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Hi all, I just joined trudibetes.com today and live in the East bay, Crockett to be exact. i was diagnose pre-diabetes 2 years ago. I am not sure what that means though. My Dr. has me on metformin 2x a day but my blood sugar is off the hook. ( to ...
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Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Chatham, NJ
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Date diagnosed
- April 10, 2007
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- ?
- What glucose meter do you use?
- one touch ultra 2
- Type of treatment you use
- Oral
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- na
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1596288179&ref=profile
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- I did a search on support. Need help and encouragement regarding keeping my diabetes in check by diet.
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- I did a search on diabetes support.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- NA
- What do you do for a living?
- Was in a car accident in Dec. 08 Still not back to work.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 9:44pm on October 31, 2009,
Teena said…
glitter-graphics.com
- At 11:56pm on September 23, 2009,
Teena said…
This is Twinkie...he is Twinkle's son born one month after he died. He left me a part of himself...
- At 11:46pm on September 23, 2009,
Teena said…
- Oh! A teenager?! How Id wish! LOL. Im 34 almost 35 years old this October. So nice to hear from you again. When I was first diagnosed (2 years ago) I was on metformin 500 mg twice a day and glimiperide 2 mg once a day. Now with diet and exercise my bg is controlled to a 500 mg metformin once daily (thank God). I did not eradicate carbs (Im a rice eater) but I lessened it and have a exercise regimen daily at least 5 times a week.
Food and cooking is one of the areas I can help you a bit on. I love to cook (and eat) My husband is non diabetic but we keep an eye on his cholesterol since he in not exactly fit, you know. LOL He loves to eat as well. For breakfast you can try omelet by using 1 full egg and 2 egg whites (good for high blood pressure) fill in bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and left over chicken(no skin)/turkey seasoned with pepper. Home made soup is great for lunch and some greens with steamed beets sprinkled with pine nuts, walnuts, and shredded chicken. Grilling steaming is great for dinners. Like chicken breast with rosemary and olive oil or salmon seasoned with pepper and thyme. Its good for you too.
I come from a small family. Just my Mom and an older sister. Then my in-laws and my husband (he is an only child). We do not have children yet only doggies! Im Asian (Filipina) by descent and living in Oklahoma for 6 years now. But we come back to Manila about 3 times a year. How about you? Any children? What do you enjoy doing? Id love to know more about you =)
- At 2:05am on September 23, 2009,
Teena said…
- Hi Laurie. How are you doing today? BG still unpredicatble? Oh yes, the type 2's are a bit minority here but there are some around. We are just not very vocal but we have our own share of concerns that even the type 1's do understand and give their suggestions to. But Im always glad to see a fellow type 2 here to talk with.
That is one concern though really for type 2's. Correcting bg level is a bit challenge especially if you are not on insulin. It takes awhile for metformin to take effect. Had you seen a diebetes nutritionist to figure out how much ideal carb you can take per day? Are you on a certain regimen for physical activity/exercise? You dont seem to be over weight in your photo. So, Im assuming it might be something else.
I read on your profile that you were on a car accident? What happened? I hope everything is fine now. I also had an accident january of last year...My lumbar 4 collapsed on my lumbar 5. I fell down the stairs. For 4 months I wasnt able to walk...but constant therapy and rehab todate enables me to run 2 miles a day and dance for workout.LOL.
Controlling our bg takes awhile but it IS possible. We just have to work on it a bit. Frustrating sometimes too, LOL.
- At 11:52am on September 21, 2009,
Robyn said…
- Welcome!
- At 12:12am on September 21, 2009,
Teena said…
- Hello there Laurie. Happy to see you here. The community will be more than happy to support you. Im also a type 2. What meds are you taking? If theres anything I can do to help...just tell me ok? I hope youll have fun learning with us around here.You can also share insights, comments and suggestions :) Welcome to the family Laurie!
- At 5:14pm on September 20, 2009,
MelissaBL said…
- Welcome to the community, Laurie!
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