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How many are there of us? Ds

I wish more people would participate actively.  It as been surprising where I have picked up some info to fit into this diabetes puzzle. I have a big thing about collective knowledge. I am not fond of those that try to take over– share and profit.   Arguments only ruin the group and it’s purposes.                                    Guy.

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If you are diabetic then too many. We need people to de-lurk and share their experiences with us. Welcome Ds. Diana

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I second this. The arguing gets old and tiresome. I need the knowledge too. I don’t know enough to help but sure would like to know enough to help me then others. Di

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I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there  must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with  my initials. LC

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Welcome Linda, It is nice to get to know you. I am Diana . I am type 2 diagnosed about four years ago. I started out on Rezulin and did great with it. I loved it and they went and pulled it. Now I am on Glucophage XR and Glucotrol XL both taken twice a day. I am also on 25 units Lantus at night and that is a Godsend for those morning highs. Sounds like you are doing great and I am glad you de-lurked and hoping to share more with you. Diana

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How many are there of us? Ds I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there  must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with my initials. LC

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Thank you for the welcome!  I’m glad to be here, and I have found this newsgroup to be very interesting and helpful. I’m also interested to know if there are other diabetics here who have Crohn’s Disease, and how has it affected you? LC

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Welcome Linda, It is nice to get to know you. I am Diana . I am type 2 diagnosed about four years ago. I started out on Rezulin and did great with it. I loved it and they went and pulled it. Now I am on Glucophage XR and Glucotrol XL both taken twice a day. I am also on 25 units Lantus at night and that is a Godsend for those morning highs. Sounds like you are doing great and I am glad you de-lurked and hoping to share more with you. Diana How many are there of us? Ds I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there  must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with my initials. LC

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Hi Linda, I am not sure about now but there were a few in the past that did. Hopefully others will see and respond if they do. If you do have questions though just ask and we will all try to help find resources and such for you. Diana

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thank you for the welcome!  I’m glad to be here, and I have found this newsgroup to be very interesting and helpful. I’m also interested to know if there are other diabetics here who have Crohn’s Disease, and how has it affected you? LC Welcome Linda, It is nice to get to know you. I am Diana . I am type 2 diagnosed about four years ago. I started out on Rezulin and did great with it. I loved it and they went and pulled it. Now I am on Glucophage XR and Glucotrol XL both taken twice a day. I am also on 25 units Lantus at night and that is a Godsend for those morning highs. Sounds like you are doing great and I am glad you de-lurked and hoping to share more with you. Diana How many are there of us? Ds I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with my initials. LC

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Hi LC, and welcome to the group. My mother was dx’d T2 in March of 2002.  She thought she had the flu and a swollen foot.  When my brother got to her house, he determined she was in really bad shape.  The doc at the ER dx’d diabetes with a fasting bg near 500, and she underwent an emergency amputation of two toes due to gangrene. For a solid week, every day brought a new piece of bad news about Mom’s health. Mom was living in Colorado at that time.  My home is in Oklahoma.  I spent three months in Colorado away from my family while she recovered.  I drove her home with me the day after the docs said she was healthy enough to travel. When I finally got home with Mom, things didn’t get back to normal like I had expected they would.  I even tried to go back to work (I had and awesome boss). Mom had too many health issues, too many new routines, too much to I didn’t have the first clue about what I was doing.  I was shedding tears of frustration, sorrow, guilt and anger the night I found ASD.  I lurked for a couple of weeks before diving in and posting an intro where I just poured it all out for the group to see if they could do something with all those little pieces of one huge puzzle.  I was so nervous about posting to a news group that I walked away from the computer for a full hour before deciding to click send. All of the regulars scooped me up, and embraced me with kind words of support, and many of them that had been down the same road Mom was on gave me valuable information. So, just like Old Al promised nearly a year ago…….the insulin is no big thing…I can’t imagine how Mom’s life would be without it.  I can scan a menu in any restaurant, and within 30 seconds, I know what Mom can safely eat there.  Mom has made improvements in leaps and bounds while adjusting to the life changing complications that resulted from her being an undiagnosed and uncontrolled diabetic for what the doctors agree was at least 6-10 years. Marie, Caretaker

