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re:Strange behaviour of a US doctor
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Written by sistersandy
Hi,
Yesterday, at the diabetes clinic (at my GPs surgery), I learnt a lot more. Particularly the dietician told me of a British diabetic who had to be checked in a US hospital for something like [i:500c0cef4c]deep vein thrombosis[/i:500c0cef4c]. He had, obviously, to tell the attending doctor that he was diabetic.
He was immediately asked what his “carbs” were (I don’t even know what carbs a
In category Support
Written by sistersandy
Hi,
Yesterday, at the diabetes clinic (at my GPs surgery), I learnt a lot more. Particularly the dietician told me of a British diabetic who had to be checked in a US hospital for something like [i:500c0cef4c]deep vein thrombosis[/i:500c0cef4c]. He had, obviously, to tell the attending doctor that he was diabetic.
He was immediately asked what his “carbs” were (I don’t even know what carbs a
re:Jargon
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Written by aviv
Hi,
Being new to diabetes, I get a little confused by the jargon.
I know now what a few terms mean. “Hypo” is a hypoglycaemic attack due to a low blood sugar level. “Endo” I don’t know. “Mmol/L” is millimoles [i:6ee5a63ed5]per[/i:6ee5a63ed5] litre, a blood sugar measurement unit used everywhere [b:6ee5a63ed5]except[/b:6ee5a63ed5] in the U.S. where mg/dL is used (milligrams [i:6ee5a63ed5]per[
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Written by aviv
Hi,
Being new to diabetes, I get a little confused by the jargon.
I know now what a few terms mean. “Hypo” is a hypoglycaemic attack due to a low blood sugar level. “Endo” I don’t know. “Mmol/L” is millimoles [i:6ee5a63ed5]per[/i:6ee5a63ed5] litre, a blood sugar measurement unit used everywhere [b:6ee5a63ed5]except[/b:6ee5a63ed5] in the U.S. where mg/dL is used (milligrams [i:6ee5a63ed5]per[
re:Opinions, please.
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Written by sistersandy
Hi,
My diabetes specialists recommend that I take my blood sugar levels (and blood pressure) once a day in the following pattern.
Day 1 - before breakfast, Day 2 - after breakfast, Day 3 - before lunch, Day 4 - after lunch, Day 5 - before supper and Day 6 - after supper - and then repeat. (After meals means 2 hours after food.)
This seems reasonable as it should produce a valid sampling a
In category Support
Written by sistersandy
Hi,
My diabetes specialists recommend that I take my blood sugar levels (and blood pressure) once a day in the following pattern.
Day 1 - before breakfast, Day 2 - after breakfast, Day 3 - before lunch, Day 4 - after lunch, Day 5 - before supper and Day 6 - after supper - and then repeat. (After meals means 2 hours after food.)
This seems reasonable as it should produce a valid sampling a
re:insulin pumps
In category Support
Written by Anita
hi everyone!
i wonder if anyone here uses insulin pumps and can give some insider-insights as to what he finds as a good pump.
these things cost a lot, and the insurance in most cases cover only the basic pump from most manufacturers (minimed/medtronics, animas, etc).
any feedback would be great!
In category Support
Written by Anita
hi everyone!
i wonder if anyone here uses insulin pumps and can give some insider-insights as to what he finds as a good pump.
these things cost a lot, and the insurance in most cases cover only the basic pump from most manufacturers (minimed/medtronics, animas, etc).
any feedback would be great!
The difference between T1 and T2 diabetes
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Written by Anita
It seems that many people confuse between T1 and T2 diabetes, so I'll do my best to explain the difference.
People who suffer from Type 1 diabetes (also knows as T1 diabetes), do not produce enough insulin, or don't produce insulin at all, and as a result have problems in using the carbs they eat. Such people must inject insulin in order to keep themselves a live.
People who suffer from Typ
In category Support
Written by Anita
It seems that many people confuse between T1 and T2 diabetes, so I'll do my best to explain the difference.
People who suffer from Type 1 diabetes (also knows as T1 diabetes), do not produce enough insulin, or don't produce insulin at all, and as a result have problems in using the carbs they eat. Such people must inject insulin in order to keep themselves a live.
