[possum220]

Two injections later......... so much nausea. I also have a cold at the same time.

[Marylin]

My blood sugars have been out of control this month,I lacked the discipline to control how many sugary snacks I ate.I am seeing the nurse on May 2nd for a weigh in and check on sugar levels.I was meant to start exercise twice a week for one hour at a gym,it was meant to be low cost,but it works out a fortune for very little time actually exercising,so I withdrew from the scheme.They wanted an initial joining fee,then £20 a month and I had to find £17.20 a week taxis to and from the gym.A small fortune!I sent them an email telling them how annoyed I was and why didn't they explain this cost on their leaflets save me wasting my time applying.It isn't for my benefit it is just recruiting members for the gyms!

[Gr3tta_0]

@possum- I'm sorry I'm not familiar with the particular medicine. I think if you just happen to also have a cold after starting it, you should definitely report these symptoms as possible side effects. I hope you can tolerate the medicine and see good results!

My wife has continued to suffer greatly. She now has a g tube for draining from the stomach, and a j tube. The j tube is for continuous feeding, and all medications, including PRN'S, which she cannot do on her own. It involves stopping the feed, crushing the meds in a grinding style crusher, mixing the powdered meds with water, feeding the meds through the tube with a large syringe. Hopefully they go with gravity. If not, you need to unplug things with flushes and suction, get meds poured back out so they're not wasted, etc. It's a process. The get rehooked up and restart the feed.
This is all due to advanced gastroparethsis caused by type 1 diabetes. Gastroparethsis has many other causes. My wife's condition is further complicated by End Stage Renal Disease. Also caused by type 1 diabetes. (Although ESRD can be caused by many factors, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, drug abuse, physical injury, birth defects, the list goes on...)

[possum220]

A month ago my bsls were around 14. I had no control over what I ate. Three weekly Trulicity injections later with my Galvumet have seen my bsls go down to 7.4. The Trulicity has well and truly curbed my appetite. I do feel tired but am hoping to feel better when this cold has gone. There are other side effects that I am hoping these will settle.

Trulicity is used for people with type two diabetes. I had never heard of it before. When I went to the doctor I told him that I didn't want insulin because of the possibility of putting on weight. I only knew that from what you had said Marilyn. He agreed that it can do that. Maybe you can ask the nurse about Trulicity Marilyn? No pressure.

Aww Gr3tta - I can't imagine how hard life is for you and your wife. What a very long road. Sending you both lots of warm and healing thoughts.

[Gr3tta_0]

@possum thank you so much!
And i so truly hope this new medicine will really be helpful to you!!

[unaluna]

My a1c was 7.8. My dr upped my metformin from 500 twice a day to 1000 twice a day. We will see.

[possum220]

Still got my fingers crossed Gr3tta.

Hope the increased dose helps Unaluna.

[Marylin]

Fresh start today,my blood sugars came down but stalled,they need to come down further,so this month I will make extra effort.

[unaluna]

I read a thing on the google news that said, limiting your food intake to 8 hours a day, like 11 am to 7 pm, will lower your a1c, so i am trying that.

Altho today i kinda goofed it up, i woke up too early and stayed up too late. But i ate only about 200 calories in the evening "after hours", a diet protein pudding and a cup-a-soup. I think my weight is about ready to fluctuate down into the next decade.

For someone who cant work a yo-yo at all, my weight sure does!

[Marylin]

I am starting the diet again tomorrow and I will make the effort to get my blood sugars right down.I heard eating less and eating less often during the day helps bring sugars down.So I am going to eat 1200 calories a day, three very small meals and no snacking.I will report back in a week.Plus I will be doing exercise every day.

[possum220]

Where did everybody go? Hope you are all doing okay.

Just checking in about the Trulicity. My weight has stayed the same despite my efforts to the contrary. So this is a good thing. It would be even better if I was eating the well and exercising. Maybe that is the next stage.

[unaluna]

Hanging in there! Trying to be consistent and persistent.

