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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / March 2006Questions for all who post here...
A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at least that many: Are you Type 1 or Type 2? What was your last A1c? Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? What is your HDL and LDL? Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? How often do you exercise per week? On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? Thanks, Kurt > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 2 > What was your last A1c? 5.6 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? I dunno, if so, not by much > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL 80-something, LDL 80-something > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? c. 60 g/carb per day, no cholesterol meds > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? none, ever > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? > > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Plaquenil for arthritis, Armour thyroid for hypothyroid > How often do you exercise per week? Almost never > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 7 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? No > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? Nope  SignatureAF FUN! "Are you Type 1 or Type 2?" LADA, but you can call me type 1. "What was your last A1c?" 5.9 "Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height?" nope "What is your HDL and LDL?" HDL:81, LDL: 82 "Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If _so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering _medication?" nope "Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on _Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication?" Yes and nope "What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use?" Novolog at meals "If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI?" MDI "What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on?" Synthroid "How often do you exercise per week?" How many days? 6-7. "On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health?" 8 "Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how _often?" Yes, every 6 months. "Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your _overall health?" I'm 35, female, and also have Hashi's, but think I'm in great shape otherwise. Well, except for the Baker's cyst, knee misalignments, and occasional foot pain. -Tina > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 1 > What was your last A1c? 6.1 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? about 15 lbs > What is your HDL and LDL? excellent. within limits > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? > > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? yes Pravachol > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? > > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Novalog or Humalog in pump. > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? n/a > How often do you exercise per week? 2-3 during summer. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 9 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? endo - 2-3x year > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? Yes, the pump has made possible my sustaining my health. pumping since '96 > Thanks, > Kurt you are welcome! > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 > What was your last A1c? 4.9 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yep. > What is your HDL and LDL? I don't remember. > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? Yes to low-carb. No to cholesterol-lowering meds. > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? I take alpha lipoic acid, 100mg at breakfast, and again at dinner. No prescribed diabetes meds, though. > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? No insulin. > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? I'm supposed to be taking an ARB for my blood pressure. I can't afford them, though, so I'm trying to eek by on t'ai chi and cocoa... > How often do you exercise per week? A minimum of seven times. Add an extra session per day if I actually eat breakfast; and sometimes I do extra at night, just for fun, or to try out new routines, or if I've tried a new food that sent my BG higher than I want it. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? Varies from day to day, depending on how rampant my anxiety disorder is running. > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Nope. > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? > > Thanks, > Kurt >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? T2 > What was your last A1c? 5.6 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? no > What is your HDL and LDL? >HDL in the 70's Ldl around 100 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? no chol meds > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > yes, no chol meds > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin, Prandin > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? > > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Trileptal Wellbutrin Ambien> > How often do you exercise per week? > walking daily in good weather > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 7-8> > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks, > Kurt You're welcome, c :: A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small :: sampling - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping :: for at least that many: :: :: Are you Type 1 or Type 2? T2. :: What was your last A1c? 4.7 :: Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? I'm 6'1" and weigh 225 lbs. :: What is your HDL and LDL? > Total Chol: 204 > HDL: >100 > LDL: ?? > TRG: 49 > VDL: 9.8 > HbA1c: 4.7 I had to google these, as I can't find them now. For some reason, the lab couldn't compute the LDL when HDL is greater than 100. At least, that's what I was told. The HDL before this last one as 87, IIRC. :: Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? :: If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering :: medication? Low carb. No meds for cholesterol. :: Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on :: Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? :: :: What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Diet and exercise. :: If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? :: :: What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? none. :: How