"Diabetes is a different experience for every one who has it. My boyfriend (IDDM or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) cannot eat any sugar at all--and doesn't--but can eat two or three slices of grocery store bread at a meal and his A1c is…"
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Linda B. replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA
Zolar1 replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"Oh, forgot something -
Did you know that skipping breakfast can give you a 300% increase in the chances of getting type 2 diabetes?
And being overweight can increase the chance of getting type 2 diabetes nearly 1,000% depending on how much you…"
Zolar1 replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"OK, I can relate to your problem. I did the same thing when I first got diagnosed. I went WAAAAYYYY overboard.
I still kept losing weight - 5 pounds every night at one point.
But I had great blood sugars doing that.
Now, I was worried about losing…"
whispersmom replied to Samantha's discussion 'AM or PM?' in the group VICTOZA"I take mine first thing in the AM it is just easier for me to remember. I have been on it since the end of March and as of this morning I have lost 26 pounds. I found it really rough the first two weeks but I stuck with it and it is working out…"
whispersmom replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"Just came back from a diabetes clinic,saw the dietician.My A1C was 13.4, very high.Healthy target is 7. I have a long way to go but I am on track."
Donna H replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"Mike is in the US that's why his numbers are different. Canada uses a different measurement system. Unfortunately, i'm not sure of the conversion but I bet someone in one of the Canada groups here is.
I wouldn't say be scared of…"
whispersmom replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"The numbers are the ones I read from the blood glucose monitor.I am so new to this, going to a diabetes clinic today to learn more. I don't even know what a HA1C is.I am using Stevia now."
MikeMc replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"You are right to be scared of sugar. It will kill you! Use Splenda or Stevia instead. I use Truvia from Safeway, which is a form of Stevia, a natural calorie free sweetner that I can't tell from sugar. Also avoid "White" carbs, like…"
whispersmom replied to Samantha's discussion 'AM or PM?' in the group VICTOZA"I take mine in the A.M.,just because it is easier to remember than when I am tired at night."
Linda G left a comment for whispersmom"Welcome home whispersmom....fellow Canadian! It's been just over a year since your diagnosis....how's it all going??
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".…"
Pauly replied to whispersmom's discussion 'I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar' in the group VICTOZA"Its a trial and error thing for me. I am focused on ranges of my spikes and what my fasting ranges are. Having said that yes I do eat some things such as peas or carrots as I dont find they spike me much as a T-2. Bread, Rice, beans are another…"
whispersmom added a discussion to the group VICTOZA
I got diagnosed and now I'm scared of sugar
On March 16 th after two months of feeling gross, I finally went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Type 2. I was so in denial,honestly who loses weight over Christmas by accident,thirsty ? could not satisfy this thirst. I had other symptoms, my blurry vision was one of them that scared the bejeebes out of me. My blood sugar after my 12 hour fast was 19.9.I was put on Metformin1000 x2, Victoza .6 to start and Crestor. My cholesterol was fine but being diabetic he wanted it lower..So I went on…See More
Donna H left a comment for whispersmom"Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community."
Doris D left a comment for whispersmom"WELCOME TO THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILY YOU WILL EVER SEE MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have a question just ask one of us or go to our Forum and ask it and all of us will try to help you. We're like a family though (you know…"
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- At 6:33pm on May 1, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home whispersmom....fellow Canadian! It's been just over a year since your diagnosis....how's it all going??
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions and take a look at the Canada Embassy page as well, by going to the headings in the aqua coloured box in the upper left hand of the home page. Click on "DHF Grassroots". Once you're in scroll down, click on "Canada embassy", and voilà! The house in the photo is where Dr. Frederick Banting lived and had his medical practice in London, Ontario, Canada...before going to the University of Toronto to work on diabetes research, and ultimately the discovery of Insulin.
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- At 8:01pm on April 27, 2011, Donna H said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 12:09pm on April 27, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi whispersmom- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:27am on April 27, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILY YOU WILL EVER SEE MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have a question just ask one of us or go to our Forum and ask it and all of us will try to help you. We're like a family though (you know how all families agree and disagree right? WEll that's us some agree with what ppl say some don't. Families huh?)
Here's a link with loads of info on it to help our new members get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 8:28am on April 27, 2011,
Marie B said…
- At 3:29am on April 27, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 9:55pm on April 26, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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