People who suffer from Typ
re:A1c and meter ??
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Written by Anita
Is there a relation between the average blood sugar level read on the meter and the result of an A1c?
In the past 2 months I dropped my average from 9.8 to 6.1mmol on my glucometer. I am not due for a A1c for another month so I am curious. Last time it was 7 so I expect that the next one will be more around 5.5 to 6??
Gemstone
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Written by Anita
Is there a relation between the average blood sugar level read on the meter and the result of an A1c?
In the past 2 months I dropped my average from 9.8 to 6.1mmol on my glucometer. I am not due for a A1c for another month so I am curious. Last time it was 7 so I expect that the next one will be more around 5.5 to 6??
Gemstone
re:Out of curiosity
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Written by Anita
For the ones using insulin: Do you use syringe or a pen? Why?
While reading the newsgroups, I noticed that many more people seem to use syringes and wonder why since the use of the pen is so easy and seems cheap to me.
Any comments?
Gemstone
In category Support
Written by Anita
For the ones using insulin: Do you use syringe or a pen? Why?
While reading the newsgroups, I noticed that many more people seem to use syringes and wonder why since the use of the pen is so easy and seems cheap to me.
Any comments?
Gemstone
re:Sharing improvements
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Written by Anita
My control improved... at last. I've been working very hard for the past 2 months. On my meter, the average dropped from over 9 mmol to 6.3mmol. I'll have my A1c later this week. But the best news is that I can drop completely the acarbose ( from 3 a day to 0 ) and cut down 1mg of Repaglinide ( from 4mg to 3mg) at each meal. Of course that also means that I have to stay at 15 to 20 grams o
In category Support
Written by Anita
My control improved... at last. I've been working very hard for the past 2 months. On my meter, the average dropped from over 9 mmol to 6.3mmol. I'll have my A1c later this week. But the best news is that I can drop completely the acarbose ( from 3 a day to 0 ) and cut down 1mg of Repaglinide ( from 4mg to 3mg) at each meal. Of course that also means that I have to stay at 15 to 20 grams o
Ranks
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Written by Anita
Hi all,
I've noticed that there is a ranking system that ranks by the number of posts.
I thought starting using it, having 3-4 ranks.
Any idea for rank names?
In category OTHER
Written by Anita
Hi all,
I've noticed that there is a ranking system that ranks by the number of posts.
I thought starting using it, having 3-4 ranks.
Any idea for rank names?
re:New Member
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Written by Anita
Hi My name is Phil diagnosed 1999 T2 Now chewing 1500 mg metformin and taking Atorvastatin for Chol. AL1c Feb 06 = 7.3
Chol 5.5 So not doing so bad just keep taking the pills. Doc says Chol need to be 4.0 though. :cry:
Looking forward to some intersting strings and facts / info
In category New Member?
Written by Anita
Hi My name is Phil diagnosed 1999 T2 Now chewing 1500 mg metformin and taking Atorvastatin for Chol. AL1c Feb 06 = 7.3
Chol 5.5 So not doing so bad just keep taking the pills. Doc says Chol need to be 4.0 though. :cry:
Looking forward to some intersting strings and facts / info
re:diabetes pumps
In category Support
Written by Anita
hello all!
It's been a while since I first saw the insuling pumps around- the promise was almost sci-fi: no more insulin shots, just tell the pump how many carbs you're eating, etc.
These days, you still get all these amazing diabetes gadgets, such as a non-intrusive device that tests the sugar levels using light only (amazing), and so on.
is there any company that interconnect these two devi
In category Support
Written by Anita
hello all!
It's been a while since I first saw the insuling pumps around- the promise was almost sci-fi: no more insulin shots, just tell the pump how many carbs you're eating, etc.
These days, you still get all these amazing diabetes gadgets, such as a non-intrusive device that tests the sugar levels using light only (amazing), and so on.
is there any company that interconnect these two devi
Diabetes, genetics and what would happen to our children
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Written by Anita
[quote:ec9843fc21]I know people who are eating properly, never in excess, thin and fit and who have diabetes. Genes are the culprits in thoses cases.[/quote:ec9843fc21]
I have to agree with Gemstone - genes play a major rule in this.
