Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Becky, Welcome aboard! As far as I know, this list is for diabetics either type 1's or type2's and friends of theirs or their family members, who are interested in mastering blood glucose level control, avoiding diabetic complications, keeping up with medical information and research and in general having a good time with each other. We also like to tackle controversial topics related to diabetes. If you are in the mood to learn, then you have come to the right place. So if you have questions, just ask away. If you have questions, we have answers. After all we are the diabetic experts. If you are not an expert now, you soon will be, as long as you hang with us. introducing myself Hello list, My name is Becky, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love cats and the Ohio State University sports teams, hence the e-mail name buckeyecat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first several days of 2002 in the hospital. It's a long story which I won't go into now. I tried joining an e-mail list for diabetics in the past. It was through ACB. At that time, however, I only had a computer at work, and I tried to read personal e-mails only on breaks and my lunch hour. Then the company got a new server, and suddenly I wasn't getting e-mails from the list anymore. By the time I got a home computer and visited the ACB website, I could no longer find the link to the diabetes list. So a couple days ago a friend told me about this list, and here I am. I'm looking forward to seeing what this list is all about and discussing diabetes issues with you all. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Congratulations for finding the best diabetic list there is. My name is Mark and I really don't post that much. But I read all the post and have learned a lot in the 3 years that I have been here. I too am a type 2 diabetic and with out the good information I get off this list, well I would be a lot worse off then I am. You may not like hearing all the information you will get here on the list, but it is in the end the information that we all need to take to heart and live a long time with this disease. Welcome and I hope you can help your self as well as a friend or two with the best ways to control your diabetes. introducing myself Hello list, My name is Becky, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love cats and the Ohio State University sports teams, hence the e-mail name buckeyecat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first several days of 2002 in the hospital. It's a long story which I won't go into now. I tried joining an e-mail list for diabetics in the past. It was through ACB. At that time, however, I only had a computer at work, and I tried to read personal e-mails only on breaks and my lunch hour. Then the company got a new server, and suddenly I wasn't getting e-mails from the list anymore. By the time I got a home computer and visited the ACB website, I could no longer find the link to the diabetes list. So a couple days ago a friend told me about this list, and here I am. I'm looking forward to seeing what this list is all about and discussing diabetes issues with you all. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi Becky, Glad to have on the list. I have been a member for a couple of years and have learned an awful lot about Diabetes. I am blind and my sighted wife is the Diabetic. When we decided to get real serious I realized that I actually knew nothing about blood sugar and all those things so I could properly support her and this list has been a real blessing to the both of us. Sometimes the advice and information you get here is *not* what you wanted to hear but, it is, however, what you *need* to know. (LOL) Welcome aboard and look forward to hearing from you. Cy, the Ancient Okie.... _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of buckeyecat@... Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 7:36 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: introducing myself Hello list, My name is Becky, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love cats and the Ohio State University sports teams, hence the e-mail name buckeyecat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first several days of 2002 in the hospital. It's a long story which I won't go into now. I tried joining an e-mail list for diabetics in the past. It was through ACB. At that time, however, I only had a computer at work, and I tried to read personal e-mails only on breaks and my lunch hour. Then the company got a new server, and suddenly I wasn't getting e-mails from the list anymore. By the time I got a home computer and visited the ACB website, I could no longer find the link to the diabetes list. So a couple days ago a friend told me about this list, and here I am. I'm looking forward to seeing what this list is all about and discussing diabetes issues with you all. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Thank you for the ACB address, but so far I am liking this group and don’t really want to join any more e-mail lists. I get frustrated when I have to spend too much time going through e-mails. But thanks all the same. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of LaFrance Wolf Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 3:06 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: introducing myself Wecome Becky. I was originally from the Cleveland area, but now live in California. The address for the acb site is: acb-diabetics@ <mailto:acb-diabetics%40acb.org> acb.org. I have been diagbetic for 62 years; a type 1. Please ask any questions. We have lots of good answers! introducing myself Hello list, My name is Becky, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love cats and the Ohio State University sports teams, hence the e-mail name buckeyecat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first several days of 2002 in the hospital. It's a long story which I won't go into now. I tried joining an e-mail list for diabetics in the past. It was through ACB. At that time, however, I only had a computer at work, and I tried to read personal e-mails only on breaks and my lunch hour. Then the company got a new server, and suddenly I wasn't getting e-mails from the list anymore. By the time I got a home computer and visited the ACB website, I could no longer find the link to the diabetes list. So a couple days ago a friend told me about this list, and here I am. I'm looking forward to seeing what this list is all about and discussing diabetes issues with you all. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hey Becky, Pork Skins contain *no* carbs. (LOL) Cy, the Ancient Okie... _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:38 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: introducing myself Thanks for the welcome, Mark. You are right – I have already learned that I don’t always like hearing what I need to do to control this disease. I have always been a junk food eater, and it isn’t easy controlling those urges. But I do try to control them and get exercise and do a pretty good job most of the time. