Hi Everyone

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Hooray for you Jen. Rest, rest, rest then start bding

and give us the good news!! LOL!!! Luv,

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Arizona! What a great name!

The idea of insulin resistance is the idea that, after a meal, the blood sugar

level increases and the body releases insulin to help the energy from the food

be absorbed into the body's cells. In insulin resistant people, this action is

slower than normal, causing the blood sugar level to stay too high for too long.

Right now, some Type II diabetics reading this are saying, " That's Type II

Diabetes " and they're not wrong. But some doctors don't like to diagnose

diabetes right away, or if BG levels are near normal (just a little sugar).

Especially at your age. " Syndrome X " is another name for insulin resistance --

often found in people with apple-shaped bodies, high blood pressure, high

triglycerides, and decreased HDL (good) cholestrol ... all these same things are

associated with and lead to a diagnosis of Type II diabetes as well. The

treatment is also the same.

Exercise, diet, logging, and perhaps self-monitored blood glucose testing -- if

prescribed by your doctor -- is the treatment ... same as Type II diabetes.

Here's a link to some articles:

http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Insulin_Resistance/

So welcome to the group and ask away!

Robb Topolski

http://www.singcerely.com

From " S. Brown " on 24 Jul 2002:

> Hi. My name is Arizona. I am 16 yrs old. I just joined this group and

> I wanted to say hi to everyone and tell u that I do not have diabetes...

> yet. I want to learn more about insulin resistance... because I have

> it and it is affecting my life. I thought maybe someone would know

> something about it or could get me some info on it, since my doctor told

> me that insulin resistance leads to diabetes. If anyone can help me

> out, please reply... it would mean a great deal to me. thanks.

> Ariz

[Guest guest]

> <<I hope I don't have to do the self testing thing... I've always hated

> those things. lol. >>

>

>

Testing has gotten easier. I poke my arm for the blood....and don't even feel

it! ;-) Honest. I have a FreeStyle meter.

Especially in the beginning, you need to test a minimum of 4 times a

day....when you wake up, and 2 hours after each meal. The sooner you start

testing, the better you can control the blood sugar.

When I found out I was diabetic, my blood sugar was around 150. Now I'm

around 116. That's because I learned not to eat certain foods that made the

numbers go up. Probably your doc would give me the same diagnosis that you

have.....but now days most docs have changed their thinking so diabetes is

diagnosed at lower numbers.

(wsm311@...)

Peace and Carrots Farm

Vermont

http://www.homestead.com/peaceandcarrots/

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[Guest guest]

<<One more question... this medicine that I'm taking.... it's supposed to

help my cells need less insulin for my body or something like that... do u

know, will I have to keep taking that for the rest of my life... or when my

cells adjust to a good level then will they stay that way????>>

What medicine are you taking? Probably, if you eat right and lower your blood

glucose, you will be able to stop taking it.

Did the doc do an A1c test? My A1c was 7.3 when I was diagnosed.

Everyone here has their favorite diets. I no longer drink milk or eat

bananas, sugar, potatoes, rice, pasta or breads. Those foods are high in

carbohydrates and carbs turn into sugar in your body, causing your sugars to

be high in your blood. Instead, I eat fruits, vegetables, fish, seafood and

meats. There are many diets to cose from. This has helped me a great deal.

(wsm311@...)

Peace and Carrots Farm

Vermont

http://www.homestead.com/peaceandcarrots/

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

So, because the sugar stays so high, my body keeps the insulin high to maintain

the amount of sugar that it thinks it needs?? My doc said somethin like that

but I'm not sure I understood. It's all very new to me. I'm now taking

medicine... start w/ an M, but I can't remember what it is.... and my OBGYN has

put me on birth control to help.... I hope I don't have to do the self testing

thing... I've always hated those things. lol. My aunt used to test my blood

everytime I went over to her house. She was my mom's sister... and I always

worried her. My mom had diabetes, because she got hepitis and it killed her

pancreas... I don't know a lot about it... cuz she died when I was four and I

didn't spend a lot of time w/ her... she was always too sick. They never really

worried about my sister though... I don't know why... lol.. she's older than me

by 7 years...lol... well I hope u enjoyed my life story... hehe.

Well I actually wrote u to say thanks for the info... lol... so thanks!!!!!

Ariz

Re: hi everyone

Arizona! What a great name!

The idea of insulin resistance is the idea that, after a meal, the blood sugar

level increases and the body releases insulin to help the energy from the food

be absorbed into the body's cells. In insulin resistant people, this action is

slower than normal, causing the blood sugar level to stay too high for too long.

