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  • Beaverton, MI
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myriam josette joga replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
Even though you are achieving good results with your sugars, it is still a source of stress. constant maintenance makes for a high stress environment. i know i get depressed when i get under high stress, like just being at college and all those de...
September 30
Pamela Burnett replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
Wow.....all this feedback has really been helpful! I took each persons advice to heart. I have a physical exam with my Doctor next week to rule out any physical problems. I have a friend that I met through this website that can compare notes with ...
September 25
Stuart replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
Hello Pamela: Not being a mother, nor a wife, not sure my views will be that helpful frankly? None the less I will try. Have you considered that the sitting in the house and watching TV have become a bad habits? We all need activity, places to b...
September 24
Cash Reynolds commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Weird feelings from B.S drop!'
Pamela, 80-100 mg/dl is an ideal, target blood sugar, as you know. The only reason you are getting hypo symptoms is because your body has (tragically!) become accustomed to high BGs. You do NOT want to "correct" a good blood sugar level. Rather, ...
September 17
Cathy Jacobson replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
"I am familiar with depression that has a cause....loss of a loved one,life changes,etc so how can I feel depressed when everything is O.K.????" Diabetes is a life change, and you are being asked to do many things that previously you didn't have t...
September 16
Phil replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
Think of depression like diabetes. The hormones your body is producing are not in an optimal level. Your feeling blue or sad is perhaps your brains hormones or brain chemistry (endorphins) not being able to be in tune. You probably are having this...
September 15
Sarah Keech replied to Pamela Burnett's discussion 'Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!' in the group Diabetics with Depression
I suggest you check out some of the videos on the TCOYD website. (Take Control Of Your Diabetes). Many of us feel frustration, anger and depression due to diabetes. It is a complicated disease. Perhaps your family is having a difficult time dealin...
September 15
Pamela Burnett added a discussion to the group Diabetics with Depression
Noone in my family understands how I could be depressed!
I am a fairly new diagnosed diabetic. I am taking Metformin BID and I have been doing really well at keeping my BS in the right range. What I am finding really difficult to handle is my deepening depression and the fact that my family does not und...
September 15
Pamela Burnett joined Brea's group
Diabetics with Depression
any diabetics who also suffer from the terrible disease of depression....this is the place where we can all help eachother!
September 15
Tracy Malloy commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Weird feelings from B.S drop!'
dex 4 glucose tabs. It gets the BS up quickly and I usually do 2 tabs if I feel shaky around 80 and 4 tabs if I am lower than 70. Less than 50 and I will do 6, but then I get a rebound high a few hours later. When your BS drops your liver kicks ou...
September 15
molly hall commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Weird feelings from B.S drop!'
If you are just recently getting your levels under control, the 80-90 will seem low to your body. Once you get used to it being in a more normal range, you're not going to feel so strange until it drops a little more. I like to eat a couple pieces...
September 15
Pamela Burnett added a blog post
I am starting to get the hang of a diabetic diet and I seem to be doing O.K. However I noticed when I cut back too much on carbs my sugar drops....not far but between 80 to 90. I feel really weird, kinda shaky sort of spacy but I have no appetite ...
September 15
Pamela Burnett commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Why do I feel weird with a normal BS reading?'
Thanks Everyone! I feel better just knowing that I am not alone! I finally called my Dr. and he said exactly what all of you are saying! Although, my Dr. is not diabetic and has not experienced what I was feeling! It really helps to hear from real...
August 5
Todd T. commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Why do I feel weird with a normal BS reading?'
I think that those of us that were newly dx may have had high bg for a long time. I had those feelings too and could swear that I was high but wasn't. Our bodies get use to what ever levels we have and when we mess with the levels it startes to co...
August 4
Elisa commented on Pamela Burnett's blog post 'Why do I feel weird with a normal BS reading?'
Hi Pamela, I was recently diagnosed and I know the doctor told me that it takes your body sometime to get use to the new levels because your body was used to the high one's. This will go away once your body gets used to the new lower levels. Hang ...
August 3
Pamela Burnett added a blog post
I have been getting a lot of help here with controlling my newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. I have been controlling it pretty well with diet changes and Metformin BID. I had a after lunch reading of 96 and I felt horrible! I was shaky, nauseated a...
August 3

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Hometown (where you come from):
Beaverton
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
June 15, 2009
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.3
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Info on Diabetes
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I was looking for a adult diabetes camp.
What do you do for a living?
retired Medical Assistant

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Pamela Burnett

Weird feelings from B.S drop!

I am starting to get the hang of a diabetic diet and I seem to be doing O.K. However I noticed when I cut back too much on carbs my sugar drops....not far but between 80 to 90. I feel really weird, kinda shaky sort of spacy but I have no appetite at all. Only another diabetic would understand what I mean. I have been losing weight and so far have lost 21 Lbs! I need some advice as to what to do when the weirdness feeling happens if it is not near one of my mealtimes. I have really tried to cut o… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 11:21am — 3 Comments

Pamela Burnett

Why do I feel weird with a normal BS reading?

I have been getting a lot of help here with controlling my newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. I have been controlling it pretty well with diet changes and Metformin BID. I had a after lunch reading of 96 and I felt horrible! I was shaky, nauseated and my head felt like it was stuffed with cotton. Why would I have these types of symptoms if my readings are in the ideal range? My fasting BSs have been between 105 and 110. I try to eat no more than 45 carbs at each meal and I make sure that I am full… Continue

Posted on August 3, 2009 at 3:29pm — 4 Comments

Pamela Burnett

Now what do I do?

My BS control has been very stable since I started taking Metformin BID. My last HgbA1c was 6.3 before I started the Metformin. I have been having pretty good success so far, however, today I had a reading after lunch of 158! I can't figure out why? I had only 42 grams of carbs(a turkey club sandwich) after which I felt weird, kinda dizzy and nauseated! I had only 22 carbs at breakfast so I am mystified as to what caused this high reading. I am not sick or stressed out so what should I do after… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 4:28pm — 4 Comments

Pamela Burnett

Where do I begin?

As a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic, I am still trying to learn how to adjust my diet. I have attended diabetes education classes and I also have several diabetic cookbooks. I am about to go into "information overload"!!!! I seem to be doing a good job of keeping my blood sugar readings within range. I take Metformin BID. I have lost 8 pounds in 5 weeks. The hardest part is trying to exercise because I fractured my knee and ankle in Dec. and I am still in Rehab. I see that there are a lot of pe… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 10:15am — 3 Comments

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At 11:29pm on July 18, 2009, patti lopez said…
Welcome to tudiabetes, Pamela! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.

Read up on us in the ABOUT US and click on NEW MEMBER GUIDE.

Enjoy your journey with us, Patti
At 1:15am on July 17, 2009, Teena said…
Hello there Pamela. Happy to see you here. Welcome to the family. I hope you will find support with your new friends here and have fun learning with us. Hope to hear from you soon.
At 12:01am on July 17, 2009, Kristin said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes Pamela! I hope that you will join in our discussions!
 
 

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