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Forum: Type 2 05-24-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,622
Posted By quiltedknitter
Test 2-2.5 hours after you start eating, not...

Test 2-2.5 hours after you start eating, not after you've finished. Also, occasionally test one hour after eating. Some people spike very high at one hour and recover by two hours. This is not always...
Forum: Type 2 05-24-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,636
Posted By quiltedknitter
If you are getting a swing of 100 points, you...

If you are getting a swing of 100 points, you need a new accurate meter. Try Contour NEXT, accuchek, or I think it's called True something. They all meet the new Fed guidelines of 15% plus or minus...
Forum: Type 2 05-04-2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Posted By quiltedknitter
My sister is horrible at remembering pills. She...

My sister is horrible at remembering pills. She found a watch at a department store with multiple alarms. She now remembers to take her medication twice a day about 85% of the time, up from about...
Forum: Type 2 06-21-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,194
Posted By quiltedknitter
My doc just recommends a multiple vitamin. I also...

My doc just recommends a multiple vitamin. I also take vitamin d because blood test shows I'm chronically low. Studies are showing that, for the most part, supplements are at best giving only a...
Forum: Type 2 06-21-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,552
Posted By quiltedknitter
Not taking statins. According to the studies,...

Not taking statins. According to the studies, statins are of questionable value for women.
Forum: Type 2 01-09-2014, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,519
Posted By quiltedknitter
For most people, I think almonds help if they...

For most people, I think almonds help if they replace a high carb item. From my own and my BIL's experience, having almonds every day had no effect on blood sugar even after three months. Having...
Forum: Ladies Room 01-09-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 58,402
Posted By quiltedknitter
Jamie, there is no reason for someone with type ...

Jamie, there is no reason for someone with type 1 diabetes to be on metformin. People with type 1 don't make enough insulin, thus their primary med is insulin.
Forum: Type 2 10-19-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,401
Posted By quiltedknitter
Given that you were near normal weight when you...

Given that you were near normal weight when you were diagnosed, your chances of keeping your current levels with no meds are not great. Are you managing your carbs? Getting an hour of exercise daily?...
Forum: Type 2 10-04-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,128
Posted By quiltedknitter
Caveman diet is fine, but its been done. The...

Caveman diet is fine, but its been done. The reality is that Most people are either sick of it after a few weeks, can't afford it or get sick by it. By all means reduce your carbs to better levels,...
Forum: Type 2 10-04-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,471
Posted By quiltedknitter
Did your doctor have you increase your dosage in...

Did your doctor have you increase your dosage in tiers? Mine had me increase 500 mg each week. I had no problems until I was taking metformin for over a year. I take 1000 mg daily. My problem was...
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