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Hi All, My name is Buffie and I am new here.I am 34 years old. I

had gestational diabetes when I was prego with my last 3 kids and

after my last baby was born ,three years ago in April, my diabetes

just never went away.

I hve not been taking my diabetes to serious untill the last 3 or 4

months. At first my Ac1 was just over the acceptable level and my

doctor said I didn't need any meds but the I got new doctor who gave

me metformin which gave me diarrer alot so I quit taking it and

stopped testing too.it seemed my suger was getting worse with every

pill anyways.

Well my husband started with new company and I got laid off so I

had to wait on his new insurance to go in effect so I didn't go to

doctor.Well about 4 months ago I finally went back to doctor and my

Ac1 was 12 and I was given some Lantus to take. I started out with

1occ's. Becasue I hate the feeling of low sugar I thought I would

start taking Metformin again and just test my sugar.Well they stayed

in the 400 range. So here I am as of today taking 40 units of Lantus

and 1000 mg of metformin.My sugar is staying around 200 still .

My docotr thinks I may be a late type 1 diabetic so I am doing a C-

peptide test Thursday. I don't think I am because I am too over

weight . since starting the Lantus I havve been eating the best I

can and still gained weight. But now my Doctor has gave me Byetta. I

am waiting to start it after the C-peptide test. I have had tyroid

checked and it is fine.I am having alot of stomache problems but I

am having a sonagram of my gallbladder this thursday too. I hope

all is well.

I am really fell happy to find all of you. I hope to make lots of

new friends.

[Guest guest]

Hi Buffie. I'm on this list because my husband is Type 2 diabetic. I

had GD with my last baby, though, and fully expect to have it again this

time around (I ain't gettin' any younger). I hope this group can be as

much a support for you has been for us, especially in the beginning :-)

Gwen in FL

SAHM to 7yo Claire, 4yo , 2yo Audrey, and baby #4 due in June 06