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Board: Diabetes 05-17-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 152
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Blood glucose level

To be considered non-diabetic, your glucose level at the 2 hour mark should be less than 7.8. You have a slight elevation and should maybe consider cutting back on some of the carbs you are...
Board: Diabetes 05-04-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Me and my Diabetes

Hi Diane. It's great that you are planning on taking better care of yourself. To figure out how to adjust your insulin, you will need to test a lot and figure out your isf (insulin sensitivity...
Board: Kidney Disorders 05-02-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Low eFGR, only 43 and worried

Hi. Sorry it took me so long to answer. First off, muscle mass will affect your creatinine, but not significantly the gfr. What affects it the most is hydration. What is your creatinine level right...
Board: Kidney Disorders 04-24-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Polycystic Kidney Disease – GFR Decline

Kidney diseases typically do not proceed linearly. Sometimes things progress a bit more quickly and then sometimes things stabilize, even for years. I'm not a doc, but I don't believe that the rbc...
Board: Diabetes 04-24-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Can 70-75 BG give you hypoglycemia symptoms?

It depends on how fast your blood sugar was dropping. If it dropped fast, a not quite low number will feel very low. Also, have you compared your meter to a lab draw? If your meter reads high, then...
Board: Diabetes 04-14-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Pre diabetes and low blood sugar?

Hypoglycemia and type 2 diabetes often go together. My husband was diagnosed with diabetes with a blood sugar in the 400s. And yet, once he changed his diet, he was often going into the 60s. Your...
Board: Diabetes 04-08-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Recognizing symptoms of low blood glucose

The more time you spend at an extreme blood sugar (high, or low) the more your body gets used to it. So if you get an awful lot of hypos, then your body becomes accustomed to it and no longer sends...
Board: Diabetes 04-06-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Effect of exercise on blood glucose

This is a complex issue. A small amount of exercise, at a blood sugar not too high, will typically lower you. You found this out yourself. You should not exercise if your glucose is above 250 because...
Board: Kidney Disorders 04-01-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 156
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Kidney Biopsy

I don't remember the after instructions too clearly, but I believe that there is no heavy lifting for a couple of days (just in case). Basically you to go once you are released.
Board: Kidney Disorders 03-30-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Kidney Failure and Cialis?

I found this when looking for contraindications of using Cialis:


-Creatinine clearance 30 to 50 ml/min: The recommended starting dose is 5 mg no more than once daily, and the maximum dose...
Board: Kidney Disorders 03-27-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Sonographer Sounded Alarmed

I think the person doing your scan didn't know much. If she knew anything about kidneys she wouldn't have given you ibuprofen (bad for kidneys). As for how long do you have to live, I guess my...
Board: Diabetes 03-26-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Meal and carb question

It seems you are eating a lot of carbs and that is what is spiking your blood sugar. For most people, it is best to test at the 1 and 2 hour marks after eating. There are quite a few yummy things...
Board: Kidney Disorders 03-09-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Has anyone with Chronic Kidney Disease taken Ranitidine (generic for Zantac)?

Hi Grayfox. I'm glad to hear your cr. has gone down. I found on a couple of occasions that I dropped after taking a hit from meds or something else that didn't agree with me. Keep us posted on how...
Board: Diabetes 02-28-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Wondering about my numbers

Your numbers are fine. You do not have diabetes.
Board: Diabetes 02-23-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Managing Insulin Before Surgery

Have you had a pre-op consultation with the docs/anastesia people? They will often talk to you about insulin dosing. Basically, they like to err on the side of caution and have you run higher during...
Board: Diabetes 02-20-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Surgery for diabetic retinopathy -- did it go wrong?

I had that problem years ago too. I don't believe that it has anything to do with the lasers. First off, they don't lase the middle of the visual field. It is only done to the periphery so as not to...
Board: Diabetes 02-15-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 185
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Humolog ~vs~ Novolog: Are there differences?

I actually preferred Humalog. I found the Novolog was more like regular for me (peaked at the 3 hour mark) but the Humalog was quicker. Many people find no difference at all between the 2.
Board: Kidney Disorders 02-14-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Has anyone with Chronic Kidney Disease taken Ranitidine (generic for Zantac)?