often do you exercise per week? Weight lifting, 3x. Cardio, it depends. Usually every other day, but on weekends it can be much longer. Right now, I'm not doing a lot of road cycling. :: On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? I don't know how to do that. I'd say 8. I can't be a 10 if I'm a t2, right? I have some aches and pains here and there. :: Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how :: often? No. :: Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your :: overall health? Low carb works best. Kurt wrote in message <1143065328.155264.263070@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>... >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: >Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 >What was your last A1c? 6.2 >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yes, I could easily lose another 25 to 30 pounds (well not easily, but I sure could stand to) >What is your HDL and LDL? I'm not sure since I can't find my last results, but my doctor said it was fine. >Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If >so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering >medication? I eat much less than 100 a day. Usually not more than 50 to 60. No cholesterol meds. >Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on >Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? n/a >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? 500 mg Metformin, 2 mg Amaryl, one time daily. >If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? n/a >What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? None >How often do you exercise per week? Walking every day, not particularly far or long, but several blocks. >On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 7 >Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how >often? No. >Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your >overall health? Yes, these groups have been a tremendous help to me, much more than the *steenkin* ADA ever was. Just thought I'd throw a little humor in there for you Kurt. :-) >Thanks, >Kurt > Yes, these groups have been a tremendous help to me, much more than the > *steenkin* ADA ever was. Just thought I'd throw a little humor in there > for you Kurt. :-) ROFL. I appreciate the joke...even us shills have a sense of humor sometimes! :) Best, Kurt Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 What was your last A1c? 4.8 Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? No What is your HDL and LDL? Not sure, didn't being home a copy of last labs but my total cholesterol is 3.8 and there was nothing in my labs that were out of range except iron stores which is usual for me. Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? Yes If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? No Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? N/A What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? None If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? N/A What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? ARB BP med (Candesartan) BP is 100/70 average with minimum dose. Iron supplements, sometimes shots. How often do you exercise per week? 6 days a week, around 3 hours a day. On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 9 (having low iron stores problem because of a women's problem) Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? Yes, once a year these days (endo). GP 2-3 times a year for blood tests, BP script refills and BP measured. Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? Only that I make sure I eat optimal nutrients including fibre, calcium, protein and water (minimum 3 litres a day). I eat minimal animal fats, I eat moderate "good" fats, I eat the amount of protein per day that is recommended for my sex and normal weight. > I eat >the amount of protein per day that is recommended for my sex How much should I eat for mine? Should I warn her I'm having a high-protein dinner? Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 2x500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. >> I eat >>the amount of protein per day that is recommended for my sex > > How much should I eat for mine? > Should I warn her I'm having a high-protein dinner? Lol, only if you are eating oysters. This is very inspiring, Ozgirl (as are some of the other posts). I am too ashamed right now to contribute to this thread of super achievers :-( Just curious - you mentioned a 3 hr/day exercise for 6 days. What do you do for 3 hours ? That's a lot! Anyway- just wanted to say to you and everyone else how much I admire them. Regards! Dave H. > This is very inspiring, Ozgirl (as are some of the other posts). > I am too ashamed right now to contribute to this thread of super > achievers :-( > > Just curious - you mentioned a 3 hr/day exercise for 6 days. What do > you do for 3 hours ? Every morning before thekids wake I take my golden retriever for a jog/walk for 45 minutes. First half is a jog, then we do the walk/run for the after half. Three times a week I do aquarobics with a neighbour at the local indoor pool for about 45 minutes. 2 afternoons a week I run with my 14 yr old's footy team. They start their training with a run of about 2 km's, then I sit and watch their training. On the other afternoons we were delivering junk mail but my son gave it up so I still walk, pushing my 10 yr old in a stroller (she has Down syndrome and her muscles tire easily as a result of poor muscle tone that is part and parcel of Downs). I am gone for around 1 1/2 hours usually and walk at a fast pace. I choose areas that have some hills as well as flats. I ride my 15 yr old son's bike at times through the day while the kids are at school and I am currently doing some weight training with my 14 yr old who is trying to build up some muscle to help with football. In between I do housework and shopping for myself and 4 kids, answer a few newsgroup posts and sometimes read books :) My exercise involves fun things as I would lose interest very quickly doing formal exercise. Oh, and I dance a lot with my little one with Downs, she loves anything musical. > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Diagnosed as 2, probably MODY > What was your last A1c? 5.8% > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? No. > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL=75 LDL (calculated) =197 Triglycerides=85 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? Yes