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I have one that I get at Costco...

It isnt the best, but it's good =)

I dont remember the name right off hand, and I am out...

Angelia in OR

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> Hi~

> Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

> Also,

> My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I

> can't seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit

> 90 or below I am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is

> not a low reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of

> the time?

>

> Thanks

> Lynn

>

>

>

>

>

> Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

>

> To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

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I have one that I get at Costco...

It isnt the best, but it's good =)

I dont remember the name right off hand, and I am out...

Angelia in OR

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> Hi~

> Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

> Also,

> My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I

> can't seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit

> 90 or below I am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is

> not a low reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of

> the time?

>

> Thanks

> Lynn

>

>

>

>

>

> Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

>

> To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

> diabetes-unsubscribe

> Hope you come back soon!

>

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Hi Lynn--I am in the same boat. I have been type I diabetic for 32 years and

have NEVER had any normal readings. Mine usually shuffle from 30 to 600. I am

diagnosed as Type I insulin dependent insulin resistant brittle diabetic. No

matter how well I follow the rules and do all the things a " good " diabetic does

I still don't get good readings. What most people consider " normal " readings my

body treats them as low readings. When everyone else says their blood sugar was

130 and too high I have to laugh to myself and wish that was too high for me,

but it is normal for my body. You might ask your doctor about brittle diabetes.

Some do not believe it is even a " real " diagnoses, but I have had three

different diabetes doctors give me the exact same diagonsis. They weren't even

at the same area of the country. Anyway, just a suggestion. Hope you figure

things out.

Sharon

Type I-1974

question

Hi~

Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

Also,

My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I can't

seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or below I

am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a low

reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the time?

Thanks

Lynn

Diabetes homepage:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/>

To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

diabetes-unsubscribe <mailto:diabetes-unsubscribe \

>

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Hi Lynn--I am in the same boat. I have been type I diabetic for 32 years and

have NEVER had any normal readings. Mine usually shuffle from 30 to 600. I am

diagnosed as Type I insulin dependent insulin resistant brittle diabetic. No

matter how well I follow the rules and do all the things a " good " diabetic does

I still don't get good readings. What most people consider " normal " readings my

body treats them as low readings. When everyone else says their blood sugar was

130 and too high I have to laugh to myself and wish that was too high for me,

but it is normal for my body. You might ask your doctor about brittle diabetes.

Some do not believe it is even a " real " diagnoses, but I have had three

different diabetes doctors give me the exact same diagonsis. They weren't even

at the same area of the country. Anyway, just a suggestion. Hope you figure

things out.

Sharon

Type I-1974

question

Hi~

Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

Also,

My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I can't

seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or below I

am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a low

reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the time?

Thanks

Lynn

Diabetes homepage:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/>

To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

diabetes-unsubscribe <mailto:diabetes-unsubscribe \

>

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Hi Lynn--I am in the same boat. I have been type I diabetic for 32 years and

have NEVER had any normal readings. Mine usually shuffle from 30 to 600. I am

diagnosed as Type I insulin dependent insulin resistant brittle diabetic. No

matter how well I follow the rules and do all the things a " good " diabetic does

I still don't get good readings. What most people consider " normal " readings my

body treats them as low readings. When everyone else says their blood sugar was

130 and too high I have to laugh to myself and wish that was too high for me,

but it is normal for my body. You might ask your doctor about brittle diabetes.

Some do not believe it is even a " real " diagnoses, but I have had three

different diabetes doctors give me the exact same diagonsis. They weren't even

at the same area of the country. Anyway, just a suggestion. Hope you figure

things out.

Sharon

Type I-1974

question

Hi~

Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

Also,

My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I can't

seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or below I

am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a low

reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the time?

Thanks

Lynn

Diabetes homepage:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/>

To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

diabetes-unsubscribe <mailto:diabetes-unsubscribe \

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I use mine for a quick snack.

Mix it with milk and there are the carbs that a person needs.

It does honestly keep you full for a while, and not needing to eat...