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Hi Linda,  welcome to this fine group,even though there are those who love to argue over trivial stuff. My wife and I are both T2’s (special isn’t it) . My understanding is T1’s never had the chance to be T2’s because their pancrease didn’t work in the first place or didn’t work properly. My way of looking at T2’s we grow into it by a combination of things like genes, overweight, illnesses or what ever. There will be those who have far more knowledge of diabeties than I will ever have and will give you a better discription of T1 vs. T2  . If you have any questions or even hints of your own let us know. We are not doctors but use our own experiences that may help someone else with similar problems. As always, it is better to ask your Dr. what is best for you. Ira T2 diag Dec. 2000 glucophage xr 500mg twice a day  (my morning highs are getting higher guys) Ms. Patty T2 diag.  somewhere in 1998   She is in fine control ,  rats, sigh! — — Happy moments, praise God Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Linda, I am not sure about now but there were a few in the past that did. Hopefully others will see and respond if they do. If you do have questions though just ask and we will all try to help find resources and such for you. Diana Thank you for the welcome!  I’m glad to be here, and I have found this newsgroup to be very interesting and helpful. I’m also interested to know if there are other diabetics here who have Crohn’s Disease, and how has it affected you? LC Welcome Linda, It is nice to get to know you. I am Diana . I am type 2 diagnosed about four years ago. I started out on Rezulin and did great with it. I loved it and they went and pulled it. Now I am on Glucophage XR and Glucotrol XL both taken twice a day. I am also on 25 units Lantus at night and that is a Godsend for those morning highs. Sounds like you are doing great and I am glad you de-lurked and hoping to share more with you. Diana How many are there of us? Ds I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with my initials. LC

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Obviously my ‘lurking cloak’ is faulty if y’all know that lurkers are here.  :) I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and immediately put on Glucophage with no real other instructions except to make a follow up appointment in 3 weeks.  Because I do not have insurance, this was my first time seeing this doctor, and he acknowledged that he’s not a diabetes expert.  In the meantime, I’ve picked up a few books and have been surfing the ‘net, and also gleaning information from this group.   Since I am so new to this change in my life, I will probably still be more of a lurker than a participant, at least until I have some to contribute. I appear to have my BG under control already as my highest reading has been 122 (waking up) during the last 5 days.  Initially it was 410. As with a lot of the other newbies, the whole "what can I eat" thing is my main source of frustration.  I don’t really cook except for real simple things.  Also, since I’m not trying to lose weight, I’ve so far ignored the whole ‘portions’ thing.  Actually, losing weight was one of the things got me to see a doctor.  I’m 6′7" and currently 185 pounds.  2 years ago I was up to 225, but I thought that eating better and exercising was what brought my weight down.  Oops. OK, well, now that I’ve blathered on about myself, I’m gonna go back to lurking!  heh.  I promise to try to be an active member here.  :) Jason – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How many are there of us? Ds

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Obviously my ‘lurking cloak’ is faulty if y’all know that lurkers are here.  :) I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and immediately put on Glucophage with no real other instructions except to make a follow up appointment in 3 weeks.  Because I do not have insurance, this was my first time seeing this doctor, and he acknowledged that he’s not a diabetes expert.  In the meantime, I’ve picked up a few books and have been surfing the ‘net, and also gleaning information from this group. Since I am so new to this change in my life, I will probably still be more of a lurker than a participant, at least until I have some to contribute. I appear to have my BG under control already as my highest reading has been 122 (waking up) during the last 5 days.  Initially it was 410. As with a lot of the other newbies, the whole "what can I eat" thing is my main source of frustration.  I don’t really cook except for real simple things.  Also, since I’m not trying to lose weight, I’ve so far ignored the whole ‘portions’ thing.  Actually, losing weight was one of the things got me to see a doctor.  I’m 6′7" and currently 185 pounds.  2 years ago I was up to 225, but I thought that eating better and exercising was what brought my weight down.  Oops. OK, well, now that I’ve blathered on about myself, I’m gonna go back to lurking!  heh.  I promise to try to be an active member here.  :)

