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  1. lorib64
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    What BG does your doctor require you to have?

    I apologize. I posted in the wrong forum.
    Post by: lorib64, May 19, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. lorib64
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    What BG does your doctor require you to have?

    I take metformin and don’t get hypos (type 2). My endocrinologist thinks I can get morning reading under 100 mg/dL (5.6). I get random readings...
    Post by: lorib64, May 15, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. lorib64
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    Type 1 - low blood sugars and small baby

    No experience but I hope all goes well.
    Post by: lorib64, May 3, 2022 in forum: Pregnancy
  4. lorib64
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    At what levels do you start seeing complications?

    Thank you
    Post by: lorib64, Apr 22, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Complications
  5. lorib64
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    At what levels do you start seeing complications?

    Type 2 diabetic on metformin. I am in USA MY sisters have type 2 Also, and we get different recommendations from our drs. My endocrinologist...
    Thread by: lorib64, Apr 22, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Complications
  6. lorib64
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    Blood Pressure Explained

    I had some genetic testing on food sensitivity. I am sensitive to sodium affecting my blood pressure. Not everyone is. I don’t know the mechanism,
    Post by: lorib64, Apr 12, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  7. lorib64
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    Going from keto to low carb?

    Thank you. I will get back to logging. What do you consider a modest rise?
    Post by: lorib64, Feb 6, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  8. lorib64
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    Going from keto to low carb?

    I started a keto diet a year ago. I was able to get off Januvia and My A1C went from 5.3% (5.7 mmol/L) to 4.8% (5.1 mol/L) In December I went off...
    Thread by: lorib64, Feb 4, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  9. lorib64
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    Need diet advice

    Yes, I have a meter. And a scale. I will start checking more often.
    Post by: lorib64, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  10. lorib64
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    Need diet advice

    Thank you. My friend offered me oranges fresh from the tree. Hard to resist. I know I can have some berries, and do but it is hard for me to see...
    Post by: lorib64, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  11. lorib64
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    Need diet advice

    4.8% = 29 mmol/mol. 5.3% =34.4 mmol/mol 100 mg/dL=5.6 mmol/L. 115 mg/dL = 6.4 mmol/L 15 lbs is about 1 stone
    Post by: lorib64, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  12. lorib64
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    Need diet advice

    I am in America. I will go look up conversions for the numbers.
    Post by: lorib64, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  13. lorib64
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    Need diet advice

    Hello I am type 2 diabetic on metformin. My A1C had been running about 5.3 and I was also taking Januvia. I tried keto for 1 year. My A1C at 6...
    Thread by: lorib64, Jan 12, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  14. lorib64
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    Any med recommendations for type 2?

    Thanks. Her A1C was 6.6% (48.6 mmol/mol) so her dr said she does not need medication. He prescribed a freestyle libre CGM. Her fasting glucose...
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 31, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  15. lorib64
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    Any med recommendations for type 2?

    I agree. We tried keto together. I am still on it and got off one med, but she did not stick with it. I am surprised. She is much more...
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 28, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  16. lorib64
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    Any med recommendations for type 2?

    Thank you. She tried lower carb but found it restrictive. I will mention what you wrote. Thanks again
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 28, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  17. lorib64
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    Any med recommendations for type 2?

    My sister is seeing her endocrinologist tomorrow. She has trouble with digestive upset from metformin. That is what I take. She was asking for...
    Thread by: lorib64, Oct 28, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  18. lorib64
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    Booster vaccine

    Got my moderna booster today. So far I feel fine. My arm is a little sore. It was half the dose of the original
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 24, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  19. lorib64
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    Did any of your parents have T2 & how did/do they fare ?

    I can't see how to edit but 7% converts to 53 mmol/mol
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 23, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  20. lorib64
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    Did any of your parents have T2 & how did/do they fare ?

    My mom has T2, also. She still eats sweets and takes medicine (I don't know what). She says her Dr is happy if A1C is under 7%. I will come back...
    Post by: lorib64, Oct 23, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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