What kind of meds do they have you on? That seems like alot of weight gain. I too feel we are defeating our purpose if we gain weight on the meds, because...
N- K Grayson
JDNK@...
May 3, 2003 1:15 am
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What have you tried for weight loss? Maybe some of us who are successful in our efforts can work with you. AJ...
Donna, One thing I started taking was Alpha Lipoic Acid - it is a strong antioxidant - similar to Vitamin C. I used to have sensitive feet - some tingling but...
when you bring your bg down, glucose is used rather than going out with your urine. calories intake has to come down. as your weight decreases, you need less...
Weight gain seems to be one of the side effects of most diabetic meds. All thou not impossiable, to lose weight one really has to step up their diet and...
I recall when I was first diagnosed, I was put on Glucophage and my dr. told me it would also help me lose weight. I lost 18 pounds in a about 6 months but...
I would think that losing weight would be more helpful than anything. Is there nothing else other than Avandia that will help with the Ovarian problem? I'm on...
325 is a very high sugar level. Thank heavens your second dr. has some sense. I have not been able to find much on the problem of neuropathy either except...
Before I was diagnosed I did not know what my blood sugars were.I saw a dr for over 4 years who never tested me for it but when I went to see this new dr they...
Before I was diagnosed I did not know what my blood sugars were.I saw a dr for over 4 years who never tested me for it but when I went to see this new dr they...
Unfortunately, the side effect of having your insulin "work better" is weight gain. Before I was diagnosed in 1986 I had gained 60+ pounds when I started...
What do you mean by watching your carbs? I eat approximately 25 grams a day and I'm losing around 2 pounds a week. Let me know if you want to hear more. AJ...
I have been taking 30 mg of Actos for about 4 months. It was 15 mg before that for about 1 month. I have been losing around 2 pounds a week through the...
I am new to the group as well. I've been a type 2 for about 4 years. Currently I am not on any meds, just exercise and a very strict diet. In August I was...
... Got me! My heart doc change my HBP meds in Nov and I've been gaining pounds since without any change in diet or life style. If anything, I been exercising...
I am new to this........but I also have put on 30lbs. in 4 mo. I feel like I am defeting the purpose if I am putting on so much weight. Especially since I...
Hi, I'm new to the group. Been a Type11 for about 7 years after my son's birth. Trouble controlling my levels but recently my doctor put me on Avandament and...
N- K Grayson
JDNK@...
Apr 28, 2003 11:22 pm
3362
The doctor I had when first diagnosed simply told me to exercise and watch my diet and stay away from sweets. She did not explain carbohydrates turn into...
... I faxed my doctor my figures, any changes in my health and any questions at the end of every month and before any visit. ===== Drew, Cold Spring, Putnam...
Carole. I suggest that, in future, you make a note in your diary beside the date of your appointment, of all the questions you want to ask your doctor. Its...
I agree with all that Carol has said. My Dr. did not give me any info. What little I know I learned on the internet. What about the ones that don't have...
... Nothing that I can remember. ... Carbohyrates ... So call food packages labeled 'healthy' that are anything but! ... by monitoring all of my food intake by...
My questions for you: 1. What was the most helpful thing your care provider(s) did for you when you were first diagnosed? Explained that Carbohydrates were...
Hello group: I have a favor to ask. I am not diabetic myself, but have two family members who have been diagnosed within the last year. I am currently a...
Does anyone know if support hose are good or bad for diabetics? I have been going to ask my doctor at each appointment for the past year, and somehow never...
Donna, What had your blood sugars been before you started the meds and how long have you had this sensation in your feet? It sounds like you may have been ...
well I was actually diagnosed less than 6 moths ago but by the time I was diagnised I had already lost 5% of my kidney function, had nueropothy in my feet that...
Hi Donna, I went thru the same thing. I had to quit my job because I couldn't take standing on my feet (i worked in a casino that required 8 hr. standing)...
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