Re: Introducing myself

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

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[Guest guest]

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

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