"Todd, you might want to join this group http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/insulin_dependent_type2 Gary (Stemwinder) there is a good guy to know."
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Metformin fatigue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Dec 14, 2010. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Test strips
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Nov 26, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Getting off Metformin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teena Sep 20, 2009. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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Ila replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"Sorry, I didn't realize I had already posted this information."
Ila replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"My husband has calcium kidney stones too. The urologist told him to put 4 ounces of lemon juice in 1/2 gallon of water and drink that instead of water. He puts a little sugar in it and has great results with it We figure the acid must dissolve the…"
Todd T. commented on Christina Luis's group 'Free Stuff'"I have a One Touch Ultra I am not using. It needs a battery but worked fine when last I used it. Let me know if you are interested."
Todd T. joined Christina Luis's group
Free Stuff
This is a place to find or list resources for Free or discounted (please make it a good discount) Diabetic Supplies. We all Love Free Stuff. ****Please do NOT post prescriptions items, as it goes against the Terms of Use of TuDiabetes.****See More
Todd T. commented on shellyj's group 'Metformin 4 us'"4 months ago after my HA1c went up to 7.2, my doctor prescribed an extra 500 mg just before bed. I was skeptical but continued. Well my HA1c came in at 6.4 last week. What is the max dose? Any of you experience success with an increase? Perhaps it…"
Todd T. replied to David (dns)'s discussion 'Food Counts (WARNING: rant!)' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"You said that you did not want to mention the names of the books, why? It would be appropriate to review books so that we don't end up guessing also and spending money to experience what you did."
yelsoma replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"Extra Virgin Olive oil is quite a different animal from the various vegetable oils out there, and is in keeping with his diet. I use olive oil for salads, and coconut oil in cooking, and butter on veggies.
To the other points you raise - one can eat…"
Knightshade replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I'll also echo magnesium. Gerri has it stated well.
I've had stones in the past, but have gone 4 years without. The two contributing factors that I suspect are:
Increased fluid intake (~96 fl. oz. a day)
I started to supplement with…"
Ila replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I can't give you any recommendation about diet, but hubby inherited his kidney stone problem from his father.
We moved to a new area and the urologist he saw told him to mix 4 ounces of lemon juice in 1/2 gallon of water. He is to drink this in…"
Todd T. replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"No soda for me and moderate on the coffee & tea. No real chocolate, some peanuts and peanut butter and other nut. I will keep an eye on it, thanks."
muleman replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Catch 22' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"Hell's Bell's M8 how on earth will you work through that? I wish you a full recovery from the stones! How does anyone count carb's anyway?
I'm Catch 22 like you only I have heart disease as well ++++plus!
Food is just a mine…"
Todd T. commented on Jen's blog post 'One week doing low carb'"Great Job, Jen. Keep up the great work, and yes, it is work but worth it."
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- Type 2 diabetes
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- July 8, 2005
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.4
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- Oral, Diet and Exercise
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Spring, really?
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 10:40pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
It seems that I have been in hiding all winter but I have just been busy. Kate & I joined the Anytime Fitness last January that is a 5-min drive from the house. We settled into a routine of MWF and occasional weekend. If felt good to be so active especially during the winter which is my worse time. It has paid off by lowering my A1c from 6.3 to 6.1. I usually rise a half point in the winter but I think the extra activity brought it down.
I don't test very often anymore.…
Continue Had my chance today...
Posted on September 18, 2009 at 10:12pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
We have a staff of less than 10 in our Alternative High School and the school nurse was in today during our meeting to talk about health condition of our students. She mentioned that we have 2 students with Type 1 diabetes and what we should be aware of. At one time I imagined myself announcing that I also have diabetes. In my head I feel like I would be one of those, "yeah, well, that's nothing, I have diabetes too", kind of people. I just couldn't bring myself to admitting that and these are… Continue
What a summer...
