Yes, I totally agree with what HT posted to you. I have never used drugs but I do know about some effects on the brain, etc. If I were you, I would find another cardiologist to get another opinion so...
Camron, you can put your email on your Profile Page so other members can see it when they log onto HealingWell and click on your name. You can do that on any member's name, too, since you are a...
(Citarra e Topo! If you want to continue a conversation offline, that's fine with me. My email is listed. Just don't want to hijack J.Griff85's thread.) :) J.Griff, please post how you are doing...
Guitar, born in NYC, parents from NW Italy, west of Torino in the Piedmont. :)...
Yes, I got it. haha And I remember Topo Gigio (I'm that old!) Seriously, J.Griff, I understand your concern about having mice around and the possibility of diseases. If I were you, I would contact a...
Thanks, HT. This is new to me! Hope you are doing well!...
I don't know either. I'm sorry. If it's about gut bacteria, Google that. All I know is yogurt, kimchi, koubacha and saurkraut....
Welcome to the Diabetes Forum, Brandy. I have no idea how to answer your question but you need to consult with your doctor. If you have diabetes, you will need a complete blood test. Please ask your...
Tim Tam, thank you for posting an excellent reminder about salt and the sneaky ways it finds to creep into our food! You post explains why too much salt is bad for our body. Food in boxes and cans,...
81GyGuy, thanks for a great story to start a Friday! Having dealt with the same situation, I followed some advice and slathered petroleum jelly on the pole we have. Now we just enjoy the birds eating...
Welcome, BigCountry! I had a heart cath last year because of an irregular EKG. This was to see if there were any blockages and if he found one, he would put in a stent. He went in through the groin....
No, I haven't read anything about the liver. I was just stating in general. Anytime we take any medication or supplement we have to be careful of its effects on the body and this is why it's...
As far as I understand, kidney function does lessen in all of us as we age. After all, I suppose you would say this might be true with all our organs but with diabetics our kidneys ( and heart ) may...
My mother was type 2 but ended up on insulin by the time she was in her 50's. She did not control her eating in any way. However, back then in the 70's and 80's she did not have a blood sugar meter....
I hope his labs are good! Thanks for keeping us updated. If he's keeping away from heavy carbs, then that should be the key here. A person would only need insulin shots if his (or her) pancreas stops...
I hope you can find something you like. In the past year I've been sauteing shredded cabbage (the kind you find in a bag for making cole slaw) with some some onions. It's filling and tasty and blends...
If you're baking something, you could add wheat bran. I buy Bob's Red Mill at the supermarket. Sometimes it's in the baking/spice aisle or the 'organic' foods aisle. It's a good source of fiber. Flax...
Hi CaliJR and welcome. I don't use this but there might be others who do and I hope they can post some responses. As far as this company's customer service, it sure seems bad in every way to me. I...
Ohio, very often this happens because the person eats too many carbs. This will cause stomach upset and diarrhea. It happened to me years ago when I was getting used to changing my eating plan and...
That's true, especially for the feet of a diabetic. To test for neuropathy the doctor may use a small prong to prick the bottom of your foot or a toe. It might be annoying but it's important....
Hi Diane. An endo specializes in the endocrine system and among the several conditions would be diabetes because of the insulin that the pancreas secretes. You will only have a blood test and...
Fingers crossed, I've been pretty good physically. Still just on metformin. My mind is a wreck though! lol I just got my first COVID shot. The past year has been so strange. Hope you and the family...
Hi, Jeannie, and welcome back! I'm glad your blood sugar is better and you've lost weight! I've been low carb for about 13 years now. Check out my signature. :) Dr. Bernstein's first book Diabetes...
Diane, I see some positive news here. I'm glad you're pursuing the doctors for the issues you need taken care of. One step at a time. Hope you have a good day!...
Oh, gosh, I'm sorry, Diane. He had so many problems. I hope the rest of the family is doing better at this point....
Wow! That's an encouraging answer! We're stronger than we think we are, aren't we? I'm glad you posted that, HT! Have a great day! Hope you're doing well, too! :)...
Ageing seems to affect so much obviously including blood sugar in some people more than others. I already knew I would have problems because both my mom and grandmother had diabetes. Now, they're...
Personally, if I were you, I would not add more carbs to what you're eating because your blood sugar is already high. I wouldn't go for a high protein eating plan either because that's not good for...
Oh Diane, I can relate to some of what you're writing. I hate for you to go back to that doctor you talked about but you should be screened for depression. Depression has many manifestations and...
Hi Diane and welcome back. All of what you mentioned, age, stress and depression, can have effects on our blood sugar although I can't explain the chemistry behind it. For the past year till the...
Hi GreenBeans and Happy New Year! I have read several accounts of this and frozen shoulder related to people with diabetes and blood sugar issues but I don't know why there's a relationship. I myself...
When I lived overseas years ago, the tap water was not potable and the fresh fruits, vegetable and greens had to be treated/washed because of parasites. There are different ways to handle this but...
I really can't add any more about what she should do, to be honest. She has different health problems that need addressing and should have a doctor that does this without blowing her needs off as if...
NeilS, have you looked at the ingredients of Mylanta, Maalox, Gelusil and the generic antacids from various drugstore chains?...
I'm not sure about intermittent fasting, to be honest. Especially for an older person with other health issues. Would that affect her pancolitis? I don't know. Hopefully other members will post about...
Hi Deltaforce and welcome. This is difficult especially because you're not there with her. Honestly I don't know what to suggest. If her diet is very low in carbs, then her blood sugar should be...
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Hi HT. I know there are many countries that have a holiday celebrating harvest time in the fall so that could be a good reason to start a new national tradition if you don't have one. :)...
A little late but I hope you had a nice day. We did not get together with our kids and my sister and their families after a group decision that the risks are too great. Of course it was not the same...
Glad you got some lesser symptoms. As always, the blood sugar reading is the key, so however you can figure out how to take the medication and eat decently, then that sounds good (making sure you...
Hi Borelka and welcome to the Diabetes Forum! Sorry about your reaction to the metformin - I'm guessing that's what it's from. Lots of people do have various symptoms like upset stomach, nausea but...
Welcome to the Diabetes Forum, Nikki. I hope you are doing well. Yes, if you are having trouble with a certain pen for testing your blood sugar, talk to your doctor and see about getting a different...
Tommy, I agree with Susie. You need to see your primary doctor who will probably order some lab tests. Before you see the doctor, write down all your thoughts about your health fears and what...
Hi and welcome to the Diabetes Forum. I don't know the answer to your question. Are you seeing an endo? If it's neuropathy due to diabetes, it would be from high blood sugar over a long time (years)...
MedicalNerd, yes, maybe she should be tested for Lyme although if she's in Israel, I don't know if there are knowledgeable doctors in Lyme there (and she hasn't been back since she first posted). I...
Hi Marburg! Good to see you again! I hope you're doing well! So many medications can cause problems. My doctor told me not to take ibuprofen because that can affect the kidneys, so I should use...
I've never heard of that. I'm on the generic Synthroid and instructions say to take it every day. Ask your pharmacist what he/she thinks. Those instructions don't sound right....
I've read about many increases of positive Covid patients in different areas and I believe it's because some people are just not wearing masks or keeping distances, having parties, etc....
HT, you've been wrung out and whacked with the evils of diabetes. Stay strong! Hope you are doing well!...
Hi Baglady, your particular situation means you need to eat the best way for you at this time. If this is temporary, then I do suggest eating for better blood sugar as I described above, but now you...