"I have autonomic neuropathy with orthostatic hypotension. My clueless doctor gave me Lisinopril when I was first diagnosed, "because if you're diabetic, you have to take it," and it practically killed me. With even 1/4 of a pill, my…"
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What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cosumne Jan Apr 15. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I've been to see my Endo today and I had to admit to him that I've been slack in taking my ace inhibitor (or NOT taking as the case may be!)So he wrote me a new prescription for…Continue
Tags: Lisinopril, Cilazipril, best, kidney, inhibitor
Need help with Lantus split dosing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Type1Gal Jul 27, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I'm on Lantus and Humalog MDIs, and things were ok but in the last month they are getting crappy. I'm after help and suggestions on what's causing the massive peaks and lows I'm…Continue
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Spock replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"Lisinopril caused life threatening problems for me (swelling of the throat and tongue.Emergency room. Hospital. NOT fun.) I switched to Diovan and have no reactions to it and blood pressure is good, although that was never an issue. Check out…"
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"Thanks Melitta, good to know :)"
"Hi Kaitake: I don't know what is "the best," but I take 10 mg of Lisinopril in the morning. I never have had any problems taking it. I was a bit concerned, because I used to have low blood pressure when I was younger, but I have taken…"
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"Cool thanks for this Kim. Seems my GP and my endo have given me conflicting advice on this, so I will definitely go with what my endo recommends. Thanks for posting your dosage, it's helpful to know what other people take too. I will check with…"
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"Thanks Tim, I will check out Coazar as it's always useful to know what alternatives are available, thanks :)"
Kim replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"It sounds like your endo has given you his/her best advice. Your pharmacist should be able to give you a side by side comparison of the drugs. I started taking Lisinopril 2.5mg about 3 years ago for kidney protection. Before I started taking it, my…"
Timothy replied to Kaitake's discussion 'What's the best ACE inhibitor for T1?'"I could not tolerate any of the ACE inhibitors. I get feeling of choking and I can never clear my throat. My BP was never high but my Endo thought I should find one that I could tolerate. Finally I was prescribed Coazar which is an Ace Blocker. It…"
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Hi everyone, I've been to see my Endo today and I had to admit to him that I've been slack in taking my ace inhibitor (or NOT taking as the case may be!)So he wrote me a new prescription for Lisinopril and said that one is best. I have some Cilazipril tablets left over from a previous prescription, and I want to know if the two are equal?What type of ace inhibitor are you on?I have macro-albuminuria (not micro) which is unexplained, so I really want to take the tabs, it's just that Lisinopril…See More
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'Need help with Lantus split dosing'"Sorry, you also mentioned smaller meals and stress. Yes stress definitely makes the fluctuations worse! I'm eating about 100 carbs per day as food, plus another 15 - 50g as emergency food. I've been trying to shift to lower GI meals, and…"
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'Need help with Lantus split dosing'"Yes this is what my diabetes care team think must be happening. They believe I must have lipodistrophy in my abdomen because I've been injecting there for 23+ years. Trouble is, I'm not convinced that is the problem. I've done a 1…"
Kaitake replied to Kaitake's discussion 'Need help with Lantus split dosing'"What you say about porcine insulin is very interesting. My first diabetes nurse has a daughter with T1, and she was on it. Porcine was the only sort of insulin she could cope on. I'd never thought of trying it myself, so thank you for the idea!…"
Emmy replied to Kaitake's discussion 'Need help with Lantus split dosing'"Where you inject can have a big impact on how quickly your body absorbs the insulin. If you have any lumpy areas, those areas should be avoided, as it really slows down absorption. So do bruises.
As you know, stress can raise or lower your blood…"
latvianchick replied to Kaitake's discussion 'Need help with Lantus split dosing'"I was similar to you and I was once found sitting on the font in a church stuffing sweets during probably my 5th or 6th hypo of the day. A man walked up to me, whom I have never met, took one look at me and said, "You are on human insulins,…"
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A documentary about encapsulated islet cell transplants VIDEO
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:24am 2 Comments 1 Like
Hey everyone! Here in New Zealand a documentary screened on telly about the work of Professor Bob Elliot and his company LCT Global.
You can watch the video here for the next couple of days: http://tvnz.co.nz/xeno-a-cure-for-diabetes/video-4261364
It's all about encapsulated pig-islet cell transplants for… Continue
You can watch the video here for the next couple of days: http://tvnz.co.nz/xeno-a-cure-for-diabetes/video-4261364
It's all about encapsulated pig-islet cell transplants for… Continue
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- At 6:43am on September 14, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 7:48pm on May 20, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Kaitake!
- At 7:40am on May 6, 2010,
Osob said… - Your welcome Kitty.
Thank you for the friendship request hope that I can live up to the wonderful meaning.
Howa re you finding your way around?So much information let me know if you need any help.
- At 8:35pm on May 5, 2010, Doris D said…
- Now see what you've missed?????
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- At 11:29am on May 5, 2010,
Marie B said… - glad you have joined us. We have a Group here for those from Aus and NZ.
- At 9:19am on May 5, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY KAITAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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