lowish carb, no to cholesterol meds. > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? No > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin ER 1500 mg Ultralente insulin 2.5U morning 1.5 U night > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? inject > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? menest estrogen at a very low dose. > How often do you exercise per week? Go walking when weather permits, garden on fairly large property spring-fall > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 5 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Once or twice a year. --Jenny http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes Diabetes Info http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm Get Your Blood Sugar Under Control > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: Any survey done here would be meaningless because it's not a randomly chosen group. The people here are ones who take more initiative in managing their disease than the rest of the world. > > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > randomly chosen group. The people here are ones who take more > initiative in managing their disease than the rest of the world. Some who come here, or lurk, might not draw that conclusion on their own. So, if that is an observation a newbie concludes based on information posted by the participants in this thread then it wouldn't be meaningless, would it? Best, Kurt What is your purpose in asking for all of this information? >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: <snip> >Thanks, >Kurt SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Mar. 21, 2006 is 2,319. Americans wounded = more than 17,000 United Kingdom = 103 Other = 104 Iraqi deaths are probably in excess of 100,000. Today, March 22, 2006 It has been 1056 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished in Iraq." I'll finish with the story of the Native American talking to his granddaughter about the two warring dogs in his soul. One dog was filled with hate and fear, the other was full of love and peace. His granddaughter asked, "Grandfather, which dog wins?" He replied, "The one I feed." > What is your purpose in asking for all of this information? Fair question. Several reasons. Curiousity for one. Hoping to get a snapshot of those who post here is another. Offering the sum and total of it to others to make their own deductions as if it were any study that was posted here. Encouragment to newbies that people here (and it's proving my theory so far) are in control of their diabetes, rather than it controlling them. Not twisting anybody's arm to participate, Chuck. And no ulterior motives if you were wondering that. Best, Kurt >> What is your purpose in asking for all of this information? > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >Best, >Kurt TY That was exactly what I wanted to know. You may expect to see my answers. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Mar. 21, 2006 is 2,319. Americans wounded = more than 17,000 United Kingdom = 103 Other = 104 Iraqi deaths are probably in excess of 100,000. Today, March 22, 2006 It has been 1056 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished in Iraq." I'll finish with the story of the Native American talking to his granddaughter about the two warring dogs in his soul. One dog was filled with hate and fear, the other was full of love and peace. His granddaughter asked, "Grandfather, which dog wins?" He replied, "The one I feed." type 2 a1c 5.4 hdl 58 ldl 69 moderate carb 20 mgs of lipitor daily tricor 1500 metformin er amaryl one half a mg my other medications are personal I was exercising every day, but I fell off the wagon have to get back on I feel I am the healthiest sick person I know. I would say I am an 8 under the circumstances endocrinologist, every three months Finding out I was diabetic put me on a fast track for better health. Best thing to happen to me. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. Thanks to all who have posted so far. I think it shows that whatever Type of diabetes one has there is a way to control it with some very impressive results!!! Best, Kurt >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: > >Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 >What was your last A1c? 5.4 >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Not anymore, but I was at DX. >What is your HDL and LDL? A few months out of date, but HDL 46 LDL 156 (Needs work!) >Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If >so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering >medication? Moderate low carb, about 90 per day. No cholesterol meds. >Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on >Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin 2000mg per day. Starlix 60mg, about once every two months. (just for occasional meals.) >How often do you exercise per week? Every day. (I have hobbies that are very active). >On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8 Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 What was your last A1c? 6.4 Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? yes What is your HDL and LDL? don't remember, but very good Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? less than 100 per day Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? no and yes What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? glucophage 2000 mg per day If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? don't use What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? 20 mg Enalapril (blood pressure) 20 mg Lipitor 3 x a week and also the following non medications 440 mg Aleve 1200mg Magnesium 2000 mg Vitamin C 2000 mg Glucosamine 2000mg MSM 1000 mg Cinnamon 1 Multi Vitamin How often do you exercise per week? 7 days a week On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 6 due to Fibromyalgia Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? Yes, twice a year Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? I also have Fibromyalgia and I am in constant pain. SignatureSuzi A1c 6.4 T2 DX 10/2002 Glucophage 2 x 1000mg Lipitor 20mg (3 days a week), Enalapril 20mg 30 minutes walks 7 days a week > > >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > 8 >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? T2 > What was your last A1c? 5.8 (w/ ULN=6.5) > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? No. BMI= ~20 > What is your HDL and LDL? as best I recall -- HDL >90 LDL <80 Tri's <70 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? NO > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Yes & yes > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Prandin as needed for meals. > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? n/a > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? thyroid hormone (synthetic T4); ACE for bp; Fosamax. > How often do you exercise per week? 4-6, varying amounts & vigor. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 7? 8? for someone with high bp, dm, and cancer history, not bad! > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Yes, due to the cancer, though by now I might have gone to an endo for the diabetes anyway. Recently, 3x/year. bj > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 2 > What was your last A1c? 6.3 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yep. > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL 38 LDL 72 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? Uh... I wouldn't call 100 g or less per day moderate carb. What I eat in terms of carbs varies from day to day. Could be anywhere from 80 g to 120 g, occasionally as much as 150 g (not often), not counting the 4 servings of non-starchy veg I eat daily. If I eat more veg than that, I cut back on the carby foods. I do not take any cholesterol meds currently. When my thyroid was out of whack, so was my cholesterol. Then I took Policosinol and Red Rice Yeast. > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? See above. > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin and Amaryl. > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Nope. > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Lisinopril, Zyrtec, some kind of diuretic (can't remember the name offhand) and assorted supplements. > How often do you exercise per week? Whenever I can. Really it varies because of my other health problems. There are times I can't do any at all. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? No clue. However my Drs. think I am doing well. All of my labs are in range. A1c is still a bit high but coming down. > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Endo. every 3 months. > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? In regards to what? Not sure why you're asking these questions. SignatureSee my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/juliebove/index.htm Are you Type 1 or Type 2?.......................................... T2 What was your last A1c?............................................ 5.2 Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height?... 5'11'" 169Lb - Normal (lost 20 Lb in 6 mos) What is your HDL and LDL, Trig? ................................. 35/115/68 Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? : >>> I think I do eat Low carb diet but I am not sure. >>> I know its 100% Plant based Whole food diet >>> with plenty of plant based proteins If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of ....................... Nope cholesterol lowering medication? Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? .............. Metformin 500mg x2 If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI?............. No What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? ......... None How often do you exercise per week?.................................. 5-6 times a weeek 60-90 min each : Long very brisk walks for 60 min + Squats and Pushups for 30 min On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health?.... 8 If not for Peripheral Neuropathy I would have said 9 Its getting significantly better with BG control Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? ......... No If so, how often? Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? Total number of visits to the doctor so far : 2 (dxed 7/05) When Dxed 1 followed by Annual Physical 1 Labtested my blood 5 times in 9 mos Test my BG at least 6-7 times a day. I want to prove to myself that Plant Based Whole food diat can result in excellent health and arrest the Diabets from taking over. I do consider excersise as significant component of this deal. I would like to be doing Yoga in next 6 month to see how much it would help me. So far I have had wonderful results. I am far more relaxed and content person now. This had made wonders to my family life When I was dxed Dr did very strongly advised me to go on Statin I refused. Later on with my numbers he accepted I need not bother with statin drugs. Wheat and Rice in my diet are present in sprouted form only and that too in very small quantities. Cook my own dishes with Letils and legums Plenty of greens and nuts in the diet I realized I hadn't put my own numbers in here...what's up with that? :) > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 1 > What was your last A1c? 5.5 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? No. > What is your HDL and LDL? LDL 75 HDL 80 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? > > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? It varies, but most always over 150 per day. No cholesterol medication. > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Humalog. Lantus. > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? MDI (nothing against pump, but numbers are pretty good with MDI so I have stuck with that) > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Altace > How often do you exercise per week? Personal trainer 2-3 times a week. Some kind of exercise every other day, rotating basis to work different parts of the body. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8...maybe higher if I compared it to some of my non-diabetic friends. :) > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? I'm very happy with my Endo, who specializes in diabetes and see him about 3 times a year. Also once a year to a foot doctor and twice a year to a retinologist. > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? Like most, I think I am in relatively better shape than when I didn't have diabetes. Still get frustrated with the occasional weird days where nothing seems to make sense. Best, Kurt >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: > >Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 2 >What was your last A1c? 5.6 or 5.3. I forget which. >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Oh my no! However, I am 12 inches too short for my weight. >What is your HDL and LDL? Don't recall. Overall cholesterol was just above 90. >Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? Absolutely not. My doctor says that is not enough carbs for normal brain function. > If >so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering >medication? Uh, what does that have to do with carb consumption? >Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? Yes, but I certainly do not consider it to be a high carb diet. > If so, are you on >Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Glucotrol XL Metformin >If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? > >What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? > >How often do you exercise per week? Depends on your definition of exercise. Whenever we go out we always park far enough from whatever business we are going to that requires us to walk at least a block to get there and then when we come out the darned car is over a block away. >On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? Is 10 a good number or is that the worst number? >Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how >often? There aren't any available here. >Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your >overall health? I would say this disease has improved my overall health since I found ASD and learned about portion control, eating to my meter and postprandial testing. >Thanks, >Kurt You are welcome. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Mar. 21, 2006 is 2,319. Americans wounded = more than 17,000 United Kingdom = 103 Other = 104 Iraqi deaths are probably in excess of 100,000. Today, March 22, 2006 It has been 1056 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished in Iraq." I'll finish with the story of the Native American talking to his granddaughter about the two warring dogs in his soul. One dog was filled with hate and fear, the other was full of love and peace. His granddaughter asked, "Grandfather, which dog wins?" He replied, "The one I feed." > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 1 > What was your last A1c? 5.6 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? not anymore > What is your HDL and LDL? 60/65 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? No > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Yes and yes - Lipitor 10mg > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Humalog > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? pump > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Advair 50/250, fosinopril 10mg, levoxyl 100mcg > How often do you exercise per week? 7 > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? nurse practitioner/CDE, 3-4 times a year SignatureLiz Type 1 dx 4/1987 Minimed Paradigm 715 5/2005 >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 1 > What was your last A1c? 6.9 % > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? apr 60 lbs overwieght > What is your HDL and LDL? Dunno, but last total cholesterol was 5.3 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? nope > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Eat apr 150 carb a day, nu meds for my cholesterol yet > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Humalog before meals, ans Lantus as basal > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Insulin in single-use prefilled pens > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Efexor(antidepressant), Kodipar(mix of paracetamol and codein), Zonoct(sleppingpills), and some "over the counter"-stuff for reflux, sleepingproblems, some vitamins etc > How often do you exercise per week? 1-2 > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 6 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Endo - apr 4 times a year > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? Female, 26, diabetes since I was 15, reflux-problem, > Thanks, > Kurt You´re welcome >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: > >Are you Type 1 or Type 2? T2 >What was your last A1c? > >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? No >What is your HDL and LDL? LDL was 127, and HDL was 57. >Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If >so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering >medication? Yes as to low carb diet... No as to cholesterol meds. >Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on >Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? metformin 2 x 500mg daily >If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? no >What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? zestoretic 20 mg x 2 daily >How often do you exercise per week? 4-5 times per week when weather permits (walking 30 min) >On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 9 >Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how >often? Not currently >Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your >overall health? no >Thanks, >Kurt >>A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >>- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >>least that many: Sorry, I forgot to give my last a1c.... It was 5.6 ( a year ago, it was 13) Will, T2 >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 maybe, possibly Type 1.5 > What was your last A1c? 6.2 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? yes > What is your HDL and LDL? don't know, the tests cost over $300 without insurance, but my HDL has always been between 70 and 85. > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? I do not do low carb as a rule, but I do watch my carbs, being on insulin. Sometimes I eat more carbs and shoot more insulin to cover. Most times I try to keep the carbs down to what I know I can handle with a minimal amout of insulin. > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? no and no. > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Lantus 30u before dinner, and Novolog, caculated by carbs and pre dinner blood glucose reading. > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? MDI > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? None. Metformin made no difference in my control, although glucotrol helped for a short time. > How often do you exercise per week? I usually just try to move more than the previous day. Getting prepared for two root canals next week to try and save some teeth that are abcessing. But the main reason is that I have osteo arthritus in the lumbar area of my back, and have lost 1 1/2 " in my height due to that. Very painfull to be on my feet for very long...10 minutes