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Forum: Diabetes Support 03-31-2014, 10:30 AM
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Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
We are going to have to rename this thread...

We are going to have to rename this thread "Carolina Chat!" LOL

Shannon, I would love to live in the south because of all the southern cooking, but some of it is very high fat and calories,...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-30-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish, I was not bothered by your comment. In...

Trish, I was not bothered by your comment. In fact, it made me feel good that you were watching out for me! We are a close bunch here and watch out for each other.

I woke up around 5 AM today,...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-29-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish, the drug he put me on is Amaryl, or the...

Trish, the drug he put me on is Amaryl, or the generic Glimiperide. I was put on it when I was first diagnosed but after a week my PCP took me off it because I was doing well enough to just take...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-29-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Shannon, I would love to have your numbers...

Shannon, I would love to have your numbers without meds. I think if you watch your carbs and exercise you will be good to go. Just keep testing now and then to be sure. No reason to panic at this...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-28-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Welcome Shannon! Trish gave you some good...

Welcome Shannon! Trish gave you some good advice. Since your doctor has not started you on meds, it is best if you watch your carb intake. Eliminate as much as you can. Make better choices and...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-27-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Uh, oh! DH is making a grilled cheese sandwich. ...

Uh, oh! DH is making a grilled cheese sandwich. God, give me strength!
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-27-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Here is a pic of the Body Glide.

Here is a pic of the Body Glide.
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-27-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish, I hope you're feeling better. We don't...

Trish, I hope you're feeling better. We don't eat Long John Silvers very often, but when we do I usually get the chicken. I eat that and cole slaw. My husband gets the fish with corn. Then he...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-26-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
All the cardiologist did was schedule an...

All the cardiologist did was schedule an echocardiogram for over the summer. He did not request labs, so I will have my PCP do them when I see him on Friday. I don't want both of them doing them,...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-26-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
I'm getting ready to leave for the cardiologist,...

I'm getting ready to leave for the cardiologist, but I just wanted to say that I have been eating low carb for the past 4 days and this morning I am down 4 lbs.

I'll be back later.
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-25-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
I just got the results of my bloodwork. My A1c...

I just got the results of my bloodwork. My A1c is 9.7!!! Yikes! I knew it was going to be bad, judging by the readings I've had. He wants to see me in the office on Friday to discuss it, which is...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-25-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish, your son speaks the truth! I think the...

Trish, your son speaks the truth! I think the reason why older people become unable to get around is because they become inactive. My uncle lived to be 92 and he was still driving and getting...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-24-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
I got my lab work done this morning, so now I...

I got my lab work done this morning, so now I will wait for the call from the doctor. I hope he will agree to let me take Amaryl again instead of trying something new. The hospital put me on it in...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-23-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Here I am again with another link fromWebMD. I...

Here I am again with another link fromWebMD. I love WebMD. They have such good information. I signed up for email from them, and have learned so much!

I eat most of these foods, so why am I...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-23-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Ruth, I'm sorry to hear of all the difficulties...

Ruth, I'm sorry to hear of all the difficulties you've been having. It's good that you're getting that tooth taken care of. It's very hard to remember to chew only on one side. I would do my best...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-22-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
I will look into the information about Glenn...

I will look into the information about Glenn Beck. My son listens to him on the radio all the time and swears by everything he says.

I got my script from the DR. I was going to go for...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-21-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish, I agree that you are doing well. We have...

Trish, I agree that you are doing well. We have floundered here for a while, trying this and that, so I'm glad to see you have finally found what works. I know what works for me but have difficulty...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-20-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Since I am starting back on my exercising, I have...

Since I am starting back on my exercising, I have switched back to my exercise avatar, but it's still me!

Trish, thank you for posting all the information. Yesterday I made tacos and put some...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-19-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Rennie - I read quite a few recipes for the...

Rennie - I read quite a few recipes for the Oopsie bread yesterday. Do you use cream of tartar or baking powder. Most recipes called for the cream of tartar but a few said baking powder. This...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-18-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Smile Trish, I agree with all those foods. I have...

Trish, I agree with all those foods. I have always liked pears more than apples, but not for that reason. They are softer and juicier.

Hot Peppers would definately make me eat less of whatever...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-18-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish - I think I am going to try Fiber One...

Trish - I think I am going to try Fiber One Cereal instead of oatmeal. I can still have oatmeal once in a while since I like it. Fiber One has 60 calories and 14 gm of fiber per 1/2 cup. The first...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-17-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Rennie - Usually I check my receipts before I...

Rennie - Usually I check my receipts before I leave the store if I can't watch at the register. I am overcharged on 1 out of 5 trips to the store, and I am well aware of which stores are the...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-17-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Today I found a really good reason for me to get...

Today I found a really good reason for me to get a little box where I can keep all my receipts. A few days ago at the supermarket, I bought a can of hairspray. I didn't try to use it until this...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-16-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Trish and Rennie - I have been having trouble...

Trish and Rennie - I have been having trouble with the ACV water because of the taste of the vinegar. I was reading an article about ridding your body of toxins and one of their suggestions was...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-16-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,213
Posted By Wannabehealthy
Thank you for the compliment! I think we are a...

Thank you for the compliment! I think we are a good group because we are real people, discussing diabetes from our own experiences, not just some dietician or doctor telling you what to do. We have...
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