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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Dennis Mar 8, 2009. 10 Replies

Hi everyoneI need your help with this issue. I had my quarterly check up (type 2) two weeks ago and all my test came back within range with the exception of my Potassium at 5.2. My doc said the…Continue

Frequency of testing by T2 not on Med or Insulin

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jovanni de Jesus Jan 10, 2009. 3 Replies

I have been off Metformin for about a month. In an attempt to maintain tight control I am testing when I get up in the morning, after running, before lunch, late afternoon, before dinner and before…Continue

New Years Resolutions anybody?

Started this discussion. Last reply by debb Jan 1, 2009. 6 Replies

I am making the same one I have made a few times already. Nevertheless this time I am going to stick to it. I am sharing this with you so I have social pack to follow through!My resolution for 2009…Continue

 

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Are you using a vegan diet to treat or avoid diabetes? Following Dr. Barnard's program? The Pritikin program? The Rice House program? Feel out of place when non-vegan diabetics talk food? This is the group for you!
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Vegans and vegetarians who wish to gain tighter lifetime control of their diabetes through a diet of legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. A change of diet in search of greater overall health. A active study of Neal Barnard's health books.
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"long beach coming up soon :) When: July 25, 2009 Time: 1:00 pm Place: Chili's 30 Shoreline Drive West Long Beach, CA 90802-4570"
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"Long Beach Area/ Lakewood Restaurant with tables that can be joined up or an alcove where small groups can meet Informal is best I think. Sat and Sun works for me. Time- anytime works for me. Jim"
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"Her message took on a special meaning to me after she passed away. I had not idea she was not doing well. The culprit was Nature Made Diabetes Health Pack. I thought I was doing a good thing since I do not take any meds for my type 2. Taking them…"
Mar 14, 2009
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"Hi Jim ; Sandy was concern about your kidney function . I thought I would pass that along to you. Your friend Joe"
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Date diagnosed
March 17, 2000
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5.6
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Diet and Exercise
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Jk's updates and other things on my mind

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 7:32am 4 Comments

Friday (20 Feb) was an exciting day for me because that is when I went to discuss my previously elevated Potassium Level. As it turns out it had settled back to within the normal range (4.3). We agreed it was probably the supplements (over the counter) I was taking, but should not have. Lesson for me is not take things without letting my doc. know. My P level was 5.2 with the supplements and now that I have been off for two weeks it is back down to 4.3. Today will be my first day on the… Continue

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At 9:42pm on June 3, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…
check socal group
At 9:42pm on June 3, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…
long beach coming up soon :)

When: July 25, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Chili's
30 Shoreline Drive West
Long Beach, CA 90802-4570
At 9:50pm on March 2, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…
At 6:42pm on January 15, 2009, roes said…
thanks a lot!god bless!
At 2:57pm on January 3, 2009, Carol said…
I was too afraid to check!
At 8:40am on January 3, 2009, Carol said…
I have lost my mind. Last night I couldn't sleep and ate most of a bag of hersheys kisses.
At 9:06pm on January 2, 2009, Carol said…
Thanks Jim. What do you eat for breakfast?
At 7:40pm on January 2, 2009, Kristin said…
Hi Jim! Just came across your profile and wanted to say HI and that I am glad that you are part of our community! Great A1c--- please share advice with all of us!
At 8:24am on January 2, 2009, Marie B said…
wow Jim, great a1c! Tell me where you took that picture - I'm getting carpal tunnel just thinking about pruning those roses.
At 8:26am on December 26, 2008, Sonya said…
Wow Jim.
Reading everyone's stories lets me know I am not alone. God Bless.
 
 
 

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