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Good News! Diabetes is now controllable.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stemwinder Dec 2, 2011. 62 Replies 0 Likes
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Stemwinder replied to dickrichard's discussion 'Good News! Diabetes is now controllable.'"I don't see that all the tools are necessary for good control. I do Ok with just MDI's and a meter but I'm T2 and probably have some beta cell function left. All the tools available today are great but do not guarantee success.…"
dxclancy replied to dickrichard's discussion 'Good News! Diabetes is now controllable.'"I was eating 15 carbs each time. My I:C ration is 1:5, so that's 3 units. My ISF is 20, so basically 15 carbs would raise me 60 points.
Look at worst case scenario: let's say my BG is 100 and i eat 15 carbs and FORGET TO TAKE A SHOT. My BG…"
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"you are good Anthony :)"
Kari replied to dickrichard's discussion 'Good News! Diabetes is now controllable.'"To piggyback on what MyBustedPancreas said, I have to agree that even with the best technology, sometimes things are uncontrollable. Stress causes highs. Illness causes highs. Exercise can cause lows hours (like...8) later. And don't get me…"
Judith replied to dickrichard's discussion 'Good News! Diabetes is now controllable.'"+2----Thanks Anthony!!! And I'm not even on meds yet, but I gotta go take a walk or fast a bit or skip my 4 carb pita or whatever for awile if I'm high---same weird sense of Time Suspended Until BS Responds. Hey!-- we're all Time Warp…"
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- December 9, 1961
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- At 2:44am on June 13, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, dickrichard!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 9:11pm on July 7, 2009,
Linda G said…
How's it all going? Take a peek at some of the groups when you get a chance!
- At 8:38am on August 1, 2007,
Manny Hernandez said… - Haven't seen you around in a while. The community has grown quite a bit since you joined. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the site.
- At 1:50pm on June 26, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…
- Hi, Richard! Welcome aboard.
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