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Board: Diabetes 04-21-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: gfr 30 diabetes

Not sure...I do know that the tighter the blood glucose control is, the less damage is done to the kidneys. Cora may know more about this level of kidney failure than I do, and hopefully she'll pop...
Board: Diabetes 02-23-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Managing Insulin Before Surgery

I believe now that there are both long-acting and short-acting insulins, they usually advise taking only the long-acting insulin, and taking a bit less than normal. As Cora pointed out, it's easier...
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Cost of laser surgery for retinopathy

See my answer to your other post re whether or not you're going to need surgery.

But my question is...can you appeal the insurance decision? If you've got insurance that covers hospitalization,...
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: How long does it take diabetic retinopathy to develop

If the eye problems started shortly after you started taking the losartan, perhaps it's the medication that's causing it. Can your doctor put you on something else and stop the losartan? There are...
Board: Diabetes 12-10-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Type 1 Diabetic trying to balance working out and good blood sugars

Hi Trish,

Well, I'm a T2, but I've been diabetic for 30 years, insulin-dependent for 25, and on a pump for 10. And I'm VERY exercise-sensitive. The only thing that works for me is to make sure...
Board: Cancer: Bladder 12-01-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Who has had BCG treatments?

No, superficial doesn't mean none...it means that the cancer was on the very edge, if you will, of the bladder wall (inside)...those cells are called transitional cells, and superficial means the...
Board: Diabetes 11-10-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Diabetes

At this stage you may be able to control it with diet and exercise. If you're getting your A1c's down to somewhere between 6.5 and 6.9% consistently, then you might not need medication yet.
...
Board: Diabetes 11-02-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: 112 mgl after 3 hours high carb meal.

Shersita,

You are NOT diabetic. Anyone's blood sugar would be slightly higher, even three hours later, after that meal. A double whopper and fries has a lot of fat, and fat slows the absorption...
Board: Diabetes 10-26-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 158
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Hurricane is coming -- how do I store my insulin?

Yes, the unopened bottle should be fine for several days. If you've already got an opened bottle and the concern is that the unopened one won't last the 30 days if it's been unrefrigerated for a...
Board: Diabetes 10-23-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Blood sugar testing

Morning fastings can be done anytime before you eat your first meal or drink anything (except water - that doesn't count.)

I'm not sure the Amaryl works so fast that it'd make a difference whether...
Board: Cancer 10-23-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: In this alone...

Before you go to the doctor, write down ALL your symptoms, how often they happen, what if anything makes them worse/better. If you can put this all in chronological order, so much the better.
...
Board: Diabetes 10-11-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: How long does it take diabetes to cause kidney damage?

Yep...lots of other circumstances can cause protein in the urine. It's not as much of a concern if it's in the micro stage (as it sounds like yours is.) I've had microalbuminuria a few times over...
Board: Diabetes 10-04-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Are there people whose bodies just won't adapt to metformin?

I agree with Cora...you may have to cut back even more. In fact, you may want to stop the metformin until your digestive tract gets back to normal and then start the metformin at just 250 mg/day for...
Board: Diabetes 09-30-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Type 2 - What are the options?

Mitch, many T2's are on insulin. T2 is caused by insulin-resistance, but that resistance is not always caused by overweight. In addition, the resistance causes the islet cells (the cells that...
Board: Cancer 09-02-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: gerd/ibs or cancer

"with all of these tests wouldnt they have seen if something serious was causing my symptoms?" In a word...yes! If something was seriously wrong, they would have found it already.

Ruth
Board: Cancer 09-02-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: pain in abdomen

You know, constipation can cause pains anywhere in the digestive tract, and you could also be experiencing gas pains, too. It should be reassuring that t's been nine years since you had the cancer,...
Board: Cancer 09-02-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: reassurance for the newbie

I can't really help you with this, as I have no knowledge of this particular type of mass. But I did want to encourage you to be assertive with your son's doctors. Let them know that sometimes it...
Board: Cancer 09-02-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,806
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Groin nodes, squamous cell cup need support

No...what happened with the marinol? Did you have a bad reaction? And why did they give it to you...I thought they pretty much reserved that for cases where the other anti-nausea meds fail, but I...
Board: Diabetes 08-12-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Which is the best medication?

