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Good Test Results but...
Started this discussion. Last reply by yumbittersugar Oct 18, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I had another A1C done last weekend.My average BG is...6.0 (I thought it would be lower...but it has come a long way. Now that I'm on insulin it should be even better). My total cholesteral is...128…Continue
Will Insulin help me gain weight?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Wittman Jun 20, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I just started insulin a week ago and I wanted to know if it will help me gain weight.When I was diagnosed with Diabetes I went into the ER DKA. However, the weight loss had been gradual. I noticed…Continue
Thank You Diabetes Online Community
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cosumne Jan Jun 15, 2012. 10 Replies 6 Likes
Dear Diabetes Online Community (especially Tudiabetes): I would just like to thank everyone in every single forum that I've ever visited for helping me to cope and deal with my diagnosis back in…Continue
Is The Honeymoon Over?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Apr 1, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
For the past couple of days my BG's have been elevated. They haven't gone into hyperglycemic levels by any stretch... But I see a trend nevertheless. A few weeks ago I was accustomed to waking up in…Continue
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yumbittersugar replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Good Test Results but...'"Hello Type2Tommy, do you still have the same problem?
Actually I have the same problem. I have lower WBC (repeated 2012 Mar/Jul). I am an East Asian. I went to see a hematologist (2012 Oct) and it was slightly improved. Mar/Jul my neutrophil was…"
Super_sally replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Good Test Results but...'"Excellent progress. Congratulations!
Maybe you can get off the statin with numbers that good! Something to discuss with your doctor. If you do continue to take a statin, consider taking CoQ10 as well, as the statin depletes your body's own…"
Type2Tommy replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Good Test Results but...'"I was actually reading about it on the Mayoclinic and there is literature discussing the difference in WBC's in people of African descent (black people) and European descent (white people). On average black people have lower WBC's than…"
Pastelpainter replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Update: Progressing well...but so ashamed.'"A little indulgence is good, it helps with the non-indulgence days LOL Don't be ashamed, scared, you just have an improperly functioning pancreas that has to be looked after. It could have been eyes, or heart or kidneys, yours is your pancreas.…"
"Hi Type1Tommy: I cannot comment on your WBC, but definitely agree with FHS to follow up with your doc. But your other numbers are excellent! A huge congratulations to you. Way to take charge of your health."
FHS replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Good Test Results but...'"Grats on the excellent numbers!
As far as your low WBC goes, there isn't a causal relationship between an autoimmune diease that destroys beta cells in your pancreas and a low WBC count.
There are any number of things that can bring down your…"
Type2Tommy posted a discussionGood Test Results but...
I had another A1C done last weekend.My average BG is...6.0 (I thought it would be lower...but it has come a long way. Now that I'm on insulin it should be even better). My total cholesteral is...128 (100 - 199) TRIGLYCERIDES 23 (0 - 149 mg/dL) HDL CHOLESTEROL 80 (>39 mg/dL) VLDL CHOLESTEROL CAL 5 (5 - 40 mg/dL) LDL CHOLESTEROL CALC 43 (0 - 99) Anyway, my entire panel was really good...BUT...My white blood cell count was low.The doctor wants me to return.For the record I am pretty certain of…See More
Brian Wittman replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"Hi Tommy,
There are many, many diabetics who would like to be in your position, I am one and a very close friend is another. Having said that, with the weight that you are carrying, or not carrying, you can be a little more liberal with your meal…"
Nel replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"I gained weight pretty quickly when I was put on insulin, but I hadn't lost as much as you have. I'm sure you'll be able to gain back the weight now that your body is able to metabolize your food properly. :)"
"I quit the nasty Metformin after 9 months, my BG's got better! I did this even though the doctor said to keep taking it. When my next A1C came back better and I told the doc I had quit the Metformin, the doc said "It was probably not doing…"
t.clayton replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"I went from 5'10" ~138 lbs before diagnosis to 126 lbs when I was diagnosed in the immediate care clinic I stopped at. On just oral meds, I got one shot while at the clinic, I was back over 130 lbs three days later for my follow-up and was…"
JohnG replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"Your BMI is almost perfect..don't worry if your like many of us when you get a little older it will be hard not to gain weight and the insulin will just create a perfect storm for weight gain. When I was first diagnosed my weight had dropped 30…"
kimmiejo replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"when I was first dx a few months ago I had dropped 10lbs and looked a mess, I am pretty small to start with so losing 10lbs on me was not good! it stressed me out, every time I stepped on the scale I wanted to cry, usually people want to cry because…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"I am a little taller and a little heavier. I was 165 lbs before I started losing weight to uncontrolled blood sugars and was about 147 at diagnosis. My weight continued to fall to a low of around 141 about 18 months in on MDI. One of the reason I…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Type2Tommy's discussion 'Will Insulin help me gain weight?'"I would happily give you 15 pounds. Free. (Seriously, I bet your body will get itself straightened out now that it's happy.)"
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- Type 2 diabetes
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- To learn how to cope with the condition and be as healthy as possible
- Date diagnosed
- January 18, 2012
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- At 12:52pm on January 25, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Tommy, hope you had a good session with the doc, did he help you? hope you can join us Friday at 4 PM we are having a live chat here, it's fun.
- At 8:40am on January 23, 2012,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 11:07am on January 22, 2012,
Robyn said… Hello and Welcome!! So many people on this site will be able to help you. Ask anything. Great support and kindness. Glad you are here.
- At 8:10pm on January 21, 2012,
Donna H said… Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 6:52pm on January 21, 2012,
jrtpup said… Hi Tommy, sorry you've joined the club but welcome to the family. Happy to see that you've jumped into the discussions, you'll find a lot of support here!
- At 1:46pm on January 21, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Welcome to TuDiabetes. We are so happy that you found us!
- At 1:32pm on January 21, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Tommy, check your "inbox" - on the right hand side. I sent you a private message(pm)
- At 12:43pm on January 21, 2012, Marie B said…
and here's another story from the wonderful Cherise (Diabetic_Iz_me)
http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/life-with-type-15lada-how-it
with some questions you might want to ask your doctor Monday.
- At 11:47am on January 21, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Type2Tommy- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:50am on January 21, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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