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Star Lewis
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  • Midland, TX
  • United States
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Pregnancy and Type 1 or 2

Replied Apr 30

Diet help
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Fonda Fletcher May 14.

WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?

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cocotteyvette left a comment for Star Lewis
May 18
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May 14
Fonda Fletcher replied to Star Lewis's discussion 'Diet help'
May I suggest you ask yourself a few intense questions before you start stressing over what, where, and when to eat. 1. What is the reason for starting a diet. 2. Whose idea is this food change mine or some else who keeps telling me to go on a die...
May 13
Jason replied to Star Lewis's discussion 'Diet help'
Symlin will help you control the appetite and lose weight. However, exercise is very important. It will naturally guide you towards better food choices- you won't want to sabotage your own progress. /agree on the high protein and vegetable stuff.
May 3
Anthony Holko replied to Star Lewis's discussion 'Diet help'
You can eight your food.
May 3
Jill Hartley replied to Star Lewis's discussion 'Diet help'
I have found alot of protein helps, therefor you do not need to bolus as much insulin with a high protein diet because most of it does not contain carbs... things like eggs, nuts and chicken are great, you cut back so many carbs and insulin when y...
May 3
Suzanne replied to Star Lewis's discussion 'Diet help'
I had the same problem so I had to get really strict about measuring everything I put on my plate. I just kept making myself do it until it was a habit. Doing this makes me look at the calories I am taking in when I chose a serving size of a food ...
May 3

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
midland
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 16, 1993
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.5
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch ultra meter
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
ir1250
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
meet people going through the same thing
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
in the southern living magazine.
What do you do for a living?
house wife

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At 1:40am on May 18, 2009, cocotteyvette said…
hello, my sun was diagnosed at 20 months, 10 months ago... i'm french, and i'm living in France... We now have a pump since 2 months... it's better. If i can help you... you can write.
At 8:49am on May 14, 2009, catt said…
hi..
what type on insulin are you using when you're pregnant?
thanks,
Catt. =)
At 12:11pm on April 30, 2009, Erin Halvorson said…
Star,
Oh wow! My heart to you. My daughter, Ella, was diagnosed at 24 months this past January.
How did you get a pump? Our insurance is denying coverage. Thoughts...suggestions.....
Thanks,
Erin
At 11:50am on April 30, 2009, Kristin said…
I'm so glad that you joined the group! There are so many women that join looking for advice about pregnancy.

I noticed in your post that your son also has diabetes. So here is another group that might interest you:
parents of kids with type 1.
At 11:33am on April 30, 2009, Kristin said…
Thanks for the friend add Star!

You should join our group, Oh Baby, for women who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant someday. We can use great moms like you to give us advice!!
At 9:59am on April 30, 2009, Danny said…
Hey, Star! Thank you so much for the friend add. I was dx'd at the age of 12 in 1984...longtime ago,lol! Anyways, take a look around the site there are thousands of members to learn from.

Danny
At 9:08am on April 30, 2009, MelissaBL said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, Star. I was diagnosed at age 10 as well, in 1990.
At 9:08am on April 30, 2009, Gerri said…
Thanks for the friend invite. When you have time, you should put photos of your children on your page. Would love to see them!
At 9:03am on April 30, 2009, Gerri said…
Hi Star,

Welcome to the community! Happy you found us. Wonderful people here to share with & learn from.
At 8:36am on April 30, 2009, Robyn said…
Welcome!

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