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Todd T.
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  • Olympia, WA
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The Big Blue Test on World Diabetes Day

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Getting off Metformin

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Getting off Metformin

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November 14
Todd T. replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'The Big Blue Test on World Diabetes Day'
At 2:00pm PST I tested 321 took my wife for a walk downt the Chehalis Western Trail near Olympia, 2:15 193! We kept walking and testing but it never really came down much more. Not a lot of fanfare for this day, just a realization that we are all ...
November 14
Todd T. and Tim Soto are now friends
September 21
Teena replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Getting off Metformin'
My doctor lowered the dosage about 9 months ago. She removed the glimiperide first about 12 months ago. I see the doctor and have laboratories tests every 3 months. Thanks Todd. Im really hoping in time I can be off medications :)
September 20
wil v replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Getting off Metformin'
I have been doing experiments with my metformin. I was first diagnosed as type 1 and was on insulin for 9 months. I excercised and cut all the mess out and the bg's came down. Then I was off of things for about 3 years. I started taking metformin ...
September 20
Joe D. Deaver left a comment for Todd T.
September 20
Todd T. and MeadowLark are now friends
September 19
Theodore Quick commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
The thing that comes to mind for me is that if there is ever an issue about you having diabetes trouble at work, varying your schedule to do tests or anything else, you may lose your job. We are defended by the Americans with Disabilities Ac, part...
September 19
Nancy commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
I was ashamed at first because I am overweight. I will admit it. I tested my bg in the breakroom when no one was looking; sounds dumb for a nurse to hide a medical condition, but I did. I did not tell until I started on insulin. Now my co-workers ...
September 19
Betty J commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
Another thing it can be dangerous not to tell anyone whether you're T1 or T2. Type 2s whether on diet and exercise can also have hypoglycemia.
September 19
Betty J commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
Diabetes has always been one of those diseases that people are ashamed of be it T1 or T2. When I was dxed as a child with Juvenile I was told by my mom not to tell anyone.
September 19
patti lopez replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Getting off Metformin'
I was taken off Metformin so that the radiology tech could perform a ct scan. And at the same time I was on antibiotics to were I couldn't consume dairy at all so that the meds could work for 7 days. I actually lost some good weight 7 lbs. So now...
September 19
Anthony Holko replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Getting off Metformin'
I agree with Gerri. I lost 85 lb and exercised 2 hours per day but was not able to get the BG into the normal range. A little insulin in the begining would have done marvels. Now I take a hell of a lot of insulin and my life is ruined. Todd the d...
September 19
Gerri replied to Todd T.'s discussion 'Getting off Metformin'
Glad you're not. From what I've read here, many people are. Somehow it's seen as the end of the line, or that they've failed in some way. Type 2 is very tricky! Different meds, combos of meds, new meds coming out & some with not fun side effects....
September 19
Cara Bauer commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
I forgot to say, its also a great opportunity to educate people about diabetes.
September 19
Cara Bauer commented on Todd T.'s blog post 'Had my chance today...'
I've been very open about it since I was diagnoesd 13 years ago. In fact, when we moved 10 years ago, I had to make sure my neighbors knew about it, just in case they saw me passed out on the front lawn. It was especially necessary since I had a t...
September 19

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Olympia, WA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
July 8, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.8!
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Mini (green:)
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http:///www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=708757540
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://twitter.com/itaud
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Not sure
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Searching for people in similar situation. Was wondering how other people handle day-to-day routines.
What do you do for a living?
Teacher

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Had my chance today...

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 f… Continue

Posted on September 18, 2009 at 10:12pm — 9 Comments

Todd T.

What a summer...

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, wa… Continue

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:14pm — 5 Comments

Todd T.

Exercise, Not for Me!

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 so… Continue

Posted on June 8, 2009 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments

Todd T.

A freak!?!

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 cons… Continue

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 10:19pm — 29 Comments

Todd T.

My secret life .... at least it seems so.

About 4 years, I thought I would do the proper thing and get a physical after my 50th birthday. Well, sure enough, a couple days later I was diagnosed with Type 2. I was between overweight and obese and thought I was in good shape, ate well, exercised and had a good home life so I really thought I only had to make minor changes and everything would be fine. Sure I switched to Lite beer and tried to each smaller portions and went for a 30 min walk occasionally, but I guess it wasn't enough. Last… Continue

Posted on June 1, 2009 at 6:58pm — 2 Comments

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At 12:02am on September 20, 2009, Joe D. Deaver 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 8:13pm on July 2, 2009, Jim Huck said…
YEAH TODD!!! A man who speaks my language!! We should get together, shoot up some insulin, and see who can derive the quadratic the fastest at 40MG/DL!! Thank you for the comment. Keep in touch. Jim
At 6:32am on July 2, 2009, Danny said…
Todd,

Thank you for the support on my blog...Hope all is well up in the beautiful state of Washington!

Cheers!

Danny
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 9:28pm on May 31, 2009, Christina said…
Welcome to tudiabetes =]
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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