Yes - some people might become diabetic due to pumping sugar (I know someone that got it by drinking carrot juice several times a day - would you belive this??) bu
In category Support
Written by Anita
[quote:ec9843fc21]I know people who are eating properly, never in excess, thin and fit and who have diabetes. Genes are the culprits in thoses cases.[/quote:ec9843fc21]
I have to agree with Gemstone - genes play a major rule in this.
Yes - some people might become diabetic due to pumping sugar (I know someone that got it by drinking carrot juice several times a day - would you belive this??) bu
Pig cells could provide diabetes cure
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
http://www.rxpgnews.com/research/endocrinology/diabetes/article_3488.shtml
Well, what do you say?
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
http://www.rxpgnews.com/research/endocrinology/diabetes/article_3488.shtml
Well, what do you say?
on MSNBC- Sleeping too little, or too long, tied to diabetes
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
On MSNBC there's an article sating that getting too little or too much sleep may increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11766016/
You think this could be true?
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
On MSNBC there's an article sating that getting too little or too much sleep may increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11766016/
You think this could be true?
re:New Newbie in the House
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Written by Anita
Hello ,
My name Chris Smith and I have type 1 Diabetes for 8 years now. I live in San Francisco having as much fun as possible, selling medical jewelry, and running a magazine.
Life is good, and diabetes does not slow me down until my sugars get raised due to stress.. and then watch out...
I look forward to adding more....
chris
In category New Member?
Written by Anita
Hello ,
My name Chris Smith and I have type 1 Diabetes for 8 years now. I live in San Francisco having as much fun as possible, selling medical jewelry, and running a magazine.
Life is good, and diabetes does not slow me down until my sugars get raised due to stress.. and then watch out...
I look forward to adding more....
chris
Anyone heard of 'Insulow' ?
In category Support
Written by Anita
Anyone heard about this Insulow thing?
I've read about it lately on several places.
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read,4,4539.html
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=1185647XSL_NEWSML_TO_NEWSML.xml
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Written by Anita
Anyone heard about this Insulow thing?
I've read about it lately on several places.
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read,4,4539.html
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=1185647XSL_NEWSML_TO_NEWSML.xml
re:New Type 1 in the house!
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Written by Anita
Hello All,
My name is Julie and I am from Ajax Ontario, Canada.
I have already posted a hello on another area of this site. I got excited and posted before I saw this section.
Anyways I am a student at York University in Toronto currently studying kinesiology. I have had T1 for 15 years. No complications of any kind..thank god...and sometimes find it very hard to be motivated and stay on
In category New Member?
Written by Anita
Hello All,
My name is Julie and I am from Ajax Ontario, Canada.
I have already posted a hello on another area of this site. I got excited and posted before I saw this section.
Anyways I am a student at York University in Toronto currently studying kinesiology. I have had T1 for 15 years. No complications of any kind..thank god...and sometimes find it very hard to be motivated and stay on
re:Exercise!!
In category Support
Written by Anita
Hi guys. I posted this on the sugarland blog and thought I would share it here.
I read what you said about your son, and yes it is wrong to assume that all T2's are overweight or obese. What is the bigger concern here is exercise. Your cells have insulin receptors on the outside of them. Insulin binds to them and a chain reaction occurs bringing glucose transporters to the cell surface in order
In category Support
Written by Anita
Hi guys. I posted this on the sugarland blog and thought I would share it here.