Welcome to the group!  And good to see that your BG is in control.  But seeing as how you lost weight prior to diagnosis, I worry that you might in fact be type 1 and not type 2.  Type 1’s go through a phase called the "honeymoon" where they may seem to be able to control with meds or even with no meds or insulin for a period of time.  If you find that your BG suddenly gets much higher and you can’t control it, see your Dr. right away.  I’m no Dr.  I’m just basing this on your symptoms. As for the diet, your best bet would be to see a dietician.  Tell him or her what kinds of foods you like and that you don’t do much cooking.  These days it’s easy to get prepared foods, fast foods, and takeout foods.  It’s just a matter of choosing the right things.  In the meantime, you might try buying those bagged salads and topping them with some cheese and those strips of cooked chicken.  Since weight is not a concern, you could add regular salad dressing.  As for carbs, that’s really a matter of preference and how well your body handles them.  You say that your BG has been fine.  So you must be doing that part right.  Your Glucophage has probably not kicked in yet. When it does, you might find that you can eat more carbs still.  Hang in there.  It gets easier as time goes on. — Type 2 http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/

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Hey Jason ! Welcome and hope to learn some from you. Glad you decided to de-lurk Diana

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Jason, Even questions are contributing!  I learn from people answering them! I’m kinda new too.. 3 mos.. type 2, also.  No meds here, just diet and exercise. Welcome! Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Obviously my ‘lurking cloak’ is faulty if y’all know that lurkers are here.  :) I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and immediately put on Glucophage with no real other instructions except to make a follow up appointment in 3 weeks.  Because I do not have insurance, this was my first time seeing this doctor, and he acknowledged that he’s not a diabetes expert.  In the meantime, I’ve picked up a few books and have been surfing the ‘net, and also gleaning information from this group.   Since I am so new to this change in my life, I will probably still be more of a lurker than a participant, at least until I have some to contribute. I appear to have my BG under control already as my highest reading has been 122 (waking up) during the last 5 days.  Initially it was 410. As with a lot of the other newbies, the whole "what can I eat" thing is my main source of frustration.  I don’t really cook except for real simple things.  Also, since I’m not trying to lose weight, I’ve so far ignored the whole ‘portions’ thing.  Actually, losing weight was one of the things got me to see a doctor.  I’m 6′7" and currently 185 pounds. 2 years ago I was up to 225, but I thought that eating better and exercising was what brought my weight down.  Oops. OK, well, now that I’ve blathered on about myself, I’m gonna go back to lurking!  heh.  I promise to try to be an active member here.  :) Jason How many are there of us? Ds

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Thank you for the welcome!  I’m glad to be here, and I have found this newsgroup to be very interesting and helpful. I’m also interested to know if there are other diabetics here who have Crohn’s Disease, and how has it affected you? LC

HiLc, Welcome, I have a niece with Crohn’s Disease, she had an op a couple of years ago to remove some stuff and thought she was going to have to wear a bag for the rest of her natural. But good fortune was with ther and there was sufficient good tissue to avoid that outcome. She is not Diabetic though. Small mercies eh? Good luck with the weight loss, I was Dx’d three months ago type 2 and have since gone down from 196 lbs to 177 lbs [ as of this morning] but most of that was not as a result of deliberate dieting. There’s a lot to learn here as I am sure you are well aware. i look forward to your contributions. Pete Diagnosed 20/03/03 Type II D&E + Metformin