Exactly which insulins is your doctor prescribing? There's fast-acting and rapid-acting, which are different. I'm assuming the slow-acting insulin will most likely be either lantus or levemir, yes?...
Board: Diabetes 08-04-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Which is the best medication?

Well, metformin can cause digestive problems, but many people on these boards have told me that if they start it at a very low dose (as low as 250 MG once a day), and increase it very gradually,...
Board: Diabetes 07-29-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: possible newbie--need advice!!

Another indication that your diabetes may not be as well managed as you thought. Ask your doctor to do an A1c...that'll give you a much better idea of what's going on, and from there you and he can...
Board: Diabetes 07-29-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: After meal readings

Well, I would guess that since you are definitely pre-diabetic, if you hadn't taken that 75 minute walk after what sounds like a very high-carb meal, your blood sugar would probably have been quite...
Board: Diabetes 06-11-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,774
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Blood sugar after meal 350

Cutting back on carbs is definitely a good thing, but please make an appointment with your doctor ASAP! And may I ask why you had a blood glucose meter and were testing your blood sugar? Did you...
Board: Diabetes 06-03-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,091
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: What blood glucose level is REALLY damaging

Well, actually, you CAN reverse some damage, and certainly you can prevent further damage. And there is no ONE number (i.e. 13, or 15) that will do the damage but, rather, constantly being higher...
Board: Diabetes 06-02-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,091
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: What blood glucose level is REALLY damaging

Machoan has given you good advice, Admirer. The reason the goals have been upgraded is that the old goals led to too many people having complications before they were even diagnosed with diabetes. ...
Board: Diabetes 04-28-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: glucose tolerant test

Oh, yeah, Wenlast, that 15.2 definitely indicates that you are, indeed, diabetic.

Don't panic, though. If you're a Type 2, even some slight moderations in diet and adding just a bit of exercise...
Board: Diabetes 04-01-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: TYpe 1 brittle- insulin pump

And since he's on a pump, he can have different basal rates at different times of the day.

Many people, especially T1's, need at least two and often 3-4 different basal rates depending on how...
Board: Cancer 04-01-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Mysterious Spot On Toe

Hi Tony,

I can't look at the picture because a password is needed to look at the album, but from the description you wrote, it does sound troubling. I would definitely see your physician as soon...
Board: Diabetes 01-28-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Glucose monitor options

Thought I'd post this caution about alternate site testing...doesn't mean you can't ever use it, but important to know when NOT to use it:

Blood sugar results can vary depending on when and where...
Board: Diabetes 12-04-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Worried about getting diabetes in a few short months

Yes, we all need some carbs...fruits and vegetables are carbs, and they are good for you. Whole grains also contain nutrients we need. As long as you drastically reduce the empty carbs (you know...
Board: Diabetes 11-30-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Worried about getting diabetes in a few short months

Well, since you've known you're pre-diabetic, have yoou done anything about it? Do you need to lose weight? Are you eating properly (managing your carb intake well)? Are you exercising? All of...
Board: Diabetes 11-30-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Diabetic Diagnosis

However, a 5.9 A1c is definitely higher than normal so he should start learning how to manage his diet (especially carbohydrate intake) now, and add exercise to his daily routine. If he does this,...
Board: Diabetes 10-22-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Fiber None (IR)

I would suspect that, unless you ate a ton of fiber at one time, eating some occasionally will not cause you to bloat.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 09-21-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,141
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Unexplained high readings

Don't worry about the double posting...it happens sometimes.