I do it because it is easier and faster than making a snack. Just throw

into a glass with some milk, stir and drink!

Its good stuff =)

Angelia in OR

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> Lynn,

> Just curious... what benefit do you expect to get out of using a protein

> drink?

> To me, I would think it would simply involve additional calories (and

> maybe

> carbs too) that would be consumed without the benefit of actually getting

> the satisfaction of eating! ;-)

> But, maybe I'm missing something?

>

> Mike

>

>

>

>>

>> Hi~

>> Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

>> Also,

>> My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I

>> can't

>> seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or

>> below I am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a

>> low reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the

>> time?

>>

>> Thanks

>> Lynn

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

>>

>> To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

>> diabetes-unsubscribe

>> Hope you come back soon!

>>

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I use mine for a quick snack.

Mix it with milk and there are the carbs that a person needs.

It does honestly keep you full for a while, and not needing to eat...

I do it because it is easier and faster than making a snack. Just throw

into a glass with some milk, stir and drink!

Its good stuff =)

Angelia in OR

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> Lynn,

> Just curious... what benefit do you expect to get out of using a protein

> drink?

> To me, I would think it would simply involve additional calories (and

> maybe

> carbs too) that would be consumed without the benefit of actually getting

> the satisfaction of eating! ;-)

> But, maybe I'm missing something?

>

> Mike

>

>

>

>>

>> Hi~

>> Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

>> Also,

>> My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I

>> can't

>> seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or

>> below I am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a

>> low reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the

>> time?

>>

>> Thanks

>> Lynn

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

>>

>> To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

>> diabetes-unsubscribe

>> Hope you come back soon!

>>

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I use mine for a quick snack.

Mix it with milk and there are the carbs that a person needs.

It does honestly keep you full for a while, and not needing to eat...

I do it because it is easier and faster than making a snack. Just throw

into a glass with some milk, stir and drink!

Its good stuff =)

Angelia in OR

Re: question

> Lynn,

> Just curious... what benefit do you expect to get out of using a protein

> drink?

> To me, I would think it would simply involve additional calories (and

> maybe

> carbs too) that would be consumed without the benefit of actually getting

> the satisfaction of eating! ;-)

> But, maybe I'm missing something?

>

> Mike

>

>

>

>>

>> Hi~

>> Does anyone use a protein drink? what type?

>> Also,

>> My readings are all over the place.....anywhere from 300 to 80 and I

>> can't

>> seem to find what causes the huge fluctuations......and when I hit 90 or

>> below I am experiencing low blood sugar symptoms --although that is not a

>> low reading...would this be due to having such high readings most of the

>> time?

>>

>> Thanks

>> Lynn

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

>>

>> To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

>> diabetes-unsubscribe

>> Hope you come back soon!

>>

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In a message dated 4/16/2006 3:28:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

lady14212@... writes:

When I am pricking my finger's 2x's a day I am starting to notice that

my index finger seems not wanting to give blood for testing why is

this happening, I go to my middle finger.

Hi Rene,

Washing your hands in warm water before pricking will help. Massaging your

fingers will help. Also, you may need to adjust the setting on the lancet

device.

hugs

Eunice

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I use alcho wipes what the doctor office uses. My device is set on

#2 that is also what the doctor also had it on to.

thanks for replying back :)

>

>

> In a message dated 4/16/2006 3:28:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> lady14212@... writes:

>

> When I am pricking my finger's 2x's a day I am starting to notice

that

> my index finger seems not wanting to give blood for testing why

is

> this happening, I go to my middle finger.

>

>

> Hi Rene,

> Washing your hands in warm water before pricking will help.

Massaging your

> fingers will help. Also, you may need to adjust the setting on

the lancet

> device.

