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Diabetes 2 and Stage 3 Renal Insufficiency
Started this discussion. Last reply by colette Sep 1, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
When I look for recommendations for diet for type 2 and for renal insufficiency, what's good for one seems to be bad for the other and vice versa. I throw my hands up and just think - cook common…Continue
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"I hope you find the doctor you need. I know here in the states that T2s aren't told clearly what needs to be done. I have T2 friends who don't know what an a1c is and that knowing that is important among other numbers that are also…"
colette commented on colette's blog post 'Diabetes or renal insufficiency?'"Thank you Betty. I've been looking on the net and realized, as you said, that there's no cookbook. It was the doctor who said "Your diabetes is really bad" but he seems to have decided to chew out DH before he'd even looked…"
"I don't know if there is a kidney cookbook but things he should stay away from are foods high in potasium. Look on the net and find which foods are high in potasium (not sure about spelling). I have kidney damage from years of Diabetes (not bad…"
colette posted a blog postDiabetes or renal insufficiency?
Today, went with DH for his first appointment with the diabetes dept, transferred from neurology. First he got chewed out for his bad diabetes, then later the doc said his diabetes numbers were quite good - A1c 6.6 - but that he's five years away from kidney dialysis. His previous doctor said his diabetes meds may need to be reduced because of the load on other organs. Well, my earlier question here about diabetic and kidney diets being contradictory may be irrelevant now. Looks like I need a…See More
colette left a comment for Billy"Hi, Billy! My husband is Japanese and I'm British and will always feel London is my home, although we live in Japan. I wouldn't be surprised if I've flown over your spouse's home town many times :-). I do a lot of the digging up…"
Billy left a comment for colette"Welcome, from another 59 year old whose spouse has diabetes 2. My wife is Russian and I do most of the digging for info. I wonder how close to London a midpoint between southern California (my birthplace) and Chernogorsk Russia would be?"
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colette replied to colette's discussion 'Diabetes 2 and Stage 3 Renal Insufficiency'"Thank you very much, Tom. In a way, it's good to know that I haven't found an answer because there may not be one rather than I haven't looked hard enough!"
Tom T replied to colette's discussion 'Diabetes 2 and Stage 3 Renal Insufficiency'"I wish I had a good answer, but I think that you're having difficulty finding a clear answer because the medical community is just as confused as you are. The only diet that I'm aware of for chronic kidney disease is protein restriction…"
Teena left a comment for colette"Hello Colette =) To answer your query if there are non diabetic members and are here because of their love one...Yes, there are many. These are members that do not necessary have diabetes but are "touched" by diabetes because of their love…"
colette posted a discussionDiabetes 2 and Stage 3 Renal Insufficiency
When I look for recommendations for diet for type 2 and for renal insufficiency, what's good for one seems to be bad for the other and vice versa. I throw my hands up and just think - cook common sense healthy. But are there good resources about diet or recipes for people with both conditions?See More
colette commented on colette's blog post 'New member - husband has diabetes 2'"Thank you so much for all your kind comments. The reason I'm here is that I want to learn the best way to support him emotionally. Physically, my role is to provide him with the best food I can. He is slightly disabled and doesn't cook, so…"
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Diabetes or renal insufficiency?
Posted on September 6, 2010 at 3:37am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today, went with DH for his first appointment with the diabetes dept, transferred from neurology. First he got chewed out for his bad diabetes, then later the doc said his diabetes numbers were quite good - A1c 6.6 - but that he's five years away from kidney dialysis. His previous doctor said his diabetes meds may need to be reduced because of the load on other organs. Well, my earlier question here about diabetic and kidney diets being contradictory may be irrelevant now. Looks like I need a… Continue
New member - husband has diabetes 2
Posted on August 30, 2010 at 1:21am 7 Comments 0 Likes
The other day, my sister-in-law yelled at DH and told him he eats too much and he's too fat. DH is starting with the diabetes dept in his hospital next week, moved from another dept. If he feels he's blamed by his new doctor, I'm afraid he's going to blow a fuse!! He's not that much overweight now anyway.
DH was diagnosed 3.5 years ago. Both of us were obese in middle age (we're 59), but I got off scot free (touch wood). His ethnic group is different and he was born 3 months… Continue
DH was diagnosed 3.5 years ago. Both of us were obese in middle age (we're 59), but I got off scot free (touch wood). His ethnic group is different and he was born 3 months… Continue
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- At 9:45am on January 26, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLETTE ♥
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while, and I was wondering if things were any better...I hope everything is OK)
There's also a group here called "Type 3 Diabetes" (for people with loved ones who have diabetes)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
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- At 6:41am on September 2, 2010, Billy said…
- Welcome, from another 59 year old whose spouse has diabetes 2. My wife is Russian and I do most of the digging for info. I wonder how close to London a midpoint between southern California (my birthplace) and Chernogorsk Russia would be?
- At 2:47am on September 2, 2010, Teena said…
- You're welcome dear =)
- At 7:54am on August 31, 2010, Teena said…
- Hello Colette =) To answer your query if there are non diabetic members and are here because of their love one...Yes, there are many. These are members that do not necessary have diabetes but are "touched" by diabetes because of their love ones. There are parents with children that are diabetics, family members and spouses of diabetics. There are groups you can join to: Check these out:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/SpousesAndSignificantOthersOfDiabetics
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/idonthavediabetes
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/marriedwithdiabetes
- At 12:23pm on August 30, 2010,
catlover said… - Hi colette- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:25am on August 30, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Colette!
- At 8:08am on August 30, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- At 4:19am on August 30, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Colette.....fellow teacher!
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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