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The risk with allowing some company reps in promoting their companies products is that if you let one group in, it becomes hard to exclude the rest. That includes the sellers of sleazy "cures" and supplements. I don't believe you can have a policy t…
I had a similar problem with a Hotmail account a while back where someone hacked into it and sent a message purporting to be from me to everyone in my contacts list.
It was a product recommendation for something anyone who knows me would have known…
Reading further I find some disturbing issues. The nonprofit appears to be fronting for a for-profit device company.
The company is talking about charging $100,000 for the sheets of cells which will have to be replaced every 18 months.
This will b…
There is no official definition of "Type 1.5" anywhere. It is medical slang.
The official document defining diabetes lists classic Type 1, Type 2, genetic, gestational and diabetes caused by medications/surgery.
LADA turns out to have a genetic pr…
I managed to get my high for the week just now. 173 mg/dl.
Just home from a trip to Trader Joe's and over did it on the treats .....
Most doctors won't do liposuction on someone who needs to lose a lot of weight. It is supposed to be a "tune up" after you've dieted and exercised away what you can.
Have you tried doing a low(er) carb diet? The less insulin you inject, the easier…
Low Carb macaroons are easy to make and about 1 gram per cookie. You can melt 70% chocolate and dip them if you want to fancy them up. :
1 1/3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut. (I buy mine from Whole Foods bulk section.)
1 tablespoon vanilla whey…
Steve,
That kind of pain is EXACTLY what I experienced with my second frozen shoulder. It started in September, by mid October I was living on pain pills and still hurting, but by December it had calmed down considerably and eventually it faded out…
The activity curve for levemir is different in Type 1s and Type 2s. The smaller the dose you use, the shorter the action.
If you are only using like 10 units, you might do better with 2 shots because it will wear off. If you aren't seeing highs in…
Well, we had an unintended "controlled study" in our family.
My brother had the frozen shoulder and did all the extremely painful PT stuff.
I left mine alone.
Identical healing time.
I did get the second one checked out to make sure it was not a…
I have had two different frozen shoulders and have done some research about them.
It turns out that you can have intensive, painful physical therapy and expect them to start to clear up in about six months or you can do absolutely nothing and expec…
This is a boy FRIEND?
I don't think so. Time to ask yourself why you surround yourself with people who are not loving and supportive, and take steps to find more positive loving people to fill your life.
That statement sounds downright abusive to…
Comment Wall (114 comments)
- At 9:59pm on September 13, 2009,
Ruel B. Garces said…
- hi jenny, i read your comment for khurt dated aug. 4, 2009. Honestly, when i was diagnosed for a type 2 diabetes last june, 2009 i am in my normal weight, 127 lbs to be exact but my fasting blood sugar reached to 390 that time and for two weeks time i lost 26 lbs. I thought of dying that time. the only think i can recall prior my diagnosed was that i got fever for two weeks then i used to drink cola it becomes actually my water substitutes.... whew! then two weeks after that's my result.
- At 5:15am on August 4, 2009,
Khürt Williams said… - Another TuDiabetes member pointed me to this article. I am not informed enough to critique it but something seems wrong about it.
http://diabetesnewshound.com/?p=218#more-218
- At 9:44pm on August 3, 2009,
Susi said…
- Hi Jenny - Haven't talked to you in ages. Just thought I'd drop in and say hello. Insulin pump is going really great (9 weeks) and we've ironed out most of the problems, except for the strange days when nothing seems to help. Even during the ironing out and the off-days, my A1c was 7% (test last week) - down from 9% and down from 11% last year. Maybe next time in the 6s? Hope so! Hope you're doing well!
- At 12:29pm on July 18, 2009,
Cheri said…
- Hi Jenny - I sent you an email, but not clear that it went through - so here it is as a comment:
Just wanted to let you know that in communication with Jimmy Moore (Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show), he mentioned that he had tried to contact you because he wants to interview you on his show, but received no response.
I don't know where he tried to contact you, but I let him know you might be a bit busy on the new book! (Congratulations, by the way).
If you are interested and have a chance, you might contact him to make arrangements. He's done some outstanding podcasts this year, including Bernstein, Dr. Davis, Taubes, Carlson, etc. Anyway, I told him I would mention it to you. His email is: livinlowcarbman@charter.net
- At 9:11pm on June 1, 2009,
Byron Gardner said… - Hi Jenny,
Thanks for all of your input on the sweeteners.
A couple things.
The fact that you may be getting the munchies after eating mints or gum with the xylitol my not be caused by the xylitol at all.
As it turns out, many people give records of getting hungry after candy, diabetic or non-diabetic.
The reason is usually attributed to the fact that you salivate when you chew or suck on candy. This act triggers a digestive response and tells your stomach to expect food soon. If it does not get it, soon, you get hungry feeling.
I have heard the same info on Maltitol that you told me. It is exactly as you said. There are varying results for different people, and those results depend on body chemistry.
I think I have just been trying to find something that works, and gives as little kick back as possible. Maybe this will work well for a few people, if it does I am glad for it.
From what I have heard xylitol is actually quite good, but it is not used as widely as other sweeteners so the effects get less attention.
I totally get your point about just using regular sugar and watching intake. Being non-diabetic, looking from the outside, it seems like some things would be a lot easier if you could just pick up something off the shelf that you know and trust.
Thanks for your input.