I'm sorry to hear that your kidney issues have progressed. It is possible that the drugs help this along. On the other hand, given that you have been stable for so long, it is also possible that it...
Board: Kidney Disorders 02-05-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Another GFR Question

Try to relax a bit. Your kidney function is only ever so slightly declined. The aspirin may have caused the drop again if you are sensitive to it. I was on cholesterol meds for a long time with ckd...
Board: Kidney Disorders 02-05-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By Cora1003
Re: CKD Stage 4

First off, let me tell you that no matter what happens (dialysis first or transplant), nothing is ever as bad as you think it's going to be. Check with the renal dietitian to find out if she needs to...
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By Cora1003
Re: How long does it take diabetic retinopathy to develop

What did your doctor say caused the issue? Is it blood in the eye from retinopathy? It is possible for retinopathy to develop quite quickly (especially since you had untreated diabetes for quite a...
Board: Kidney Disorders 01-28-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Has anyone with Chronic Kidney Disease taken Ranitidine (generic for Zantac)?

I would check with both your nephrologist and the pharmacist. They would be the best source. I was on something similar, but that was after my transplant, so I can't comment on the kidney issues. I...
Board: Kidney Disorders 01-09-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Cora1003
Re: New Here, kidney failure ?

Don't worry quite so much about the eGFR. The "e" stands for estimated. It is based on an assumed body size. It can vary a great deal depending on how hydrated/dehydrated he is when he has his...
Board: Kidney Disorders 01-09-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Cora1003
Re: New Here, kidney failure ?

By looking after his diabetes and his kidneys, it may be a very long time before he required dialysis. His creatinine, in the big scheme of things, is not really that high. Mine was at over 10 before...
Board: Kidney Disorders 12-03-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Grade 4 kidney reflux and kidney function

Do you have a nephrologist (Kidney doctor)? These are questions you need to ask him/her. There are nephs who specialize in pregnant women with kidney problems, so it may be possible to conceive and...
Board: Diabetes 11-19-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Becoming more insulin sensitive

I had always been very insulin sensitive and the best thing I ever did was go on a pump. The microdosing possible was fantastic (0.1 units at a time). It made my control so much easier. How are your...
Board: Kidney Disorders 11-12-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Cora1003
Re: worried about creatinine increase

Try to relax a bit. A jump from 1.6 to 2.0 is not a big deal. I wouldn't read too much into the stages either. I didn't go on dialysis until my creatinine was about 10 or 11. Kidney readings...
Board: Kidney Disorders 11-02-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By Cora1003
Re: CKD Stage 3! Could my GFR have been affected by lithium toxicity? help...

Don't underestimate the effects of dehydration on your labwork. Mine can vary a great deal if I'm not drinking enough. The lithium toxicity may have somewhat damaged your kidneys, but I strongly...
Board: Kidney Disorders 10-31-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By Cora1003
Re: recent creatinine increase

Basically, your creatinine would still be considered the same. Especially since you were ill and dehydrated. Dehydration can make your cr. jump significantly. Don't go by the eGFR too much either. It...
Board: Kidney Disorders 10-29-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Esrd

Your best resource is firstly your renal dietitian because what and how much you can eat will depend on your bloodwork, and he/she will have that.

I checked out an online bookstore and simply put...
Board: Diabetes 10-18-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Can antibiotics affect blood glucose?

It's not necessarily the antibiotics that makes your glucose go up. It's the infection. You should be back to normal in no time flat. Any infection (cold, flu, uti, etc) can make your sugars wonky....
Board: Diabetes 10-16-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Foods you can eat?? Type2

Protein, nuts, veggies, fat, and some carbs. The trick is to eat to your meter. After you eat some carb, test at the 2 hours after the meal point. If your blood sugar is high, either modify the...
Board: Diabetes 10-11-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By Cora1003
Re: How long does it take diabetes to cause kidney damage?

There is no way to estimate when (or even if) it's going to happen. If you had a uti, the protein could be from that.