of walking in the grocery store is enough to cause major pain, but it can be alleviated by resting my back for a while after, thank God.... > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? Some days, like recently, I would say 5. Getting my teeth taken care of , I would say, 8. (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Sorry, must have hit the insert key. I have not seen an endo. I go to a clinic, that charges me on a sliding fee scale. I get most of my medications and insulin through patient assistance programs. I usually see a CNP or PA. I could however, see an doctor if needed. I think that I know better what I need, and the medical staff that I deal with think along the same lines. I know they will let me know if and when they think I am on the wrong road. Sorry, I missed the non-diabetes meds part. I am on: Advair (asthma) Singulair " Cozaar (blood pressure) Lasix (diruetic) Possible right sided heart failure >>A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >> - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > along the same lines. I know they will let me know if and when they think > I am on the wrong road. >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling >- 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at >least that many: > >Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 2 >What was your last A1c? 6.2 >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? BMI 28 >What is your HDL and LDL? Total Trigs HDL LDL 201 115 54 124 >Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If >so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering >medication? Not deliberately, but effectively. 50-150 per day. Lipitor 20 mg. >Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on >Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? N/A >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin 2x500mg >If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? N/A >What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Nil >How often do you exercise per week? Lazily. 15-25 minutes freestyle/breaststroke in the backyard pool 2-3 times weekly. 2-3km walk other days. LDL and trigs were both better when I was a bit more active last quarter. >On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 9. Apart from several incurable diseases - terrific:-) >Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how >often? No. None locally available; and doc sees no need now. I do see podiatrist, ophthalmologist, heart specialist at least two-yearly. >Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your >overall health? Yes, but I think I've said that in more depth on the other ADA thread. >Thanks, >Kurt No problem. Did I miss your response? Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 2x500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. This post not CC'd by email On Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:19:22 +1100, Alan S <loralweightandcarbs@optusnet.com.au> wrote: >>Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your >>overall health? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >No problem. Did I miss your response? LOL. G'day G'day Alan, Kurt made it clear in the intro to this thread that this thread "Questions for all who post here ... " is intended as a response. >Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. >d&e, metformin 2x500mg SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin Since I'm not yet diabetic I don't know if you want my answer but I answered it anyway. You also might want to ask age on this too, and maybe number of years diabetic. > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Neither (yet). Reactive hypoglycemic with probably IGT, severely insulin resistant. > What was your last A1c? 5.4 >Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yeah, by about 60 lbs (dropping by the day). > What is your HDL and LDL? Don't know, total cholesterol was 218 at last check. Will be checked in 2 months, will find out more then. > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? Yes, probably no more than 40 g at this point. > If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? No > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? No >What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? None > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? N/A > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? N/A > How often do you exercise per week? 7x aerobic, 3x weights, one or two times extra each day by walking after lunch or to class etc. > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? Up until the recent RH episodes I would say 8 or 9. >Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? No, only GP at this time >Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? I'm trying like hell not to get it. LQ > Since I'm not yet diabetic I don't know if you want my answer but I > answered it anyway. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Neither (yet). Reactive hypoglycemic with probably IGT, severely > insulin resistant. Huh? Nothing probably about it; your numbers are way into IGT territory. You wouldn't have RH without it. Susan I only said probably because I don't have an official doc-diagnosis of it. LQ Larry > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 2 > What was your last A1c? 7.3 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? no > What is your HDL and LDL? 50 and 70s > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? yes/zocor > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on no > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? metformin for now > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? no > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? just zocor > How often do you exercise per week? 7x/week > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? no > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? trigs levels would be important for you to know. > Thanks, > Kurt > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 > What was your last A1c? 6.3 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yeah > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL: 65 LDL: 76 Cholesterol: 200 Trigs: 296 Ratio: 3.1 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? No > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Yes and Yes (Tricor). > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin 1000x2 ARB for the kidneys (tiny split