"This is very topical. This entry was in the Garvan Institute newsletter this month:
Taking a muscular approach towards diabetes and other diseases
Scientists at Garvan have identified a gene that regulates muscle size, a finding that could help…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Manny Hernandez Jan 10. 8 Replies 1 Like
Manny, are you going to print out award winners? Being deaf I don't hear the video too well and would love to know who won awards. TIAContinue
gene research
Started Jun 27, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
There is a lot of research going on in my part of the world into the genetic make up of diabetes 1. So far they have found 40 genes that are involved in T1 and they think there are more. They also…Continue
Cravings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Feb 15, 2011. 30 Replies 0 Likes
I have this intense craving for sugar. Before diabetes sugar never bothered me, I never ate cookies, cake, icecream or anything sugary sweet, but since going low carb I really really crave sugar. I…Continue
Big Blue Test
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Nov 14, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, here I am in my new blue tee shirt and jeans, have just done the Test, but it is really weird. 5.9, I then spent at least an hour weeding, spreading two bags of mulch, watering it in, sweeping…Continue
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Pastelpainter commented on Francie's blog post 'Food - Friend or Foe for Diabetics'"You make it sound so easy for Weight Watchers and so hard (as it is) for diabetics. This without the attitude of friends and family who 'know' how you should eat."
Pastelpainter replied to Kelsey's discussion 'Update!'"Glad to hear you are doing well. Take things steady for a bit, you need to recover from major surgery. Hugs, Maureen"
Pastelpainter left a comment for Denise Bevard"Hi Denise, keep on keeping on quilting. Happy stitching."
Pastelpainter commented on GinaY's blog post 'Life sucks . .'"I used to be a patchworker, one lady had a signature line that read "When life hands you scraps, make them into a quilt." You just have to do the best you can with whatever you have. The scrappy part doesn't usually last forever. And…"
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 2 diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- May 17, 2010
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.1
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- Oral, N/A
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- http://paintedfingers-maureen.blogspot.com/
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Snoopy Dance
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 2:37am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I am so pleased with myself, have gone from 6.5 A1C to 6.1 in just under 3 months. Here they are not that concerned about T2s since they can be controlled with drugs and more drugs. My dr. was most surprised that I had achieved the reduction. In truth it was not that difficult, I just substituted full fat milk for cream in my coffee. All else remained the same. Since my hospital stay last year, in the short stay ward, I have regained the 5kg I lost and it has been difficult to lose again. In…
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Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:08pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
I went to the dr. for the results of my blood test to find my A1C had risen from 6.0 to 6.5 and that I have high cholesterol. I also am low on calcium and potassium. The cholesterol problem is probably related to having high fat dairy as per the Bernstein diet, I guess it is just not for elderly diabetics. Or maybe just some diabetics. Very disappointing result as I have been trying very hard to be good with the low carb stuff. The other thing that has been upsetting me is that I am putting…
Continue fasting blood test
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 7:50pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
There I was awake and up at 4am and longing for a cup of coffee, but I needed to get a blood test for the A1C thingie. So being good I made do with a glass of water (definitely does not substitute for the first coffee of the day). Then I began to shake and feel dizzy. My bsg was 3.6! Munching on glucose tablets I decided I was wasting my time but stuck it out with no coffee and no breakfast. But no, the dr. could not do the blood test so I have an appointment for next week.
How do you…
Just home from hospital
Posted on July 13, 2011 at 1:08am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I am home, a bit shaky, after a smooth operation to remove a parathyroid gland, and despite copious nausea after the op. And too I have survived 2 days of nothing but bread to eat! It started with being allowed tea and toast between 6am and 7am yesterday pre-op, which was scheduled for the afternoon. Eventually I came round enough to be able to nibble at, yes, a sandwich! Breakfast was great, really great for a diabetic, cereal, toast, prunes and orange juice. And for lunch today I had yet… Continue
Comment Wall (65 comments)
- At 4:37pm on May 20, 2012,
jrtpup said… Spring has sprung here, what a beautiful weekend yet again! Hope yours was too :)
- At 2:48pm on March 24, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
- At 6:17pm on February 24, 2012,
Kathy said… Hi there. Just wanted to stop by and thank you for sharing my joy
re the kidney situation. I am thrilled and thankful.
- At 4:53am on February 14, 2012,
lotsofshots said… I had to stop by and wish you a Happy Valentines Day! What a beautiful page. It is so delicate!
- At 5:21am on January 24, 2012, lotsofshots said…
- At 7:01am on January 22, 2012,
Trudy said… Hi Maureen, cheers! And a treat for Renae.
- At 5:17am on January 22, 2012, jrtpup said…
Never did ask you where in Australia you live. My step grandmother-in-law lives in Brisbane and also paints.
Hope it cools off for you some, sending virtual snow!
- At 8:38am on January 17, 2012,
muleman said… In 1973 a friend asked me if I wanted to paint. he gave me the gear, everything. I just made a mess like a kid, but after a while images developed and I started to paint. I had to get outside my view of myself and my opinion of my self. Learn to paint my perception of what I saw. It's like doing anything. First you have to want to. Then you have to try to. Then you do! But I never thought of Cezanne, Gainsborough, or Turner when I painted. And I never thought about me! Just the doing was all consuming! Best Wishes.
- At 7:41pm on January 1, 2012, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR Maureen!
- At 11:48am on December 31, 2011, Trudy said…
Hi Maureen. Happy New Year to you and Renee!
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