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2-19-19, 12:24pm
Did she ask you to come over? When I'm in pain I want to be left alone. Even helpful people are unwelcome at that point.
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2-18-19, 6:03pm
When I discovered my sudden onset of food allergies, I would often explain to servers about my allergies when ordering food at a restaurant. I...
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2-17-19, 1:46pm
This is a great article. Thanks for sharing, Tammy.
I bought wheat thins and The Rustic Oven seeded bread yesterday. Boy, those wheat thins are...
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2-16-19, 7:45pm
There is lots of judgment for people who have T2 diabetes. I know this and it has kept me from talking about my diagnosis with friends and family. ...
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2-15-19, 9:47pm
I know. I just nodded and kept my mouth shut. This is what the 'health educator' recommends for women, men get even more carbs. And yet she (the...
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2-15-19, 6:47pm
Part of the frustration is that I'm being told that I will be able to hit my numbers if I just keep my carbs to 165 grams per day. And yet here I...
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2-15-19, 4:22pm
I know the stress is making low-carb even more difficult than it would normally be. And stress causes an increase in blood sugar. I really want to...
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2-15-19, 2:24pm
The only other med I'm taking is for high blood pressure. Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril) - 10 mg = once a day
My blood pressure was getting much...
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2-15-19, 1:47pm
Thanks guys. And Steve - I've got to hand it to you for being able to stay low-carb for as long as you have. I've been having a hard time since my...
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2-14-19, 5:21pm
I'm sad today. I had my fourth day of high glucose readings in a row - in the 140's with each day going higher, today was 148. This is with eating...
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2-11-19, 3:04pm
This was fun to look at! Some of them are a hoot.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/were-best-worst-dressed-celebs-040100995.html
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2-9-19, 5:33pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone has given good advice. Sending you a big hug. (((((((((((((((((corkym))))))))))))))))))))
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2-5-19, 1:24pm
TT - do you remember how quickly your husband began to lose weight when he started the meds?
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2-5-19, 1:23pm
Just found out that my abdominal ultrasound revealed that I have a fatty liver. Luckily, I also found this article that says clinical studies have...
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2-5-19, 12:30pm
Oh, okay. That's interesting.
My morning BG reading today was 133, just 3 points away from the 'safe zone'. But I wonder why the upper limit is...
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2-4-19, 8:58pm
The thing is, I can't drive safely right now. I've only ever needed reading glasses, and a mild prescription at that. And I looked up the reddit...
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2-4-19, 5:56pm
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that.
My blood pressure has stabilized - 128 at the doctor's office this morning. And my glucose seems to be...
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2-4-19, 2:00pm
Today's reading: 158! :treadmill:
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2-3-19, 10:00pm
I think I remember someone on tv making lasagna with eggplant but I think they had to take the moisture out beforehand. But I think you can make...
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2-3-19, 9:58pm
I used to love living here and couldn't imagine living anywhere else, but times change. I do hear a lot of people talking about moving to Nevada. ...
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2-3-19, 8:45pm
TT - Wow, that's a lot of weight loss from meds alone!
Steve - I didn't know that about bacterial infections. That's actually good news because...
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2-3-19, 4:49pm
Right now I'm on a bunch of meds for my bacterial infection and they are causing me some nausea so the diet part is really easy right now because I...
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2-3-19, 1:47pm
Hey Steve - boy are you right! This morning I tested at 183 without any exercise, so I will just be happy that it's a downward trend and not stress...
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2-2-19, 2:49pm
Well, my rapid progress was short lived. Today my glucose was up by 22 points. I tested at 195. :confused: Talk about a letdown.
At first I...
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2-1-19, 3:34pm
My glucose was down to 173 today! Yay! The safe range is 80-130 according to my medical tracking sheet, so I am on my way. Last week I was at 359....
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1-30-19, 9:20pm
Did my first blood glucose reading today using my tester and in four days of low-carb I have brought the number down from 359 to 207!!! I have also...
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1-30-19, 2:14pm
Thanks for your post Kim. Would you still advice not to take meds with a A1c reading of 12.7, positive test for kidney damage, and blood pressure of...
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1-30-19, 1:02pm
Oh, I meant to say Nevada. I'm in the Bay Area.
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1-30-19, 12:48pm
I looked this up and it does say that it works for headaches. Unfortunately, they only sell in Las Vegas! Boo-hoo. :(
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1-29-19, 8:24pm
Hi Steve - my doctor told me that the dosage she prescribed is the lowest dosage. She didn't ask how low-carb I plan to go but I'm meeting with a...
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1-29-19, 7:22pm
Oh, my retinal screening was good so that was a big relief. And I have a gallbladder ultrasound scheduled this week. Hopefully that goes well.
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1-29-19, 7:13pm
I just saw those at Costco this morning!
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1-29-19, 6:54pm
TT - which ointment do you use? The product search feels overwhelming right now. Does it work on headaches too?
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1-29-19, 6:52pm
Well, my plan to avoid meds has gone out the window. I came home with 7 prescriptions yesterday. Yes, 7. 4 of them are to treat a stomach bacterial...
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1-29-19, 4:39pm
I saw a talk show this morning discussing the benefits of CBD for pain relief and it got me curious. I've been getting lots of headaches due to...
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1-27-19, 11:45pm
I'm definitely keeping an eye out for ingredients in prepared food. I bought the plain pork rinds and I did my own seasoning of the ground beef - I...
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1-27-19, 8:33pm
Hi Steve - thanks for answering my questions, it helps a lot. I'm happy to hear that I might see a difference in just one week. My A1c is currently...
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1-27-19, 8:07pm
I know, right!? I laughed so hard and I really needed that today.
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1-27-19, 2:57pm
Last night I started to get scared as more tests came in indicating kidney damage or disease. This morning I've been focusing on reducing my stress...
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1-26-19, 5:20pm
My fasting glucose has always been quite a bit lower than DH, even though he is lean and fairly active and I am not. And my brother in law is...
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1-25-19, 2:18pm
So glad you can see me today Dr. Steve! :thankyou:
I will check out that website and also reread your comments to make sure everything sinks in. ...
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1-25-19, 1:49pm
Catherine - this is so good to hear! How amazing that your husband saw such results. Of course, looking good in your dress is great too! :) But...
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1-25-19, 12:55pm
Paging Dr. Steve! :help:
Just got word that I officially have type 2 diabetes. It may or may not be a result of the medication that I've been...
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1-24-19, 2:45pm
A friend told me that a local coffee shop makes very good avocado smoothies so I decided to try one before I go out and buy a bunch of expensive...
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1-23-19, 1:00am
I can't do yogurt at all - that's what made me realize I'm allergic to dairy, or dairy protein it seems. After 2-3 days of eating it I get hives all...
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1-22-19, 7:18pm
She left him a $130 tip? Did his kindness cause her generosity and kindness in return?
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1-22-19, 7:07pm
I've tried the bulletproof thing and I couldn't stomach it. Swallowing that amount of fat was too unpleasant. I also can't eat before bed...
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1-22-19, 6:57pm
There's two of us humans and three pets and we only generate about a 13-gallon bag of trash as well. We have a recycling can, which sometimes gets...
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1-22-19, 6:45pm
We cook most of our meals from scratch and until recently always washed by hand. Last year I started to get backaches and hot flashes every time I...
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1-22-19, 6:26pm
Arggghhh. I have only managed to eat one other meal before noon since my original post. Both meals have been basically carb bombs which then lead...
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