Guest guest Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hello, Becky, Welcome aboard. Just a year ago now I was in your place. Since then I have learned a bit about this new world of diabetes that we now inhabit. The first thing is: we need good meters, either the Prodigy Blood Glucose meter or the Solo V2. Don't let anyone convince you to put out your own money for any other meter, that is, unless you are in Europe. Your meter will be your best friend, as mine is for me. The other thing is: don't sweat the small stuff. Just after I was diagnosed, a friend told me that the maxim: " Moderation in all things " applies to diabetes, too. You won't get everything riht the first day, moth or even year. That's enough sermonizing. You need to find that meter. All the best, Dotty -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hello, Becky, Welcome aboard. Just a year ago now I was in your place. Since then I have learned a bit about this new world of diabetes that we now inhabit. The first thing is: we need good meters, either the Prodigy Blood Glucose meter or the Solo V2. Don't let anyone convince you to put out your own money for any other meter, that is, unless you are in Europe. Your meter will be your best friend, as mine is for me. The other thing is: don't sweat the small stuff. Just after I was diagnosed, a friend told me that the maxim: " Moderation in all things " applies to diabetes, too. You won't get everything riht the first day, moth or even year. That's enough sermonizing. You need to find that meter. All the best, Dotty -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hello, Becky, Welcome aboard. Just a year ago now I was in your place. Since then I have learned a bit about this new world of diabetes that we now inhabit. The first thing is: we need good meters, either the Prodigy Blood Glucose meter or the Solo V2. Don't let anyone convince you to put out your own money for any other meter, that is, unless you are in Europe. Your meter will be your best friend, as mine is for me. The other thing is: don't sweat the small stuff. Just after I was diagnosed, a friend told me that the maxim: " Moderation in all things " applies to diabetes, too. You won't get everything riht the first day, moth or even year. That's enough sermonizing. You need to find that meter. All the best, Dotty -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 ll, How have your blood sugars been running since the doc put you on 2 gliberide? _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:40 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Hello Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 ll, How have your blood sugars been running since the doc put you on 2 gliberide? _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:40 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Hello Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 ll, How have your blood sugars been running since the doc put you on 2 gliberide? _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:40 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Hello Hi Becky, Welcome to the group. I am Lora in Michigan and I just found out in June. I am now on 2 glyburide pills a day and am muddling along trying to do the right thing with diet but loving good food too much. This is a wonderful group and I have learned a lot. There are also some good books on the BARD web site for your digital talking book player if you have one. Lora Hello > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome Becky. I am Pat Wolf from CA and have been type 1 for 67 years. I have taught diabetic education classes at the Braille Institute in L.A. Let us know what questions you have, which are probably many! What kind of medication are you on? Your best friend will be your glucose meter, which your insurance should pay for. Best withes. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:27 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Hello Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome Becky. I am Pat Wolf from CA and have been type 1 for 67 years. I have taught diabetic education classes at the Braille Institute in L.A. Let us know what questions you have, which are probably many! What kind of medication are you on? Your best friend will be your glucose meter, which your insurance should pay for. Best withes. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:27 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Hello Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm on Met Forman. I'm not good with moderation, but I'll have to learn. Becky Hello > > > > > > Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 So is our 15-year old son! Unless you're a teen, excessive hunger might be more emotional than real. All of us struggle with food cravings from time to time. We had donuts this morning for breakfast after our son requested them. I enjoyed mine, even though I knew I'd pay for it. And boy did I! It took me until 1:00 in the afternoon, with 2 extra injections of Humalog to get my bg back down. I won't pretend to understand all the psychological nuances concerning over eating or unnatural food cravings, but feel free to talk to us about your struggles. And I know there are many on the list who most likely can relate. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello >> >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. >>> Becky >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 So is our 15-year old son! Unless you're a teen, excessive hunger might be more emotional than real. All of us struggle with food cravings from time to time. We had donuts this morning for breakfast after our son requested them. I enjoyed mine, even though I knew I'd pay for it. And boy did I! It took me until 1:00 in the afternoon, with 2 extra injections of Humalog to get my bg back down. I won't pretend to understand all the psychological nuances concerning over eating or unnatural food cravings, but feel free to talk to us about your struggles. And I know there are many on the list who most likely can relate. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello >> >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. >>> Becky >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 So is our 15-year old son! Unless you're a teen, excessive hunger might be more emotional than real. All of us struggle with food cravings from time to time. We had donuts this morning for breakfast after our son requested them. I enjoyed mine, even though I knew I'd pay for it. And boy did I! It took me until 1:00 in the afternoon, with 2 extra injections of Humalog to get my bg back down. I won't pretend to understand all the psychological nuances concerning over eating or unnatural food cravings, but feel free to talk to us about your struggles. And I know there are many on the list who most likely can relate. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello >> >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. >>> Becky >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I slipped today and ate some candy I found in the fridge. I had tomato soup with some cheese in it for lunch. I had fresh fruit and a Mrs breakfast sandwich. Becky Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I slipped today and ate some candy I found in the fridge. I had tomato soup with some cheese in it for lunch. I had fresh fruit and a Mrs breakfast sandwich. Becky Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I slipped today and ate some candy I found in the fridge. I had tomato soup with some cheese in it for lunch. I had fresh fruit and a Mrs breakfast sandwich. Becky Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The thing to do when you slip is get back up! We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The thing to do when you slip is get back up! We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The thing to do when you slip is get back up! We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] Hello > >> > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > >>> Becky > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 yes, I have been learning that one. Sometimes I go over and my sugar is up, but at least I take it and don't decide it's okay. then the next day goes much better, and I feel better about myself and my health when I keep it in check. I am not perfect, maybe someday I will be. but like so many other things in life this is to me a " day-at-a-time " thing. I can handle a day. I can't handle forever or a month, but today, yes, it's doable. Vicki Meizinger > > The thing to do when you slip is get back up! > > We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in > your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't > seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while > some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling > off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, > always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're > eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. > > Dave > > " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have > overcome the world. " [ 16:33] > > Hello > > >> > > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > > >>> Becky > > >>> > > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 yes, I have been learning that one. Sometimes I go over and my sugar is up, but at least I take it and don't decide it's okay. then the next day goes much better, and I feel better about myself and my health when I keep it in check. I am not perfect, maybe someday I will be. but like so many other things in life this is to me a " day-at-a-time " thing. I can handle a day. I can't handle forever or a month, but today, yes, it's doable. Vicki Meizinger > > The thing to do when you slip is get back up! > > We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in > your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't > seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while > some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling > off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, > always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're > eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. > > Dave > > " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have > overcome the world. " [ 16:33] > > Hello > > >> > > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > > >>> Becky > > >>> > > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 yes, I have been learning that one. Sometimes I go over and my sugar is up, but at least I take it and don't decide it's okay. then the next day goes much better, and I feel better about myself and my health when I keep it in check. I am not perfect, maybe someday I will be. but like so many other things in life this is to me a " day-at-a-time " thing. I can handle a day. I can't handle forever or a month, but today, yes, it's doable. Vicki Meizinger > > The thing to do when you slip is get back up! > > We all do it! The key is to do it less than you used to. As changes in > your patterns and behaviors slowly become your new lifestyle, it won't > seem a big deal to have one little sweet during the day. And while > some may disagree or not be able to handle even this amount of falling > off the wagon, I find I am able to have a cookie or 2 a day. Again, > always keep the thrust of your eating goals on nutrition. If you're > eating 97% healthy, the 3% junk will not impact you. > > Dave > > " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have > overcome the world. " [ 16:33] > > Hello > > >> > > >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. > > >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. > > >>> Becky > > >>> > > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 is continuing on the feeding tube and we are hoping that he will have enough of the food cans to last until Saturday morning the 10th when the new shipment of cans will come. He only is being tested about olnce a day because he is holding around 120 with the feeding tube. He is doing OK but my foot continues to cause me a lot of pain and I am trying to hold on and not go into the emergency room. Hello >> >>> Hi My name is Becky McCullough, and I just found out I am type 2. >>> I found out the day before yesterday. I'm on pills. >>> Becky >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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