- At 11:15am on May 31, 2009,
Dawn said… - Thanks for your advice! I value your experience and studies tremendously. I will continue to believe my meter and wait for the next A1c, the doc also recommended a furctosomine test to check more current BG values. I am glad to hear how well you are doing with this condition. It is so encouraging to see so many on this site doing well.
Maybe I should try to go to a known diabetes center for a second opinion. Maybe they would put me on insulin instead of waiting to get worse and go on Januvia. Currently I am not on any meds...just diet and exercise, with normal BMI etc... Always been active and somewhat healthy dieter. (occasional sweet binges before diagnosis).
Thanks Jenny!! Your awesome.
- At 1:43pm on May 28, 2009,
Dawn said…
- Hi Jenny! I am baffled and wondered if you had input! I have T 1.5 we think, and I've read your awesome book, and Dr. Bernstein's two books. I believe in these philosophies and they have been working on my daily glucose #'s. I have a few more carbs maybe 20 at meals and 15 at snacks I am also nursing a baby. QUESTION. Three months ago I had 5.9 HbA1c and now it is 6.1!!! My numbers have been significantly better with most of the time under 100 and fastings 85-99 ??? I have dawn phenomenon and every 4 or 5 days it goes up 2 hr PP breakfast to 130's and once to 170. This is after eating 3/4 cup eggbeaters and a pinch of cheese, decaf coffee 2 splenda packets every single day no diet change???? I work out 5-7 days a week 30-60 min. moderate. Do you have any thoughts or advice??? I am baffled and Endo. said maybe Janivia if I get to 6.3. ??? I am really really diligent so this really knocked the wind out of my sails.
- At 12:12pm on May 25, 2009,
Byron Gardner said…
- Hi Jenny,
You responded to my post - Ice Cream Anyone???
I just researched some stuff for a friend, and I came across this ice cream in 2008. After talking with the founder and looking up/ researching the ingredients I thought it would be a good, yet little known product to share on this site.
You mentioned maltitol and its laxative effects as well as the fact that it does raise blood sugar levels.
Here are a few things I found. Please let em know what you think. Isnt the increase in blood sugar for maltitol less than that of pure sugar? Also the maltitol in combination with xylitol as the effective sweeteners cut back on the laxitive effect if the ice cream was sweetened with maltitol alone? I have been looking for the maximum intake amount of maltitol with out laxative side effects. Do you know where I can find that info?
By the founders admission, formula for Clemmy's Ice Cream was made to maximize the taste and retain as much authentic Ice Cream flavor as possible, while catering to a diabetic life style. If it were up to you and you were making this ice cream what would you have done differently?
What sweeteners would you choose?
In general what is your favorite sweetener and why?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions. I am just trying to get some help and input, so I can give help and input.
And I really like your website. I am an info junkie at heart and I am loving your resources.
~BG
- At 7:11am on May 23, 2009,
Gerriann Tobkin said… - Thank you for Blood Sugar 101. I am so grateful to have my eyes opened now (early in my diabetic journey). I thought I was making great choices with steady results until I saw the logic in your information.
Gerriann
- At 12:13pm on May 1, 2009,
Nadia Tasci said… - Hi Jenny,
I took myself to the hospital when I was diagnosed. I had the typical symptoms of diabetes. I had no idea when I got to the hospital that I would be diagnosed with diabetes though! When they tested my sugar it was 22 and I was diagnosed with DKA. I was 31 years old 5'6 ,135lbs.
My Dr. has done three c - petide tests on me. the last one in March was 314 but my sugar at the time was 6.4mmol/l.
I just found out about antibodies and getting tests to determine LADA. I asked my Endo to test for my next blood work session.
Jenny you really peaked my curiosity regarding hormonally mediated insulin resistance. I have never heard of this, can you send me a link or tell me a little bit about that?
I am very sensitive around my ovulation cycle. When I was on Lantus I made a chart of the daily changes of my dosage over the course of 4 months. That really helped me out but it was crazy how often I had to adjust dosage..from 1 unit to 11 in a month.
That's why I like the Metformin it's working so well I don't have to take Lantus at this time. Now it's less stress on me. That's why I am scared that Metformin's side effects might take me off of it all together.
I will wait a few days to see how I feel. Your right I might just have a mild urinary tract infection. I need to chill out. I guess I'm scared of drugs being a very holistic person.
Thank you,
Nadia
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Western Massachusetts
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- I have:
- Other
- Date diagnosed
- August 15, 1998
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 5.8% Oct 08
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Ultra 2
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://www.bloodsugar101.com
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- A comment on my blog --- I appear to have a form of MODY which is a genetic form of non-insulin resistant diabetes characterized by failure to secrete in response to rising glucose but with some basal secretion intact.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- Bernard
- What do you do for a living?
- Write, design web sites, support another family business. My latest thing is my book Blood Sugar 101: What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes.
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Here's the print. It is sealed in plastic until I can get it a frame.
Thanks to Manny, Andreina and everyone at TuDiabetes!
Here's the print. It is sealed in plastic until I can get it a frame.
Thanks to Manny, Andreina and everyone at TuDiabetes!
Posted on January 22, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments
BEWARE: Acai Berry Scamsters Latest Marketing Tricks
I got an illuminating email today from someone posing as a reader of my blog offering me, for free, an article about the benefits of acai berry and asking that I put it on my blog within the next week. The article which was nothing but a sales pitch for this questionable miracle cure product was included in the post and is now in my email spam bucket.
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Posted on January 14, 2009 at 7:05am — 2 Comments
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