

Rockinonahigh · 11-01-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Speak with your doc. There are meds out there that can help with that burning in your feet aka diabetic neuropathy.

Thanks I will do that,I thought I had to have ot really bad before my feet became an issue...gess not.

MsTinkerbelly · 11-01-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

you get the new meter before you send the old one back in
(Mine is a one touch )

My meter is really acting up, so unless they could get it here today I am going to have to buy a battery or a new unit. Luckily I use Freestyle lite, and they only cost around $15 to replace.

Good information though for those that can wait a day or two without knowing their numbers! Thanks

SugarFemme · 11-01-2011, 03:15 PM

It wont help you today to get the free meter, but it will for the future. This way you always have a back-up meter. I once called to get a new meter and told them I was desperate and they actually overnighted it for me. It's worth a try

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

My meter is really acting up, so unless they could get it here today I am going to have to buy a battery or a new unit. Luckily I use Freestyle lite, and they only cost around $15 to replace.

Good information though for those that can wait a day or two without knowing their numbers! Thanks

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