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    Hopefully, lots and lots and lots.    Reading the two diabetes newsgroups every night has resulted in significant improvements to my health and quality of life. Almost everything I post is composed with the thought that some lurker, who is lacking some pieces of really critical information about this disease, will suddenly realize that this stuff applies to him/her, and he/she had better pay close attention. . .and maybe do something about it. Oops. . .almost forgot. . .I am certain that reading the newsgroups every night has resulted in significant improvement to my projected life span. Old Al (Current holder of the World Record for Old Age, sub-class,  men in my mother’s family)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Obviously my ‘lurking cloak’ is faulty if y’all know that lurkers are here.  :) I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and immediately put on Glucophage with no real other instructions except to make a follow up appointment in 3 weeks.  Because I do not have insurance, this was my first time seeing this doctor, and he acknowledged that he’s not a diabetes expert.  In the meantime, I’ve picked up a few books and have been surfing the ‘net, and also gleaning information from this group.   Since I am so new to this change in my life, I will probably still be more of a lurker than a participant, at least until I have some to contribute. I appear to have my BG under control already as my highest reading has been 122 (waking up) during the last 5 days.  Initially it was 410. As with a lot of the other newbies, the whole "what can I eat" thing is my main source of frustration.  I don’t really cook except for real simple things.  Also, since I’m not trying to lose weight, I’ve so far ignored the whole ‘portions’ thing.  Actually, losing weight was one of the things got me to see a doctor.  I’m 6′7" and currently 185 pounds. 2 years ago I was up to 225, but I thought that eating better and exercising was what brought my weight down.  Oops. OK, well, now that I’ve blathered on about myself, I’m gonna go back to lurking!  heh.  I promise to try to be an active member here.  :) Jason How many are there of us? Ds

Hi Jason, It seems that your background is similar to my own. I was loosing weight and just thought that laying off the beer for a while was doing it. But I was also loosing muscle as well and my thigh bones at the top started to get too close to the surface so’s I couldn’t lay on my side without pain. That was what prompted me to go to the doc. He thought it was either Diabetes or Cancer. I don’t think you need to be an experienced diabetic in order to contribute here. Your take on things could spur someone onto learning something new. We each have a different way of learning stuff so the varied input and POV will always find an outlet. Besides, this group is also about supporting those who need pshycological and emotional support as well. Many people are isolated either geographically or by other impediments from other diabeticas and perhaps society at large. This place can be a real lifeline for those who need it. So no matter what you might think, there is something you can contribute that someone will find of real use. Besides, one way of learning is to try and help someone else. Ever heard about the teacher who had to teach a subject that he knew nothing about? He is now an expert in that subject. glad you have joined in. Pete Diagnosed 20/03/03 Type II D&E + Metformin

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Welcome lurkers!  At lot of good information, support, corny jokes and people here.  Conflict too, but this is usenet and that’s part of life. Glean the information that applies to you and if you have doubts or questions, ask your MD.  If you’re having a bad day, post.  There are lots of understanding shoulders here on which to cry. c

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Welcome to our lil club.  What is Crohn’s disease?

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/crohns/crohns.htm Regards, James the Elder

