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Finally go to the endo!!! She changed meds to glipizide and Januvia. This am I had a 177 reading, sad but this is my best so far. I have been on this combo 2 days so maybe it's working. I thank all...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Leona Peterson Oct 24.

Help working to get diabetes under control
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I am new to this. I have read a lot. I am a 49 yr old woman. 110 lbs (and still losing, not be choice!) I am following the diet fairly strictly and am also exercising. My blood suger runs 250 to 32...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Oct 13.

 

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Finally go to the endo!!! She changed meds to glipizide and Januvia. This am I had a 177 reading, sad but this is my best so far. I have been on this combo 2 days so maybe it's working. I thank all who responded to my post. I have been too tired t...
October 23
I was in my 20's with official diagnosis actually had it since 18 and weighed 115 and had blood sugars that was near 600. It does not mean it has to be T1 or 1.5 I was diagnosed with T2. I definitely know what you mean about being in the can all d...
October 13
LADA is certainly a possibility worth pursuing, and soon. You should also investigate Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. It is possible to eat lo-carb and gain weight and stay healthy. Keep us posted.....Judith in Portland
October 13
Yes, you certainly need to see an endo. immediately. You need to be hydrated and insulin on board. Get to a doctor who knows what he is talking about. Sheila
October 13
Sounds like you need insulin pronto. You are likely Type 1.5. Get tested for GAD antibodies. Buy ketone test strips too! You may be on the verge of DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis), a dangerous state of ketosis and dehydration that is very hard on the ...
October 13
First of all you might want to be tested to make sure you really ARE Type 2. I lost forty pounds before and after diagnosis and the oral meds worked for about a year when my numbers were back out of control. I finally figured out I am LADA/Type 1....
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I am new to this. I have read a lot. I am a 49 yr old woman. 110 lbs (and still losing, not be choice!) I am following the diet fairly strictly and am also exercising. My blood suger runs 250 to 325, A1C 11.6. I tried metaformin but it made me ver...
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At 8:06am on October 13, 2009, Teena said…
Hello there Caroline. Happy to see you here. Welcome!
At 12:36pm on September 26, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Welcome home Caroline! Dx on Sept. 15th....not even two weeks ago! How's everything going, a little overwhelming, isn't it? Take a peek at some of the many groups available when you get a chance!... and remember; take it one day at a time, and keep in touch....you'll be ok!
We're here to support one another.
At 10:29am on September 26, 2009, Robyn said…
Welcome!

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Hometown (where you come from):
Thomaston ME
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
September 15, 2009
What glucose meter do you use?
accuchek
Type of treatment you use
Diet and Exercise
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