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JDavid replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
I look at ALL my numbers, a1c, indivual AND meter averages. A!C gives me a good overall indication, but needs to be taken with a grain of sodium. Meter averages, well my meter gives 7, 14 and 30 day averages. What I like about those is it shows ...
November 12
Dori S replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
I like to use both. Readings help at the time they are taken (you need to eat less, limit carbs, eat more, learn what you can handle, etc.) Being a T2 on oral meds they are a guideline to learning what I can and can not handle, which can change ov...
November 10
Hana Rous replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
Dan a 30 carb diet gives huge scope for variety. Try some of the Atkins cookbooks. Hana
November 7
Hana Rous replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
I think it's from when you start your meal, but it doesn't need to be so accurate that you have a countdown timer set. Just a glance at your wristwatch will do:o) Hana
November 7
Wanda Pullen replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
I`m reading death To Diabetis Dwayne Mccully Trying hisDiet al ready seeing results no metformin feel better
November 7
Daniel Stamey replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
I will be trying about half a cup of sliced strawberries tomorrow. I love strawberries and would gladly eat them over even and apple or banana. Part of me is just glad I can reintroduce some foods I thought were no-nos. Hopefully the strawberries ...
November 6
Hana Rous replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
Dan have you tried berries? I find I can handle them better than a banana or an apple. Yes I only have half of one too. I share with a grandchild when I can. I don't test as often as you do, because cost of strips is an issue. I find first test ea...
November 6
Daniel Stamey replied to Sherrie E's discussion 'Average Readings or Individual Blood Sugar Level Readings?'
While I was only diagnosed about a month ago but started my low carb diet about 3 weeks before official diagnosis, my testing has been so good (average for last month 113 and for last week 110) that I know what I am eating is good for me, I am now...
November 5

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At 5:43am on August 14, 2007, MeadowLark said…
Sherrie, In the post about shoes; you said you use crocs. What are they and where to find them? Curiosity has me:)
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At 4:56am on July 23, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…
Sherrie:
Welcome to TuDiabetes! Thanks for joining and thanks for linking to us on your site too.

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the site:
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Canada
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
May 17, 2007
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.2
Type of treatment you use
Oral
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.piece-by-piece.net
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google
What do you do for a living?
web administrator

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Google Blood Sugar Readings Spreadsheet -- Now Available!

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I recently was contacted by a Google product manager regarding my Blood Sugar Readings Spreadsheet. I had posted the instructions, on how to use it, on my web site http://www.piece-by-piece.

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Posted on September 19, 2007 at 9:46am — 2 Comments

Sherrie E

Two herbs that might interest Type 2 diabetics

Fenugreek and Gymnema sylvestre are mentioned as two herbs for Type 2 diabetics to try. They might help control blood sugars. If you are into herbs, this article will interest you. But, I think I'll stick with cinnamon.


Read the Seattle Times article here.


Also posted on My Type 2 blog.

Posted on September 8, 2007 at 8:09am —

Sherrie E

Pizza Cups


Cooked these Pizza Cups the other night for dinner. The recipe is in the cookbook: Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Diabetic Cookbook. Stove-Top and Oven Recipes - for Everyon

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Posted on August 31, 2007 at 2:53pm —

Sherrie E

HIghly recommend article on Type 2 obesity (not your fault) by Gretchen Becker

The Times on Type 2 Diabetes: Part I by Gretchen Becker


If you have Type 2 diabetes and are overweight, you must read this wonderful article by Gretchen Becker. (See link above.)


Several articles on diabetes in the New York Times this week noted that type 2 diabetes is not caused by simple sloth and gluttony: it has a strong genetic component. Furthermore, weight loss alone may not ma


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Posted on August 28, 2007 at 9:02pm —

Sherrie E

Completed 56 days, 10,000 steps program!


Yesterday was my last day in the 56 day 10,000 steps program. How did I do? The results are in....



My pedome

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Posted on August 28, 2007 at 9:01pm — 2 Comments

 
 

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