"Insulin itself won't cause you to gain weight. It's simply a hormone, and everyone has it. Our bodies just don't produce it on its own, so we have to provide it - thus we are now the controller.
If the amount of carbohydrates you…"
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Which pump do you perfer?
Started this discussion. Last reply by J A Jones Nov 9, 2009. 31 Replies 0 Likes
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Ann commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Is diabetes making me gain weight...?'"Nicolette, you say on your profile that you're 16 years old. Because you're so young, I think it might be a good idea for your to talk to your endo about your concern over gaining weight. Maybe he/she can help you figure out what's…"
"I think Insulin dose and carbs are related (to a lesser extent protein). If you eat less carbs you automatically need less insulin to cover it.
Insulin is a hormone that tells our body to store fat. If we have high levels of insulin (either through…"
Nicolette commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Is diabetes making me gain weight...?'"Ill try to eat less carbs...I feel like insulin makes you hungry though"
"I don't think that it's the insulin as much as the carbs which, generally, one "covers" with insulin. I was 275 lbs in 2006 and am now around 180ish. Some of it might be exercise, as I have gotten more active but I think the main…"
Nicolette commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Is diabetes making me gain weight...?'"I am getting my thyroid checked next month because I was wondering if it had something to do with it. Thanks for the advice i'll trying changing up my exercise routine :) How much insulin or carbs should I be eating then?"
"Seeing you are already exercising and eating healthy, I think to lose weight you would need to decrease the insulin. The only way to safely decrease the insulin, while maintaining good blood sugars, would be to eat lower carb (replace the carb with…"
Nicolette commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Is diabetes making me gain weight...?'"what do you mean per endo exercise?"
furball64801 commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Is diabetes making me gain weight...?'"Since I am new here I will let some of the type 1s answer even though I am type 2 on insulin."
Nicolette posted a blog postIs diabetes making me gain weight...?
Hey guys it's been a long time since i've been on here, but I came back because I need some help...I don't know what it is, either diabetes or my diet, but I've been gaining weight and it's almost impossible to lose it...i've tried everything and I even exercise and eat a lot better now and still nothing! It's so frustrating and I don't know where else to go for advice. To be honest, I think it has a lot to do with having diabetes.See More
Trudy commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"Hi, Nicolette. I think I commented a few hours late, but I hope you're OK today. Let us know how you're doing, and I hope you'll be well for New Year's."
Trudy commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"Take a correction with a syringe if you can, but be sure to write it down since you don't have the pump's memory. You don't want to do a lot of stacking with insulin on board, since the insulin may suddenly take effect and leave…"
Kristin commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"Yes, a call into your endo if you blood sugar doesn't come down is a good idea!"
"Could it be the end of the " honeymoon period " for you and you require more insulin ? Maybe use the temp bolus for say 5 hours ( during the day ...at 50 percent more than usual ...I am guessing here ) I don't know , how cold it is in…"
Natalie ._c- commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"I can only talk about my own experience, which is that when I couldn't reduce 300's, 400's, then 500's and HI on my meter, I was sliding into a coma. My new endo told me to call him if I ever go above 300 and can't get it…"
Gerri commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"Arrrghh, the frustration! I do what Kristin mentioned. I've returned vials of insulin to the pharmacy & they've given me new ones with no questions asked. I try to get a new vial with a different lot number, but that's not always…"
Kristin commented on Nicolette's blog post 'Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??'"Have you changed your insulin? When I have unexplained highs, I always try a new vial of insulin. Hope that they come down soon!
Other ideas:
- Do you have a cold?
- If you are menstruating, you can also experience highs and insulin…"
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- March 6, 2009
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.4
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas Ping
About Me :)
Hey guys :) I'm Nicolette & I'm 16. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes March 6, 2009. Ive been on the Animas Ping Pump for over 2 years now and I have to say it's a great pump! It really makes my life easier and helps me to control my diabetes...If you have any questions about me or my expeirence with the pump/diabetes please feel free to contact me!! :)
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Is diabetes making me gain weight...?
