Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Hi all, I just joined this group and am sending a got-to-know you message at the request of . I also want to thank Ree Ann who helped me get past some problems encountered when trying to use Yahoo groups in the past. I am 50, diagnosed with type 2 in April 2003. From May to December 03 I was able to control my bs with oral meds, low carb eating and exercise. As a tax preparer my bs started to increase again in Jan 04, and even after tax season ended nothing could get my bs below 270, so at the end of May 04 I started 20 units of Lantus at bedtime. It has got my readings down to 110-120. I am still taking 500 mg of metaforin and 15 mg of actos daily. Several folks have suggested I see a specialist, but my dr., a nephrology specialist in general practice, has given me hundred (maybe thousands) of dollars of samples, esp. of actos. I don't know what more any dr. could do for me. I had lost a total of 50 lbs in the past year--the first 20 lbs. came off with the ketoacidosis I had before my bs got under control last year--and try to do lots of walking, swimming, and other exercise, so having to go on insulin has been quite a blow. We assume I went through a " honeymoon " period with the oral meds and have used up the last of my insulin production. I have gained back 5-6 lbs from my low before I started the lantus. I look forward to interacting with the group. Cindy Southern Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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