>

> hugs

> Eunice

>

>

>

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Are you using a different finger every time you prick yourself? If not you

really should. I know once in awhile if I have to do some extra pricking or for

some reason I have to prick the same finger more than once in a day the blood

suppy does seem to get less and harder to get. Try using different fingers each

time and in a different spot. Lois

Re: Question

I use alcho wipes what the doctor office uses. My device is set on

#2 that is also what the doctor also had it on to.

thanks for replying back :)

>

>

> In a message dated 4/16/2006 3:28:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> lady14212@... writes:

>

> When I am pricking my finger's 2x's a day I am starting to notice

that

> my index finger seems not wanting to give blood for testing why

is

> this happening, I go to my middle finger.

>

>

> Hi Rene,

> Washing your hands in warm water before pricking will help.

Massaging your

> fingers will help. Also, you may need to adjust the setting on

the lancet

> device.

>

> hugs

> Eunice

>

>

>

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>

>

> I use alcho wipes what the doctor office uses. My device is set on

> #2 that is also what the doctor also had it on to.

>

> thanks for replying back :)

Wash your hands with soap and water. Warm water. Works much better than

the alcohol.

I was told by my physician and by the diabetes educators that is was

unnecessary to use alcohol swabs on your fingers when you test. The reason

being that the blood flow make the risk of infection virtually non-existant

AND the added negative side effect of the alcohol is the drying that it does

to the skin.

The same with injecting yourself if you take insulin. The injection is done

with a sterile needle and unless you have been rolling around in the dirt,

the risk if infection is much less than the drying that the alcohol will do

to the skin.

Even if you do feel the need to use the alcohol, do so after washing your

hands in warm water. The washing action will stimulate the circulation as

will the warmth of the water.

Mike

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Hi. I learned in diabetes class that your suppose to prick the side if

your finger below the nail. the reason given is your finger will lose

feeling after some time if the pad is used all the time. and your not

suppose to have to sqeeze your finger hard to get blood, I under stand

it don;t give a correct reading doing it that way.

I've just startted useing the side of mine.

Bill Cal.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> my finger's I realy don't want to sqeese the heck out of my finger

> just to get enough blood to be tested? Can anybody help me out here.

>

> Rene

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I agree it was long ago discovered that using alcohol can do more harm than

good. Just soap and water will do the same thing but I never bother anyway

and even inject through anything, anywhere without problems. No sense no

feeling I guess!! <<grin>> If you ain't getting a big enough sample of

blood to test on then you ain't digging deep enough as the saying goes.

Take care. Barry UK

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> Wash your hands with soap and water. Warm water. Works much better than

> the alcohol.

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As I understand it there are more capillaries close to the surface on the

side of the finger then on the pad. Also it sticks in the back of my mind

that the sides are less sensitive then the pad. Both have to do with how we

use our fingers. I don't see why there would be any difference in the BS

readings between that taken from the side of the finger and the pad.

You can try running warm water over your fingers for a short while before

you take a sample. It seems to help with the blood flow.

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Hi. I learned in diabetes class that your suppose to prick the side if

your finger below the nail. the reason given is your finger will lose

feeling after some time if the pad is used all the time. and your not

suppose to have to sqeeze your finger hard to get blood, I under stand

it don;t give a correct reading doing it that way.

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Absolutely and it really doesn't make any difference where you get the blood

from as long as there's enough of it.

Take care. Barry UK

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> As I understand it there are more capillaries close to the surface on the

> side of the finger then on the pad. Also it sticks in the back of my mind

> that the sides are less sensitive then the pad. Both have to do with how

we

> use our fingers. I don't see why there would be any difference in the BS

> readings between that taken from the side of the finger and the pad.

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thanks to everyone for the suggestions for my question. I will

continue to try and elimiate things that are not working well. It's

good to know that I'm not the only one that has had this problem.

THanks !!!!!

Patty

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I have a question that might sound rather silly. I am 2 months

out and

> > whenever I eat or drink, I get a terrible aftertaste in my

mouth. Even

> > just water causes it sometimes. Does anyone else have a problem

like

> > this or is this just me? Also, What would you suggest I take to

take

> > care of this taste in my mouth? I can't brush my teeth

constantly and

> > I'm not sure if mints would be ok. I have heard the chewing gum

is

> > out, not that I chewed alot of gum anyway.