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics@ <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blind-diabetics@ <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Ruth Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:56 AM To: blind-diabetics@ <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: introducing myself Congratulations for finding the best diabetic list there is. My name is Mark and I really don't post that much. But I read all the post and have learned a lot in the 3 years that I have been here. I too am a type 2 diabetic and with out the good information I get off this list, well I would be a lot worse off then I am. You may not like hearing all the information you will get here on the list, but it is in the end the information that we all need to take to heart and live a long time with this disease. Welcome and I hope you can help your self as well as a friend or two with the best ways to control your diabetes. introducing myself Hello list, My name is Becky, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love cats and the Ohio State University sports teams, hence the e-mail name buckeyecat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first several days of 2002 in the hospital. It's a long story which I won't go into now. I tried joining an e-mail list for diabetics in the past. It was through ACB. At that time, however, I only had a computer at work, and I tried to read personal e-mails only on breaks and my lunch hour. Then the company got a new server, and suddenly I wasn't getting e-mails from the list anymore. By the time I got a home computer and visited the ACB website, I could no longer find the link to the diabetes list. So a couple days ago a friend told me about this list, and here I am. I'm looking forward to seeing what this list is all about and discussing diabetes issues with you all. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi Greg, I was diagnosed at the same time you were diagnosed too. At that time, my A1C was 12.3. I worked hard on bringing it down. I took medications as prescribed, took supplements and exercise. My a1c now is 5.4 I had what could be described as the worst sweet tooth in terms of portions and frequency of eating sweets. I made the adjustment. I still miss having cakes, specially cheese cake, every single day. I just rather not have it and feel healthy than have the threat of living on dialysis -- Original Message ----- From: A. To: blind-diabetics Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 5:32 PM Subject: Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi Victor, Thanks for your note and congratulations on getting your A1C down to 5.4. I think that mine started at 9.0 and is down to 6.4, so I have a way to go yet. Greg >Hi Greg, I was diagnosed at the same time you were diagnosed too. At that >time, my A1C was 12.3. I worked hard on bringing it down. I took >medications as prescribed, took supplements and exercise. My a1c now is >5.4 I had what could be described as the worst sweet tooth in terms of >portions and frequency of eating sweets. I made the adjustment. I still >miss having cakes, specially cheese cake, every single day. I just rather >not have it and feel healthy than have the threat of living on dialysis >-- Original Message ----- >From: A. >To: <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>blind-diabetics >Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 5:32 PM >Subject: Introducing myself > >Hi listers, > >My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail >address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, >being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the >only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 >diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a >diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of >maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most >particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other >blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my >friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a >lot and also contributing. > >Greg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Welcome aboard Greg. It is good to see you here. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the future. Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I know all about that sweet tooth! I, too, was a sugar addict, and I still am. All you need to remember is once a sugar addict, then you are always a sugar addict. If it looks good, smells good and tastes good, then it is probably sugar. I am also a niccotine addict, having been a cigarette smoker for most of my life. I still dream of smoking a good cigarette or a fine cigar, but that is as far as it goes now a days. I just decided I would rather breathe than smoke. Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Welcome to the list Greg. I am originally from Cleveland area, but have been in California for the last 26 years-and would not change that for the Cleveland weather for any reason! I have been type 1 diabetic sicne I was 22 months old (62 years) and my A1C runs around 5.8. Keep working at getting yours down. What meds are you on? Also, we have found on this list, that low carbs works really well for most of us, but especially for type 2's. Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi Harry, You are to be commended for controllling those nicotine and sugar urges!! One side of my family were dedicated smokers and my dad spent the last years of his life tethered to oxygen, so thankfully, nicotine has never tempted me. Eating has, though. As a three-month premie, I was always the smallest kid and could get away with eating everything in sight and, frankly, just as you can appreciate and enjoy a fine cigar, I can start from the salad bar and work my way with great enjoyment to the desserts!! Having spent ten years at the Ohio State School for the Blind, as well as four more years eatingt college dorm food, I just never found much that I truly didn't like. Yes, I like to eat; no, I've never approached gluttony. Five years into trying to control my sugar, I've grown accustomed to less is best. Thanks for your note, Harry, and may you enjoy other things as much as you once did cigarettes and cigars!! Greg At 10:17 AM 11/26/06 -0500, you wrote: >I know all about that sweet tooth! I, too, was a sugar addict, and I still >am. All you need to remember is once a sugar addict, then you are always a >sugar addict. If it looks good, smells good and tastes good, then it is >probably sugar. I am also a niccotine addict, having been a cigarette >smoker for most of my