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  • About Me

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    vivrien

    Female, 47
    WI, USA
    Member since February 21, 2007

    • About Me

      Just started taking insulin. Loving the ability to control this disease, but DO NOT want to gain weight.

      Just started taking insulin. Loving the ability to control this disease, but DO NOT want to gain weight.

    • Interests

      Pre-PT student, Grandma of 2.

      Pre-PT student, Grandma of 2.

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  • Journal

    • Give the Doctor a Little Respect

      Mood May 20, 2009 7:43am

      After I pointed out that my fasting lipid numbers did actually show a benefit from the thyroid medication, the doc did say she would consult with her …

    • I Am Furious!

      Mood May 19, 2009 3:28pm

      The doctor I had been seeing is no longer with my HMO--so, I go see the endocrinologist--wait for a LONG year to get in (HMO changes endocrinologists …

    • Bleh

      Mood May 13, 2009 11:20pm

      Huge, big belly.

       

      Where is this huge, big belly coming from?

       

      I feel like I'm pregnant with a ball of fat!

       

      And I eat …

    • wowzers

      Mood May 7, 2009 11:27pm

      Some goal, huh? 

       

      0 for 3 now.

    • Time for new goals

      Mood May 4, 2009 11:44pm

      Once again, this goal is complete because of medical intervention.  The diabetes nurse educator sort of left for two weeks and didn't come …

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    • Flower

      From Mikasa June 2

      I havent talked to you in a while. Hope things are going good. How is the eating. Went for blood work. Have a good feeling about it. I go for my PT tomorrow. Scared. Blessings and good luck to your with the food thing. God bless you and keep you in His heart! Hugs

    • Hug

      From AndreaEG May 28

      Congrats on your new grandbaby.

    • Superhero Status

      From Mikasa May 20

      You go girl!

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From Mikasa May 19

      You know I love ya! Things here have been bad, but I am trying to break through. Have some medical probs with my back so I cant do too much gardening, but I am trying. You stand up for yourself with that doc! I believe in you. Many many hugs and kisses, Patty

    • Hug

      From Mikasa May 8

      Ya mean the flyers? It did turn out well, didnt it?

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Goal End Date is May 25, 09 187 days ago.
    Goal Completed on May 4, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Diabetes Type 2

      Borderline gestational diabetes 18 years ago. Insulin-dependent gestational diabetes 7 years ago. Official diagnosis, diet-controlled 2 years ago. New spike in blood sugars, soon to be taking metformin.

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Exercise was so helpful I didn't notice my blood sugars were spiking with any type of carbs until 6 month Dr visit and found my "cold" feet were actually losing feeling.
    • Close High Blood Pressure

      I'm at risk for hypertension as I have diabetes and now and then my BP pops over the 130/80 mark that doctors like to see.

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