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- My A1c yesterday was 5.4 and Accu measure was 83 1-hour after having eaten. When I was diagnosed in July 2012, My A1c was 6.3, my gtt was higher than "normal" (can't recall) and some initial screening indicated the previous two tests needed to be...
- I became allergic to oats (oatmeal is out as a breakfast food). I had not eaten grits b/c I had been staying away from corn b/c of other medical problems.I cooked the 1/4 cup of grits this morning and had half of what that pot yielded along with a...
- My skin always dries more and is flakier in winter. This season has been worse and I am hoping it is just the temp extremes we are having..[.like 70 today and 55 tomorrow]. I am having more episodes with not being able to hydrate my hands...
- Looking for healthy snacks so I can give up my "Ritz crack" as I call them (can't eat just a "serving size" when I eat them). I found some Organic Brown Rice Crisps. According to the nutrition label: 1 cup has 120 calories (5 from fat). 85mg...
- I have diabetes (1 yr), high blood pressure and high cholesterol but control the diabetes and cholesterol thru diet...and BP meds recently adjusted upward from minimum dosage to next (Carvedilol-beta blocker). With the BP finally in acceptable...
- I hope I include all relevant info but here goes. At my annual physical in June 2013, my A1c was 6.1 (up from 6.0 in January 2013--was maybe 6.5 at diagnosis). I had been told in May 2013 by the cardiologist (for blood pressure management) that...
- Last year this time, I was in my PCP's office crying my eyes out because a 2nd and 3rd set of tests after my annual physical confirmed I had Type 2 diabetes.Well, I have come a long way since that time.I am 60 lbs lighter & I enjoy my healthy-eating...
- I get "pressure" in my right ear when the weather changes (hot, cold, rain). If I put in a cotton ball, the pressure is relieved somehow. Most doctors cannot detect it - although my PCP/GP looked and noticed it was "cloudy" in my ear and said...
- Ok, I next week will officially mark a year since my Type 2 diagnosis...Had a 6.0 A1c in January and a 6.1 A1c in June (annual physical). Cholesterol numbers were in good range with overall (at 198) probably needing watching. LDL was 89. HDL 82. Not...
- Hi. decided to check BSL at same time on my AccuCheck and my Reli-on. One day, the Accucheck read 91 and the Relion 77 (same blood drop). THis morning, 1/2 hour after breakfast I decided to see what was going on and had 160 on Reli-on and 144 on...
- I eat dried shrimp with no problem. I had not been eating fresh shrimp. Long story but the short version is I have problems distinguishing between anxiety attacks and food intolerances/allergies so I avoid a lot of suspected triggers--fresh seafood...
- Since Sept, my doc and I have been trying to find a BP med that I did not react to (itching) or that held it to a desired level. Some of the meds had horrible side effects and I had to call in due to light-headedness or drowsiness or blurred vision....
- Right now, I do not plan menus. Single, no kids, I now cook each meal as I decide what I feel like eating. This is getting old (had gotten old) given the number of times I now eat. I had never been a menu planner. I used to grab something to eat...
- Several people posted that Blood Glucose rises with anxiety and stress. I have been told to find a hobby or "do things" outside the house. After a good week's work, I enjoy reading, watching TV and playing games on the computer. Single, 53, no kids;...
- Hi All. When I first started testing my BSL (july '12), more blood than needed was there. Now, I have to squeeze, shake the hands, sometimes re-stick...Could this be related to my now taking a BP med that causes dehydration? Am I not drinking...