Right now, some Type II diabetics reading this are saying, " That's Type II

Diabetes " and they're not wrong. But some doctors don't like to diagnose

diabetes right away, or if BG levels are near normal (just a little sugar).

Especially at your age. " Syndrome X " is another name for insulin resistance --

often found in people with apple-shaped bodies, high blood pressure, high

triglycerides, and decreased HDL (good) cholestrol ... all these same things are

associated with and lead to a diagnosis of Type II diabetes as well. The

treatment is also the same.

Exercise, diet, logging, and perhaps self-monitored blood glucose testing -- if

prescribed by your doctor -- is the treatment ... same as Type II diabetes.

Here's a link to some articles:

http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Insulin_Resistance/

So welcome to the group and ask away!

Robb Topolski

http://www.singcerely.com

From " S. Brown " on 24 Jul 2002:

> Hi. My name is Arizona. I am 16 yrs old. I just joined this group and

> I wanted to say hi to everyone and tell u that I do not have diabetes...

> yet. I want to learn more about insulin resistance... because I have

> it and it is affecting my life. I thought maybe someone would know

> something about it or could get me some info on it, since my doctor told

> me that insulin resistance leads to diabetes. If anyone can help me

> out, please reply... it would mean a great deal to me. thanks.

> Ariz

[Guest guest]

From " S. Brown " on 24 Jul 2002:

> So, because the sugar stays so high, my body keeps the insulin high to

> maintain the amount of sugar that it thinks it needs??

Yes, and (in so many words) your insulin is not adhering to the cells to provide

the necessary " door " for the cells to remove the energy from the bloodstream.

In other words, your cells are resistant to the insulin.

> I hope I

> don't have to do the self testing thing... I've always hated those

> things.

Me too, but now it's no big deal. It's very easy and the pins (called lancets)

are mechanical and precise so they only prick you enough to get a little blood

with very little or no pain. You're a teenager so you'll appreciate this --

popping a pimple hurts a lot worse than testing your blood.

The other reason I like testing is because it tells me if I'm on the right

track. Since treatment is all about eating right and exercising and taking my

medicine, testing helps me " see " the good news as a result. The scale has not

always been my honest friend, but the meter doesn't let me cheat.

> My mom

> had diabetes, because she got hepitis and it killed her pancreas... I

> don't know a lot about it... cuz she died when I was four and I didn't

> spend a lot of time w/ her... she was always too sick.

Your mom's diabetes was Type I. This is not the same kind of diabetes as the

Insulin Resistant kind (Type II). Your mom could not produce any insulin. You

have no problem producing insulin, your problem is using it. Our knowledge and

treatments have also improved so much in the past twelve years that it's very

likely that, if you take care of yourself as directed, you can live a very

normal and healthy long life.

[Guest guest]

Coolness. thanks a lot... that has really helped me out. If u have any more

info for me... please email me... and if I have any more questions... I'll ask u

first...lol... but really, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions,

it means a lot to me.

One more question... this medicine that I'm taking.... it's supposed to help my

cells need less insulin for my body or something like that... do u know, will I

have to keep taking that for the rest of my life... or when my cells adjust to a

good level then will they stay that way????

Thank u again.

Ariz

Re: hi everyone

From " S. Brown " on 24 Jul 2002:

> So, because the sugar stays so high, my body keeps the insulin high to

> maintain the amount of sugar that it thinks it needs??

Yes, and (in so many words) your insulin is not adhering to the cells to provide

the necessary " door " for the cells to remove the energy from the bloodstream.

In other words, your cells are resistant to the insulin.

> I hope I

> don't have to do the self testing thing... I've always hated those

> things.

Me too, but now it's no big deal. It's very easy and the pins (called lancets)

are mechanical and precise so they only prick you enough to get a little blood

with very little or no pain. You're a teenager so you'll appreciate this --

popping a pimple hurts a lot worse than testing your blood.

The other reason I like testing is because it tells me if I'm on the right

track. Since treatment is all about eating right and exercising and taking my

medicine, testing helps me " see " the good news as a result. The scale has not

always been my honest friend, but the meter doesn't let me cheat.

> My mom

> had diabetes, because she got hepitis and it killed her pancreas... I

> don't know a lot about it... cuz she died when I was four and I didn't

> spend a lot of time w/ her... she was always too sick.

