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Board: Diabetes 06-17-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Diseases that mimic Diabetes

Nope. My guess is that you have T2 diabetes. Your pancreas produces insulin, but your body is insulin-resistant; therefore, whenever you eat, your body will produce more insulin, but your blood...
Board: Cancer 06-17-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,999
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Swollen Lymphnodes in Groin Area

No, I'm not still in touch with the others I had met who had CUP, but I was in touch with them for several years, and they had been diagnosed and treated several years before me, so I know they were...
Board: Cancer 06-17-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,999
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Swollen Lymphnodes in Groin Area

It's my opinion (and admittedly, I'm not a doctor!) that it is crucial to determine what type of cancer cells you're dealing with before deciding on the type of chemotherapy. If they've done needle...
Board: Diabetes 06-13-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 255
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: my Dr. says pre-diabetic, but i'm not so sure!

I'm not sure what to tell you here. The fact that you've been losing weight is of concern, as is the fact that you already have neuropathy, although it IS possible to develop neuropathy even without...
Board: Diabetes 06-12-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 255
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: my Dr. says pre-diabetic, but i'm not so sure!

The postprandial number to check is at the two-hour mark, beginning the timing when you first start eating, not when you finish.

And although that 197 was a bit high, it was NOT high at the...
Board: Diabetes 06-10-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 255
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: my Dr. says pre-diabetic, but i'm not so sure!

Hi Holly,

As Cora said, without the actual blood glucose numbers, you can't really tell what your blood sugar is doing, especially after eating. I just wanted to pop in and encourage you to stay...
Board: Diabetes 05-26-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Medtronic Paradigm Pump Questions

Re the alarms: My alarm is set for when there are 30 units left...and it will alarm again at 20 and at 10. If my 30 alarm goes off at the beginning of the day, I don't worry about it because 30...
Board: Diabetes 05-15-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: New with questions Fast blood work high

104 is iin the low end of the pre-diabetes range. One of the things you should definitely do is to eliminate ALL sugary drinks...no more 7-up (which has loads of sugar) or really most carbonated...
Board: Diabetes 05-09-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Anyone bolus for just one meal a day?

Never having been that thin myself, I'm not sure how it'd work, but when you use either your thighs or the back of your arms, you have to pinch the skin up. Insulin shots are just subcutaneous...
Board: Diabetes 05-08-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Anyone bolus for just one meal a day?

Another thought, Uff-Da -

Since you are actually a T1 and you've been running so high, you're probably producing ketones much of the time, which would explain the weight loss and the inability to...
Board: Diabetes 05-08-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Medtronic Paradigm Pump Questions

I can't answer the question about the Carelink, because I don't use it, but as far as the alarm when you're out of insulin.....

It's a little known fact (they don't advertise it for safety...
Board: Diabetes 04-21-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
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 04-21-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: How long does it take diabetic retinopathy to develop

Hey, Perfumed Fan...did you ever find out what the problem was/is? Did you end up getting a second opinion, and if so, what did they say? I'm hoping this finds you on the road to recovery from this...
Board: Cancer: Bladder 04-21-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: bladder cancer

No, I don't think the bone graft could have had anything to do with his bladder cancer...it was probably just an unfortunate coincidence.

Bladder cancer does not typically spread first to the...
Board: Cancer 03-30-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: phew, No Cancer at all !!

Good news, linzgirl.

For others, one tip that it may be hemorrhoids is if the blood is bright red, as that means it's coming from the lower rectal or anal area, and not from deeper in the colon.
...
Board: Diabetes 03-21-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

I have some guidelines ...

Goals for Blood Sugar Control:

Before breakfast (fasting) 90-130

Before lunch, supper and snack: 90-130

Two hours after meals: ...
Board: Diabetes 03-21-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

If your two-hour post-prandial number was 162, then you're doing pretty well.

As I think I mentioned, EVERYONE's blood sugar goes up after eating. For diabetics (and pre-diabetics) it does tend...
Board: Diabetes 03-20-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Insulin Resistance - blood sugar monitoring

Do you have a primary care physician or are you using an ob/gyn as your primary care person? And are you pregnant?

If you're not pregnant, you may just want to ask your ob/gyn for a referral to...
Board: Diabetes 03-20-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

"Also, the fat content of your meal can drastically affect the results. The more fat, the slower the absorption of the carbohydrates, so with a high-fat meal, your blood sugar will rise more slowly...
Board: Diabetes 03-20-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

See below...edited, but somehow it posted twice.
Board: Diabetes 03-17-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Appetite died suddenly

Both Azurah and 92261 have given you excellent advice, Manishrathi, and I hope you'll pay attention, because the way you are eating now is a direct road to insulin-dependent diabetes.

