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Went to the dr. today and was put on Amaryl
Started Jun 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
My A1C was 5.8 but to get it there I had pretty much quit eating carbs and exercise a lot. So he put me on Amaryl to try to let me eat like a normal person. He said he'll put me on a bit of basal…Continue
My fastings still are a little high. What can I do?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Whirlygig Mar 30, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know if I'm worrying for nothing but I can't get my fastings down to <110. With the increase in met, decrease in carbs, increase in exercise, fatty protein snack at bedtime I have managed…Continue
Exercise and BS
Started this discussion. Last reply by Whirlygig Mar 26, 2012. 25 Replies 0 Likes
For years, when I intensively exercised my BS might go up 20 or 30 points while and right after exercise. After my body cooled down it would return to normal. I always figured exercise was overall a…Continue
So now I'm a little depressed along with having awful BS
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo2 Feb 26, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
For the first time in a long time by FBS was under 126. I decided to experiment with adding a little bit of carbs to breakfast, this low carb stuff leaves me a little dingy. So, I decided oatmeal…Continue
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Whirlygig posted a discussionWent to the dr. today and was put on Amaryl
My A1C was 5.8 but to get it there I had pretty much quit eating carbs and exercise a lot. So he put me on Amaryl to try to let me eat like a normal person. He said he'll put me on a bit of basal insulin if this doesn't work well.My C Peptide was in the range of normal but it was at the very bottom of normal.Anyone take a low dose of Amaryl? How is it working for you? Side effects?See More
Whirlygig replied to chrissi's discussion 'Type II Diabetes and Exercise'"I have found that as my body adjusts to more strenuous exercise this has improved. I have been eating pretty low carb so maybe there's less for my liver to dump (which hasn't really stopped dp) but I no longer spike after exercise.
If the…"
Whirlygig replied to PBLady's discussion 'Type 2 and Possible Hysterectomy / Myomectomy'"I second checking out hystersisters. That was a great help when I went through it. I know a lot of women over there said they had great results from myomectomy that lasted for 10 or so years. You may reach menopause by then and not have the fibroids…"
Whirlygig replied to Emmy's discussion 'Joslin Study Links High Glutamate Levels in Brain with Depression, Low Cognitive Function'"I have battled depression constantly. I also have times of not being able to function well. I think it really does have to do with high and low days for me. This week I've been really depressed but my BG is a little high because I caught a…"
Whirlygig replied to Paul Curwen's discussion 'Quick Question...'"Can you ask your dr to up your met? I take 1000 mg in am and in pm. Like you, my numbers aren't out of the ballpark because I eat a very low carb diet. I'm also in a normal body weight range and workout regularly. My last A1C was 6.4 so…"
Whirlygig replied to losinglaura's discussion 'I don't know where to start....'"Welcome. 130 lbs is awesome weightloss. I was 34 (nearly 13 years ago) diagnosed as T2. I was not particularly heavy and was very active. I am now in the process of trying to take off the last 10 or 15 lbs. I recently lost 6 lbs and it has done…"
Whirlygig replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"How sad. Twice I dealt with similar circumstances with my ex. He was an alcoholic and after trying to fight the fight for over 20 years I divorced him. He wasn't interested in fighting it and I couldn't do it for him. 2 years later he was…"
Whirlygig replied to Zoe's discussion 'Dualing Food Issues or "what the hell can I eat?"'"When I bought this house it already had a glass top which was pretty scratched anyway so I use my cast iron on it. I wouldn't have done that if it had been new! I'm waiting for it to die so I can get a coil top again.
You might want to try…"
Whirlygig replied to Kimberly McLendon's discussion 'New to group...not to diabetes'"Welcome to the club no one wants to join. This is a great, supportive place."
Whirlygig replied to Whirlygig's discussion 'My fastings still are a little high. What can I do?'"I have determined that I apparently max at about 65 total carbs a day and that is just that. I'm broke til next week but will buy some higher fat foods. It goes against how I've eaten for most of my life. The other day I was in the store…"
Whirlygig replied to Kathleen's discussion 'Diabetes-Wheat Connection'"You have done a great job! Continue eating to your meter. I think some people are just more sensitive to certain foods. And you really might want to make sure you don't have celiacs. It can have a whole mess of complications so you want to rule…"
Whirlygig replied to Zoe's discussion 'Dualing Food Issues or "what the hell can I eat?"'"Try cooking in cast iron. I pretty much do all my cooking in cast iron and the dr. said that is probably why my anemia wasn't as bad as it should have been before my hysterectomy."
Whirlygig replied to Chris's discussion 'Diet (carb) compliance and the diabetics you know IRL (in real life; a.k.a. not just online)'"I honestly don't really know many people who are T2 or T1. My mom is T2. She watches what she eats and exercises regularly. I don't know what her actual number are but she does test regularly and for the most part seems to have good…"
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Donna H said… Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- its a great way to get to know the community.
- At 12:14am on February 25, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Whirlygig...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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- At 9:48am on February 24, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Whirlygig- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
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SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us.Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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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.
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