[Gus1234U]

Hello, again, friends and fellow diabetics. i will try to drop in again more often, but probably not daily. my diabetes is doing fine, my diet is good, and i have had a lot of help getting up and moving again (temporary). i have slimmed down 6 inches and not lost a pound. i keep saying the weight is now muscle (which weighs more than fat), but i am dismayed at how weak i let myself become. added new meds for blood pressure crisis, lost my balance, wearing a 'wi-fi lifeline button' now. but happier than i have been in a long time.
Wishing you Well~!
Gus

[speckofdust]

Type II here. Diagnosed back in 2010. My A1C has been pretty good with diet, exercise, and Synjardy. Straight Metformin wrecks my gut.

[Deejay14]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

Hello, again, friends and fellow diabetics. i will try to drop in again more often, but probably not daily. my diabetes is doing fine, my diet is good, and i have had a lot of help getting up and moving again (temporary). i have slimmed down 6 inches and not lost a pound. i keep saying the weight is now muscle (which weighs more than fat), but i am dismayed at how weak i let myself become. added new meds for blood pressure crisis, lost my balance, wearing a 'wi-fi lifeline button' now. but happier than i have been in a long time.
Wishing you Well~!
Gus

Welcome back Gus! I missed you. Glad to hear you are happy!

[Marylin]

I found out drinking 3 cups of hisbiscus tea a day lowers blood pressure,cholesterol and blood sugar so will be giving it a try.I ordered some it should turn up later this week.I will let you all know if it works it should take a couple of weeks to kick in.

[childofchaos831]

My numbers have been ranging from 80 to 170 depending on the time of day. Is the top number still okay for not being on meds and just monitoring?

[possum220]

Originally Posted by childofchaos831

My numbers have been ranging from 80 to 170 depending on the time of day. Is the top number still okay for not being on meds and just monitoring?

It might be stretching it. Might be time to see your doctor about medications if you are unable lower it.

[possum220]

I added Trulicity to Galvumet to control my bsls. It isn't working. It has helped with my appetite but the numbers are still high.

[childofchaos831]

Originally Posted by possum220

It might be stretching it. Might be time to see your doctor about medications if you are unable lower it.

Thanks. I can go sign a release and have then send the numbers to my PCP. I see him next month for cholesterol. It was high from the labs they drew in the hospital too.

[unaluna]

My fasting glucose reading this morning was 157, which, while not great, was the lowest it's been all year, PLUS I've been on a reduced dose of metformin because i have to go pick up my refill. Plus, i just havent really been very hungry? I think im eating around a thousand calories or so.

One thing im eating for meals / snacks is Twin Peaks Protein Puffs. I got them from amazon. (kinda pricey, and they say to use the jug up in a month after opening.) They are slightly smaller than regular cheese balls, but low carb, low fat, high protein, but they are dairy. One serving is one cup is 130 calories, but 1/3 cup or so is usually enough, unless im really hungry. And yummy flavors! The margerita pizza has this great basil overtone - i usually stop when its not prominent anymore.

And so crunchy! Ive become a crunch monster, which i never was before. I dont know what exactly is going on, but its been three days that my eating has decreased, altho ive been crunching on these things for about a month, off and on. Ive just become more conscious about it lately. Also increasing water / herb tea.

P. S. Hi Gus!! Missed you sooooo much!!!

[Gus1234U]

saw my doc today, it's still a month too early for an A1c, but i have dropped 5 lbs and 7 inches~! and my blood pressure readings were great~

i know what you mean about 1000 calories a day, i've been holding the line, and reducing my meds, too... that's what it's all about, right, getting completely off those meds ?? (may we live to see the day).

[unaluna]

Gus, you sweetie, you remembered i love blue roses!

Im eating like a piglet today - 1300 cal, i think. Its amazing how it feels like a lot. I really do eat mindlessly. So ive been waiting to start a meal, and very wary of seconds and or sides.

[Guiness187055]

Added Ozempic to my insulin regiment. A1C was a little high at 7.2 but I have been eating horribly lately

[possum220]

@marilyn have you started drinking the tea and are you enjoying it.

My bsls start in the double figures in the mornings. Not happy with myself. I am craving Fanta something I haven't touched for decades.