In Type 2...
Board: Diabetes 03-17-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: questioning diagnosis of diabetes

Just wanted to say "ditto" to everything Azurah said. You are apparently in the pre-diabetic stage. The good news is that you have the opportunity to avoid ever having to deal with full-blown...
Board: Diabetes 03-17-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

"That's basically what I mean when I say inconsistent. I will have very similar meals with different sugar level results." Similar is not necessarily exactly the same...are you weighing and...
Board: Diabetes 03-17-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

"That's basically what I mean when I say inconsistent. I will have very similar meals with different sugar level results." Similar is not necessarily exactly the same...are you weighing and...
Board: Diabetes 03-15-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Reasons for high blood sugar levels

For the most part, it's the food that's affecting you. That's not to say that a cold couldn't make your numbers go up, or an infection, or a cortisone shot...but on a daily basis, your body is...
Board: Cancer: Bladder 03-15-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: frightening letter from consultant

That's an excellent point, Fizzickle. Even when they took out my bladder tumor (early stage...Ta), the cytology still came back as negative.

So, Mr. Hypo, I agree that a cystoscopy is definitely...
Board: Diabetes 02-23-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Want to understand why pizza is bad for blood sugar

Everything you've mentioned is applicable to managing diabetes, but I think you may be somewhat confusing the CAUSE of diabetes with how it's managed once you've got it. In that regard, see my reply...
Board: Diabetes 02-23-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: does deep fried food lead to diabetes?

I'm kind of confused about your post. Your title indicates you want to know the cause of diabetes, but what you discuss in your second paragraph is more about how different foods react when you eat,...
Board: Diabetes 02-23-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 195
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: Cancer: Bladder 02-14-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: frightening letter from consultant

EXCELLENT news, Mr. Hypo...congratulations!

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 02-06-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Protien in urine!

Your fasting numbers are excellent, Donna, but are you also testing before each meal and two hours after each meal? That's the only way to tell how you're reacting to food. Also, your A1c will give...
Board: Diabetes 02-05-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Sugar in Urine during physical! Need help! Job on line!

Way to go, Dennis. I bet that protein was an aberration caused by the steroids. So glad you got a good A1C.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
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, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Protien in urine!

Well, first of all, most long-term diabetics will spill some protein in their urine. And I believe a count of 30 is just borderline for Stage 1. But it's also important to note that kidney disease...
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Sugar in Urine during physical! Need help! Job on line!

Oh, yeah...steroids can make your blood sugar go totally whacky, and the effect can last for several days or longer. I'd wait a couple of weeks if you can and redo the tests.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 02-04-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
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: Cancer: Bladder 02-04-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: frightening letter from consultant

Actually, bladder cancer is, in many cases, highly curable. Depends on the stage and grade.

The best course of action now is to have that cystoscopy asap so they can see what's going on. ...
Board: Cancer: Bladder 02-04-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: frightening letter from consultant

Actually, bladder cancer is, in many cases, highly curable. Depends on the stage and grade.

The best course of action now is to have that cystoscopy asap so they can see what's going on. ...
Board: Cancer 02-04-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: 5th time fighting cancer...I am 21...

I am so sorry that you're going through all this, and at such a young age. It truly does not seem fair. Have you considered finding a cancer-support group? It can be very helpful to talk to people...
Board: Diabetes 01-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Freaking Out Over First A1C

Congratulations, Nathan...stay well.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 01-16-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Overwhelmed

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you had to be hospitalized again...bummer!
Do they have you on both long-acting and rapid-acting insulin yet? The rapid-acting is taken before you eat, based on...
Board: Diabetes 01-15-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Freaking Out Over First A1C

A1c's do not have to be taken after fasting, and I agree with Shersita that, given those glucometer readings, the A1c may very well have been wrong. I would definitely have the test repeated. You...
Board: Diabetes 01-15-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Overwhelmed

What Cora said! And just want to add my welcome to the board. Sorry that you're having to deal with this disease, but it does get easier as you learn more about it and about how to manage the...
Board: Cancer 01-05-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: dealing with the unknown

The only advice I can give you is to get yourself back to the doctor asap. Please make sure you tell him/her about the breast discoloration and the bleeding from the nipple. When you have symptoms...
Board: Cancer 12-27-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Can anyone recommend any alternative cancer treatments...

I don't think there are any alternative products or services that have been proven to be effective in fighting cancer, although there may be some (vitamins, meditation, etc.) that have been proven to...
Board: Diabetes 12-12-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Type 1 Diabetic trying to balance working out and good blood sugars

No, my understanding is that it is the constantly higher numbers that cause damage...or at least, cause the most damage. But frequent lows (especially the serious lows, like say in the low 40's and...
Board: Diabetes 12-10-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: New meds and increased weight??

I don't know about the amaryl, but the Lantus and Humalog shouldn't cause any more weight gain than Levemir and Novolog.

Ruth
Board: Diabetes 12-10-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
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: Diabetes 12-10-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: Spouse w/type 2

I'm wondering...could your husband be depressed? Often times people become somewhat depressed at the thought of constantly having to deal with a chronic illness, and they kind of zone out of dealing...
Board: Diabetes 12-10-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By SamQKitty
Re: want to know permanent treatment of diabeties

If your brother has Type 1 diabetes, the only treatment is to use insulin, either with syringes (shots) or through an insulin pump. There currently is no permanent cure except a pancreas transplant,...
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