I read what you said about your son, and yes it is wrong to assume that all T2's are overweight or obese. What is the bigger concern here is exercise. Your cells have insulin receptors on the outside of them. Insulin binds to them and a chain reaction occurs bringing glucose transporters to the cell surface in order
re:Pet Peeves
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Written by Anita
At the beginning, I was avoiding to tell people with whom I was having a meal that I have diabetes and was trying to stick to my diet without them noticing too much. Now, I don't hesitate and tell as anyway, I have pills to take with the first bite of the meal. The first question is always: Are you on insulin? When I say yes, insulin and pills, I get that *so sorry* look as of course,
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Written by Anita
At the beginning, I was avoiding to tell people with whom I was having a meal that I have diabetes and was trying to stick to my diet without them noticing too much. Now, I don't hesitate and tell as anyway, I have pills to take with the first bite of the meal. The first question is always: Are you on insulin? When I say yes, insulin and pills, I get that *so sorry* look as of course,
FDA approves Medtronic insulin pump
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
Did anyone heard of this medtronic insulin pump?
I read that the FDA approved this. I think it's suppose to be much more accurate than the regular pump.
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2006/04/10/daily43.html
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
Did anyone heard of this medtronic insulin pump?
I read that the FDA approved this. I think it's suppose to be much more accurate than the regular pump.
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2006/04/10/daily43.html
re:Happy holidays~Surviving Easter and ohh the chocolate!
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Written by Anita
How did everyone fair with the food and chocolate and family this weekend?
I cant resist chocolate...its like a drup....mhhmmmm i love it! I guess in a way being a T1 is a bit easier because if I know how many carbs it has then I can just give insulin to compensate. Although it still doesnt help the fact that diabetes gain weight like it aint no thang!
My family normally gets together for Ea
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Written by Anita
How did everyone fair with the food and chocolate and family this weekend?
I cant resist chocolate...its like a drup....mhhmmmm i love it! I guess in a way being a T1 is a bit easier because if I know how many carbs it has then I can just give insulin to compensate. Although it still doesnt help the fact that diabetes gain weight like it aint no thang!
My family normally gets together for Ea
re:Another interesting story
In category Chit-Chat
Written by Anita
So kind of similar to the last one...
There was this guy..a friend of my boyfriend (they knew each other in high school and for the life of me I cant remember his name)
Anyways he dated this girl for a year and he kept noticing that when ever she finished dinner she would leave the table to go to the bathroom. He thought she was throwing up. THen at her apartment he found an empty box of need
In category Chit-Chat
Written by Anita
So kind of similar to the last one...
There was this guy..a friend of my boyfriend (they knew each other in high school and for the life of me I cant remember his name)
Anyways he dated this girl for a year and he kept noticing that when ever she finished dinner she would leave the table to go to the bathroom. He thought she was throwing up. THen at her apartment he found an empty box of need
working out and having diabetes
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Written by nen
Having diabetes is hard enough, not having energy to work out is even worse. So what do i do i cant eat, drink any thing with sugar i told myself what am i going to do to get more energy? I searched and searched the web and finally found a really good energy drink with no sugar and no more then 15 calories. I love drinking coke and i was exited to see that they had that flavor and they have 5 othe
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Written by nen
Having diabetes is hard enough, not having energy to work out is even worse. So what do i do i cant eat, drink any thing with sugar i told myself what am i going to do to get more energy? I searched and searched the web and finally found a really good energy drink with no sugar and no more then 15 calories. I love drinking coke and i was exited to see that they had that flavor and they have 5 othe
re:...falls through doorway and lands with a resounding thud.
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Written by Wrong change
<tut> Who left that mound of medication there?
<reads dispensing label>
Oh, it's mine... sorrrrryyyyy. I'll clear it up straight away - I'm sure the forum looked very neat and tidy before I arrived! Nice move, Anita.
Ummm, what can I tell any vaguely interested people ...
T2, diagnosed 1990.
Very bad girl for several years at the outset and tried burying my head in the sand and p
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Written by Wrong change
<tut> Who left that mound of medication there?
<reads dispensing label>
Oh, it's mine... sorrrrryyyyy. I'll clear it up straight away - I'm sure the forum looked very neat and tidy before I arrived! Nice move, Anita.
Ummm, what can I tell any vaguely interested people ...
T2, diagnosed 1990.
Very bad girl for several years at the outset and tried burying my head in the sand and p
re:Hello
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Written by Administrator
Hiya I am Donna aka Cloudedbrains.
I am a type 2 - diagnosed in august 2006.
