"I had to teach myself how to use insulin, even with a prescription.
I'm on medicaid so I was stuck with my clinic, through my state's program. My nurse practitioner was freaked out because my blood sugar was 500. She put me on metformin…"
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sparrowrose replied to DavidSQ's discussion 'Perennial Problem - Finding a Doctor' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Groupsparrowrose joined Bill's group
Hypoglycemic Experiences
This group is to talk about experiences with hypoglycemic events. At the very least, they are embarrassing. Whether in general or a specific time, you can ask for advice, vent or just talk about what happened among people who understand.See More
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Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group
This is a group for anyone that is using Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution in full or in part (using a very low carb diet of around 30g/day) to manage their diabetes.
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Veganbetics
Are you using a vegan diet to treat or avoid diabetes? Following Dr. Barnard's program? The Pritikin program? The Rice House program? Feel out of place when non-vegan diabetics talk food? This is the group for you!
Janie G joined sparrowrose's groupVeganbetics
Are you using a vegan diet to treat or avoid diabetes? Following Dr. Barnard's program? The Pritikin program? The Rice House program? Feel out of place when non-vegan diabetics talk food? This is the group for you!
Santa Coop joined sparrowrose's groupVeganbetics
Are you using a vegan diet to treat or avoid diabetes? Following Dr. Barnard's program? The Pritikin program? The Rice House program? Feel out of place when non-vegan diabetics talk food? This is the group for you!
Kj joined sparrowrose's groupVeganbetics
Are you using a vegan diet to treat or avoid diabetes? Following Dr. Barnard's program? The Pritikin program? The Rice House program? Feel out of place when non-vegan diabetics talk food? This is the group for you!
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- another type of diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- I'm not sure . . .
- Date diagnosed
- December 28, 2007
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.2 December 2011
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Diet and Exercise
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I have a rare circadian rhythm disorder that has destroyed my metabolism. I am hoping to get on a pump soon, because it's so difficult for me to keep up with basal injections on a regular schedule. My doctor is very supportive for a pump but she doesn't prescribe them herself and I'm having a hard time finding a doctor in town who does.
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:08pm on June 22, 2011,
Melitta said…
- Hi Sparrowrose: I am very glad that you have the appointment, and my opinion is that you insist on getting fast-acting insulin. Plus some good education in how to use it properly. A great book is "Using Insulin" by John Walsh; it might be available at your library. SO SO sorry, but I hope you are on the right track.
- At 3:53pm on September 26, 2010,
Anastasia said… - Hello, doll! It's Anastasia---the other Veganbetic! XD I am so glad we met up. Your success inspires me.
- At 10:02pm on March 4, 2010,
PatientX said… - Hello and welcome. I was a type 2 who managed to get away from shots but was not vigilant as you and wound up back on pills. Way to go on being proactive and keeping an eye on things so that you may stay in remission for a long time.
- At 5:43pm on March 4, 2010,
Lois said…
- At 10:49pm on June 28, 2009,
Megha said… - thank you
- At 7:04pm on March 10, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… - Hello!
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.
http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
- At 8:52am on March 4, 2009,
Christina Luis said… - Happy Birthday !!!
- At 8:03am on March 4, 2009,
Linzie Wohletz said…
- At 6:37am on November 8, 2008,
Becky Gatlin said… - thank you so much. You really make me feel better. I appreciate your kind words. I am just taking it one day at a time. Becky
- At 8:51pm on November 7, 2008, Becky Gatlin said…
- Hi, my name is Becky, I have type II and just found out about 2 weeks ago. I am taking oral med. I was wondering if this is normal. When I wake up my BS usually is 117 approx. it gos up and down all day, the highest being 156. Is this how it is suppose to be, or should it always be under 100? Becky
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