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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
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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
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:diabetes pumps
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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
hospitalization
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Written by sistersandy
I was in the hospital this week.
my sugar dropped to 66 (4) and I got disoriented, blood pressure went to 200/80, heart rate was 120 and i thought i was having a heart attack! so did the emergency room. I was put on monitors and kept for two nights. They finally decided i have an infection in my right lung, and sent me home on inhaled steroids and and antibiotic. Feeling better now.
Oh and
In category Support
Written by sistersandy
I was in the hospital this week.
my sugar dropped to 66 (4) and I got disoriented, blood pressure went to 200/80, heart rate was 120 and i thought i was having a heart attack! so did the emergency room. I was put on monitors and kept for two nights. They finally decided i have an infection in my right lung, and sent me home on inhaled steroids and and antibiotic. Feeling better now.
Oh and
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
In category Chit-Chat
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
Medtronic Insulin Pump
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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
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...
Diabetes and alcohol
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Written by Vytautas
Here is a topic i didn't notice here. There is one in a Lithuanian forum (a very big comunity there but it's in my native toungue so i guess no one will understand that
)
Ok.. So most of you are grown up (if not all of you) and i believe you do drink once in a while... At parties for egzample So here are a few questions:
1) How does alcohol affect you? (diferent alcohol (wine, beer,vod
In category Support
Written by Vytautas
Here is a topic i didn't notice here. There is one in a Lithuanian forum (a very big comunity there but it's in my native toungue so i guess no one will understand that
)
Ok.. So most of you are grown up (if not all of you) and i believe you do drink once in a while... At parties for egzample
So here are a few questions:
1) How does alcohol affect you? (diferent alcohol (wine, beer,vod
Skinny with Type 2
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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
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
An Understanding
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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
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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
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
sugarfee snacks
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Written by Jim
Hello, all.
I am new to the forum.
I have written a new article about sugarfree snacks.
remember a few years ago when there were no choices in the grocery store for diabetics? EVERYTHING had sugar in it.
http://tinyurl.com/yvgak4
Please let me know what you think.
jim7out
In category Support
Written by Jim
Hello, all.
I am new to the forum.
I have written a new article about sugarfree snacks.
remember a few years ago when there were no choices in the grocery store for diabetics? EVERYTHING had sugar in it.
http://tinyurl.com/yvgak4
Please let me know what you think.
jim7out
Type 2 Study
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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