I started with diet and exercise, then metformin, then changed to slow-release metformin 1000mg daily as I could not tolerate 1500mg.
I started Lantus (Insulin Glargine) of the 3rd October 06 and am now on 22units.
I have many other health issues but the main being severe Brittle asthma type 1 - which requires alot of
In category New Member?
Written by Administrator
Hiya I am Donna aka Cloudedbrains.
I am a type 2 - diagnosed in august 2006.
I started with diet and exercise, then metformin, then changed to slow-release metformin 1000mg daily as I could not tolerate 1500mg.
I started Lantus (Insulin Glargine) of the 3rd October 06 and am now on 22units.
I have many other health issues but the main being severe Brittle asthma type 1 - which requires alot of
Stinging and insulin injections
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Written by Cloudedbrains
I was on 22u of Lantus till my DSN called today now I am on 28u from today.
My problem is I get bad stinging from the injection sites.
I rotate sites but its even worse in the thighs.
Does anyone have any tips how to deal with it?
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Written by Cloudedbrains
I was on 22u of Lantus till my DSN called today now I am on 28u from today.
My problem is I get bad stinging from the injection sites.
I rotate sites but its even worse in the thighs.
Does anyone have any tips how to deal with it?
re:My A1C was 8.2 and the doctor said, "Keep up the good w
In category Support
Written by Wrong change
Hello everyone. I am new to this site and have a question for you. I have had my ENDOCRINOLOGIST for 14 years now. I am 29 years old, went into a coma when I was 15, (2,450 blood glucose level, (worlds record I was told)), and he saved my life. I have been with him ever since. But my A1C seems to be high now and he didn't suggest any changes. I am curious as to what you people think. To me havi
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Written by Wrong change
Hello everyone. I am new to this site and have a question for you. I have had my ENDOCRINOLOGIST for 14 years now. I am 29 years old, went into a coma when I was 15, (2,450 blood glucose level, (worlds record I was told)), and he saved my life. I have been with him ever since. But my A1C seems to be high now and he didn't suggest any changes. I am curious as to what you people think. To me havi
National Post Article
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
Did anyone else read the article in the National Post a few months back? Its about a break through they made in diabetes quite accidently. it envoles the pain receptors on the outside of the pancreas. These receptors are indirectly involved in the signalling process in which your pancreas releases insulin. Apparently they injected type one diabetic rats with a spice and it jump started these pain
In category Interesting News
Written by Anita
Did anyone else read the article in the National Post a few months back? Its about a break through they made in diabetes quite accidently. it envoles the pain receptors on the outside of the pancreas. These receptors are indirectly involved in the signalling process in which your pancreas releases insulin. Apparently they injected type one diabetic rats with a spice and it jump started these pain
Medtronic Insulin Pump
In category Support
Written by Karen
Hi All,
I've had Type 1 diabetes for four years now, and am STILL having troubles properly regulating it with shots throughout the day. My Dr. suggested I try out the Medtronic Insulin pump. My husband and I are thinking of having a child in the next year or so and want my numbers to be tight, to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Question is, has anyone been on this system -- and, if so, how has
In category Support
Written by Karen
Hi All,
I've had Type 1 diabetes for four years now, and am STILL having troubles properly regulating it with shots throughout the day. My Dr. suggested I try out the Medtronic Insulin pump. My husband and I are thinking of having a child in the next year or so and want my numbers to be tight, to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Question is, has anyone been on this system -- and, if so, how has
Hi everyone!
In category New Member?
Written by Karen
Just found this forum -- I'm very excited with all of the info here!
A little background on me... was diagnosed with type 1 about 4 years ago (my mother has type 2), but so far it hasn't really affected anything I've wanted to do. I love to be active and hit the gym 4-5 times a week to stay in shape and keep my circulation going well.
I haven't had any complications until recently: I ca
In category New Member?
Written by Karen
Just found this forum -- I'm very excited with all of the info here!
A little background on me... was diagnosed with type 1 about 4 years ago (my mother has type 2), but so far it hasn't really affected anything I've wanted to do. I love to be active and hit the gym 4-5 times a week to stay in shape and keep my circulation going well.
