"I second the appendicitis. It can present atypically (with lack of appetite, nausea etc), particularly if it is chronic or slowly developing rather than acute.
I also had the same thing and the drs were all arguing whether or not to proceed with…"
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c-peptide
Started this discussion. Last reply by Natalie ._c- Mar 5. 14 Replies 0 Likes
So I did a C-peptide and FBS today to see if it gave any useful information.C-Peptide was 2.1 (1.1-4) and FBS was 108.How do I interpret this?1. Probably not insulin resistant (would expect that the…Continue
How Many Prescription Meds do you take
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Oct 18, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I was just reading an alternative website that says: American Seniors average out at 28 prescription meds each, and kids average at 4. Seems a bit far fetched to me. But anyway: let's do a survey!…Continue
Is it a concern if one's cholesterol is Low?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Super_sally Aug 23, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Like, below range of the test?Cholesterol: 3.81 (3.88-6.2) Triglycerides: 0.55 (0.11-2.26) HDL: 1.29 (> 1.15)LDL: 2.27 (1.64-4.34)VLDL: 0.25 (0.05-1.04).I am pressuming this is a really good…Continue
Modern Medicine
Started this discussion. Last reply by JohnG Sep 30, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I just got to thinking that I would be dead several times over if it weren't for modern medicine. I am going to list here the episodes that my life has been saved! And my 2 children also…Continue
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Super_sally replied to Beatricec's discussion 'Things the endo & nurse didn't tell me'"Hi,
I don't know about lantus, but humalog does not expire that quickly and is quite stable unless exposed to excessive heat. Definitely can use Humalog for longer than 1 month. I always use my humalog pens until they're empty and have…"
Super_sally commented on Christel's blog post 'The Letter I Wish I Could Give Her (My 30th Diaversary Letter to Myself)'"Got a tear out of me here, particularly the part about successful pregnancy. Thank you. That is beautiful."
Super_sally replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"Hi,
I have similar story to you - 2 pregnancies. On insulin @ 3 months for the first, off after but on when I was trying for no. 2. Could not get off insulin any more after no 2 (if I wanted normal blood sugar levels). My endo only allows insulin…"
Super_sally replied to Dave.Ladner's discussion 'Need some help with testing...'"Testing can be motivating, if you are using it to monitor your success and as a tool. So there is a mindset. Targeting say to be within a certain range and then achieving that is great.
If you are someone who likes plotting data (I do) and analysing…"
Super_sally replied to KimKat's discussion 'Can someone help me?' in the group Hypothyroid Diabetics"With numbers going high I guess you'd need to ask your Dr about either an increase in meds, or trying a different med. Maybe low dose insulin is also an option. Insulin always gives excellent control."
Super_sally replied to Debbie's discussion 'Over-correcting lows - please help'"I personally would have skipped the juice and gone straight for the crackers and PB/cheese. I would consider that 66 needs treatment, but not the give me immediate sugar juice kind, particulary as sugars can be a bit lower in kids than adults.
Maybe…"
Super_sally replied to Shelly's discussion 'Honeymoon...'"First diagnosed in 2008. Except for 2 pregnancies (during which my insulin requirements skyrocketed), I am still on pretty low dose of insulin (and have currently lowered it further due to taking up more intense exercise)... I need basal (about 14…"
Super_sally replied to julez_79's discussion 'Need some starter tips for exercising on insulin'"Clare what you described is also pretty much the same as I do (but you put in the details).
Even the same that I don't bolus for low carb meals any more, particularly in the evenings.
I generally would like to start exercise with blood sugars…"
Super_sally replied to julez_79's discussion 'Need some starter tips for exercising on insulin'"Hi, I am training for triathlon and some mountain climbing now. I am now training nearly every day. I am also restrictign calories as I am trying to lose weight. All of this means that I've had to cut my basal by about 30%. I never exercise…"
Super_sally replied to rachael's discussion 'Clomid..any thoughts?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I was not successful with clomid, but was successful with femara for no 2 baby. I didn't nitice any impact on blood sugars."
Super_sally commented on jessica's group 'Oh! BABY!!!'"got permission to try again for no. 2 (will be an IUI cycle)"
Super_sally replied to jeffri kay's discussion 'Have you ever considered the carbon footprint diabetics leave behind?'"Yep, that will keep me on MDI, even if I could afford a pump (which I can't now), and also contributes to why I reuse needles whereever reasonable...."
Super_sally replied to AliciaM's discussion 'Hi:)'"Hi,
welcome to a very supportive group here.
At the beginning it is very possible to sometimes get normal readings and sometimes not.
Also you may get higher readings in the mornings than at night even with exactly the same types of foods (there is…"
Super_sally replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Thank you, Gerri!!!'"Thank you Gerri. Really appreaciate your support and advice always."
