"Maybe it would be less unsettling if you thought of the cheese flavoured ice cream as something like a frozen cheesecake?
Don't forget purple yam. I live near a major teaching hospital where lots of Filipinos work, so my local shops stock quite…"
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T1 and breast milk production
Started this discussion. Last reply by garidan Dec 21, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I was wondering if anyone had any information or advice about breastfeeding/breast milk production and supply as a T1.Despite my best efforts, I am not getting much milk out for my baby and was…Continue
'Your A1C is 4.9, so your diabetes is not very well controlled is it...?'
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Masercola Oct 25, 2011. 28 Replies 0 Likes
By now I should be used to ignorance, even from medical professionals. But this encounter today really took the cake.I was at the hospital getting my 28th week scan. I was particularly anxious about…Continue
Spaghetti squash success!
Started this discussion. Last reply by BadMoonT2 Sep 23, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'd been hearing all sorts of great things about spaghetti squash but unfortunately it's impossible to find here in the UK. Over the winter, I had great results with zucchini carbonara - but much as…Continue
More lame reasons why I'm not a real T1: I'm flatlining too much!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Aug 11, 2011. 51 Replies 0 Likes
So, despite being antibody positive, having presented in DKA, and making almost no insulin of my own, my doctors are still finding new and creative ways to throw me out of the T1 club.At my latest…Continue
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Lila replied to Sam Iam's discussion 'Prosciutto'"I'm pretty sure it wasn't the prosciutto (dextrose or no dextrose) but all the other stuff you ate along with it. For me, that delicious-sounding spread would have to be bolused as if it was 20g of carbs, even if the 'official'…"
LaGuitariste left a comment for Lila"Thanks for the thought. Very kind. Per my co-pays, you'll be throwing $63 in the trash, which is a darn shame when there are people in the world with no insulin. Very sad, but what else can you do? Unless I know someone very well personally…"
Lila left a comment for LaGuitariste"Good heavens, I wish I could send you my extra Levemir because I have quite a different 'problem'. During my pregnancy I was switched to Levemir for a while. The Levemir didn't agree with me and after two weeks of abject misery, I put…"
Lila replied to Buckley83's discussion 'To all of you in the 5% club....'"Hi Buckley,
No reason why you shouldn't have a biscuit. Just have a small but really nice one rather than a giant one."
Lila replied to Bob's discussion 'How do you handle the meal invite?'"Why not just tell the host that you're eating low carb? I regularly have friends over for meals and *always* ask new people about dietary preferences. There are all sorts. One of my friends doesn't eat chocolate, another has issues with…"
Lila replied to Amy's discussion 'Chinese Food = Highs?'"Marie, here is a recipe for the dish which Dan mentioned. The only carb in the dish is the three teaspoons of cornstarch, which isn't a huge amount in the overall scheme of things.
The literal translation of the Chinese name, shui zhu rou, is…"
Lila replied to MyBustedPancreas's discussion 'Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy'"Depends on how 'effectiveness' is defined.
I am on MDI and my last A1C was 5.1 (with the one before that 4.9) but that came with lots of lows. Some members of my diabetes team think that a pump wouldn't make any difference to my…"
Lila replied to Amy's discussion 'Chinese Food = Highs?'"I do think this is more a question of knowing exactly what is in your food, than an issue with 'Chinese' food specifically. Like FHS said, certain types of food are tricky for us. It isn't culture-specific.
I think the real problem is…"
Lila replied to Frankie Sloane's discussion 'Do you really say "no" to the cake?!'"Natalie, she arrived 5 1/2 weeks early on the 4th of December. Still somewhat shell-shocked!"
Lila replied to Frankie Sloane's discussion 'Do you really say "no" to the cake?!'"Pregnancy cured me of the fear of large boluses. In the last few months one unit of insulin only covered one gram of carbs at lunch and dinner, so even a low carb meal needed more insulin than I used to take in an entire day. And mornings were even…"
Lila replied to Frankie Sloane's discussion 'Do you really say "no" to the cake?!'"I eat whatever I want but if it is something high in carbs, I stick to mouse-like portions and most of the time it turns out OK. I gotta put things in perspective - I need to bolus for protein, and most mornings, I need a small bolus (2 units) just…"
garidan replied to Lila's discussion 'T1 and breast milk production'"I don't know of any relation between insulin or diabetes and breast feeding. There is a relation between hypothyroidism and breast feeding instead, because it affect some hormones needed for milk production."
Cinderfella replied to Lila's discussion 'T1 and breast milk production'"I breast fed two babies (they are now 18 and 20) and did not have any problems relating to diabetes. I had a little trouble getting them to latch on properly but once we all got the hang of it everything went well. You might want to check that they…"
Theresa replied to Lila's discussion 'T1 and breast milk production'"I am not diabetic (my son has T1) so I am not really able to answer your question regarding type I and breastfeeding; however, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how wonderful breastfeeding your child is. I breastfeed my son until…"
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- To benefit from the collective wisdom of a supportive group.
- Date diagnosed
- June 2, 2010
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 4.9% (Sept 2011)
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
Comment Wall (36 comments)
- At 5:11pm on February 6, 2012, LaGuitariste said…
Thanks for the thought. Very kind. Per my co-pays, you'll be throwing $63 in the trash, which is a darn shame when there are people in the world with no insulin. Very sad, but what else can you do? Unless I know someone very well personally (e.g. my sister, who is a nurse) I would never never feel comfortable taking even one pill of their medication. The risk is too great...which is a shame, eh?
- At 7:31pm on January 1, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- At 7:25pm on November 22, 2011,
Natalie ._c- said… Wow!! 33 weeks! It's starting to seem like reality, not just a distant possibility! I can hardly wait to see pictures! :-)
- At 4:40am on October 18, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lila, dear friend ♥
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going ♥ Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:47am on October 18, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Lila. I wish for you a most wonderful day, ENJOY!!!
- At 2:53am on October 18, 2011,
Peetie said… - Happy Birthday Lila! Hope you have a great day! I'm glad you are on here and posting because I have learned a great deal about the different types through reading your discussions. How appropriate that you would have your birthday during LADA Awareness Week! Cheers! Joanne
- At 1:28am on October 18, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Lila!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:06pm on August 11, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Oh man Lila....I'm SO SO happy for you (move over kitty!!)
The hormonal change is crazy....unbelievable how much insulin you now need!!!!
You'll have to post belly pics ;)
Luv ya sweetie....linda
- At 7:32pm on August 10, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- She's a lovely kittie!!! Ours too, loved creamy treats....including yoghurt!!!
I read some of your comments, and pardon me for being a snoop (but I am...no deny it!!)...I read...OB....are you pregnant?
Luv ya....and give that sweet pussy cat a belly rub and a scratch behind the ears for me.
There's a pic of our "now angel cats" on my page :(
- At 5:32pm on August 9, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- CONGRATS ON YOUR BEING A FEATURED MEMBER...you deserve it. Reed
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