I haven't had any complications until recently: I ca
rebounding hyperglycemia
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Written by Morgan
My doctor said that I have this thing called rebounding hyperglycemia, where I'm high, so then I get a lot of insulin, get low(esp. when exercising), so then my liver releases sugar into my blood and I get really high again. We think we came up with a good plan that will fix it. There is also another name for, named after the doctor. I can't remember the exact name, but it starts with an S. Has
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Written by Morgan
My doctor said that I have this thing called rebounding hyperglycemia, where I'm high, so then I get a lot of insulin, get low(esp. when exercising), so then my liver releases sugar into my blood and I get really high again. We think we came up with a good plan that will fix it. There is also another name for, named after the doctor. I can't remember the exact name, but it starts with an S. Has
Help with sugar levels
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Written by Vytautas
Um... Can you introduce me to the numbers of sugar levels (perfect-good-bad)? Since the moment i see the number 50 i freak out
Here we count mmol/l wich are 3,3-5,5 good >3,3 a bit low <3 getting dangerous ~7 could be better >10 bad >13 very bad
So could i get some info then, because i'm pretty lost here...
In category Support
Written by Vytautas
Um... Can you introduce me to the numbers of sugar levels (perfect-good-bad)? Since the moment i see the number 50 i freak out
Here we count mmol/l wich are 3,3-5,5 good >3,3 a bit low <3 getting dangerous ~7 could be better >10 bad >13 very bad
So could i get some info then, because i'm pretty lost here...
Insulin cooling wallets
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Written by Sam
Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I was wondering if anybody has had any experiences with the Frio insulin cooling wallet? I purchased one about 6 months ago and it works a treat. Oh ye I purchased mine from www.friouk.com. I noticed someone else talking about one in a similar chat room.
In category New Member?
Written by Sam
Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I was wondering if anybody has had any experiences with the Frio insulin cooling wallet? I purchased one about 6 months ago and it works a treat. Oh ye I purchased mine from www.friouk.com. I noticed someone else talking about one in a similar chat room.
Diabetes questions
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Written by Andres Andresson
Hello,
My name is Andrés and I’m student at Denmark’s Technique University and these days I’m working with 4 other students (we are in class which is Innovations and product development) and we are looking into diabetes. We are working really close with Unomedical which manufacture Insulin-set’s for diabetes who use insulin pump. We have few questions that we would like to ask people with diab
In category Support
Written by Andres Andresson
Hello,
My name is Andrés and I’m student at Denmark’s Technique University and these days I’m working with 4 other students (we are in class which is Innovations and product development) and we are looking into diabetes. We are working really close with Unomedical which manufacture Insulin-set’s for diabetes who use insulin pump. We have few questions that we would like to ask people with diab
Fell off the Diabetic wagon...
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Written by Karen
Argh... I don't know what happened today but I had chocolate. The real kind, not sugar free, and it was darn good at the time! But, of course, now I feel guilty and awful... and I was doing so well! *sigh*
I've started running again and am still keeping up with weights at the gym 5 days a week, still taking my insulin -- even had a nice salad for lunch. Then - BAM! I ate my nephews chocolate
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Written by Karen
Argh... I don't know what happened today but I had chocolate. The real kind, not sugar free, and it was darn good at the time! But, of course, now I feel guilty and awful... and I was doing so well! *sigh*
I've started running again and am still keeping up with weights at the gym 5 days a week, still taking my insulin -- even had a nice salad for lunch. Then - BAM! I ate my nephews chocolate
Guidance Please
In category Support
Written by James Alwyn
As a T2, I am a regular reader of your column, even here down under - I lecture on scriptwriting at a local Uni and my diabetes is known among the students.
This appeared in my email...it is not one of my students [the email is anonymous not using the uni-system] but the figures appeared so frightening to me - I wanted to say more than go and speak to your doctor ....
[i]Gday, I am an Aus
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Written by James Alwyn
As a T2, I am a regular reader of your column, even here down under - I lecture on scriptwriting at a local Uni and my diabetes is known among the students.
