"Did you do anything differently w/ the prednisone? I had a very bad (like 1 month...) case of bronchitis a few years ago (2008 I think...) and recall cranking my basal rate up to 200% of the normal amount which seemed to manage the steroid (I…"
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Prednisone and high A1c
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 May 14. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I told my Internal Med doc that I had taken some prednisone prescribed by an ENT for a sinus infection. I even commented that I didn't want to take it at first, because I knew it would raise my blood…Continue
Anyone in the GAP yet?
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I got my letter yesterday. I use MEDCO for my part D. I notice they calculate how much is spent on medications by using the entire amount of money spent--by them and me. They aren't just counting the…Continue
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I told my Internal Med doc that I had taken some prednisone prescribed by an ENT for a sinus infection. I even commented that I didn't want to take it at first, because I knew it would raise my blood sugar, but by the second week, I caved. Was he listening to this? He kept nodding his head and typing on his laptop. I thought he was taking notes. A couple of weeks later (after bloodwork), his nurse called me and said he wanted me to log my bg readings before breakfast and before dinner for two…See More
Lilibet replied to Yvonne's discussion 'New taxes on medical equipment' in the group Type 2"From my understanding, the tax is only for manufacturers, producers, and importers. Of course they may pass some of those costs on. There is an exemption for items that can be purchased and used by the general public. (Basically, if you can by it in…"
Yvonne replied to MKSSS's discussion 'Too early for Neuropathy?' in the group Neuropathy"Not long after I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (my A1c was 11), and I got my blood sugar down, I experienced a lot of pain in the calves of my legs and feet. I was shortly thereafter, diagnosed with neuropathy. I was put on neurontin (sp). Got…"
Yvonne added a discussion to the group Type 2
New taxes on medical equipment
Are we going to be taxed on test strips, syringes, meters? I read Snopes and when finished was just as confused as when I began to read their note. So are we?See More
Yvonne added a discussion to the group Type 2Health Insurance
Do your doctors decide not to accept certain health insurance companies at the end of the year? Last year my PCP decided not to accept patients who had Blue Cross. There was a long time when many doctors in my area didn't accept United Health. Then they began accepting it again. In the meantime, I'm thinking of not using my endo, but what will I do if my PCP decides not to accept my health insurance? That could be bad. I have Medicare and a supplemental. Maybe it's not a good idea to drop my…See More
Yvonne replied to Sportster's discussion 'How many times a yr do you visit your Endo?'"Interesting. I've been seeing and endo ever since I was diagnosed--14 years ago. Am getting tired of too many appointments as well and am considering just letting my PCP get my prescriptions and calling it a day. Have some reservations, though.…"
"I'm newly diagnosed with t2 and I've been taking Azor for my bp. So far my bp is under control and my A1c is 5.9, but I'm still having bg spikes after meals. I haven't seen an endo yet, but from what I'm learning, I'll…"
Yvonne replied to Akiva's discussion 'Foot Numbness' in the group Neuropathy"After I was diagnosed as a type 2 and got my blood sugar down, I had terrible pain in the calves of my legs mostly in the wee hours of the morning. My endo put me on Neurotin. Then I read that exercise was a good way to eliminate the pain. I also…"
Yvonne replied to Spring's discussion 'Outdoor Cats and Shelter For The Winter..' in the group Pets and People"You are going to laugh at this. My husband built our dog a dog house and put it on the car port. He also put some kind of wires on the underside of the bottom that would keep it warm. One night, when it was very cold, we heard cats fighting. They…"
Yvonne replied to Princess Ida's discussion 'Which is more important to deal with?' in the group Diabetes and other health conditions"What a terrible time you've had. And I thought I was having problems. When you are diabetic, you really have to take care of that first, I think. But pain is way up there on the list of very important things to deal with. I use NovaLog Mix…"
OBX OMA replied to Yvonne's discussion 'Testing of seniors' in the group Seniors With Diabetes"the more specialist the more communication complications. I see my internist who is rather weird, but he is very thorough and has never really steered me any a direction I thought out of line - except when he wanted me to go on this year long diet…"