> >

> > Thanks for letting me ask and can't wait to hear what your ideas

might

> > be.

> >

> > Patty

> > Date of Change - Aug 8, 2006

> > 447/382/170

> >

> >

>

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thanks to everyone for the suggestions for my question. I will

continue to try and elimiate things that are not working well. It's

good to know that I'm not the only one that has had this problem.

THanks !!!!!

Patty

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I have a question that might sound rather silly. I am 2 months

out and

> > whenever I eat or drink, I get a terrible aftertaste in my

mouth. Even

> > just water causes it sometimes. Does anyone else have a problem

like

> > this or is this just me? Also, What would you suggest I take to

take

> > care of this taste in my mouth? I can't brush my teeth

constantly and

> > I'm not sure if mints would be ok. I have heard the chewing gum

is

> > out, not that I chewed alot of gum anyway.

> >

> > Thanks for letting me ask and can't wait to hear what your ideas

might

> > be.

> >

> > Patty

> > Date of Change - Aug 8, 2006

> > 447/382/170

> >

> >

>

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Misty,

I wish I knew what to say about the hands.........But also if your

surgery is in Jan. then I would be hopeful it will clear up long before

that. That does not sound like something that they would cancel your surgery

for.....

Mike T

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>I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am having a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just a bit

> on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM about

> it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect surgery

> decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with him next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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Misty,

I wish I knew what to say about the hands.........But also if your

surgery is in Jan. then I would be hopeful it will clear up long before

that. That does not sound like something that they would cancel your surgery

for.....

Mike T

Question

>I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am having a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just a bit

> on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM about

> it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect surgery

> decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with him next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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Ask your PCM to refer you to a dermatologist or some other

specialist. I'd be concerned about a PCM that 1. " Doesn't have a

clue " and 2. Doesn't refer you to someone who might/does.

>

> I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the

web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am having

a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A

very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just

a bit on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM

about it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried

it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect surgery

decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with him

next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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Ask your PCM to refer you to a dermatologist or some other

specialist. I'd be concerned about a PCM that 1. " Doesn't have a

clue " and 2. Doesn't refer you to someone who might/does.

>

> I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the

web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am having

a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A

very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just

a bit on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM

about it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried

it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect surgery

decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with him

next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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--- yes i had this same issue. my hands peeled and itched. i saw a

skin doc. man i forget the name . he gave me a shot n creme. healed

right up.. i ll try rembering the name lol. In GastricBypass-

LOSERS , " Misty " wrote:

>

> I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the

web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am

having a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A

very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just

a bit on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM

about it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried

it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect

surgery decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with

him next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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--- yes i had this same issue. my hands peeled and itched. i saw a

skin doc. man i forget the name . he gave me a shot n creme. healed

right up.. i ll try rembering the name lol. In GastricBypass-

LOSERS , " Misty " wrote:

>

> I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the

web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am

having a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A

very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just

a bit on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM

about it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried

it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect

surgery decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with

him next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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--- yes i had this same issue. my hands peeled and itched. i saw a

skin doc. man i forget the name . he gave me a shot n creme. healed

right up.. i ll try rembering the name lol. In GastricBypass-

LOSERS , " Misty " wrote:

>

> I am having an odd sorta problem, can't find anything much on the

web and

> you guys impress me as being a pretty smart group lol. I am

having a skin

> peeling issue on my hands. My right hand is worse than the left. A

very

> large area on my thumb, a smaller area on my index finger and just

a bit on

> the palm. I have tried using lotions and creams etc, Asked my PCM

about it,

> he just looked at it and said 'I haven't got a clue " I am worried

it could

> be a skin infection of some sort? Worried if it will effect

surgery decision

> or if I should even mention it to the surgeon when I meet with

him next

> week? Anyone with any ideas on this? I am fresh out lol.

>

> Misty in Ohio hoping for surgery in early January. :)

>

>

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