Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 , Just log on to the main board, if you opted for digests, and read the posts. If you want to join a discussion or make a comment, ask a question, share a laugh, complain, cry, whine (we offer cheese with that), etc. just go ahead and post it. If you are a new member, which you are, your posts will be moderated until we get to know you a little better. This is normal, and you are not being singled out. We do this with all new members for a while. Once we know you are not here to harm the group in any way, or to try to sell the members something, we take you off moderated status and you can post straight to the group. When I joined, almost two years ago, I just " lurked " for a week or two to get the feel of the group dynamic, and then started " talking " my head off. I asked questions, stated opinions, shared recipes and jokes, and in general, just talked like a magpie. So, you join in when you are ready, and we are here 24/7. We have members around the world, and so someone is almost always online. Again, welcome. Hugs, MM aka: Mike, one of the moderators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Melisa, I am also very new to the group. I have done a little posting, but haven't ever really dumped. I'm afraid if I start it will end up being the longest post the group has ever had. So I write a little, but for the most part I just read. These wonderful people who belong to this group have truly helped me. There is no support group in my area. I have seen psychologists, but all they can do is sit there and smile. Not really, they both tried, but how can they understand? You though, and everyone else in this group understands. So keep on reading, and write when you can! a B. > hi! > i am very new at this so i am not sure how i am suppose to do this.. > i would like to get to know you guys,but it is hard too,because i > feel lost at this..lol So could you please help me .. thank-you melisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hi, Melisa I'm Carol I live in NC and I have lupus, fibro, RA or OA docs can decide..lol and Bursitis, TmJ... and few others I never learned to spell.. I'm married no kids, three dogs and five , one week old puppies. Can't wait to get to know you. Carol hello hi!i am very new at this so i am not sure how i am suppose to do this..i would like to get to know you guys,but it is hard too,because i feel lost at this..lol So could you please help me .. thank-you melisa"The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Hi, welcome to the group. Could you give us your name and tell us a little about your diabetes...like what insulin(s) do you take? What kind of a food plan are you following? How often do you test? What was your last A1C? And do you have any questions for us? Vicki In a message dated 07/23/2003 1:02:13 PM US Mountain Standard Time, dkelderm@... writes: > I have been an insulin dependant diabetic since 1991. So far I have > no complications other than slow to heal. I am a 48 year old, > divorced, white female. I live in Dallas, Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi, Georgina, welcome to the list. What does " QC " stand for? I assume it's in Canada? By " hyperinsulinemia " do you mean high BGs but slightly under the arbitrary line to be considered diabetic, what we'd call " pre-diabetes " here in the states? If so, it's great that you're taking positive steps to avoid stepping into full-blown diabetes. It sounds like you're using a modified version of the exchange plan for your diet; am I correct? Avoiding starches is a good first step in controlling your BGs. However, some of the other foods you mentioned will also raise your BGs, such as fruits and milk. A lot of people on this list have gained good control with just diet and exercise, but this is accomplished by drastically curtailing the carbs eaten. Diabetes is basically a carb metabolism disorder. Carbs turn to sugar in the not-perfectly-functioning bodies of diabetics and pre-diabetics, so it makes sense to keep the amount of carbs that we eat down as much as possible. We also make use of the GI (glycemic index), and you can learn about that on Rick Mendosa's website, link at the bottom of this page, I think. How often do you test your BGs? And do you know what your last A1C was? Vicki There are two books that you may find helpful. The first book is called " Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. It's available in hardback for about $25 from Amazon or your local bookstore, and paperback for $8, but the paperback is only available from Bayer. Call Bayer direct at 1- and request Part #0441445. Their ordering lines are open 8 am - 5 pm eastern standard time. They take Visa or MasterCard. And here's the URL to Dr. Bernstein's website, where there's lots of good stuff: http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml Another excellent book is called " The First Year Type Two Diabetes, An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed " by Gretchen Becker In addition, Gretchen Becker has written another book you may find helpful, called " Stop Diabetes: 50 Simple Steps You Can Take At Any Age to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes " . Both of her books are in paperback. In a message dated 07/24/2003 6:54:30 AM US Mountain Standard Time, g_kerr@... writes: > My name is Georgina. I am 38 years old and live in Chateauguay, QC with my > husband of 10 years and my 18 year old step-daughter. I was diagnosed in > August 2000 with hyperinsulinemia. I successfully lost some weight (50lbs) > over the next year with lots left to lose, but then due to med changes for my > Tourette's, gained 40lbs back and have been struggling since. I saw a new > Endocrinologist in May 2003 and she sent me to a Dietician in June. I am on a > Diabetic diet with no starches. In other words, I have daily servings of > Milk, Fruit, Veggies are Free (except the starchy ones), Fat, and Protein. I am > not allowed any Starches (for the moment at least)! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi, Deb...no reason low carbing should cause bad breath but there could be another cause. (Have you seen your dentist lately?) It's great that you're lowcarbing, but testing twice a day isn't really going to give you much good information. If you can afford to test more -- and I know strips are expensive -- it's a good idea to test before and two hours after a meal. This will tell you how much that particular meal caused your BG to rise. Most people on insulin take a short-acting insulin such as Humalog or Novalog to cover meals in addition to the Lantus. The Lantus is basically for basal, i.e. " background, " insulin, for those times when you're not eating. I wouldn't be at all surprised if your BGs were high two hours after eating. An A1C of 7 isn't horrible at all... but do check your lab results to see what number is considered " nondiabetic " and aim for that. In my lab, it's 6. As you doubtless know, longterm A1Cs above the nondiabetic range can ultimately cause complications, which we'd all like to avoid. Vicki In a message dated 07/24/2003 6:59:15 AM US Mountain Standard Time, dkelderm@... writes: > > > Sure Vickie. My name is Deb Kelderman. I take 15 units of Lantus at > bedtime. I am on the Low Carb food plan. I walk at least 35 minutes > every morning. I test twice a day unless I am sick. My last A1C was 7.00 > because I had gained 23 pounds. I was laid off work in Feb and became > depressed which caused me to eat all the wrong foods all day long. I > found a new job in April and had a terrible time getting back on track. > I am now on my second week of Low Carbing and feel much better except > for the yucky tasting mouth and bad breath. > > Deb K > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Sure Vickie. My name is Deb Kelderman. I take 15 units of Lantus at bedtime. I am on the Low Carb food plan. I walk at least 35 minutes every morning. I test twice a day unless I am sick. My last A1C was 7.00 because I had gained 23 pounds. I was laid off work in Feb and became depressed which caused me to eat all the wrong foods all day long. I found a new job in April and had a terrible time getting back on track. I am now on my second week of Low Carbing and feel much better except for the yucky tasting mouth and bad breath. Deb K Re: Hello Hi, welcome to the group. Could you give us your name and tell us a little about your diabetes...like what insulin(s) do you take? What kind of a food plan are you following? How often do you test? What was your last A1C? And do you have any questions for us? Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 I suffer from acute drymouth but only at night for some reason.. Often wakes me from sleep it's so bad. I use a non-prescription product simply called " saliva substitute " made by Roxane Laboratories in Columbus, Ohio. Seven or eight drops on the tongue, swish it around and swallow...voila! drymouth is gone and for a good while, too. Your pharmacy should carry it. It's basically flavorless and contains (reading from the label here) sorbitol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and methylparaben. It sorta coats the inside of the mouth and lasts a lot longer than just taking swigs of water (nothing wrong with water, of course...) Yes, I know sorbitol is a sort of " sugar " -- but seven drops won't raise your BG, smile. At least, it doesn't mine. Vicki In a message dated 07/24/2003 9:41:57 AM US Mountain Standard Time, dkelderm@... writes: > I am in the induction faze and I am not sure if it actually bad > but I have a bad taste in my mouth besides it being dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 My A1C before the last one was 5.5. My endo was thrilled. As for the bad breath, I am in the induction faze and I am not sure if it actually bad but I have a bad taste in my mouth besides it being dry. I take meds so that may effect it also. I take the basal insulin because he doesn't think I need a short acting anymore. I think I do. I will start monitoring more often and see what it is two hours post meal. Deb K Re: Hello Hi, Deb...no reason low carbing should cause bad breath but there could be another cause. (Have you seen your dentist lately?) It's great that you're lowcarbing, but testing twice a day isn't really going to give you much good information. If you can afford to test more -- and I know strips are expensive -- it's a good idea to test before and two hours after a meal. This will tell you how much that particular meal caused your BG to rise. Most people on insulin take a short-acting insulin such as Humalog or Novalog to cover meals in addition to the Lantus. The Lantus is basically for basal, i.e. " background, " insulin, for those times when you're not eating. I wouldn't be at all surprised if your BGs were high two hours after eating. An A1C of 7 isn't horrible at all... but do check your lab results to see what number is considered " nondiabetic " and aim for that. In my lab, it's 6. As you doubtless know, longterm A1Cs above the nondiabetic range can ultimately cause complications, which we'd all like to avoid. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Actually, as I understand it, there is. Lo carbing puts you in ketosis and that's where the bad breath comes from. On one Atkins list I was on we had a long thread about this. There are some products on the market that are supposed to help with this but the one consensus of several of the people was parsley. AJ whimsy2@... wrote: > Hi, Deb...no reason low carbing should cause bad breath but there > could be > another cause. (Have you seen your dentist lately?) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 The A1C is a test for diabetics that should be done every three months. It measures the average BG over a three month period with more weight given to the last six weeks or so. Some meters will give averages but that only includes the time of testing; the A1C averages your BGs all day, 24 hours a day so it's more accurate. It sounds like you're doing okay...but if your dietitian insists you eat a lot of carbs and your BGs go up, you'll know why. Personally, I think the food pyramid is a political creation and is really the cause of a lot of the overweight we're seeing nowadays. Dr. Walter Willetts of Harvard has devised another " food pyramid " that I think is a lot more realistic. Carbs are NOT the biggest food group in his pyramid. Vicki In a message dated 07/24/2003 8:00:01 PM US Mountain Standard Time, g_kerr@... writes: > They test my fasting BG every 3 months and my fasting insulin levels every > 6 > months. Actually, the last insulin test, which was done at the end of May > saw my insulin level at 72 (within the norms) for the first time in 4 > years)! Therefore, I am working to make sure that I keep it there! I don't > know what A1C is! Is this because I am not a diabetic?!? Or just because > my doctor has not used the term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi: QC is actually the abbreviation for Quebec - sorry about that! I live about 10km off of the southwest tip of Montreal, but I work on the island. By Hyperinsulinemia, I mean that my insulin count after a 14 hour fast is well over the normal count of 100 (I think that my first count was 200+). However, my BG, fasting, right from the beginning of the Insulin problems, has always been normal. My last testing in May was either 3.4 or 3.5 (well within the norms). When I initially lost the 50lbs I did it on an Atkins type program (Low Carb) where I did not have the fruit or the dairy and I ate low carb veggies, etc. However, this new doctor has me seeing a dietician who insists that I eat from all of the food groups. I am finding it a bit difficult, because I am not seeing the initial drop in weight that I did the last time! They test my fasting BG every 3 months and my fasting insulin levels every 6 months. Actually, the last insulin test, which was done at the end of May saw my insulin level at 72 (within the norms) for the first time in 4 years)! Therefore, I am working to make sure that I keep it there! I don't know what A1C is! Is this because I am not a diabetic?!? Or just because my doctor has not used the term? I have used Rick Mendosa's site before - it is very good! Right now, I am using a couple of Diabetic cookbooks as well as a couple of Low Carb cookbooks. I also have Corinne Netzer's Carb Counter. Thanks for your help! Georgina Chateauguay, QC Re: Hello Hi, Georgina, welcome to the list. What does " QC " stand for? I assume it's in Canada? By " hyperinsulinemia " do you mean high BGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 If you're the one who has been doing Atkins and you're now switching to a typical pyramid high carb diet you will gain weight. Your bgs will go up. That's the story on the Atkins/low-carb lists, anyway. I'd say save your insurance company some money, ditch the dietician, and read Dr. Bernstein's book instead. CarolR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2003 Report Share Posted July 27, 2003 sorry \vicki to barge in but i just started the Atkins book and read that loc carbing producing ketosis can have bad breath as a side affect. cheeky _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 In a message dated 7/28/2003 10:18:01 AM Central Standard Time, greyowl50@... writes: > I know what it does but HOW does it do it??? Anybody know? > > AJ > This test measures the amount of glucose in your red blood cells. Cells live app 90 days so the test gives an average of the 90 days although it leans heavily on the last 30 days. The red blood cells take up the sugar...which is good and bad...it gets the sugar out of your blood stream but diminishes the cells ability to transport oxygen. Hence the fatigue when sugars run high... Ressy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 I'm going to ask the question that has got me really curious. How does this work????? I know what it does but HOW does it do it??? Anybody know? AJ whimsy2@... wrote: > The A1C is a test for diabetics that should be done every three > months. It > measures the average BG over a three month period with more weight > given to the > last six weeks or so. Some meters will give averages but that only > includes > the time of testing; the A1C averages your BGs all day, 24 hours a day > so it's > more accurate. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 I second the ditching of the dietician. Fortunately, mine is behind me 100% on Atkins. Please keep up with the low carbs. This is whether Atkins, Berstein, or whoever. AJ Carol wrote: > If you're the one who has been doing Atkins and you're now switching to > a typical pyramid high carb diet you will gain weight. Your bgs will go > up. That's the story on the Atkins/low-carb lists, anyway. I'd say > save your insurance company some money, ditch the dietician, and read > Dr. Bernstein's book instead. > > CarolR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 It is my understanding that it measures the amount of glycigenated haemoglobin (I don't think I spelled that right); average blood glucose can be, I understand, deduced therefrom. Bruce Alan BA,MEd,MSLS,CLA Reference Librarian, WVSCA Re: Hello I'm going to ask the question that has got me really curious. How does this work????? I know what it does but HOW does it do it??? Anybody know? AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 Thank you so much for this info. I always wondered how it knew. Now I know. AJ resmith315@... wrote: > In a message dated 7/28/2003 10:18:01 AM Central Standard Time, > greyowl50@... writes: > > > > I know what it does but HOW does it do it??? Anybody know? > > > > AJ > > > > This test measures the amount of glucose in your red blood cells. Cells > live app 90 days so the test gives an average of the 90 days although > it leans > heavily on the last 30 days. The red blood cells take up the > sugar...which is > good and bad...it gets the sugar out of your blood stream but > diminishes the > cells ability to transport oxygen. Hence the fatigue when sugars run > high... > > Ressy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Happy Happy back at ya. Love and Prayers, Peggy ipf 6/04 Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!Caro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hi Caro! Happy New Year to you, too! Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 hi.. I posted a few weeks ago.. but never got an answer about the latest on adults services regarding autism, as I wish I could move back home to florida.. the panhandle area... from what one mom from another group said.. there is nothing... I am from pa and has florida taken a look at the adult wiaver for autism just passed into law last year? thanks.. LIa.. hoping florida maybe motivated by parents in pursuit of similar waiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi,I don't know anything about adult issues ...yet...since my guy is only 4.5, but I see you are from the panhandle of Florida (one of my favorite places in the world) but you live in Pa now. I live in Pittsburgh now and was wondering where you live?!Rose President, Sleep Safe Bed inc. The easy to use zippered enclosure keeps your sleeper safe in his/her own bed and prevents them from unattended wandering. This gives your sleeper the freedom to wind down and go to sleep on their own. To learn more, click on The Safety Sleeper www.thesafetysleeper.com --- hello From: LFCostalas@... Date: Fri, August 07, 2009 3:38 pm To: sList hi.. I posted a few weeks ago.. but never got an answer about the latest on adults services regarding autism, as I wish I could move back home to florida.. the panhandle area... from what one mom from another group said.. there is nothing... I am from pa and has florida taken a look at the adult wiaver for autism just passed into law last year? thanks.. LIa.. hoping florida maybe motivated by parents in pursuit of similar waiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi, There is very little here for our adults with autism. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of LFCostalas@... Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:39 PM To: sList Subject: hello hi.. I posted a few weeks ago.. but never got an answer about the latest on adults services regarding autism, as I wish I could move back home to florida.. the panhandle area... from what one mom from another group said.. there is nothing... I am from pa and has florida taken a look at the adult wiaver for autism just passed into law last year? thanks.. LIa.. hoping florida maybe motivated by parents in pursuit of similar waiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I agree.There is very little in the way of services for adults w/ autism. The services that are available aren't great either. Voc. Rehab. and the job coach services are really lacking. The job coach we got told us that no one was hiring and we should give up. I went out and found my son a job within days, and job coached him myself. Friends have told me of similar and sometimes worse experiences w/ their job coaches. In Fla. supportive living facilities do not exist, because, currently, if a person resides in one they can loose their APD benefits. I could go on and on. Unless you want to join the rest of us in our fight to get services and change the housing rules for density and percentage, I would suggest you avoid FL. G. > > Hi, > > > > There is very little here for our adults with autism. > > > > > > > > From: sList [mailto:sList ] On > Behalf Of LFCostalas@... > Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:39 PM > To: sList > Subject: hello > > > > > > hi.. I posted a few weeks ago.. but never got an answer about the latest on > adults services regarding autism, as I wish I could move back home to > florida.. the panhandle area... from what one mom from another group said.. > there is nothing... I am from pa and has florida taken a look at the adult > wiaver for autism just passed into law last year? thanks.. LIa.. hoping > florida maybe motivated by parents in pursuit of similar waiver. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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