This appeared in my email...it is not one of my students [the email is anonymous not using the uni-system] but the figures appeared so frightening to me - I wanted to say more than go and speak to your doctor ....
[i]Gday, I am an Aus
Hello everyone
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Written by Tammy
Hi,
I am looking for some information on insulin pumps and was wondering if there is anyone out there to give me a hand. Right now I am on the Medtronic Minimed 512 insulin pump and I want to upgrade to the 522 with the Continous Blood Glucose System and I want more information with people that are on it.
In category New Member?
Written by Tammy
Hi,
I am looking for some information on insulin pumps and was wondering if there is anyone out there to give me a hand. Right now I am on the Medtronic Minimed 512 insulin pump and I want to upgrade to the 522 with the Continous Blood Glucose System and I want more information with people that are on it.
The Mini Med Paradigm REAL-Time System
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Written by Tammy
Just wondering if there is anyone out there that is on this system?
In category Support
Written by Tammy
Just wondering if there is anyone out there that is on this system?
Skinny with Type 2
In category Support
Written by Joyce Alexander
Hi,
I've just been diagnosed with Type 2. I'm 49, 5'3'' and 105 lbs. I've never been overweight, I exercize regularly, but haven't been able to ward of diabetes. I have a long family history of diabetes--great-grandmother, grandmother, mother. I've been watching my carbs to some extent for at least 10 years. I'm very frustrated; meat and veggies are great, but I don't tend to have a big
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Written by Joyce Alexander
Hi,
I've just been diagnosed with Type 2. I'm 49, 5'3'' and 105 lbs. I've never been overweight, I exercize regularly, but haven't been able to ward of diabetes. I have a long family history of diabetes--great-grandmother, grandmother, mother. I've been watching my carbs to some extent for at least 10 years. I'm very frustrated; meat and veggies are great, but I don't tend to have a big
Byetta
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Written by amador
Hello everyone, does anyone know when or if byetta will ever reach Europe?
Also, is insulow available ?
Thanks
In category Support
Written by amador
Hello everyone, does anyone know when or if byetta will ever reach Europe?
Also, is insulow available ?
Thanks
New member
In category New Member?
Written by Barbara
Hi, I am new to the Forum
My name is Barbara, I am Type 2, Insulin Dependant. I thought I would find support and great ideas on this site.
One question I would like to ask is, I am considering getting the Insulin Pump, what are the costs like compared to using the Pens, and are they easy to learn to use? The older I get the more forgetful I have become about taking my shots. I would apprec
In category New Member?
Written by Barbara
Hi, I am new to the Forum
My name is Barbara, I am Type 2, Insulin Dependant. I thought I would find support and great ideas on this site.
One question I would like to ask is, I am considering getting the Insulin Pump, what are the costs like compared to using the Pens, and are they easy to learn to use? The older I get the more forgetful I have become about taking my shots. I would apprec
Looking for info to help son
In category OTHER
Written by Tammy
Yesterday morning my 19 yr old sons long time 18 yr old GF was found unconscious in a pool of vomit. She was rushed to the hospital and her blood sugar lvls were over 400 ( not being knowledgable of diebetes i dont know what the normal lvls are) Before now she had not been known to have diabetes.
They are keeping her in the hospital for a week and not allowing her to eat for the next 48 hours
In category OTHER
Written by Tammy
Yesterday morning my 19 yr old sons long time 18 yr old GF was found unconscious in a pool of vomit. She was rushed to the hospital and her blood sugar lvls were over 400 ( not being knowledgable of diebetes i dont know what the normal lvls are) Before now she had not been known to have diabetes.
They are keeping her in the hospital for a week and not allowing her to eat for the next 48 hours
Hi I\'m a newbie on herw
In category New Member?
Written by Jacqui Nixon
Hi ya My name is Jacqui.I have been diagnosed since May 06.I have recently gone onto Insulin and am now controlling my diabetes.Only down side at the moment,have had a recall re- my eyes,early diabetic changes picked up in left eye.Have to go for another test on Monday.Diagnosis came as a big shock,as there is no family history.Am 5ft 4 and weigh about 8st 10 so am not overweight.Have always exerc
In category New Member?