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:08pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Hey guys it's been a long time since i've been on here, but I came back because I need some help...I don't know what it is, either diabetes or my diet, but I've been gaining weight and it's almost impossible to lose it...i've tried everything and I even exercise and eat a lot better now and still nothing! It's so frustrating and I don't know where else to go for advice. To be honest, I think it has a lot to do with having diabetes.
Why are my blood sugar numbers so high ??
Posted on December 27, 2010 at 12:00pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Ok so my blood sugar has been in the 300s and 400s! I changed my site for my pump twice and even gave myself a shot ! Why am i still not going down!? Im drinking tons of water and doing everything i can but nothing is working! I really need help
Im On The Pump!!!!!!
Posted on June 15, 2009 at 3:40pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
I was supposed to get my pump like two months ago but there were many delays.........
but anyways im on it now and im so excited! Its the animas ping and i love it so far... its my first day on it and its a very happy day 4 me!
but anyways im on it now and im so excited! Its the animas ping and i love it so far... its my first day on it and its a very happy day 4 me!
GeTtInG mY PuMp!
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 6:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Im getting my pump in a week or two and Im so excited!
Im literally counting down the days!
Why am I like sooo excited? Ive never felt this way before and its all i think about. I cant concentrate in school and when I come home I ask my mom a million questions about the pump and random ones too! Idk if there is something wrong with me or im just really excited, LOL!
Im literally counting down the days!
Why am I like sooo excited? Ive never felt this way before and its all i think about. I cant concentrate in school and when I come home I ask my mom a million questions about the pump and random ones too! Idk if there is something wrong with me or im just really excited, LOL!
Pump Delivery!
Posted on May 5, 2009 at 3:29pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I ordered my pump put and im not sure when its going to come. Can anyone tell me how long a pump usually takes to get to your house? I just ordered mine but I still want to know when it will get here. Some people told me 3 weeks and others said one week. It seems like such a looonnnggg time for it to come. Im sooo impatient and im driving my mom crazy about it!
!tHaNkS sO mUcH~
!tHaNkS sO mUcH~
Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 2:34pm on March 9, 2012,
Paige said… Hello Nicolette!
I'm using Tudiabetes as a way to connect with fellow young adults with diabetes. I'm a University of South Florida student and president of our chapter of "Students with Diabetes." We're hosting a national conference June 1st - 3rd in Tampa and want to bring in as many Type I diabetics (18 - 30yrs) as possible from across the country.
Anyway! The conference costs $55 dollars total, but we can't pay for your plane ticket (housing, food, & activities like Busch Gardens are, however, included in the price). Please let me know if you are interested in any of this and/or visit our website for more information!
If you're interested in any of this, please contact me! I'm usually easy to get in touch with. :)
- At 6:50pm on December 8, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hi Nicolette! First let me say congratulations for getting onto a forum so quickly, I see that your diagnosis is quite recent. It's taken me a bit longer to look for this kind of support. We also have the same pump! How have you been doing with everything?
- At 3:03pm on October 15, 2009,
Erin Ball said… - i am doing ok i guess u r right betus is stressful but im getting through it slowly
- At 9:26pm on October 14, 2009,
Kristin said… - So how do you like the pump so far? I have it too
- At 3:36am on October 12, 2009, Kristin said…
- Hi Nicolette! How is life on the pump?
- At 7:48pm on October 10, 2009, Kristin said…
- hey nicolette, my name is kristin, just thought i'd say hey :) I don't know why, just got the sudden urge to lol
- At 12:24pm on October 10, 2009, Erin Ball said…
- hey my name is erin i am about a month diagnosd how r u how old r u?
- At 3:20pm on July 3, 2009,
Jilz said… - hey nicolette tankz 4 d add and hope that ur doing fine well laterz.....LOL!!!.........
- At 6:54am on May 4, 2009,
Holly said… - Hey noticed you were on the teenager page, ive been diabetic for 12 years, if yiu need anything or w/e let us know! xxx
- At 2:29pm on May 2, 2009,
Denise Reyes said… - hey nicolette!
the ping is great so far :)
i think youll love it.
have you decided what color to get?
i say go green!
i got the silver one
and wish i had gotten a color instead.
if you get the inset infusion sets
you can also get those in different colors too :)
hope everything is well
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