"Remicade, cytoxan, and methotrexate are all used to treat autoimmune diseases. They are also all used to treat cancer. I should know--my mother received every one of them for chemo. These drugs are good at what they do, but the side effects are…"
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I just came back from an appt with my endocrinologist. The following are reasons why I love him:1. When he asked me what I thought my A1c would be, and I told him "normal, like always", he accepted…Continue
"Do You Have Diabetes?"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen Jun 12. 9 Replies 0 Likes
This has been happening a lot lately.Because I'm shadowing doctors in a hospital, I get the question "do you have diabetes?" about once a day for various reasons. Mostly it happens when I tell people…Continue
Repeat Highs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian (bsc) Jun 10. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've noticed a strange phenomenon, and I was wondering if anyone else finds that this happens.If I eat a lot of carbs in one meal, I am more likely to be high after the next meal, even if I don't eat…Continue
Grain Carbs vs. Fruit Carbs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoe Jun 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
In general, I do my best to minimize the carbs. I'll eat a cucumber rather than a piece of cake, I'll make myself an egg rather than a sandwich.On Monday, I brought a very large salad for lunch. The…Continue
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guitarnut replied to lafashionaddict's discussion 'Cause of Type 1 Diabetes found?'"When they completed the Human Genome Project in 2002 (I think), they said, "hey, we know everything about the human body now--we'll cure everything!" When they identified the genes that cause cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia,…"
guitarnut replied to Hana Rous's discussion 'couldn't correct hypo'"If you squeeze a thin layer of cake gel onto the gums and rub it in, the gums will absorb a lot of the sugar. This works on the inside of the cheeks, too, but the gums are easier, in my opinion."
guitarnut replied to red1studio's discussion 'How Low Can You Go?'"The lowest I've ever been with a meter reading is 50. I've been in the low 50's more times than I can count, mostly during my first year and a half of college. I didn't feel more than a handful of them, so I just tested a LOT, at…"
guitarnut replied to red1studio's discussion 'How Low Can You Go?'"OneTouch meters aren't supposed to read below 20--they're just supposed to say LO.
I've convinced my Nano to read LO twice (I was trying to see if the saccharin in my eye drops would read on my meter, because it dries sticky on my…"
guitarnut replied to jrtpup's discussion 'I love my endo... anyone else?'"This discussion makes me very happy that my endo doesn't like medications. I can't see him prescribing statins just because someone's diabetic. (On the other hand, if you have diabetes and borderline need them, then he might agree to…"
guitarnut replied to Lucile K.'s discussion 'Interested in Precose (Acarbose)--that is, Precose & Metformin combo if that's doable'"I took precose once for about two weeks. I took it for reactive hypoglycemia, because I was hanging out in the 50's and 60's for days on end due to stress. I took it before every time I ate. It worked well for what I needed it for, and I…"
guitarnut replied to Janae's discussion 'Were you vaccinated with MMR, Polio, or Pertussis before your type 1 Juvenile Onset Diagnosis?'"Almost anything you look up the MSDS for will say it's highly toxic. Benzoyl peroxide is a very common acne treatment--I'll bet that everyone or nearly everyone you know has used it. When used in large doses, it causes very bad burns.
I…"
guitarnut replied to Janae's discussion 'Were you vaccinated with MMR, Polio, or Pertussis before your type 1 diagnosis?'"I hate to burst your bubble, but meta-cresol is not mercury, nor is it derived from mercury, nor does it have mercury in it.
Meta-cresol is an organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with the molecular formula C7H8O. Its molecular…"
guitarnut replied to Cara's discussion 'Accu-Chek Nano vs. Accu-Chek Aviva Plus'"Initially, when my mail-order pharmacy made me switch to Roche from OneTouch, I was furious. I was using the UltraSmart and I never thought I'd be okay giving up the tracking functions. Three months later, when I found out that I could go back…"
guitarnut replied to Jen's discussion 'Old "stuff"'"I miss those old epi-pens!
I agree with her--the idea of that kind of force from the spring inside my thigh muscle? Well, let's just say that I'm absolutely not afraid of needles, but those are terrifying."
guitarnut replied to Jen's discussion 'Old "stuff"'"The epi-pens should DEFINITELY be used for practice. Most people say oranges, but I like grapefruits because I'm much less likely to stab the hand that's holding the fruit steady.
I'd toss the stuff you'll really never use--the…"
guitarnut replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'What are we afraid of?'"I hadn't thought about it much until recently.
Until today, I feared retinopathy and nephropathy. I feared retinopathy because I love to read and write, and though my vision is horrid now, it's correctable and not "my fault". I…"
guitarnut posted a discussionLatest News
I just came back from an appt with my endocrinologist. The following are reasons why I love him:1. When he asked me what I thought my A1c would be, and I told him "normal, like always", he accepted my explanation that I'm not usually high for enough time to induce a raise in A1c. He also explained how that works--biochemically speaking. (He knows I want to be an endocrinologist, so he knows I'm interested in things like that.)2. When I complained that my blood sugars are still not wonderful, he…See More
"I do monitor mine at home which is why the diagnosis disturbed me so much. I think I am very sensitive to stress, so I still got some high readings at home when I was stressed (I had a stressful job at the time), but other times they were…"
suezq1949 replied to guitarnut's discussion '"Do You Have Diabetes?"'"Jen:
Do you monitor your own BP now? I just had the same issue; always reading high while at the doctors office. I was put on BP meds about 5 years ago. The last visit to my OBGYN my BP was higher than usual and they suggested I buy a good quality…"
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- At 1:41pm on March 12, 2013,
Linda G said… CONGRATULATIONS on being a FEATURED MEMBER guitarnut!!
- At 6:41pm on January 23, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Guitarnut!
- At 12:19am on January 21, 2013,
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 8:13pm on January 20, 2013,
jrtpup said… Welcome to the TuD family! Stop in the chat room (bottom of the main page) some time and say hi. Glad you found us ;)
- At 8:08pm on January 20, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home guitarnut!!
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,
click on "all groups". 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.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"College Students with Diabetes" & "Type 2 Teens!!! (includes young adults with Type 2)"
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Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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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 5:27pm on January 20, 2013,
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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