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Archive through August 21, 2007

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2008 ~ Mar. 2008: Health Center: Living with Diabetes: ARCHIVES: Archive through August 21, 2007 users admin

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Dahli
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11-27-2000

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
amen to that...

Jagger
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08-07-2002

Monday, August 20, 2007 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jagger a private message Print Post    
So it's been about a month now since I was told I was pre-diabetic. At first the change in food didn't seem too bad, but as time has gone by it seems to be getting worse. I really miss my greasy fried chicken and mashed potatoes. But worse than that is I am always hungry. At first I couldn't eat as much food as was recommended and now I am hungry ALL the time. I just have to remember how I don't want to take pills or shots on a daily bases, I take enough pills for other things, I don't want to add anymore.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I went to the doc yesterday and my numbers still haven't gone down enough. I've been so bad so it's my own fault.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
what were your numbers mocha? BG? and A1C?

don't sit and guilt yourself, just start again with a new day.


Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
A1C was 6.7. I didn't look at the BG one.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
A1C is still in the "pre-diabetes" stage. but it's on the creep up.

do you have a meter? maybe if you check twice a day, it will help you to keep your numbers down. without that little meter reminder it's easy to get off track and not realize you're eating more carbs then you would normally.


Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
LOL, Mocha, my Mum has to write down all her numbers. So when there is a high one based on a reason (an extra piece of cake, chocolate, too many noodles etc) she indicates that with a "my own fault" abbreviation. That way her doctor knows nothing unusual happened at that time.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah I have a meter I just don't use it lol.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
okay, i will slap you now girly! <slap><slap> USE YOUR METER! keep a log.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I have to keep a log for my diabetes doc but it also helps me stay in bounds. Mocha, you really should use it.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
No and no lol.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
....Stands in line behind Landi to give M a quick boot in the pants....

Mocha, my aunt was found in a diabetic coma, almost dead after 3 days, count was 1200. She did not know she had diabetes. We had to give her last rites on Christmas Eve. She recovered but it was the scariest time for her kids and family. Do what your doctor says or I'll sic Granny on you.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
My numbers have never been that high even without meds. When I'm a full blown diabetic then I'll keep track. Maybe.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
The only problem is, Mocha that you could delay the "full-blown" part, by just keeping even just a bit of an eye on your levels and restraining yourself a tad. The bigger the "tad" the longer before pills and needles.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
DDR you can stand behind me, who is standing behind lum (she's meaner and tougher than me)

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Mocha - I'm trying NOT to lecture you.

But if you have even one fasting blood glucose (first check in the morning) that is over 126 mg/dl, you have DIABETES. Stop fooling yourself.

A1C >6.0 is too high. You have DIABETES.
Get off your duff and take CONTROL for yourself. No one can do it for you. You have to make the decision that YOU will control your diabetes, rather than allowing your diabetes to control you.

Check out dLife.com for tons of great advice (and watch the show on CNBC on Sundays - check your local listings).

Please, please, please start checking (not guessing) your blood glucose, and stop the progression sooner rather than later.

Cause we LOVE you.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yeah yeah blah blah. Not over 126 yet. I think I mentioned above, in fact I can see I did, that I have been bad and it is my own fault. So all this blah blah really isn't necessary because I already know it.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
konamouse is a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator). She isn't just a TVCH poster on this subject. She has been the person I have asked for advice concerning my own diabetes.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I think I knew that before you did.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
ppffttt LOL

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Boy Mocha would I love to drag your kids to work with me for one day so they could see what everyone else who had your diagnosis and attitude is now suffering with: No vision, no limbs, frequent vomiting, sores that never heal, dialysis three days a week. So they know what to expect in their future with you. You might not care, but I bet they would.

<takes off Mocha's ass-kickin' boots and places them back in Mocha's folder>

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
Mocha, you sound just as hard headed as me when I'm being stubborn!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I never said I didn't care. I know that the effects are. I know what I need to do and not do. I didn't ask for all of "this" because it is not necessary and got on my nerves. I went thru cancer so trust I know what I need to do not do.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Lol D I'm only being stubborn cuz yall started pissing me off.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
(((((((((((((((((((MOCHA)))))))))))))))))))))

ETA - Well it's gotta feel good to know that folks care... :-)