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  1. Wshelledy
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    Low-carb food list....

    The only way to know what YOUR body can tolerate is to get a meter, test pre meal and 2 hrs post meal AND to log what you eat. Everyone's body is...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Nov 8, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Some ways to enjoy low carbing

    I just saw a picture from someone who uses it for pizza crust. It looked really good. Someone else wrote they used it as a base for a quiche so it...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 29, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Some ways to enjoy low carbing

    So I was diagnosed in Aug. I found this website which helped me to figure out how to adapt to my new situation. Many people suggested the low carb...
    Thread by: Wshelledy, Oct 29, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  4. Wshelledy
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    It’s happened!

    As for why you developed diabetes: There is a very strong genetic component. Does any one else in the family have diabetes? Not just your parents,...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 28, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Confused why can't get BG under 7

    You need to wait a full 2hrs after eating to test. Keeping a food log along with your test numbers will let you know which carbs are ok for you...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 27, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  6. Wshelledy
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    does this sound ok (food)

    Only you can answer the question really. Each of us has to let experience tell us what OUR body can or cannot process without a large jump in bg....
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 20, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  7. Wshelledy
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    So many options I don't know what to choose

    Thanks for the input simon and ringi. Just curious what you both consider low carb? I see that some do <30 a day. I'm told by the nutritionist...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 13, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  8. Wshelledy
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    So many options I don't know what to choose

    Thanks for your input! I have considered going back to just diet and exercise but after almost 10 years of doing that something changed and my...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 12, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  9. Wshelledy
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    So many options I don't know what to choose

    I agree that diet alone would be best. I think I want to take baby steps though at this point. I'm already eating a somewhat low carb diet. My...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 12, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  10. Wshelledy
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    So many options I don't know what to choose

    I've wondered the same thing. The endo says its the ratio in the insulin combo drug that is wrong for me. Too much long acting which gives me the...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 12, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  11. Wshelledy
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    So many options I don't know what to choose

    I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Aug. by my gp. She put me on a 70/30 insulin mix. It isn't working well for me and due to many other...
    Thread by: Wshelledy, Oct 12, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  12. Wshelledy
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    Current blood sugars of 20mmol/l

    Did your dr say to change your insulin if your bg changes? That is one possibility. Increasing the novamix by 1 unit per dose was what my dr...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 8, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    pre diabetic kid

    The best advice I can give is to be careful with what she's eating. Things like rice, bread and potatoes will raise her bg numbers. Have her eat...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 8, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Anxiety

    Anxiety can raise your bg levels which in turn can increase urine output. Do you know what your levels have been like?
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 7, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  15. Wshelledy
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    weight loss update

    What an inspiration!
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 5, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  16. Wshelledy
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    New to all this

    You're welcome! Bread, even whole grain stuff, is a trigger for many people. I try to find alternatives. One that sounds kind of strange but is...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 3, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  17. Wshelledy
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    Update :)

    Yes I DO get how hard it is to inject yourself in the stomach! I do it myself now but still have problems when I'm stressed. It can take me 15...
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 3, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    New to all this

    I would suggest looking at what you're eating. Count the carbs for everything and log it along with your resulting numbers and your novomix dose....
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 3, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Simple Advice

    Like phoenix I'm not part of a death club or faulty organ club either. I've gotten good advice from members of this forum. Way better than my gp....
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 2, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Hang Ups With Food

    For me, nuts are a good option when I need something to hold me over. Usually its almonds or sunflower seeds. I also choose walnuts on occasion.
    Post by: Wshelledy, Oct 2, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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