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Diabetic Frozen Shoulder
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Low Carb macaroons are easy to make and about 1 gram per cookie. You can melt 70% chocolate and dip them if you want to fancy them up. :
1 1/3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut. (I buy mine from Whole Foods bulk section.)
1 tablespoon vanilla whe...
Steve,
That kind of pain is EXACTLY what I experienced with my second frozen shoulder. It started in September, by mid October I was living on pain pills and still hurting, but by December it had calmed down considerably and eventually it faded o...
The activity curve for levemir is different in Type 1s and Type 2s. The smaller the dose you use, the shorter the action.
If you are only using like 10 units, you might do better with 2 shots because it will wear off. If you aren't seeing highs i...
Well, we had an unintended "controlled study" in our family.
My brother had the frozen shoulder and did all the extremely painful PT stuff.
I left mine alone.
Identical healing time.
I did get the second one checked out to make sure it was not...
I have had two different frozen shoulders and have done some research about them.
It turns out that you can have intensive, painful physical therapy and expect them to start to clear up in about six months or you can do absolutely nothing and exp...
This is a boy FRIEND?
I don't think so. Time to ask yourself why you surround yourself with people who are not loving and supportive, and take steps to find more positive loving people to fill your life.
That statement sounds downright abusive t...
I wonder how long ago this stuff was stolen.
I have had a LOT of trouble with being sold dead Levemir this year, but the company and pharmacy refuse to deal with it.
Sliding scale means your doctor was educated in the 1980s and hasn't updated his knowledge since then.
Seriously. It's a terrible way of dosing fast acting insulin that doesn't take into account how many grams of carbs you eat at a meal.
If you ...
IF you haven't already seen it, check out my page where I discuss and link to the research linking various forms of organ damage to specific blood test values. You will see an elegant study showing that neuropathy does not correlate to A1c or FBG,...
VIsit the Low Carb Friends forum and you 'll find lots of recipes and discussions along with lots of people willing to answer any questions.
Low Carb Friends
It's oriented towards weight loss dieting which is a bit different from eating low carb...
People with Type 2 don't "cause' their diabetes EITHER.
It is increasingly turning out to be genetic, and the genes give defective insulin SECRETION, not just Insulin Resistance.
Even then, people who are genetically doomed to develop Type 2 hav...
I just saw that too. Egads!!!!!
The highest carb meal is the big bowl of Pad Thai that used to be one of my favorite meals. Somewhere north of 120 g for one bowl at the little Hippie noodle shop in the center of Amherst MA. But Good. Used to be o...
Have you tried cutting back on your carbohydrate intake?
This strategy has helped thousands:How to Get Your Blood Sugar Under COntrol,
If that doesn't help, you must find a new doctor. Symlin is only supposed to be given people who are injecting...
Comment Wall (115 comments)
- At 7:18am on July 5, 2009, MOGANTI RAJESH said…
- hi! Jenny!
great site you have! please check my diabetes site and tell me how it is - i AM A medical student from India!
join my diabetes blogger community! hope i see u there!
- At 9:00pm on June 12, 2009, Jacklyn said…
- Hi Jenny,
Your website is AMAZING and has been so very helpful. While screening for a clinical trial, I had my A1C tested only a month after diagnosis and I'm happy to report that, largely thanks to your "eat to your meter" advice, my A1C dropped from 9.3% to 6.7%.
My numbers recently have been even better, averaging in the low 90s two hours after meals. Hopefully at my next doctor's visit, I'll be joining the 5% club. ^^
- At 9:11pm on June 1, 2009, Byron Gardner said…
- Hi Jenny,
Thanks for all of your input on the sweeteners.
A couple things.
The fact that you may be getting the munchies after eating mints or gum with the xylitol my not be caused by the xylitol at all.
As it turns out, many people give records of getting hungry after candy, diabetic or non-diabetic.