Yvonne replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Has anyone tried this app?'"As soon as I saw rice included in this "diabetic" recipe, I knew this was not a good thing. I see a lot of recipes, supposedly good for diabetics, I would never use because of the very high carb count. I do not eat rice. Period. I'm…"
Yvonne replied to OBX OMA's discussion 'Unsupportive Spouse' in the group Type 2"I'm so sorry to hear this. I have a friend who is baking pies and cakes, etc. for her family. Her sugar stays high. I was much more fortunate in that my husband never complained. I did fix rice for him in quantities and put single servings in…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- prices of insulin
- Date diagnosed
- January 1, 1998
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.2
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- none
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I was put on diabetic pills when first diagnosed. After studying, I stopped medication and began controlling type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. Went on insulin 2004. Have used NovaLog Mix 70/30 since with good results. Recently was hospitalized for blood clot and was put on plain NovaLog using the sliding scale. My blood sugar is still messed up. Went low for two weeks, now going high. This hospital has "hospitalists" who take over the care of all patients and only communicate with one's primary doctor. My endo lowered the amount of insulin I was taking because of the lows. Then the began going high. I'm re-adjusting the amount of insulin I take.
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Letter from hospital in response to complaints about diet and medication
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 4:24pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
The patient representative said I was given an injection of 40 units of 70/30 on admission and then the doctor ordered a sliding scale to go along with the 70/30 if needed but the nurse never injected them at the same time. The nurse documented that you did refuse (I did not) all insulin that was ordered after that dose. I complained a lot because they were testing me every two hours all night long, but I did not refuse. I woke up in the middle of the night with someone injecting insulin in…
Continue Paula Deen's ignorance
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:52am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I've always liked Paula Deen and was hoping she could become a spokeswoman for diabetes, but after reading her remarks and her first recipe, I realize she has yet to sit down with a good endocrinologist and diabetic dietician before she began giving out advice and recipes.
Most of us on this website know that diabetes is NOT about eating LIGHT. Eliminating cream cheese and butter from a diabetic's diet is not going to change their blood glucose number…
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- At 1:27am on January 22, 2012,
Gerri said… Glad you changed it. Didn't want you to feel ignored that no one commented. So many new blogs daily that the older posts get buried quickly.
- At 7:34am on January 20, 2012, Gerri said…
Hi Yvonne,
Your blog is posted & has been up. http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/paula-deen-s-ignorance. Don't understand about "awaiting approval." Blogs & discussions immediately appear without requiring approval. When did you receive this notice? It is closed for comments, which is something the poster sets as an option.
- At 9:37pm on January 19, 2012, Gerri said…
Hi Yvonne,
Your Paula Deen blog is closed for comments. Your right to not allow comments, but I wanted to mention this in case this wasn't intentional.
- At 10:15am on January 8, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Yvonne- Thanks for the friend add. We cat lovers have to stick together. Glad you joined Pets and People, animal lovers enjoy talking about their animals. Keep your cat in check. LOL
- At 10:22am on January 7, 2012, catlover said…
Hi Yvonne- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here. Your kitty pic is very cute, is it yours ?
- At 1:48am on January 6, 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 8:49pm on January 5, 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 11:06am on January 5, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you found us!
- At 7:56am on January 5, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Yvonne....
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".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:34am on January 5, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Doesn't Walgreens or CVS have a special program for Diabetics. Mine does. DO NOT CHANGE insulin until you talk to your endo. I take NOVOLOG just 3 weeks as APIDRA no longer makes the pen..I take the NOVOLOG 3 times a day and Lantus at bedtime. Let me see what I can find out. I wobder if you wrote to NOVOLOG if they could help you cut down on the price. Reed
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