life. I still dream of smoking a good cigarette or a >fine cigar, but that is as far as it goes now a days. I just decided I >would rather breathe than smoke. > Introducing myself > >Hi listers, > >My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail >address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, >being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the >only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 >diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a >diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of >maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most >particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other >blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my >friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a >lot and also contributing. > >Greg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Tell you what Harry, lets you and me just sit right down and imagine one of those Cuban cigars along with a little Cognac? Ah yes, sweet, sweet dreams! Cy, the Ancient Okie... _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:18 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Introducing myself I know all about that sweet tooth! I, too, was a sugar addict, and I still am. All you need to remember is once a sugar addict, then you are always a sugar addict. If it looks good, smells good and tastes good, then it is probably sugar. I am also a niccotine addict, having been a cigarette smoker for most of my life. I still dream of smoking a good cigarette or a fine cigar, but that is as far as it goes now a days. I just decided I would rather breathe than smoke. Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ah yes, <smile> a good cigar and two ounces of brandy to sip on would be great! Introducing myself Hi listers, My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a lot and also contributing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi , I take Glyburide twice a day for my sugar. I hadn't forgotten about your note; it just takes me a few days to answer sometimes. I have already enjoyed being on the list and am amazed that it took me this long to find you guys. Greg Columbus, Ohio At 08:49 AM 11/26/06 -0800, you wrote: >Welcome to the list Greg. I am originally from Cleveland area, but have >been in California for the last 26 years-and would not change that for the >Cleveland weather for any reason! I have been type 1 diabetic sicne I was >22 months old (62 years) and my A1C runs around 5.8. Keep working at >getting yours down. What meds are you on? Also, we have found on this >list, that low carbs works really well for most of us, but especially for >type 2's. > > Introducing myself > >Hi listers, > >My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail >address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, >being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the >only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 >diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a >diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of >maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most >particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other >blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my >friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a >lot and also contributing. > >Greg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Connie, Thanks for responding to my introductory note. It seems to be a collection of varied levels of diabetes and a variety of experiences. I will definitely appreciate the help and advice. Greg Columbus, Ohio At 01:41 PM 11/26/06 -0500, you wrote: >Welcome Greg to this warm supportive and educational group. > >Connie > Introducing myself > >Hi listers, > >My name is Greg and I live in Columbus, Ohio. Although my e-mail >address does not show it, I am also a proud supporter of the OSU Buckeyes, >being a 1976 grad with a B.S. degree in Math Education an also being the >only blind member of the OSU marching band. I was diagnosed with type 2 >diabetes in September 2001 during a routine physical. Having been a >diabetic for five years, I have experienced the challenges and struggles of >maintaining meds, taking sugar readings, exercising regularly and, most >particularly, controlling that sweet tooth!! Finding out just how other >blind diabetics handle the same and other challenges is why I, like my >friend Becky from Columbus, joined this list. I look forward to learning a >lot and also contributing. > >Greg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi Nina, Welcome to the group! This is a great list with many helpful and knowledgeable people. As for the metformin and a low carb diet, they work together to control the blood sugars. The metformin will help your body to produce as much insulin as needed to cover what you've eaten. The less carbs you eat the less hard the pancreas will have to work with the pills. So yes they do interact. I am from Canada and have been a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and blind for 21 years. Anyways, welcome! Enjoy! Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Neana Lawson Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 1:00 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi Nina, Welcome to the group! This is a great list with many helpful and knowledgeable people. As for the metformin and a low carb diet, they work together to control the blood sugars. The metformin will help your body to produce as much insulin as needed to cover what you've eaten. The less carbs you eat the less hard the pancreas will have to work with the pills. So yes they do interact. I am from Canada and have been a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and blind for 21 years. Anyways, welcome! Enjoy! Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Neana Lawson Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 1:00 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Let's hope the two interact. The drugs are designed to inhibit your liver from converting carbohydrates into glucose. The more carbohydrates you consume the higher will be your glucose level in your blood stream. The lower your carbohydrate consumption is the lower your glucose reading will be in your blood stream. More importantly is what your two hour post prandial glucose level actually is. Did your doctors tell you what your two hour post prandial bs level should be or at least a range of bs levels? If not, I thought so. Few doctors tell their patients what the goal should be. Just take these pills as I prescribed them, and we will check on you later. In the mean time see a dietician and a personal trainer for an exercise program. You are lucky to be subscribed to this support group blind diabetics. The people here know the answers to these very simple life preserving and saving questions. Welcome