The reason is usually attributed to the fact that you salivate when you chew or suck on candy. This act triggers a digestive response and tells your stomach to expect food soon. If it does not get it, soon, you get hungry feeling.
I have heard the same info on Maltitol that you told me. It is exactly as you said. There are varying results for different people, and those results depend on body chemistry.
I think I have just been trying to find something that works, and gives as little kick back as possible. Maybe this will work well for a few people, if it does I am glad for it.
From what I have heard xylitol is actually quite good, but it is not used as widely as other sweeteners so the effects get less attention.
I totally get your point about just using regular sugar and watching intake. Being non-diabetic, looking from the outside, it seems like some things would be a lot easier if you could just pick up something off the shelf that you know and trust.
Thanks for your input.
- At 11:15am on May 31, 2009,
Dawn said… - Thanks for your advice! I value your experience and studies tremendously. I will continue to believe my meter and wait for the next A1c, the doc also recommended a furctosomine test to check more current BG values. I am glad to hear how well you are doing with this condition. It is so encouraging to see so many on this site doing well.
Maybe I should try to go to a known diabetes center for a second opinion. Maybe they would put me on insulin instead of waiting to get worse and go on Januvia. Currently I am not on any meds...just diet and exercise, with normal BMI etc... Always been active and somewhat healthy dieter. (occasional sweet binges before diagnosis).
Thanks Jenny!! Your awesome.
- At 1:43pm on May 28, 2009, Dawn said…
- Hi Jenny! I am baffled and wondered if you had input! I have T 1.5 we think, and I've read your awesome book, and Dr. Bernstein's two books. I believe in these philosophies and they have been working on my daily glucose #'s. I have a few more carbs maybe 20 at meals and 15 at snacks I am also nursing a baby. QUESTION. Three months ago I had 5.9 HbA1c and now it is 6.1!!! My numbers have been significantly better with most of the time under 100 and fastings 85-99 ??? I have dawn phenomenon and every 4 or 5 days it goes up 2 hr PP breakfast to 130's and once to 170. This is after eating 3/4 cup eggbeaters and a pinch of cheese, decaf coffee 2 splenda packets every single day no diet change???? I work out 5-7 days a week 30-60 min. moderate. Do you have any thoughts or advice??? I am baffled and Endo. said maybe Janivia if I get to 6.3. ??? I am really really diligent so this really knocked the wind out of my sails.
- At 12:12pm on May 25, 2009, Byron Gardner said…
- Hi Jenny,
You responded to my post - Ice Cream Anyone???
I just researched some stuff for a friend, and I came across this ice cream in 2008. After talking with the founder and looking up/ researching the ingredients I thought it would be a good, yet little known product to share on this site.
You mentioned maltitol and its laxative effects as well as the fact that it does raise blood sugar levels.
Here are a few things I found. Please let em know what you think. Isnt the increase in blood sugar for maltitol less than that of pure sugar? Also the maltitol in combination with xylitol as the effective sweeteners cut back on the laxitive effect if the ice cream was sweetened with maltitol alone? I have been looking for the maximum intake amount of maltitol with out laxative side effects. Do you know where I can find that info?
By the founders admission, formula for Clemmy's Ice Cream was made to maximize the taste and retain as much authentic Ice Cream flavor as possible, while catering to a diabetic life style. If it were up to you and you were making this ice cream what would you have done differently?
What sweeteners would you choose?
In general what is your favorite sweetener and why?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions. I am just trying to get some help and input, so I can give help and input.
And I really like your website. I am an info junkie at heart and I am loving your resources.
~BG
- At 7:11am on May 23, 2009,
Gerriann Tobkin said… - Thank you for Blood Sugar 101. I am so grateful to have my eyes opened now (early in my diabetic journey). I thought I was making great choices with steady results until I saw the logic in your information.