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jump right in and ask questions……. i’m sure you have a ton of them to ask, and lots of people to assist you here! interesting that you have a run of autoimmune diseases in your family, Hashimotos, Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis are the auto immune……. now my nephew is diagnosed as IBS but they are watching to see if it’s early Chron’s take care, and keep well kate — Join us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org — /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How many are there of us? Ds I have been lurking.  My name is Linda and I’m 44 years old.  I’m a new T2 diabetic, dx’d 2 months ago.  I have been told I have antibodies against my beta cells/pancreas, and so have a 90% probability of starting insulin in about a year.  I’m not sure if that would make me a T1 at that time…I haven’t figured that out yet.  I am on 3 meds, Avandia, Amaryl and Glucophage and am almost at normal BG.  When I was diagnosed, my BG was ~500 during the day, with a fasting glucose of 387.  My vision was terrible!  My fasting BGs are now ~120-130, and I have about 10  more pounds to lose to reach a healthy weight for me – doctor’s orders. I also have Crohn’s Disease, which has no known cause, but I think the idea is more and more that Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, and I believe diabetes is an autoimmune disorder AFAIK, so there  must be a connection.  My older brother is a T1 diabetic, as well as my nephew. My other brother has Addison’s Disease, which is another autoimmune disease.  It’s curious how there are so many autoimmune disorders in my family. Those are some basic facts about me and my diabetes.  I’m glad to be delurking and look forward to learning more with this newsgroup. I think I saw someone else who’s named Linda, so I can sign off with  my initials. LC

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How many are there of us? Ds

I’ve been lurking for about 6 months. My name is kevin and i’m 51 and weigh 185,  .  May 2001 yas not a good year for me, May 3 i went to the er with what they diagnosed as a heart attack and that was when i found out i was diabetic, i weighed 260 at the time, i had one blockage that was repaired with a stent. Everything went fine until i woke early one morning about a week later with a bad headake, thank god i was staying at my parents house while recovering, they called 911 and then found out i had a stroke due to bleeding around the stent. The stroke effected my fine motor skills on the left side and i had to learn to walk again. Today unless i told you i had a stroke you wouldn’t know, i joined the YMCA and work out 5 – 6 times a week doing cardio and weights. When first diagnosed as diabetic i was taking 3 x 500mg Glucophage, i am down to 1 x 500 mg metformin and my dr.. thinks i may be able to go off of that. My morning bg is anywhere from 75 to 105 depending on what i have for a snack in the evening and after meals my 1 hr bg is somewhere around 140 – 150 and my 2 hr bd is usually under 120. My last 3 HBA1C tests have been in the 5.7 to 5.9 range.My dietition has me on between 270 and 315 grams of carbs total for the day which has worked out so far. I’m kinda unique in that in addition to watching carbs and such i have to also watch saturated and trans fat , cholesterol and sodium, and it makes for such a fun time fiding foods to eat. And btw my last cholesterol test came back total 102, ldl 51 , hdl 43 , triglycerides 51.

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Kevin …….  what a success story you have there snoopy happy dance on your excellent A1c and Chol #’s keep on keeping on! kate — Join us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org — /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve been lurking for about 6 months. My name is kevin and i’m 51 and weigh 185,  .  May 2001 yas not a good year for me, May 3 i went to the er with what they diagnosed as a heart attack and that was when i found out i was diabetic, i weighed 260 at the time, i had one blockage that was repaired with a stent. Everything went fine until i woke early one morning about a week later with a bad headake, thank god i was staying at my parents house while recovering, they called 911 and then found out i had a stroke due to bleeding around the stent. The stroke effected my fine motor skills on the left side and i had to learn to walk again. Today unless i told you i had a stroke you wouldn’t know, i joined the YMCA and work out 5 – 6 times a week doing cardio and weights. When first diagnosed as diabetic i was taking 3 x 500mg Glucophage, i am down to 1 x 500 mg metformin and my dr.. thinks i may be able to go off of that. My morning bg is anywhere from 75 to 105 depending on what i have for a snack in the evening and after meals my 1 hr bg is somewhere around 140 – 150 and my 2 hr bd is usually under 120. My last 3 HBA1C tests have been in the 5.7 to 5.9 range.My dietition has me on between 270 and 315 grams of carbs total for the day which has worked out so far. I’m kinda unique in that in addition to watching carbs and such i have to also watch saturated and trans fat , cholesterol and sodium, and it makes for such a fun time fiding foods to eat. And btw my last cholesterol test came back total 102, ldl 51 , hdl 43 , triglycerides 51.

