"I pretty much eat what I want and cover the carbs with insulin. My last A1c was 5.5"
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FUZE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Candace Apr 13, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
strip shortage
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave _ Sep 15, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Eric replied to melody lomax's discussion 'Latest A1c' in the group Born Again Diabetics"Forgot to mention...I also had terrible problems with ulcers. I had to give up a supervisory position at a job I'd been at for 15 years because of it...I had to stand up to 12 hours a day 6 days a week. My doc kept telling me to get off them,…"
Eric replied to melody lomax's discussion 'Latest A1c' in the group Born Again Diabetics"I just started using Lantus also after I had hypoglycemia in my sleep and they had to bring me back from death...I stopped breathing and sustained brain damage from being out so long...only wish I'd known about the Lantus sooner...it is…"
melody lomax replied to DanK's discussion 'any good cheap glucose meters / strips?'"FreeStyle has a program where you pay only a 15$ copay. It's free to sign up just go to the website. My Dr wrote me for 200 strips a month and I only pay 15$!"
melody lomax posted a discussionnew technology
Has anyone heard of this? Would you do it? http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/07/implantable-blood-sugar-sensor-could-eliminate-daily-finger-pric/
Candace replied to melody lomax's discussion 'FUZE'"I love Fuze, and even better, they are usually on sale at Safeway for about $1, about the same as soda, but still alot fr one bottle. I wonder if they sell them in bulk?"
Brian (bsc) replied to melody lomax's discussion 'FUZE'"I really like them too, but they really remove money from my pocket at an alarming rate. My son loves all those drinks that make health claims like vitamin water and fuze. I'm not so convinced. These days, I've tended to pinch pennies and…"
melody lomax posted a discussionFUZE
Has anyone else discovered FUZE Slenderize? It's this great drink,like juice but with only 1 carb and zero grams of sugar per serving plus 100% vitamin C! It comes in 4 or 5 flavors. Tangerine grapefruit is my fav! I swear I don't work or have any interest in this company,,it's just a great product!See More
melody lomax joined Holger Schmeken's group
Carb Counting by Example
Correct carb counting is very important. The members of this group can present pictures of their meals and the estimated carb counts. This way we can improve our judgement and learn to overcome common mistakes by sharing our experiences.
damomma replied to melody lomax's discussion 'Latest A1c' in the group Born Again Diabetics"I just had my A1c checked and it was 6.5! Lovin' it!"
Pauly left a comment for melody lomax"Thanks for the information. I will look into what you recommended but am going to do some more testing of my Thyroid, iron and B- levels before I explore insulin But it is definitely an option. Thanks for reading my blog"
melody lomax added a discussion to the group Born Again Diabetics
Latest A1c
After years of igoring my diabetes,a foot ulcer jolted me back to reality. This happened in April and my A1c was 11! Now my foot is healed and my latest A1c is 6.3!! I'm on Lantus and Novolog,it's the best thing I've ever done for my dibetes,aside from joining this community!!
melody lomax joined Manny Hernandez's group
dLife TV Watchers
dLife is literally the only TV program I watch. It provides me with a half hour filled of inspiring and useful diabetes-related information.
melody lomax replied to Candice Carr's discussion 'Free Style test strips'"I use this program,,it's great! Also with this program you can talk to a CDE at no charge,which I've used several times They are always very nice and informative!"
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- April 25, 1997
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Shots
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- At 4:29am on January 25, 2010, Pauly said…
- Thanks for the information. I will look into what you recommended but am going to do some more testing of my Thyroid, iron and B- levels before I explore insulin But it is definitely an option. Thanks for reading my blog
- At 7:01pm on May 22, 2009,
Sylvia said… - Hi Melody:
Welcome to Strategic Savers. Be sure to create special email account to use with any of the offers. It will save your regular email account loads of junk mail. Feel free to post discussions when ever you find a great deal or make it into the store and out with very little out of pocket expense. We all love to hear those stories.
S
- At 6:50pm on May 7, 2009,
Yvonne C. said…
Hello Melody and Welcome to TuDiabetes!!
My name is Yvonne and you are now part of a supportive community for diabetics! When you have the time, please don’t hesitate to meet your fellow members within the forums, groups and blog areas. It is great to have you aboard!
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