Gerriann
- At 12:13pm on May 1, 2009,
Nadia Tasci said… - Hi Jenny,
I took myself to the hospital when I was diagnosed. I had the typical symptoms of diabetes. I had no idea when I got to the hospital that I would be diagnosed with diabetes though! When they tested my sugar it was 22 and I was diagnosed with DKA. I was 31 years old 5'6 ,135lbs.
My Dr. has done three c - petide tests on me. the last one in March was 314 but my sugar at the time was 6.4mmol/l.
I just found out about antibodies and getting tests to determine LADA. I asked my Endo to test for my next blood work session.
Jenny you really peaked my curiosity regarding hormonally mediated insulin resistance. I have never heard of this, can you send me a link or tell me a little bit about that?
I am very sensitive around my ovulation cycle. When I was on Lantus I made a chart of the daily changes of my dosage over the course of 4 months. That really helped me out but it was crazy how often I had to adjust dosage..from 1 unit to 11 in a month.
That's why I like the Metformin it's working so well I don't have to take Lantus at this time. Now it's less stress on me. That's why I am scared that Metformin's side effects might take me off of it all together.
I will wait a few days to see how I feel. Your right I might just have a mild urinary tract infection. I need to chill out. I guess I'm scared of drugs being a very holistic person.
Thank you,
Nadia
- At 11:23am on May 1, 2009, Nadia Tasci said…
- Hi Jenny,
I have been following your comments on the Tudiabetes forum for over a year and I have found a lot of your advice very helpful.
I have a few questions for you if you have the time.
I was diagnosed over a year ago with type 1. Soon after I started to honeymoon. For six month just 1 unit of lantus and a bit of fast acting..depending on my ovulation cycle. In the last 6 months I stated to really yoyo. My A1c is always around 5.5 but the yoyo is the amount of lantus throughout the month. I went from 1 to 11 units over the course of the month. My endo thought it would be best for me to switch to Metformin. I was reluctant at first because I am against drugs if I can including pain killers. After a lot of research I decided I should try it because it could really reduce my yoyo situation and I could be physically active more easily.
I have been on the Metformin for a month now. At first I had the usual mild side effects. Then I felt amazing!! In the last week I have been feeling really badly. It stated out with intense frequent urination then a migraine the next day, Then intense nausea. Today I decided to cut from the 1 tablet a day to 1/2 but my sugar is creeping up. I felt good though. I went back on my regular dose but I am a bit freaked out. Any tips or thoughts. I've made an apt. with my family Dr. to have blood tests done.
Thanks,
Nadia
- At 4:35pm on April 24, 2009,
Rudy said…
- hello my name is Rudy Sims I have cerebral palsy and I am in wheelchair I have several family members with diabetes I just wanted to say hi I hope your doing well have a great weekend sincerely Rudy Sims
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Western Massachusetts
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Other
- Date diagnosed
- August 15, 1998
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 5.8% Oct 08
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Ultra 2
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://www.bloodsugar101.com
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- A comment on my blog --- I appear to have a form of MODY which is a genetic form of non-insulin resistant diabetes characterized by failure to secrete in response to rising glucose but with some basal secretion intact.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- Bernard
- What do you do for a living?
- Write, design web sites, support another family business. My latest thing is my book Blood Sugar 101: What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes.
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Received a Really Nice Prize from TuDiabetes. Thanks!
The folks here voted me an award for "good eating" and sent me a lovely art print as a prize, along with a certificate and a TuDiabetes pedometer.
Here's the print. It is sealed in plastic until I can get it a frame.
Thanks to Manny, Andreina and everyone at TuDiabetes!
Here's the print. It is sealed in plastic until I can get it a frame.
Thanks to Manny, Andreina and everyone at TuDiabetes!
Posted on January 22, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments
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I got an illuminating email today from someone posing as a reader of my blog offering me, for free, an article about the benefits of acai berry and asking that I put it on my blog within the next week. The article which was nothing but a sales pitch for this questionable miracle cure product was included in the post and is now in my email spam bucket.
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