Tight control could decrease the protein if it is diabetes related.
Board: Diabetes 10-08-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Can pain make blood glucose rise?

Absolutely pain can make your blood sugar go up. In fact, any sort of stress can do this. It should come down soon, so don't worry too much. Hope the aches and pains fade soon too.
Board: Diabetes 10-06-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,673
Posted By Cora1003
Re: How long does metformin stay in your system?

Met can stay in your system for a while, but the symptoms should stop soon after you stop taking the pills. If the insulin was working for you, I would definitely go back for it. Don't be surprised...
Board: Diabetes 10-04-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Are there people whose bodies just won't adapt to metformin?

My husband at first wasn't event able to take a 500mg tablet without problems. He started at half a tab and worked his way up, very slowly. If you want to try the met, I would cut down even more, and...
Board: Diabetes 09-26-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Type 2 - What are the options?

Your best bet to learn more is to get the book "Think Like a Pancreas". It is by Gary Sheiner and you can often get it in libraries as well as book stores. It tells you pretty much everything you...
Board: Kidney Disorders 09-25-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Cora1003
Re: two ureter in one kidney

The discharge could be due to infection from the collecting urine. Sorry, but I only know a small amount about this due to my cousin. If she has recurrent uti problems they may want to change the...
Board: Diabetes 09-11-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Made stupid mistake now I'm scared -- will I be OK

You are going to be fine. You have to worry about air in a major artery, but not in the fatty tissue of your body. It will be absorbed. Besides, 15 units is not much at all.
Board: Kidney Disorders 08-30-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Kidney Lab Results

I would definitely talk to the doc or someone in the office. There is no immediate danger, but your levels have changed significantly in a relatively short space of time. Are you well hydrated? Have...
Board: Diabetes 08-26-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 286
Posted By Cora1003
Re: splitting lantus dose

I've never done it, but I have heard that people do it all at once and test frequently the first day or so and correct highs as needed.
Board: Kidney Disorders 08-24-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Cora1003
Re: "Back at baseline"?

Nancy, nothing ever stays completely the same with kidney function tests. It depends on hydration, what you ate, and how much you've exercised. They basically deal in ballparks and general trends....
Board: Diabetes 08-22-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Lantus wearing off early?

For many people, lantus does not work for a full 24 hours. That's why a lot of folks split their dose between morning and night and take it twice a day.
Board: Diabetes 08-20-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Can I have chocolate or does it have too much sugar

You need to eat to your meter. Check out the amount of carb on the chocolate you eat and then test 2 hours later. Include it in your carb count for the day, as Mom has said, but also test to see how...
Board: Kidney Disorders 08-09-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By Cora1003
Re: BUN/Creatinine+Soda?

I don't believe that soda will affect the ratio. If you have kidney problems the soda will often cause your phosphorus levels to go up, but I think that's about it.
Board: Diabetes 08-04-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Can One survive on vegetables and milk?

I would be a little bit worried about not getting enough protein. Are you a vegetarian? I am personally a big believer in a balanced diet. A little bit of everything often works well. Have you talked...
Board: Kidney Disorders 07-16-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,646
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Sad, confused and frightened

My first bit of advice to you is to try to relax. Your creatinine is only very mildly elevated. If you do have kidney damage, it is very early stages and progression can be delayed by seeing a...
Board: Diabetes 07-11-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

The trick to finding out what you can eat and how much is to "eat to your meter". After you've eaten some carbohydrate (try to limit these) test 2 hours after. If your glucose is high, then either...
Board: Kidney Disorders 07-03-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By Cora1003
Re: nephrectomy

Both my kidneys have failed and I have a transplant. Both kidneys were left intact. If you don't have problems (infections, pain, etc) most docs will leave the kidney alone.
Board: Kidney Disorders 06-30-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Cora1003
Re: Levofloxacin 500 and igA nephropathy

I was just prescribed levaquin (same drug) for a uti. I am a transplant patient and my baseline creatinine is about 1.6. So it's not 100%. Nothing fluctuated while I was on the drug although it did...
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