Your mom's diabetes was Type I. This is not the same kind of diabetes as the

Insulin Resistant kind (Type II). Your mom could not produce any insulin. You

have no problem producing insulin, your problem is using it. Our knowledge and

treatments have also improved so much in the past twelve years that it's very

likely that, if you take care of yourself as directed, you can live a very

normal and healthy long life.

[Guest guest]

CHOCOLATE RULES!!!!!!.......................chocolate is life at your life.

But , for your tender age, chocolate is a death sentence. We all know it is

going to be a tough struggle, but you can do it, and be healthier for it. You

might check with your Doc and see what he says about the sugar free

chocolate.

We're all out there pulling for you.

Write anytime on line " snowylake09@... or on line....anytime day or

night.

Snowylake09@...

Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi. Only 16. I eat low carbs and plenty of chocolate. There are Chocolate

diet drinks. I add cocoa to coffee with heavy whipping creme. I also make

the egg white merignes with cocoa, nuts and splenda. Also, I make my own

chocolate candy with butter, cocoa, splenda and nuts, then I freeze it.

Delicious. Also you can order low-carb candy bars off the web. Tell your

mother about these. cocoa is very low in carbs.

Phyllis N

>

> > <<Sugar is gonna be hard for me to limit.... I'm 16 yrs old and I love

> > chocolate!!! lol. I don't know yet if I'm gonna have to not eat any

>other

> > foods... but my mom no longer allows me to drink regular cokes, or mt.

> > dew... it all has to be diet: no sugar and no calories. lol>>

> >

>

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i drink the diet red soda it has nutrasweet and is

good there is also crush as well........and for

chocolate i go to the bulk food place and by diabetic

chocolate coated nuts mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

--- Phyllis Norwood wrote:

>

> Hi. Only 16. I eat low carbs and plenty of

> chocolate. There are Chocolate

> diet drinks. I add cocoa to coffee with heavy

> whipping creme. I also make

> the egg white merignes with cocoa, nuts and splenda.

> Also, I make my own

> chocolate candy with butter, cocoa, splenda and

> nuts, then I freeze it.

> Delicious. Also you can order low-carb candy bars

> off the web. Tell your

> mother about these. cocoa is very low in carbs.

>

> Phyllis N

>

> >

> > > <<Sugar is gonna be hard for me to limit.... I'm

> 16 yrs old and I love

> > > chocolate!!! lol. I don't know yet if I'm gonna

> have to not eat any

> >other

> > > foods... but my mom no longer allows me to drink

> regular cokes, or mt.

> > > dew... it all has to be diet: no sugar and no

> calories. lol>>

> > >

> >

>

>

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> http://messenger.msn.com

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>

>

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>

>Reply-To: diabetes

>To: diabetes

>Subject: Re: hi everyone

>Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2002 11:14:48 -0700 (PDT)

>

Wow. I didn't know that there was so much stuff I could still have. u can

be sure that I'll tell my mom about it all. do u know the address of the

site where the bars can be ordered? Can u just get them from IGA or Kroger?

Would they have those diabetic chocolate nuts at a health food store?

Thanks all.

Ariz

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What is the question. I don't see one here. Thx.

Hi everyone

I am new to this group. This is my first message. I have spent hours

reading messages. I know now I'm in the right place and am glad I

joined. I am curious as to the ages of you all. I might ask questions

that have already been answered. And I still need to check out the

Database and Files. I only went back so far in reading the messages.

One subject I am curious about is serotonin overload. I think I

recently went through this. I've been on and off different anti-

depression meds for years. Recently I went off Prozac because I felt

this was happening to me. I did some things that were very out of

charactor for me. After being off Prozac for awhile, this feeling went

away. But in a way I kind of enjoyed it because it made me feel alive

and life was fun. I think it was the mix of Prozac and Ultram that

caused this serotonin storm, but I'm not sure. I do take other drugs

for other issues.

I'll put out one issue at a time for now. I need to get used to

telling others about my dysfunctional drug use before I spill it all

out.

Hanna

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

My doctor appointment went well yesterday. I was feeling better before I went

to the appointment. I feel a lot better today. This tummy bug is not

completely gone, but it is on it's way out the door! Thank goodness! I am

doing everything I can to help with this illness, so that is a good help!

I didn't sleep much last night. This tummy bug turned from one thing to

another where my tummy is gurgling and swelling thanks to gas. I finally took

some gas medicine and it helped some. I also just am unable to sleep for some

reason. I do not know why. But, that is ok, I will get to watch the sunrise

<grin>!

I hope everyone has a wonderful, low pain day!

Love,

Becky in SD

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