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Diva
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It was all done in vain
I've been on this diabetes medication for 9 months now. Also made some slow changes including changing to diet drinks, avoiding all juices, switching from bread to wraps and staying way from most sweets (with an occassional treat here and there).
And for what? So I can find out I went from a 9.8 to and 8.6(I should be in the high 5's low 6's). I feel like I tried my hardest for nothing.
Now they've switched my medication, so lets see what happens.
OK pity party over.
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Posted 10/26/06 3:30 PM  |
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Stacey1403
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Re: It was all done in vain
What medication do they have you on? I am on Metformin (also insulin but that is because of the pregnancy, I will go off as soon as I deliver)
Have you been to a nutritionist? I found that to be the most helpful when I was first diagnosed.
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:32 PM |
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Diva
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Re: It was all done in vain
I was on 1000 2x on metformin. IMO that's pretty strong medication, and it still didnt take. She just switched me over to glucovance. My doc said its two diabetes medications in one. She now has me on 500 2x a day.
I was looking into a nutrionist, but wanted to see where I stand with the diabetes. Looks like this is my best option.
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:35 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: It was all done in vain
it's okay sweety - maybe the meds just weren't right for your body chemistry. you'll get there slowly but surely 
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:35 PM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: It was all done in vain
I'm on metformin as well (just started it for insulin resistance). what do those numbers mean?
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:36 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: It was all done in vain
It really helped me so much. I thought I was doing good with my diet until I went to the nutritionist.
You will also be able to use the carb counts in food so if you do want a treat, you just factor it in.
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:37 PM |
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Diva
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Re: It was all done in vain
Posted by LaurenExp
I'm on metformin as well (just started it for insulin resistance). what do those numbers mean?
Normal average for a non diabetic is between 5 and 6. Anything over 6.5 is prediabetic and anything over 7.5 is really bad. Anything remotely close to 10 is extremely dangerous. This test is basically an average of your sugar levels in a 3 month period. So when I was first diagnosed I was 9.8. So for me to go down to an 8.6 is very disappointing.
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:38 PM |
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Re: It was all done in vain
There was a slight difference... was the medication supposed to get you in that 5/6 range? 
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Diva
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Re: It was all done in vain
Posted by Stacey1403
It really helped me so much. I thought I was doing good with my diet until I went to the nutritionist.
You will also be able to use the carb counts in food so if you do want a treat, you just factor it in.
Would you mind fm'ing me your nutrionists info?
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:39 PM |
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Diva
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Re: It was all done in vain
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
There was a slight difference... was the medication supposed to get you in that 5/6 range?
We were hoping for at least 7.
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:40 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: It was all done in vain
Posted by Diva
Posted by Stacey1403
It really helped me so much. I thought I was doing good with my diet until I went to the nutritionist.
You will also be able to use the carb counts in food so if you do want a treat, you just factor it in.
Would you mind fm'ing me your nutrionists info?
I used someone from the Pregnancy in Diabetes Center. I'm not sure if you could use them if your not pregnant. Here is the link to their website:
The North Shore University Center for Diabetes in Pregnancy
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| Posted 10/26/06 3:45 PM |
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Diva
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Re: It was all done in vain
Thanks. I just checked my medical plan and they have a few listed also. Just trying not to think about it. I'm really upset. 
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| Posted 10/26/06 4:29 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: It was all done in vain
I'm so sorry love!!
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| Posted 10/26/06 4:34 PM |
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baghag
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Re: It was all done in vain
Posted by Diva
Thanks. I just checked my medical plan and they have a few listed also. Just trying not to think about it. I'm really upset.
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