"Hi Joanne/peetie, the insulin is working out great. I have stopped the Januvia but am still taking glimepiride. Fasting BGs are between 100 and 120, lowest in years.
On another subject, now I have gotten at least 16 emails today that were apparently…"
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I'm a newbie here, and here's my history
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 May 15, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, I'm new here as of today, and I'm very glad to have found you and to be here with you. Here's my history.I am 70 years old and 10 years ago I was told I was glucose intolerant. About three…Continue
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richstacy replied to karen's discussion 'starting insulin on Tuesday'"Uh, folks, I got 4 emails today from TuDiabetes notifying me of four new posts on this thread. But there aren't any. Computer glitch, or what?"
acidrock23 replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"I'm T1 myself but I would think that the answer for post mealtime spikes might be insulin, humalog/ novolog? I would suggest that if you are 70, you've already pretty much "won" (I always figured I wouldn't last much past 40…"
richstacy replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"Thanks to all of you, I really appreciate all of your input. It is very kind of you all to take the time!!
I am doing pretty well so far. presently I'm taking 8U levemir in the morning and 12 at night. I'm sure that will go up, but my…"
"Very dark chocolate is low in carbs! I happen to love dark chocolate covered almonds. Mmmmm.... Oh, and you have gotten some great advice here from people who really know what they are talking about. Welcome!"
Brian (bsc) replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"I am diagnosed as a T2 and use Levemir. I follow a strict low carb diet and also take metformin. I take two shots a day, 35 units at night and 15 units in the morning. The large shot at night is to keep my Darn Phenomenon under control and helps me…"
Aimee replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"When I started insulin therapy my doctor took me off of Januvia. I still take Metformin, but have added Lantus and also Nolovog for meals. I was sad when I first had to start taking insulin, but I also realized that it was necessary to keep my blood…"
BadMoonT2 replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"The Insulin Dependent Type 2 Group might be of interest. Many T2's who go on insulin say it was a positive thing and wish they had done it sooner."
TiaAJ replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"Hi, and welcome to the community! I'm pretty new here myself, but I can relate to your situation - I started on Levemir just about a month ago. I was afraid of insulin for a long time; in fact, even though I'd thought about it and pretty…"
richstacy replied to karen's discussion 'starting insulin on Tuesday'"Yep it's painless! That's good. So far Ive only been precribed levemir, which is the very slow kind of insulin, and still take the oral meds too. I have been pleased this wieek with my morning blood sugars. 110, 122, 115.
Our…"
richstacy replied to karen's discussion 'starting insulin on Tuesday'"Karen, I don't know the answers to your questions, because like you, I'm type 2 and just starting on insulin. Other thins we have in common are:
I'm married to another Karen (for 51 years) and,
we dog-sit our daughter's two…"
Stemwinder replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"Levemir is in my opinion great and nothing to be feared. I believe its better to start insulin than it is to keep beating your self up with oral meds.
One of the things you will notice is the need to test more often because insulin is a powerful…"
richstacy replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"Brian, Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I don't fear the insulin at all. and I'm happy to say my BG this morning was 110, the lowest in a long time.
I have managed to cut my sugar intake by at least 75% in the last 8 years, but I still…"
Brian Wittman replied to richstacy's discussion 'I'm a newbie here, and here's my history'"Welcome to the site and to the club, I guess. I was a type 2 until everything just quit and antibodies showed in a gad65 test. I know and understand your position. Don't worry about the Levemir, it will help. I wouldn't be surprised if…"
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- At 11:25am on May 11, 2012,
catlover said… Hi richstacy- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 7:22pm on May 9, 2012,
Doris D said… Ur welcome Richard and on this note to u WE'RE GLAD TO HAVE U HERE WITH US!!!!
- At 5:00pm on May 9, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home richstacy...
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".
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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- At 4:57pm on May 9, 2012,
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. WW2 Navy Vet Retired high school Principal still going strong. WELCOME!!!
- At 4:07pm on May 9, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 2:09pm on May 9, 2012,
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.
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