pill dose of Benicar) > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? N/A > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Synthroid HCTZ low dose asprin > How often do you exercise per week? 3 times a week minimum with a goal of every day (haven't met it yet) -- usually 35 minutes of cardio (treadmill or elliptical) and 30 minutes of weights (concentrating on upper body and knees). If the weather allows, I bike ride or take strolls on weekends. Sometimes I mall walk in bad weather. Wrassling with my husband is also good exercise :-) > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 6-7 I work wayyy too much and stress over it wayyy too much. I feel that is as injurious to my health as the DM and high BP but I'm driven, addicted to it. > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? Yes, about every 3 months > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? I'm still pissed about it. >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? 1 > What was your last A1c? 6.1 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? no , 5'8" 145 lbs > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL=40, LDL=81 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? No > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Yes, Zocor > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Humulin R, Humulin N > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Injection > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Zestril > How often do you exercise per week? Daily walk > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Yes, every 6 months > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? 68 years old, Type 1 diagnosed in 1960, life is still good. > Thanks, > Kurt You are welcome > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? type 2 > What was your last A1c? 5.8 (usually 5.3-5.5) > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? I'm on the top end of the normal range by bmi > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL 69 LDL 95 triglycerides 36 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? yes I low carb, no medication > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? > > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? none > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? > > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? none > How often do you exercise per week? average about 8 hours a week (swim, run, bike) > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 10 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? no > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? you forgot to ask age--50 >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? T2 > What was your last A1c? 5.7 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yes, but I'm only over weight by 1.5 lbs per inch. > What is your HDL and LDL? 43 & 99 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? (60-80 carbs a day avg.) No, last cholesterol check was 152 > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? N/A > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Actos 30mg Cinnamon 500mg (Not really a med, but it helps me)YMMV > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? N/A > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? 80mg Asprin 20mg Lotensin > How often do you exercise per week? 30mins walking 7 days a week 20-30 mins bowflex 3 days a week > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 7 (Having trouble keeping my toes pointed and can't stick the landings) > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? Once, there is only one in the area and he's real busy. > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? Yea, diabetes sucks! SignatureJoe W T2 Nov '05 30mg Actos, 3gr(1/2 tsp or 500mg pill) Cinnamon, Diet(>100 carbs) & 30 minute walk(everyday) & BowFlex 3x/week *****Diabetes, be proactive, not reactive.***** >> Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? >Yes, but I'm only over weight by 1.5 lbs per inch. Love it:-) Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 2x500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. : Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 : What was your last A1c? Forget, but up, and a bit over 7 after multiple infections and surgical procedures since October. Had been under 6 a couple of tests prior to this : Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yes : What is your HDL and LDL? Forget but too high : Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If : so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering : medication? Yes, and no cholesterol med right now.... so far all I've tried have caused significant leg pain : Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on : Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Not on purpose :o) : What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Humalog and Symlin : If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Pump : What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Prednisone, Neurontin, Elavil, Levothyroxine, Atenolol, Singular, Prozac, Lasix, Folic Acid, Actonel, Humolog, Potassium, Nexium, Methotrexate, Restasis, Duragesic, Macrodantin, Requip, Maxalt, Borage Oil, Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil : How often do you exercise per week? Unable to exercise due to being totally disabled and abed 24/7 : On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 3 (backed up by my husband who must care for me :o) : Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how : often? Every one to three months.... every month right now : Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your : overall health? Daily Prednisone sent my controlled diabetes into orbit, bringing on the first weight-gain in my life (63 y/o) after I started using oral meds which could not bring it under control. Even with insulin it is very hard to maintain the spikes until trying Byetta. Since starting on the pump that has been changed to Symlin, and appears to be working. Billie in AR : Thanks, : Kurt Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 What was your last A1c? 5.3 Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yes What is your HDL and LDL? I can't remember the details - the test is at least 2 years old. The HDL was in mid-40s - LDL I don't remember. I expect improvements in my next test, which will occur when my doc gets back from family medical leave. Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering medication? I attempt to eat moderate carbs most of the time. I'm on no cholestorol meds Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? I keep my carbs under 100 most days What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? No diabetes meds If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Lisinopril, Levothyroxine, Flonase How often do you exercise per week? Every day On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 8 Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how often? I don't see an endo; so far most of my treatment is by a GP. I see an opthamologist 2 times a year, and am currently being treated by an ENT doc for ear and balance problems resulting from head injury. Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your overall health? The official diagnosis made me more conscious of my need for exercise. It also made me eligible for prescription strips so I can test as I see necessary. I'd be happier if I had been as knowledgable and had the cheaper strips 10-12 years ago when I first discovered I was IGT. I might have managed to stay there. >A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 > What was your last A1c? 5.6 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Yes (about 30) > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL - 52, LDL - 69 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? > > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? Breakfast & Lunch - 30 carbs or less (with Starlix) Dinner - 60-100 carbs (with Novolog) Zocor 40mg > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? Metformin ER, Starlix > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? Lantus 22 units Novolog before Dinner 4.5:1 > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? Benicar 40mg, Triamterene W/HCTZ 37.5/25, Zocor 40mg, Advil > How often do you exercise per week? Walk several blocks every day if bad back allows > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 5 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? endo every 3 months > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? > > Thanks, > Kurt > A couple of studies posted in here recently used a very small sampling > - 10 to 15 - group. So I am conducting a survey and hoping for at > least that many: > > Are you Type 1 or Type 2? Type 2 > What was your last A1c? 5.4 > Are you more than 10 lbs. overweight for your height? Depends on what chart. 130lbs 5'1.5" > What is your HDL and LDL? HDL 1.29 LDL 2.13 > Do you eat a low carb to moderate carb diet (100 or less per day)? If > so, are you on Lipitor or any other kind of cholesterol lowering > medication? not sure, haven't counted not on lipitor > Do you eat a higher carb diet (over 100 per day)? If so, are you on > Lipitor or any kind of cholesterol lowering medication? not on lipitor > What type(s) of diabetes medications do you use? metformin > If you are using insulin, do you pump or use MDI? not on insulin > What other (non diabetes) of medications are you on? baby aspirin EOP ALA Bcomplex slow FE iron Vit C > How often do you exercise per week? up to 5x per week > On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your overall health? 10 > Are you seeing a diabetes specialist (i.e. and endo)? If so, how > often? no > Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding diabetes and your > overall health? How often this ng is read? Try to read every night if possible Trinity > Thanks, > Kurt Signaturetrinitytype2@nospamyahoo.ca remove nospam dx Oct 2003, Type 2, metformin 500mg/2xday low dose aspirin 3x week walking 30 min/day A1C 5.4 40 lbs lost next goal: gain muscle strength T2 A1c 6.2 yes more than 10 lb overwt 5'4" 162 Have lost 40 lb over past 6 mo) HDL 62 LDL 94 on Zocor 80 mg/d I eat higher carb diet use Byetta 5 mcg 2xd. metformin 750mg 2xd No insulin yet Lisinopril, Advair/singulair (asthma), Prevacid (reflux) Exercise 4-6 d/week. Gym 3d/wk w cardio x30 min & other exercises x30m. On non gym days, exercise bike I feel pretty healthy- 8ish No endo - internal med guy Have been clean & sober x 6.5 years. I guess it's good that my "diseases" are things I have an influence on. But I sure to get tired sometimes of being good. Thanks for asking, Kurt Interesting reading Barbara I guess it's good that my > "diseases" are things I have an influence on. But I sure to get tired > sometimes of being good. > Thanks for asking, Kurt Your comment above really struck a nerve for me. I noticed in reading the replies that my rating of my own health was a lot lower than other people's. But when I thought about it further, I realized that the conditions that cause me to describe my health as mediocre are not related to diabetes. A very bad back, chronic urinary tract problems, and being a melanoma survivor. So it occurred after reading your comment, that the reason I obsess about the Diabetes and spend so much time posting about it here, while thinking as little as possible about the other problems, is precisely because Diabetes is the ONLY health condition I have where there IS something I can do about it. Focusing on the other conditions leads to feelings of helplessness. Diabetes is a welcome change from that because there are things I can do and they help me and others. --Jenny http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes Diabetes Info http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm Get Your Blood Sugar Under Control Jenny, this was exactly what my internist said when we had to choose to go back onto the Prednisone amid my protests. The diabetes was the more treatable of all my illnesses. It is *my* choice if I choose to learn as much as I can, and to do the best that I can with the diabetes. At a recent appointment I told them I was breaking my neck to do my part with everything, but I was not reaping the rewards of being better :o(, rather I seem to be worsening. *frustrating & depressive* With the diabetes I can see the evidence on my meter from my efforts; not so the other stuff which are also progressive diseases. I have not been able to post as I would love to do, but I have found myself relating to you and your problems; much similarity. Hang in there!! Billie : So it occurred after reading your comment, that the reason I obsess : about the Diabetes and spend so much time posting about it here, while [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] : : --Jenny |
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