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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

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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.

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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)!

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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?)

>

[Guest guest]

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?

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

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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

[Guest guest]

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.

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

Hi Caro!

Happy New Year to you, too!

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!> > Caro>

[Guest guest]

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.

[Guest guest]

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

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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.

[Guest guest]

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.

[Guest guest]

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.

>