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- learn about managing diabetes
- Date diagnosed
- June 24, 2010
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.2 (23 April 13), 5.7 (March 13), 5.5 (nov 12), 4.9 (Aug 12) 5.6 (My 12), 4.9 (jan 2012), 5.5 (16 July '10), 5.3 (5 Sept 2010), 5.1 (Jan 2011, May 2011), 5.3 (July 11)
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Diet and Exercise
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I'm an Aussie living in Manila working in an environmental company. I assume I am LADA, but don't know for sure. Use Humalin and Humalog. I am also hypothyroid, probably celiac. I am Mum to two wonderful children aged 4 and 11 months.
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something else.... Hope it's all in my head....
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 5:11pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
since having baby Lauren I have been having sore stiff hands and wrists... all day... other miscellaneous aches and pains, knees, balls of feet, and others.... which I am doing my best to ignore.... mostly successfully.
Have started swimming again already nearly 2 weeks and have built up to 800 m/day and will continue. That is good.
My obe recommended to test Uric Acid and CBC. Uric acid high. Was hoping that would explain it all.
Saw Rheumatologist yesterday. Very nice…
Continue Waiting for Baby Lauren - Birth Plan - I am ready
Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:00pm 16 Comments 0 Likes
I am now 38 weeks and 4 days pregnant and baby Lauren is expected to arrive any day. Placenta is 'mature' and baby is well grown - very active and making sucking and breathing movements. I am asked to walk as much as possible now to encourage labor to start.
This is my second diabetic pregnancy and was much harder to manage than my first. However, I know so much more now than I did then. I was able to manage it with mostly low carb eating and increasingly huge amounts of…
Continue Another Baby Attempt
Posted on July 5, 2011 at 5:37pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Here I go again.
IUI attempt No. 6 to get pregnant (3rd attempt since the last miscarriage) tomorrow.
There's one really nice follicle on the right. Am going to talk to it a lot in the next days to encourage that little egg on it's way. Am really really really hoping this will be the one.
It's also about 1 year since my diabetes diagnosis!
IUI attempt No. 6 to get pregnant (3rd attempt since the last miscarriage) tomorrow.
There's one really nice follicle on the right. Am going to talk to it a lot in the next days to encourage that little egg on it's way. Am really really really hoping this will be the one.
It's also about 1 year since my diabetes diagnosis!
Finally Have Done It - Why did it take me so long. HAPPY!
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:45pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Finally I have taken matters into my own hands.
I am now taking a combination of Humalog for short acting insulin and NPH for long acting insulin.
I am so happy with this combination. I take 10 units of NPH morning and 10 at night. I've never had a low with this basal level. My fasting levels are now in the 80s.
I am guestimating still how to much humalog - and not testing very frequently (fortunately I am very sensitive to going low and can feel it well in… Continue
I am now taking a combination of Humalog for short acting insulin and NPH for long acting insulin.
I am so happy with this combination. I take 10 units of NPH morning and 10 at night. I've never had a low with this basal level. My fasting levels are now in the 80s.
I am guestimating still how to much humalog - and not testing very frequently (fortunately I am very sensitive to going low and can feel it well in… Continue
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- At 4:29pm on March 25, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Hi ,
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- At 3:12pm on July 29, 2012,
Lila said… Loving the pix of your gorgeous girls! I have a question re the pic of you BF-ing Lauren in hospital. It looks so cozy and comfortable. After 7 months of 8-times-a-day pumping hell, I finally got my daughter to latch on successfully. But so far I can only get her latched on in this rather awkward hunched-over posture. I would love to be able to figure out a way to do it comfortably, and lying down would definitely be a bonus.
- At 7:10pm on July 15, 2012, Stemwinder said…
Hi Sally I just noticed the new picture with you latest child included. Great looking children.
- At 6:48pm on June 6, 2012,
Linda G said… Bravo on being a featured member Sally....
- At 8:59am on June 4, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Heartiest Congrats on being a Featured Member Best of luck. Reed
- At 5:20am on May 12, 2012,
Trudy said… Hi Super Sally. Re your status: you sound a bit burned out, and no wonder. But Please be careful. you might need a small bolus even with low carb to feel your best. Take care and be well.
- At 7:41am on March 25, 2012,
Teena said… Indeed that's what I meant...Sorry :) My doctor practices at both St Luke's Global Bonifacio and Asian Med Hospital in Alabang. Started with St Lukes QC...but found it too far from my home. Girl...you should be resting up LOL! You just err...delivered a baby! Funny most women prefers the C section saying its much simpler than normal. Im just so glad you and baby L are doing fine.
- At 6:26am on March 25, 2012, Teena said…
ps. I also realized (observing from the photo) that we share the same hospital. My doctor also practices at Asian Hospital in Alabang City which I frequent since I live in the south :) Glad you and your baby Lauren is bouncing and safe!
- At 6:19pm on February 24, 2012,
Kathy said… Hi sister. Thanks so much for stopping by to share my joy re the kidney miracle.
It's been incredible.
- At 10:58pm on February 17, 2012,
Judith said… LOVE your photos, my dear, and have followed your posts with attention for awhile. Very much would like to know more about your thyroid approaches in my coming years. Things evolve, don't they!!!..With very best regards. Judith in Portland, OR...USA
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