"I have had a complications probably related to diabetes and some probably linked to years of very poor control in my 20's and thirty's. Included are lymphedema, neuropathy, three vitrectomies, cataracts and a achilles heel surgical wound…"
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Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat
Started this discussion. Last reply by beechbeard May 8. 19 Replies 0 Likes
At 6:00 am this morning my BG was 132 before breakfast. There were 0 carbs in my breakfast (according to MyFitnessPal). I took 14 units of Apidra and retested at 9:38 am, got an 88. I thought that…Continue
Thank You and almost content-free
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry May 7. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My endo called me last night to share my latest A1c = 6.6. My diaversity was May 1. This is absolutely my lowest in 42 years. I have been beaming since the call (turn the lights out and you can see…Continue
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Type 1 & Medically Supervised Weight Loss (OptiFast)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by christy Apr 8. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I will shortly be 63 with 42 years as a Type 1. My last A1c was 7.0 BUT quarter by quarter my weight has been increasing so that it is now 320+. My lipids and blood pressure are good. But my asthma…Continue
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beechbeard replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Been there done all of that.
I gently suggest that many endos see patients that differ from the kinds of dedicated Ds on this site. When I was younger (much) I lied to my then endo. My current endo has become a friend over the last 25 years. His…"
beechbeard replied to Dave.Ladner's discussion 'Need some help with testing...'"Personal experience - may not be relevant - but I went through a period that if I tested once in 6 months it would be an event. Told myself that it was because it hurt my fingers too much.
After an epiphany with vision problems and about the time…"
beechbeard replied to Andrea's discussion 'New to T1 at age 20... I am alone and scared!!!'"Andrea, I may have missed this in all the supporting replies. I always wear a T1 medical necklace. There are a variety of attractive options in personal medical jewelry. Another suggestion is to get one of the many "In Case of Emergency"…"
beechbeard replied to Andrea's discussion 'New to T1 at age 20... I am alone and scared!!!'"This site is a little Zen - no matter what you need there is someone willing and able to share and help. I was dxed on my 21st birthday and 42 years later I am still learning from the people on this site. Don't self-censor or limit your…"
beechbeard commented on Manny Hernandez's blog post 'The State of the Diabetes (Social Media) Union: your take...'"Good things include very insightful insights on T1, metabolism and weight loss got me to my lowest A1c in 42 years, a better understanding of metabolism and 20 lb weight loss so far. Weakness (and possible strength) is that there is no software…"
beechbeard replied to Tiggy1994's discussion 'Bullying at school'"The advice has been great. Be aware that most kids will lie and evade when spoken to authority. So the bullies will probably try to turn it back on you - saying you are too sensitive. There is no such thing - it is how you feel and it is your right…"
beechbeard replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Online auction item ideas, please!'"I have an associate who uses a personal CDE available 24x7. It really seems to benefit her. A month of a service like that might be pretty cool - particularly for anyone trying to tweak their numbers."
beechbeard replied to TheQueenFIVE's discussion 'Type 1 - Can't seem to lose Weight! HELP!'"Insightful. I am a reader, as a lad I read about a book a day. Work interferes with that now but I read while I eat. In the past that made it hard to "push away" from the table and easy to keep nibbling and reading.
My job involves looking…"
beechbeard replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"This has been all good stuff, The Burger King Sausage patties appear to be all protein and fat total 780 calories).
I am going to try switching to twice daily basal. Not sure the best way to do this but I started by cutting last night's dose to…"
BadMoonT2 replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"Forgot to add the second link above, here it is."
acidrock23 replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"I agree with the basal issue in the scenario. I consider the breakfast short-term to be measured by the post-breakfast. I would think the 133 is showing not enough basal, since it went up despite whatever "tail" might've been lurking…"
David (dns) replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"For whatever it may or may not be worth, when I went low carb the weight pretty much fell off by itself. I didn't set out specifically to lose weight; once the BG started behaving itself the weight just sorta went away."
Terry replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"Your weight loss experience is similar to mine. The pounds came off rather easily and I was never hungry between meals. It's been so long since I used MDI, my knowledge is minimal. I use a CGM but if I didn't and was trying to make the…"
David (dns) replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Need a BG Detective - trying to lose fat'"Ah, I see. I was using a very different formula because it was based on ounces of protein food, not actual grams of protein content. Just penciled it out and they pretty much agree when you account for that discrepancy. Thanx. Makes sense now."
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- May 1, 1971
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- At 10:06pm on May 1, 2013,
Linda G said… 
Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES BEECHBEARD!!
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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- At 5:34am on May 1, 2013,
rick phillips said… Beachbeard, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness.
- At 7:12am on September 19, 2012,
Clare said… Welcome to the club, glad you are no longer lurking. Having joined just a few months ago, I am amazed at how much I have learned here. Not sure what a contractor for Sanofi's diabetes franchise is. Not even sure what a diabetes franchise is but in any case lantus is a good product, and we're all happy you're here. I'm not as talented as Linda with the frogs but welcome.
- At 5:45am on September 19, 2012,
Laura K, Sanofi US Diabetes said…
I am thrilled you decided to join! You will get so much out of being a TuDiabetes member...
- At 3:39am on September 19, 2012,
Marie B said… Oh, I guess you put your birthdate for your date diagnosed. if you want to change that, click on "settings". yes I know where Flemington is. occasionally I go to Pennington, there's a really nice quilt shop there. I'm in Sussex county. hope you enjoyed meeting Manny, I always do!
- At 5:41pm on September 18, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home beechbeard....1950! WOW!!
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 2:08pm on September 18, 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 1:44pm on September 18, 2012, Marie B said…
hello beechbeard, welcome! were you really dx in 1950? lots of old timers here like myself. I met Manny and Laura too, recently in Philly. let me know if you have any questions here, and join us in the chat if you feel like it. I'm in NW NJ.
- At 12:49pm on September 18, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… We;come 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. I am 85 a naval veteran of WW2 and active here. Manny came to my house to meet me Sat. What a great guy. It was a thrill for me to meet him in person. WELCOME!!!
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