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:14pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
The first news I have to share is my HA1c results came back today and I am at my all-time low, 5.8. This is after I was 7.0 about a year ago and frustrated that I was working real hard and never going to get it down. Just recently, as I have mentioned the last couple months, I took the disease by the scruff of the neck and showed who was in control. I cut out starches (bread, rice, pasta) and read every label I could get my hands on to eliminate any time of sugar I could. I rode my bike more,… Continue
Exercise, Not for Me!
Posted on June 8, 2009 at 9:47pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
After my diagnosis I had this spasm of a thought that I should join a gym and become one of the Gerbils running on the wheels (treadmills). Don’t get me wrong, I did the local gym thing a number of years ago before I knew I was diabetic (T2). My son was about 5 or 6 and I would drop him off at a swimming lesson that would turn into childcare right after and I would have about an hour to “do the machines”. Treadmills, stairs, orbitals, rowers, weights, you know, The Machines! I felt better but… Continue
A freak!?!
Posted on June 3, 2009 at 10:19pm 29 Comments 0 Likes
I was listening to a podcast from a couple years ago today and they stated that diabetics should eat complex carbohydrates like starches, grains, pasta, rice, ones that take longer to digest, and should avoid refined sugars and fructose like in fruits. Within the last 6 months I have been working on my diet trying to figure out what foods are better for me and it came down to the fewer starches I eat the lower my BG. I discovered this when my 1-hour reading after breakfast was 180-200 which… Continue
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- At 9:41am on June 16, 2013,
Marie B said… Todd, you might want to join this group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/insulin_dependent_type2
Gary (Stemwinder) there is a good guy to know.
- At 10:51pm on January 23, 2011,
kukinka said… - thanks for the welcome :)
- At 8:31am on April 3, 2010,
Riana said… - Happy Birthday Todd!!!!
- At 12:02am on September 20, 2009,
Joe D. said… - Hey, Todd. Yes, I've been a cacher for five years now. Just passed the 1,000 find mark and acquire my final icon.
- At 6:10am on September 19, 2009,
Cathy said…
- no todd we did not just change insurance companys . Now see since I wrote that blog I am really confused because they are doing the deduction on hubbys check so now we have to check that out . I mean it is all well and good if they did add me but I dont want to be paying for something I am not getting and they wont discuss anything we me , they have to discuss with my hubby . thanks .
- At 11:58am on July 28, 2009,
carolyne hart said… - Thanks for responding, Todd. It was great to read your comment and I appreciate the empathy and support. The more I test, the more confused I get, and then I'll have a glimmer of understanding, see a pattern, adjust my insulin or my eating, although I can only cut back on vegetables because that's all the carb I'm eating right now... and wait for my next appointment with the diabetes counselor at the Boldt clinic, or my naturpath. And read Bernstein one more time. Three times in three weeks! I'm going to have it freaking memorized! So you're a nerd and a geocacher? I consider myself a nerd and have always wanted to do the geocaching thing, but I am computer unsavvy, a technophobe, a reluctant user. My right brain has taken me into the arts.. I'm a custom framer and have a shop on the west side. Been there 32 years. Sounds like you're a great teacher, wish I'd had an understanding math teacher in high school! Good to know you are in Olympia and on Tudiabetes. This is the best and most well organized site I have found... was having so many lows and read up on some old discussions and figured out to split my Lantus dose in half and took it twice a day. This sun is blazing. Got the AC set at 72 for the dogs and cats! I love the heat, but will concede that it is more liveable inside. Have a great one. Nice to know you! Carolyne
- At 11:19pm on June 4, 2009,
Gerri said… - Thanks for the friend invite! I'm not Type 2, but if there's anything I can help with hope you'll feel free to ask.
- At 8:51pm on May 31, 2009,
Toni Crebbin said… - That's why tudiabetes is such a great place! You can whine and everyone understands. However, there's plenty of good ideas and support here, which is very encouraging, knowing that someone has most likely been there done that before you. Is your diagnosis new?
- At 7:14pm on May 31, 2009, Toni Crebbin said…
- Welcome to tudiabetes Todd! Click on groups above, as there may be a couple that you are interested. There's one for teachers with diabetes and one for NW diabetics. You will find me in both:)
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