You can buy a bottle of Ketostiks (there are other brands, too) at any drugstore without a prescription. They are reagent...
Board: Diabetes 08-24-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,727
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: insulin resistance

With blood sugar levels of 19, you ARE diabetic. It is now being controlled by the metformin and, thank goodness, your blood sugars are running in the normal range now.

Insulin resistance is a...
Board: Cancer: Bowel 08-14-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,298
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Elevated CRP Level!

As you've probably found out from your research, elevated CRP levels are indicative of inflammation. It could be from a number of things, including but not limited to the following:

•Cancer...
Board: Cancer: Bowel 08-06-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,748
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and Stomach is Swollen 5 inches in 4 Weeks, What's Wro

No one can diagnose you over the internet, but your symptoms are certainly very troubling. Please do as they suggested at the ER...make an appointment with your gynecologist ASAP. And, when you...
Board: Diabetes 05-08-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: glucose levels...help please

When was your glucose level taken? 5.6 is perfect, but it could have been lower before that. As for the ketones, have you been eating very low-carb? A high protein, low-carb diet produces ketones,...
Board: Diabetes 02-19-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,147
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: high blood sugars

Your husband is exhausted because his blood sugars are running way too high, and that's probably also why he's losing weight. If he's taking 10 units am and pm, I would guess he's either taking a...
Board: Diabetes 01-25-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: not sure of diagnosis

Only if it's not well-managed. Many of us have lived for many, many years with no complications, but only because we work at keeping our blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 01-23-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: not sure of diagnosis

Your husband may be able to manage this with just oral medication IF he gets serious about both his diet and exercise. It's not enough just to exercise...he needs to learn what to eat. A high-carb...
Board: Cancer 11-30-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,426
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: could it be a tumor

Yes, it could be a sign of brain cancer, but it also could be some other sort of neurological problem, such as mini-strokes. It sounds serious enough that you should see a doctor as soon as...
Board: Diabetes 11-20-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,663
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Does anyone know why metformin does not work as well as Glipizide for me?

Glipizide is a sulfonylurea drug, and they work by forcing the pancreas to produce more insulin, rather than by decreasing the insulin resistance. Unfortunately, the use of sulfonylureas can...
Board: Chemotherapy 03-28-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,182
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: How fast does hair grow after chemotherapy

You'll get some short regrowth pretty quickly, but it takes about six months (or more, if you had very long hair) for it to get totally back to normal. But, if I recall correctly, I had enough hair...
Board: Cancer: Bladder 11-09-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,101
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Bladder cancer?

First of all, many things can cause blood in the urine, including prostate issues. Some people have that with no apparent cause...it's just kind of congenital. But blood in the urine always needs...
Board: Diabetes 10-05-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 65,962
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: what does sugar in urine but not a diabetic mean?

This is a very interesting thread to me. I was diagnosed with T2 in 1984...no symptoms, just two random fasting blood glucose levels of 126.

However, many years before that, in 1969, I went for a...
Board: Cancer: Stomach 03-07-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,328
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Stomach Cancer

Dawny,
Gastritis and GERD frequently occur together. The likelihood is that you'll be put on some sort of proton pump inhibitor, which is a type of medication that reduces the amount of acid your...
Board: Cancer 07-25-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,642
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Squamous Cell Carcinoma-Unknown Primary-inguinal nodes

DJW,
Maybe it's just me, but I would not be comfortable with not doing chemotherapy. I realize that chemo is no fun, and can have permanent side effects that may even show up years later (so can...
Board: Cancer 11-08-2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,730
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Question on a Elevated CA 27 29

I found this information, by Dr. Susan Love (a noted breast cancer specialist). Not sure if it helps, but.....

"Since it is not highly sensitive or specific, the CA 27.29 test can go up for...
Board: Diabetes 04-19-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,055
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: A1C---what is a nomal range for non-diabetic

Most likely someone with NO metabolic problems (no insulin resistance, that is) would probably go down more quickly after a meal. The only thing I can tewll you about those 120 readings is that for...
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