Recent Content by MaryInMN

I usually take one (X1000mg) early in the day, but have to wait until I have some food in me, otherwise it may make me somewhat nauseous. I take another usually before bed (x1000Mg). I do try to take them approximately 12 hours apart, but don't worry too much if they vary with time apart. Have...

I have used the G6 since January. I swim/ aqua jog/tread water usually between 1-2 hours daily. I have had some issues with the adhesion, but (FINALLY) was able to secure the adhesion patches, and this has helped so far. I am not allergic to the adhesive, but generally end up with a nasty...

In Mid-December, I started using a Dexcom 6 CGM. My device has to be calibrated occasionally to ensure the most accurate results. Basically, what I have to do is to compare the CGM results with my meter results and then enter my meter results if they differ from the CGM results. This helps...

I copied this from a trustworthy, but I can't remember which one, sorry. very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet: 20 to 50 g/day or <10% of total kcal; • low-carbohydrate diet: <130 g/day or <26% of total kcal; • moderate-carbohydrate diet: >130 g/day (based on a 2,000-kcal diet) or 26% to 45% of...

Please note that I live in the US, so my carbs are figured differently. What I mean by "carbs" is just short for "grams of carbohydrates. I am half Canadian, so purchase my insulin in Winnipeg... so much less expensive ...and can deal with changing units - generally, multiply the Cdn blood...

My endocrinologist flat out told me not to eat the tasty, nutritious, whole wheat bread. That made me sad. But I have to agree with him. Most of the WWbread has more carbs in it than other bread. Notice in the ingredient list both Caramelised Sugar and Dextrose. 1 cup of All=purpose Wheat flour...