aboard. Harry Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Let's hope the two interact. The drugs are designed to inhibit your liver from converting carbohydrates into glucose. The more carbohydrates you consume the higher will be your glucose level in your blood stream. The lower your carbohydrate consumption is the lower your glucose reading will be in your blood stream. More importantly is what your two hour post prandial glucose level actually is. Did your doctors tell you what your two hour post prandial bs level should be or at least a range of bs levels? If not, I thought so. Few doctors tell their patients what the goal should be. Just take these pills as I prescribed them, and we will check on you later. In the mean time see a dietician and a personal trainer for an exercise program. You are lucky to be subscribed to this support group blind diabetics. The people here know the answers to these very simple life preserving and saving questions. Welcome aboard. Harry Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Let's hope the two interact. The drugs are designed to inhibit your liver from converting carbohydrates into glucose. The more carbohydrates you consume the higher will be your glucose level in your blood stream. The lower your carbohydrate consumption is the lower your glucose reading will be in your blood stream. More importantly is what your two hour post prandial glucose level actually is. Did your doctors tell you what your two hour post prandial bs level should be or at least a range of bs levels? If not, I thought so. Few doctors tell their patients what the goal should be. Just take these pills as I prescribed them, and we will check on you later. In the mean time see a dietician and a personal trainer for an exercise program. You are lucky to be subscribed to this support group blind diabetics. The people here know the answers to these very simple life preserving and saving questions. Welcome aboard. Harry Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi, thanks - that's really cleared up the issue of metformin and low carb diets. I've seen websites where they recommend continuing taking the metformin, but never have they explained why! Thanks again, Neana _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: 29 December 2008 19:49 To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Introducing myself Hi Neana, Welcome to the list. I've just turned 27 myself and have had type 1 diabetes for a little over 17 years and been legally blind since birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. Glucose comes from two places, internally where your body puts out small amounts of glucose into your bloodstream around the clock, and externally broken down from the food you eat. I do not know much about type 2 medications, but I believe Metformin inhibits the internal production of glucose within your body. A low- or moderate-carb diet will control the amount of glucose coming into your body from food. Therefore, the two will not interact but will simply address different aspects of controlling the level of glucose in your bloodstream. Since you are not taking any drugs which stimulate insulin production I do not think you have to worry about your blood sugar dropping too low. This list is full of knowledgeable people, so feel free to ask any more questions you may have. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi, thanks - that's really cleared up the issue of metformin and low carb diets. I've seen websites where they recommend continuing taking the metformin, but never have they explained why! Thanks again, Neana _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: 29 December 2008 19:49 To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Introducing myself Hi Neana, Welcome to the list. I've just turned 27 myself and have had type 1 diabetes for a little over 17 years and been legally blind since birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. Glucose comes from two places, internally where your body puts out small amounts of glucose into your bloodstream around the clock, and externally broken down from the food you eat. I do not know much about type 2 medications, but I believe Metformin inhibits the internal production of glucose within your body. A low- or moderate-carb diet will control the amount of glucose coming into your body from food. Therefore, the two will not interact but will simply address different aspects of controlling the level of glucose in your bloodstream. Since you are not taking any drugs which stimulate insulin production I do not think you have to worry about your blood sugar dropping too low. This list is full of knowledgeable people, so feel free to ask any more questions you may have. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi, thanks - that's really cleared up the issue of metformin and low carb diets. I've seen websites where they recommend continuing taking the metformin, but never have they explained why! Thanks again, Neana _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: 29 December 2008 19:49 To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Introducing myself Hi Neana, Welcome to the list. I've just turned 27 myself and have had type 1 diabetes for a little over 17 years and been legally blind since birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. Glucose comes from two places, internally where your body puts out small amounts of glucose into your bloodstream around the clock, and externally broken down from the food you eat. I do not know much about type 2 medications, but I believe Metformin inhibits the internal production of glucose within your body. A low- or moderate-carb diet will control the amount of glucose coming into your body from food. Therefore, the two will not interact but will simply address different aspects of controlling the level of glucose in your bloodstream. Since you are not taking any drugs which stimulate insulin production I do not think you have to worry about your blood sugar dropping too low. This list is full of knowledgeable people, so feel free to ask any more questions you may have. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome Nina, You will get lots of answers to any questions you have. The low carbing may make it possible for your decrease the amount of metformin you take or even get off of it if you lose weight., but 2 others have described how it works, so I won't go into that again! Happy New Year.s Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome Nina, You will get lots of answers to any questions you have. The low carbing may make it possible for your decrease the amount of metformin you take or even get off of it if you lose weight., but 2 others have described how it works, so I won't go into that again! Happy New Year.s Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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