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Sudden jump in fasting numbers

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Dec 23, 2012. 11 Replies

I am relatively new to the diabetes game...general question - in the past few weeks I have seen a sudden jump in my morning fasting numbers, 170, 150, 130, although sometimes 90 - there doesn't seem…Continue

Looking for: Online Carb Counting Info

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sagwabetes Aug 3, 2012. 11 Replies

Does anyone know a good book or online resource for carb counting for type 1 diabetes?Looking for easy to use tables with carb info etcGeneral advice also welcome!Continue

Diet help

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sick of TYPE 1 Jul 27, 2012. 6 Replies

I am using levemir flex pens, with 22 units in the morning and 20 at night. Before I was diagnosed I lost a lot, a lot of weight, since I am injecting I have gone back to normal weight - plus a bit…Continue

Home sweet home

Started May 13, 2012 0 Replies

Made it back to Israel - after much work in getting my health insurance organised, I found a good endo - I am being monitored on my insulin, checking daily and have to report back to Dr with results…Continue

 

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Shavuos

 Nu, Shavuos is coming, Splenda Cheesecake anyone?  Crust:2 tablespoons Splenda sugar subsitute 2-3 tablespoons melted butter 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Optional - cinnamon. I sometimes add this to the crust for a background flavorFilling:1 pound cream cheese, softened 1 cup Splenda 1 teaspoon vanilla…See More
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The 5 Club

For people with an HbA1c less than 6
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shea replied to Thas's discussion 'Purim Sameach...?' in the group Diabetic Jews
"Yes I had the exact same plan - looking forward to holiday, even if it is somewhat short"
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shea added a discussion to the group Diabetic Jews
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Something on Purim

Something from Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger on Purim:Oscha%20Avakeish%20-%20Purim%20%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D.pdfSee More
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shea replied to Thas's discussion 'Purim Sameach...?' in the group Diabetic Jews
"Dr told me today that the main concern should be going low from having 2 glasses of wine before any real eating..."
Feb 19
shea replied to shea's discussion 'Me, G-d and a chronic disease' in the group Diabetic Jews
"Natalie - please feel free to contact me directly yoxenhendler(@)gmail(.)(com) - remove the brakets obviously haha - I have learnt a lot about the concept of eating and how it is a mitzvah - please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like…"
Feb 18
Natalie ._c- replied to shea's discussion 'Me, G-d and a chronic disease' in the group Diabetic Jews
"I'm fascinated by your story! I am struggling with an eating disorder myself, and I, in spite of having been born and raised Jewish (Reform), had never thought of eating as a mitzvah, although I know about other mitzvot. I like that philosophy…"
Feb 17
shea replied to Thas's discussion 'Purim Sameach...?' in the group Diabetic Jews
"I was thinking about doing the same with the bolus. I am making my own sedar (only one as we live in Eretz Yisrael) this year... if I go out I always mention to people what would be a great dish for me - since it's a mitzvah in Yiddishkiet to…"
Feb 17
shea replied to shea's discussion 'Me, G-d and a chronic disease' in the group Diabetic Jews
"Very interesting story _- I would love to hear more. Where did you make the geyrus? In the States? In Eretz Yisrael? Thanks for sharing your story - is fascinating and gives great chizuk Have you ever seen this sefer - it's beautiful and…"
Feb 17
shea replied to Thas's discussion 'Purim Sameach...?' in the group Diabetic Jews
"My first YK with diabetes was this year just gone - I had an amazing experience and hope it will be the same for you and I for many years to come. It took 7 years to do geyrus? That sounds like a very grueling process! I thought London was the…"
Feb 17
Sidkd5 replied to shea's discussion 'Me, G-d and a chronic disease' in the group Diabetic Jews
"My diabetes diagnosis and the ultrafocus on food gave me anorexia in high school and early college. When I was recovering, I was struggling with the Catholic faith I was raised in and searching for answers. I found an emphasis on social justice and…"
Feb 17
shea replied to Thas's discussion 'Purim Sameach...?' in the group Diabetic Jews
"Dear Thas I empathise as I prepare for Purim without too much drink. The truth is the penimius of the holiday is still avaliable to us - for just as it is HaShem who gave us Diabetes, it is HaShem that removed our ability to drinking a lot on…"
Feb 16
Capin101 and shea are now friends
Jan 2
Jan replied to shea's discussion 'Sudden jump in fasting numbers'
"There is a difference in basal needs the week before your period and I think can happen during ovulation for females. Our teen's basal needs overnight do change and do not remain the same and I don't think it is always exercise related. I…"
Dec 23, 2012
Brian (bsc) replied to shea's discussion 'Sudden jump in fasting numbers'
"Yes, I have done fasting tests throughout the day. My point was really that morning fasting levels often reflect DP, not actual fasting levels that are seen between meals."
Dec 20, 2012
peruvianpasohi replied to shea's discussion 'Sudden jump in fasting numbers'
"Your insulin still has a tail on it at 3 hours. there is no insulin on the market that is fully finished at 3 hours. the 3-5 is the post meal number. Have you actually skipped eating for at least 8 hours and tested?"
Dec 20, 2012

