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Low grade fever/higher BG
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So....I've been feeling pretty good lately. I've had a few higher than usual BGs (esp considering my diet as of late) but I was always able to bring them down by later in the day--just felt a littl...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Davis Nov 16.

Learning to eat lower carb

Oh--this is a handy site! Thanks for sharing! :)

Replied Nov 9

Learning to eat lower carb

If he laughs- tell him he can take a shift polishing your halo as punishment! :) HA ha...BTW-I spelled your name wrong in my post---I just noticed that. Sorry!! :) I just bought my EatSmart scale-...

Replied Nov 9

Learning to eat lower carb

30-35 carbs for the day!!!! Oh my goodness. You must be a saint, Gerir! I thought I was doing pretty good at about 150g (before the subtraction of the fiber intake which is usually around 30 g). Go...

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Jennifer Davis replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'Low grade fever/higher BG'
Low grade temps can be casued by dehydration. But there are also other causes. Make sure you have no other issues (wounds, cuts, etc) going on.
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Low grade fever/higher BG
So....I've been feeling pretty good lately. I've had a few higher than usual BGs (esp considering my diet as of late) but I was always able to bring them down by later in the day--just felt a little frustrated about it all. Anyway, I went to give...
on Sunday
Beth Custer replied to Jacky Del Hoyo's discussion 'Learning to eat lower carb'
Oh--this is a handy site! Thanks for sharing! :)
November 9
Beth Custer replied to Jacky Del Hoyo's discussion 'Learning to eat lower carb'
If he laughs- tell him he can take a shift polishing your halo as punishment! :) HA ha...BTW-I spelled your name wrong in my post---I just noticed that. Sorry!! :) I just bought my EatSmart scale--still trying to work it so I can add to the plate...
November 9
Beth Custer replied to Jacky Del Hoyo's discussion 'Learning to eat lower carb'
30-35 carbs for the day!!!! Oh my goodness. You must be a saint, Gerir! I thought I was doing pretty good at about 150g (before the subtraction of the fiber intake which is usually around 30 g). Good for you! Maybe I should try to tighten my intak...
November 9
Jan replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Congratualtions for biting the bullet and seeing the endo. So many with years of experience here that can help you. If your endo will not adjust insulin for you as soon as needed, I would start myself by lowering the basal insulin. I am just theor...
November 4
Beth Custer replied to LAURA MANTLO's discussion 'What was your fasting Blood Sugar this morning?'
135- I was a little surprised by this today since I went to bed at 94...but I'm ok with 135 right now---better than what it can been before! :) Clee, I totally understand your frustration...hang in there. It sucks to work so hard without a good r...
November 4
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November 4
Kelly Rawlings replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Nice response!
November 4
Beth Custer replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Thanks everyone for your kind comments and help. It really meant a lot to hear some good advice, :) I'm feeling much much better now...my lows have quit, for the most part, and my flutuation is pretty narrow. So yea!!! :) I'm a big reader, so I ...
November 4
Beth Custer replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Goodness-your meter wouldn't read your BG! Yikes. That had to be scary! Thanks for sharing your story here--it sounds a bit like my own--esp. about the exercise....:)
November 4
boshra replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Well I'm really glad that you are getting back on track. I fell off for awhile and so I know what it feels like to have to get back to the program. However, I wasn't hitting as many lows as you are or I hope were but that is because I started out ...
November 3
Tanya (Baby Tee) replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Sounds like you wanted some sympathy, not instruction, so I am going to attempt to provide this. Congratulations on walking for 11 consecutive days! I walk 2 miles a day at lunch M-F, well, M-Th now that I have "Furlough Fridays." Totally makes y...
November 2
Beth Custer replied to Sophie's discussion 'vent'
Sometimes it is nice to just crab about the unfairnes of it all so that you can dust off and keep going. :) Today I resent those who take their healthy pancreas for granted! :) hahaha...
November 2
Janet replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
I'm sorry that you got "the look" from the endo, too. No one likes being guilted into taking better care of herself. The endo is part of the team -- not a judge. It's the endo's job to listen to you, learn your challenges, and make recommendations...
November 2
Brunetta replied to Beth Custer's discussion 'I feel like crap! (and need some support)'
Beth It is great that you are getting back on the wagon of good diabetes care....You are to be applauded!! However, "sliding scale" is really not the only way to treat insulin resistance.. I agree with Gerri, for me it felt like "shooting in the d...
November 2

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Hometown (where you come from):
Jefferson, PA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 12, 1996
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra Smart
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
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information/support
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adjunct teaching / banking

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At 9:04pm on October 26, 2009, MelissaBL said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, Beth. Let me know if I can answer any questions you have about the community!

Also, I just wanted to let you know that I had a lot of success on Weight Watchers in 2008. I lost nearly 30 pounds from April to October. Have you considered WW in your weight loss efforts? It was type 1-friendly, I thought.

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At 3:29pm on October 26, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
At 12:26pm on October 26, 2009, Marie B said…
hi, Beth, welcome! Here is the New Member Guide. let me know if you have any questions.
 
 

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