"I would discuss it with your endocrinologist, but it sounds like you need to adjust his Lantus lower. Usually when my son is sick it makes his numbers go up not down."
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racing and insulin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Simms May 22, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I was wondering if you are Type 2 and on insulin do you lower your long lasting insulin in the day or two before the race day? I'm currently using 18 units of Lantus in the evening and waking up with…Continue
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Jeff Simms replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Dropping numbers 3+ hours after meal (ALL day)- HELP!' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Jeff Simms replied to CJ's discussion 'Lantus: I'm pretty lost right now..what would U do?' in the group LANTUS® Or Humalog Users"My son uses Levemir and splits the dosage. He uses a little less in the evening dose to help avoid lows. Do you eat a snack before you exercise? I would eat a low carb snack to avoid lows when you exercise, at least until you know exactly how much…"
Jeff Simms replied to KrabbyKelly's discussion 'Goal for bedtime blood sugar' in the group LANTUS® Or Humalog Users"sorry your having this problem. have you asked your doctor about this? 162 seems high for a morning fasting number."
Jeff Simms replied to april's discussion 'Started insulin 2 days ago, any pointers?'"make sure you stay consistent with it. if you miss a day, especially with your long lasting insulin it can take you 2 or 3 days to get back on track."
Jeff Simms replied to EsMom's discussion 'Was it low, was it not??'"I would think that maybe it was 87 and dropping fast and that caused you to feel bad. Did you wait longer than usual that day to eat? Sometimes if I wait until 1 pm I can start feeling bad because I waited too long and I am in the process of…"
Jeff Simms replied to KrabbyKelly's discussion 'Goal for bedtime blood sugar' in the group LANTUS® Or Humalog Users"It is hard to say because everyone is different. Do you usually test at 2 am? My doctor always tells me the most important number if your morning fasting number, which we have been trying to get to as close to 100 as possible.10 units of Lantus is…"
Jeff Simms replied to Diabetes News and Interest's discussion 'Doctor Empathy a Factor in Diabetes Care'"I think that is true. My last doctor was always negative. I lost 27 pounds and he never even commented about it. He actually ended up going on medical leave himself about 6 months"
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Jeff Simms commented on Natalie ._c-'s group 'Type 2'"With a 13.4 A1C if I was your doctor I would immediately put you on insulin. I'm just saying, that is a pretty horrible number. I hope it hasn't been that high that long."
jsugiyo replied to Jeff Simms's discussion 'yeast infection' in the group Type 2"Be sure to check with your doctor about this situation. My doctor said that I need to make an appointment with my OBGYN when it acts up and go to see her just for that purpose. It might be something else though, so please be sure to inquire about…"
Jeff Simms replied to falcor's discussion 'New Type 2'"Exercising is important to care for your diabetes whether you lose weight or not. Plus, it helps with mood. I would encourage you to do cardio at least three times a week to help you burn off carbs and to help with dealing with this newly diagnosed…"
Judith replied to Jeff Simms's discussion 'yeast infection' in the group Type 2"Good words from Christalyn. I found the 2 books that I settled on as the most helpful---there are about a gazillion versions of Candida diets, so I read a bunch and then improvised.
1) "Chronic Canidiasis" by Michael Murray. I have come to…"
Christalyn replied to Jeff Simms's discussion 'yeast infection' in the group Type 2"Glad you are feeling better. Normally the DRs give one pill. But I normally do a week long regime to make sure everything is cleared. the Acidolphilus is in the vitamin section of the pharmacy. No prescription. Check your BS levels and try to…"
Jeff Simms replied to Jeff Simms's discussion 'yeast infection' in the group Type 2"Thanks, the itching really started going away yesterday and is much better today. I will start eating more yogart also. Is Acidolphilus something you can get over the counter."
Christalyn replied to Jeff Simms's discussion 'yeast infection' in the group Type 2"Hello Jeff, I just got through with a nasty yeast infection my self. Women can give men a yeast infection through intimate contact much like and STD.
Yeast infections are common with diabetics (Type 2) when the BG is not controlled and stays high…"
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- At 7:07am on November 17, 2012, Doris D said…
Our Annual Campaign is coming!
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- At 3:23pm on August 17, 2012, Judith said…
Delighted to get to know you, Jeff. Is that your beautiful kitty in the picture? We have been taking in strays for 30 years, getting them cleaned up and healthy.
- At 7:14am on May 15, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Jeff- Thanks for the friend add. You should join our running groups. There are a lot of runners here at TuD.
- At 5:48pm on May 14, 2012, Doris D said…
Thanks Jeff!!
- At 2:45pm on May 14, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 12:02pm on May 14, 2012, catlover said…
HI Jeff- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
- At 2:17pm on May 13, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 1:45pm on May 13, 2012,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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