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patti lopez left a comment for SAMANTHA
September 8
Melinda replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
I experienced the same thing. My bloodsugar does much better when I eat fewer carbs. I lost about 20 pounds when I went on a low carb diet. Of course nutrionists say it is unhealthy and do not recommend it. I know what works for me though.
May 8
Melinda replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
You need to add fiber and protein to the carbs you eat to stay full longer and to keep your blood sugar from spiking after you eat carbs. I enjoy eating cereal (Special K, multigrain Cheerios, etc). She said to mix in some Fiber One Cereal to give...
May 8
iroseland replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
figure out how many calories a day you need to maintain your weight. Eat less total calories than that, the advantage of healthy food being that the calorie density is smaller so you get to actually eat more and stay under goal. Keep excersizing,...
May 8
Gerri replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
Hi Samantha, I eat low carb--about 5-6 carbs for breakfast, 12-15 carbs for dinner. If I ate what Becca does, I'd be taking huge amounts of insulin. Less carbs=less insulin=less weight. People who eat lower carb seem to have better BG control. T...
May 8
Jill Hartley replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
I agree with you so much jenny, when I was first diagnosed, my nutritionist had me eating sooo much! and my insulin dosage was increased. It was like I was stuffing food in my face and taking insulin because that was how I thought diabetes was man...
May 8
Jeannie Wagner replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
I've been where you are. I was 107 when I got married. But life happened and I had 6 full pregnacies which destroyed my body. When I was in my early 50's I was discusted. I had alwsays been athletic and played competive tennis for 4-6 hours a week...
May 8
SAMANTHA replied to SAMANTHA's discussion 'AAAAAAARGGGH Eating right and losing weight I swear this is impossible!'
awesome thank you ............. i def needed that forsure. I really need to examples so i know what would benefit me forsrue.
May 8

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
FULLERTON CALIFORNIA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
February 15, 2008
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.8
What glucose meter do you use?
ONE TOUCH ULTRA 2
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
PARADIGM 522
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://NONE
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
JUST BROWSING LOOKING UP INFORMATION ABOUT DIABETES.
Who referred you? (if anyone)
N/A
What do you do for a living?
OFFICE MANAGER/DANCE TEACHER/DANCER

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At 5:44pm on September 8, 2009, patti lopez said…
Hi, Samantha! Hope you had a great Labor Day! Patti
At 8:19pm on April 13, 2009, patti lopez said…
HAPPY BELATED EASTER
At 11:11pm on March 22, 2009, patti lopez said…
Hi Samantha, How's things going? Hope all is well. Drop me a line or two to know that you are okay. Patti L.
At 6:52pm on January 8, 2009, Teresa said…
Hey Samantha, how are you doing with the pump?
At 8:35am on January 2, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…
That would be fun! Cherise is in Menifee too....

http://tudiabetes.com/profile/Cherise12
At 9:49pm on January 1, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…
Hi there

Letting people know about the new group if you have not seen it yet :)

http://tudiabetes.com/group/southerncalifornia
At 7:48pm on November 30, 2008, Rebecca said…
Hey girl, how have you been doing lately? Still teaching/dancing up a storm? I hope so!
At 2:26pm on November 11, 2008, lindsey said…
hey girl i know it seems like forever since you have talked to me! I am always so busy that I forget to get on here! how have you been? how have your sugars been?
At 9:26am on November 5, 2008, guy(abetic) said…
hey you....
At 12:28pm on October 30, 2008, Stephanie G said…
hey sam.. sorry it took me so long.. i haven't been on here in a little while.. everything here is good.. still no answer on type 1 or 2. i personally think i could be type 1.5.. i have my next endo appt in like 3 weeks so who knows.. hows everything with you??

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