Written by Jacqui Nixon
Hi ya My name is Jacqui.I have been diagnosed since May 06.I have recently gone onto Insulin and am now controlling my diabetes.Only down side at the moment,have had a recall re- my eyes,early diabetic changes picked up in left eye.Have to go for another test on Monday.Diagnosis came as a big shock,as there is no family history.Am 5ft 4 and weigh about 8st 10 so am not overweight.Have always exerc
An Understanding
In category Support
Written by Chad Mangrum
People with Type 1 diabetes are not able to produce insulin. Type 1 usually occurs before the age of 30, but could happen at any age. Type 1 can be caused by genetics. The origins of Type 1 are not understood completely, yet there are several theories. But all of the possible causes still have the same end result: The pancreas produces very little or no insulin anymore.
Frequent insulin
In category Support
Written by Chad Mangrum
People with Type 1 diabetes are not able to produce insulin. Type 1 usually occurs before the age of 30, but could happen at any age. Type 1 can be caused by genetics. The origins of Type 1 are not understood completely, yet there are several theories. But all of the possible causes still have the same end result: The pancreas produces very little or no insulin anymore.
Frequent insulin
Healing diabetes
In category Interesting News
Written by Vytautas
This news is rather old but i decided to say it anyway just in case some people didn't hear it.
Diabetes can be cured. Or at least it is thinked so. Several diabetics were taken and certain cells were taken from the medulla (or however it's called) and then their immunity system was completely destroyed. During the period the patient is very vurnerable to any illnes. A few weeks later using t
In category Interesting News
Written by Vytautas
This news is rather old but i decided to say it anyway just in case some people didn't hear it.
Diabetes can be cured. Or at least it is thinked so. Several diabetics were taken and certain cells were taken from the medulla (or however it's called) and then their immunity system was completely destroyed. During the period the patient is very vurnerable to any illnes. A few weeks later using t
New - Blood test readings - help please
In category Support
Written by Shelley
Good evening everyone
Please would you kindly give me some information.
I am not diabetic but my 20 year old son often has a reading of 8.2 on his blood reading.
His father is diabetic so does the reading for him. My son is very active, does gym and is well built. However, he seems to often be so tired.
The tiredness (and bad moods)
was what made his dad test his blood wit
In category Support
Written by Shelley
Good evening everyone
Please would you kindly give me some information.
I am not diabetic but my 20 year old son often has a reading of 8.2 on his blood reading.
His father is diabetic so does the reading for him. My son is very active, does gym and is well built. However, he seems to often be so tired.
The tiredness (and bad moods)
was what made his dad test his blood wit
Summer reminder
In category Support
Written by Vytautas
Well as we can all see it's summer now, it's hot (with a little welcome rain) and your air-conditioner is probably not working (just joking
)
A reminder to those that have diabetes for a long time and a warning for those that have had it for a short time: be careful. It's beter to be warned before an accident happens. Very hot weather (and you'll probably be more active with all t
In category Support
Written by Vytautas
Well as we can all see it's summer now, it's hot (with a little welcome rain) and your air-conditioner is probably not working (just joking
)
A reminder to those that have diabetes for a long time and a warning for those that have had it for a short time: be careful. It's beter to be warned before an accident happens. Very hot weather (and you'll probably be more active with all t
Type 2 Study
In category Support
Written by allen
Type 2 Diabetics:
You should know…
… many Type 2 Diabetics need to take insulin to better control their diabetes.
Sometimes diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. Controlling diabetes is important to avoid future health complications. Insulin along with oral anti-diabetic treatments and a healthy lifestyle can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics. A clinical research study is
In category Support
Written by allen
Type 2 Diabetics:
You should know…
… many Type 2 Diabetics need to take insulin to better control their diabetes.
Sometimes diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. Controlling diabetes is important to avoid future health complications. Insulin along with oral anti-diabetic treatments and a healthy lifestyle can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics. A clinical research study is
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