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To everyone who has delurked on this thread, welcome out of the darkness and into the light of knowledge and understanding of diabertes,  We are here to inform you and give y9ou support needed.  You each did yourself a favor. Sorry you are here, but happy you have decided to take charge of your disease. Loretta — In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism.

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and into the light of knowledge and understanding of diabertes,

ah….and diabetes, too!!   <G Dana, who thinks diabertes sounds better….. "Live as though there is no tomorrow,  Love as though you have never been hurt,  Dance as if no one is looking…"       Satchel Paige

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Old Al, I’m glad you do post. I always learn something useful from what you have to say! — Jenny 168.5/140.5/138.5 Third Goal 9/1998 – 8/2001 and 11/10/02 – Now http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean How to calculate your need for protein * How much people really lose each month *  Water Weight Gain & Loss * The "Two Gram Cure" for Hunger Cravings * Characteristics of Successful Dieters * Indispensible Low Carb Treats * Should You Count that Low Impact Carb? * Curing Ketobreath * NEW! Exercise Starting from Zero

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How many are there of us? Ds     Hopefully, lots and lots and lots.    Reading the two diabetes newsgroups every night has resulted in significant improvements to my health and quality of life. Almost everything I post is composed with the thought that some lurker, who is lacking some pieces of really critical information about this disease, will suddenly realize that this stuff applies to him/her, and he/she had better pay close attention. . .and maybe do something about it. Oops. . .almost forgot. . .I am certain that reading the newsgroups every night has resulted in significant improvement to my projected life span. Old Al (Current holder of the World Record for Old Age, sub-class,  men in my mother’s family)

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Hey ho – I’m glad Smiles, TK

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Present! sirk Hiya How are you doing? TK message I’m lurking out here in Cambridge, MA. And if anyone knows anything about a Boston scene…? — semper pax thomas

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I’m lurking out here in Cambridge, MA. And if anyone knows anything about a Boston scene…? — semper pax thomas

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Hiya How are you doing? TK – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m lurking out here in Cambridge, MA. And if anyone knows anything about a Boston scene…? — semper pax thomas

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Present! sirk

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hiya How are you doing? TK I’m lurking out here in Cambridge, MA. And if anyone knows anything about a Boston scene…? — semper pax thomas

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Seem to be a few lurkers come out the shadows in the last few days , and a few old faces that seem to be mostly lurking these days. Im sure this could be one busy little group , so it would be cool if EVERYONE reading the list posted just one mesage to this thread , just to say u are out there ,  and even better if some stuck about to talk , so come on people don’t be shy …. who is all out there ???

Still hanging around although busy as hell at the moment… Hope everyone had a cool festive season… mine rocked Later Sean – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Catalyst

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Still about too, been in and out of hospital since christmas , so not in work as much. Still lurking as often as I can……. will try to post more Cas – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Seem to be a few lurkers come out the shadows in the last few days , and a few old faces that seem to be mostly lurking these days. Im sure this could be one busy little group , so it would be cool if EVERYONE reading the list posted just one mesage to this thread , just to say u are out there ,  and even better if some stuck about to talk , so come on people don’t be shy …. who is all out there ??? Still hanging around although busy as hell at the moment… Hope everyone had a cool festive season… mine rocked Later Sean Catalyst

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havent had as much time to read and post as i wished i could but you’re right, we could have a kickin thread if we tried. well, i’ll do my part

Still about too, been in and out of hospital since christmas , so not in work as much. Still lurking as often as I can……. will try to post more Cas

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Seem to be a few lurkers come out the shadows in the last few days , and a few old faces that seem to be mostly lurking these days. Im sure this could be one busy little group , so it would be cool if EVERYONE reading the list posted just one mesage to this thread , just to say u are out there ,  and even better if some stuck about to talk , so come on people don’t be shy …. who is all out there ??? Still hanging around although busy as hell at the moment… Hope everyone had a cool festive season… mine rocked Later Sean Catalyst

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