"I didn't have cancer; I just had a large goiter that was interfering with swallowing. I had proven Hashimoto's thyroiditis because I had antibodies. So it was not really going to get better on its own. I had been very tired before it was…"
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Forgot to bolus....ugh!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill Oct 11, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Tested at 54 before lunch, so ate first, fully intending to take my Humalog shot afterwards. Tested again after eating and was at 86. Was going to take the shot then, but got sidetracked. Was…Continue
Tubed pump to the Omnipod
Started this discussion. Last reply by Putertech Jan 11, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Who's gone from a tubed pump to the Omnipod? Pros? Cons? I'm seriously considering the Omnipod - I'm just SO sick of dealing with tubing and having my Ping clipped to my pocket. I wore a demo pod for…Continue
Tubed pump to the Omnipod
Started this discussion. Last reply by Putertech Dec 28, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Who's gone from a tubed pump to the Omnipod? Pros? Cons? I'm seriously considering the Omnipod - I'm just SO sick of dealing with tubing and having my Ping clipped to my pocket. I wore a demo pod for…Continue
Need an opinion - NDR
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frances Jun 23, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I had seen the doc last week about feeling just blah. She felt a nodule on my thyroid, as I mentioned earlier. I had also been experiencing shortness of breath and heaviness in my chest, so she…Continue
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"Thanks for sharing that Natalie. I was wondering is it working for you and did you gain any weight or lose any weight? Someone told me that one of their patients had thyroid cancer and is doing well on her med and lost about 30lbs. I 'm glad I…"
"I've called my insurance and my primary care dr office to see who else they use for their endo for diabetes and thyroid and they only have the doc that I complain about. So they have to send me outside my medical group to get a 2nd opinion. I…"
Natalie ._c- replied to Putertech's discussion 'Nodule on thyroid'"Agreeing with bsc that a second opinion might be a good thing to do.
But on to your question.If there IS a good reason to take your thyroid out, then it's not the end of the world. You replace thyroid hormone, which is slow-acting, with a…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Putertech's discussion 'Nodule on thyroid'"I think you need to see a new doctor. A goiter is a sign that something is wrong. A biopsy can look for cancer, but there are lots of other reasons you can have a goiter. And what is "normal" thyroid function for one doctor is "crazy…"
"I have a multinodular goiter as what the dr. said and he wants to take my thyroid out. I have type II diabetes too and wonder how in the world am I suppose to treat diabetes with no thyroid. I've been living with symptoms to nodules since 2010…"
Putertech replied to Andrew's discussion 'Lets play high/ low. What's your highest and lowest reading you recall, EVER?'"High - 475 Low - 12 (still coherent, but had a hard time seeing to take my test)
Have never needed an ER or passed out (knock on wood)."
Putertech replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"I was diagnosed at 34, basically by my Type 1 Mom. A month or so before that, I had gone to the Dr. because I was so tired and depressed all the time. She never took any tests, and treated me for depression. Went to visit my parents (in another…"
Putertech replied to bigmo1234's discussion 'Kaiser Dropping Levemir, Forced Switch to Lantus'"My husband's company switched insurance companies in Nov (stupid time of year!). New insurance company doesn't cover Levemir. I had switched from Lantus to Levemir in Sept (?). I feel it works much better than the Lantus did. My numbers…"
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill replied to Putertech's discussion 'Forgot to bolus....ugh!'"Yes, I've done this many times, especially when busy. Talking !"
JohnG replied to Putertech's discussion 'Forgot to bolus....ugh!'"Ooooop's...on the bright side you can try for a perfect day tomorrow....;-)"
Spock replied to Putertech's discussion 'Forgot to bolus....ugh!'"We have all been and done that. Relax. No big deal... Glucose level will come down--just do not over correct."
Putertech posted a discussionForgot to bolus....ugh!
Tested at 54 before lunch, so ate first, fully intending to take my Humalog shot afterwards. Tested again after eating and was at 86. Was going to take the shot then, but got sidetracked. Was chatting with my sister a couple hours later and felt really thirsty and tired. Then it dawned on me - I didn't take my shot. BG was at 311 by then. I really hate this disease!!!See More
Putertech replied to sarahemilie's discussion 'I really need some help!'"When I went off the pump this past Spring, I started taking my Lantus in the morning. I kept waking up with high numbers, so I kept upping the Lantus dose (I would wait a few days with each increase, just to see if it would level off). Still waking…"
Putertech replied to CupcakeOrgans's discussion 'Switching from the pump to the pen'"I switched back to injections earlier this spring (March). It took a while to get things "right" (few months). I noticed, too, that I need more Humalog at meals now. My I:C ratio on the pump was 1:10. Now it's more like 1:7, 1:8. I…"
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- At 8:46am on January 15, 2012,
Steve D said… you got THAT right! They looked better than they have all year! I am not feeling all that good about taking on Baltimore next game, however. We need some serious help.
- At 10:34am on January 12, 2012, Steve D said…
Brady is a female pyranese/german shephard mix. She is about 90 lbs, and she just turned 5. (in people years)!
- At 3:09pm on January 11, 2012, Steve D said…
And btw, yes, I am a HUGE NE Patriots fan! I assume you are a Packers fan, so you and I will habe alot to talk about come superbowl time!! (Unless I got it wrong and you favor the Vikings?)
- At 3:06pm on January 11, 2012, Steve D said…
Cool, I really like the new photo, my dog (Brady) is the cute little puppy i use for. my photo..Is yours a boy or a girl? Is tthat A Siberian husky? Truly beautiful. I think Brady has a crush. Yes, Brady is named after the New England Patriots QB, and she loves the game (she watches every sunday with me)
- At 1:46pm on January 11, 2012, Steve D said…
BTW- I see in your profile that you use the Anamis "ping".....how do you like it? I switched to the Ping in October and found the tubing just drove me nuts! How do you like it? Are you still on the Ping or has the Omnipod taken its place?
- At 12:25pm on February 8, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Putertech- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here. I love the pic of your kitty !!!!
- At 7:30am on February 8, 2011, Marie B said…
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Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 6:05pm on February 7, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 5:43pm on February 7, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, Welcome to Tudiabetes. We are very happy that you found us!
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