"Jan:
Thank you for writing and adding excellent comment.
First off; we live in analog world with much more experience with type 1 and insulin use.
What gets overlooked is this:
a) available glucose for burn/absorption is as follows:
- intestine…"
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Good number...
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Aug 22, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
See this is what I was talking about in another post I made this week. My BG is 118, I know its a great BG but worried I am to low so I am drinking apple juice. How crazy is that? I am not hungry,…Continue
In trouble here...
Started this discussion. Last reply by xring Aug 15, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I am in trouble here and don't know how to fix. Well I do it's just a matter of getting my head on straight and doing what I have to do. I am no newbie when it comes to T2, have had this lovely…Continue
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Cosumne Jan replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"Thanks, jims, as I've said before I downloaded your book onto my Kindle and read it and found your advice very helpful. I've never personally heard of anyone having lows on metformin. Can you actually have problems with it like you could…"
roodgirl replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"Well, here are a couple of suggestions, although you'll need to figure out what works for you to get you back in a more rational mindset. The first would be very slowly bringing down the numbers at which you react and treat. Yesterday you know…"
Mia replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"Yeah your right about previous post. That's what I am saying good number and felt fine just started to freak a little. As far as therapy goes no luck around my area so I have been posting here lately. Hoping it will help."
roodgirl replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"I agree that lows are dangerous, but in her previous thread she said that panicking about lows only started after having to help a neighbor with a very low BG (can't remember the number from the previous post.) Since then, she treats for a low…"
"A behavioral thing?
One issue I note is that:
when blood glucose is 120 and up it generally moves slowly. In my T2 body; when the blood sugar goes to 110 - it starts moving/falling very fast and in fact will shoot to 70 rather than hover around 100…"
"i have to politely disagree. one can get lows on metformin. been there done that.
if one has sufficient dose of met that cuts liver glucose back combined with tight diet control; you too can have low on metformin contrary to the bum off base…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"It's my understanding you (Mia) are a T2 on metformin and Victoza, and you've even cut the Victoza in half. I don't see how you think you're going to get too low on that, and personally I would rather stop the Victoza than drink…"
acidrock23 replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"well, it's spread around, like 10 before and 12 @ 3 and maybe more if I'm running down a shade. It's hard for me to say exactly what I do as it's probably different every time..."hmmm, let's see what's going on…"
roodgirl replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"If I recall correctly from your other post, even normal BG#s kickstart a fear of lows. As it seems to be a mental or behavioral thing, I think the suggestions from the original post of seeking therapy might be really important for you. Lows are…"
Clare replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"What I learned yesterday from Gary Sheiner's web-cast is that the liver also will not kick in glucose if there is too much insulin around. Insulin shuts off the liver's response. I didn't know this I just assumed my liver would kick…"
"What this tends to show is that running a human chemical plant that has drifted back to manual operation is like running an old steam engine. It has been said that one learns to do that by the seat of your pants on the chair feeling and watching the…"
KML replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"Acid Rock 30 grams covers 6 miles for you? LUCKY DUCK!"
Ed replied to Mia's discussion 'Good number...'"I would say test yourself often for reassurance. I went through a rocky period during my first year of college after have a few really bad hypos that required a shot and an ambulance ride; I stayed richer for a while; when I went on my pump and got…"
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- At 4:39am on September 30, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mia.....
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 3:48am on September 30, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Mia. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:41am on September 30, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Mia!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 8:51pm on February 1, 2011,
Toni said… Oh hello, Momma!
- At 9:02pm on January 24, 2011,
aliceclones said… - Welcome to Tu. We have all been there, and many of us still are! just remember to breathe!
- At 12:38pm on January 24, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Mia- You are probably feeling overwhelmed since your daughter was dx'ed. This is a terrific place to learn how to live a successful and healthy D life. Everyone here is very helpful and is always happy to help a newbie learn whatever they need to know.
Like Marie says below, your daughter may want to join and get to meet teens who also have T-1. Don't spend time on how you and/or your daughter became diabetic, just learn how to handle your lives as they are now.
- At 6:25am on January 24, 2011,
Marie B said… - hi Mia, here is a link to the Parents' Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
everybody here is so helpful, I can't even begin to tell you how much I've been helped in the three years I've been a member. I'm the only one in my family with type1. My husband is type2. Perhaps your daughter may want to join here too, or look around. We are all helping each other here.
- At 6:41pm on January 23, 2011,
Donna H said… - Type 2 is definitely congenital. But Nit everyone with the genetic makeup gets it. It really depends on a lot of factors. Type 1 sometimes can have multiple incidents within a family but it is into necessarily genetic. Rather it is an autoimmune disease that can be triggered by things like illness (even the flu is enough for some people), stress, emotional trauma, etc. I am the only type 1 in my immediate or extended family. You might want to check out the link on the home page for people new to diabetes. I think it's a good primer on the disease.
- At 4:17pm on January 23, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - I have heard that diabetes type 2 skips a generation but I am wondering if it might be an old wives tale? That would be a great discussion question for type two. You would just go to the home page and press add discussing and ask away. Then people would respond. Having your daughter diagnosed with Type 1 would be hard. I am glad that you have found the support and information you need. It really helps in addition to a great medical team. You can also introduce yourself and your situation in discussion. There is also a group for parents with kids with Diabetes. I am hoping that as time goes by things will become much easier. It is very hard at first, especially with a child. It helps to talk about your feelings and learn new things. I am so happy you are here.
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