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The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
speaking with other, sharing experiences
Date diagnosed
October 31, 2011
Type of treatment/devices you use
Shots

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At 7:39pm on November 7, 2012, jrtpup said…

Shalom Shea, hope all is well!

Our Annual Campaign is coming!

Would you consider helping by writing a short comment/testimonial about your
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At 8:54pm on October 23, 2012, jrtpup said…

Pssst.... pass it on!

Hope all's well Shea.

I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.

If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!

At 6:30pm on August 12, 2012, shoshana27 said…

WELCOME,SHEA,HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL

At 5:46am on December 28, 2011, jrtpup said…

Shea, haven't heard from you in a while, how are you doing?

At 9:10am on December 2, 2011, catlover said…

Shalom shea- How are you doing ? Are you back home in Israel ? We haven't heard from you for a while. Like jrtpup says have you seen an endo yet to check on your diabetes ? Has there been any change in your health in general ? Please let us know we do care.

At 10:10pm on November 20, 2011, jrtpup said…

Shea,

Haven't heard from you in a while - are you back home? Have you seen an endo yet?

Hope all's well.

At 10:03pm on November 9, 2011, Jonah said…

I was going to ask which Humulin but I see it's Humulin N. I was put on NPH at diagnosis (don't remember if it was Humulin N or Novolin N) but I switched to Lantus within the week, so I don't have much experience with NPH.
What I do know about NPH is that it kicks in slowly (hours) has a strong burst of action, and the peters out. So I didn't like it as an overnight insulin. People who take it in the morning tend to be able to eat a lunch with the blood sugar reduction it causes at that time. I think it's a little strange that your blood sugars aren't coming down much but maybe you just haven't hit the right dose yet.

Just wondering- are you active? Do you bike, run, juggle, swim, anything like that? If you do, now might be a good time to see if that will lower your blood sugar. Has anybody given you ideas about what to do if you have a low blood sugar?

At 8:47am on November 9, 2011, gretchen said…

Shea, Thanks for your comment. It means a lot to me to know that people find my book helpful.

At 12:00am on November 7, 2011, sugardaddy said…
Yes - Jerusalem
At 7:53pm on November 6, 2011, Jonah said…
Why wouldn't the vampire touch the newly diagnosed diabetic?
Did the doctor run any tests other than blood sugar? Like an A1c or c-peptide or antibodies? Are you taking 10 units per day split between two shots or two shots of ten units each? Are you staying on the oral medication? What type(s) of insulin are you using?
Your blood sugars do look improved- two in the normal range!
A lot of newly diagnosed diabetics need a little bit more insulin at first than they need a week later because the high blood sugars can make the body insulin resistant as well as mess with its ability to make insulin. So if the dose you're on now is making a big improvement but not all that you'd want, it might be enough (or even too much) soon. Or it might still be not quite enough. I was one of the few type 1 diabetics diagnosed too late in the disease process to see any real rebound ability to make insulin after diagnosis. No honeymoon for me!
The vampire does not want cavities!

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