[Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

Sat May 19 17:53:10 UTC 2018

The dexcom is a cgm a continuous glucos meter. It  can b found on www.dexcom.com.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dacia Cole via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 8:32 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dacia Cole <dacia.luck at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

What is the dedxcom and where can I find it?

On 5/18/18, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Can you give me an explanation as to  why not to split insulin into two or 3
> dozes.   Have been reading up on this through multiple sources an this is an
> easier way if your body cant except a big full doze in the case of 40 
> units or more.
>
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> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 7:07 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> I'm type II and I know my husband is as well. He was never encouraged 
> to split Insulin doses when he was on it.
>
> Jeanette
>
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> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 7:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> Intermediate fasting only works if doing a no-carb diet, like Keto or 
> Atkins. As for splitting insulin doses, I assume that applies only to 
> type 2s, because I've never heard of it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 4:49 PM
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> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> Question hearing about intermediate fasting.what is so good about  
> that and helping in controling diabetes. Also herd about splitting 
> insulin in two or
> 3 doses. Any one know about these .
>
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> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 1:10 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> I sure wish the Dexcom had been invented when I was pregnant.  I had 
> to test Before I ate something and then two hours afterwards and make 
> corrections to keep my blood sugars between 80-110.  I also had to do 
> a 3 a.m. most nights too.
>
>
> You are correct in that everyone reacts differently to foods.  I can't 
> eat fresh fruit without taking tons of insulin, but most nuts don't do a thing
> to my levels.   So, I agree with your advice to Dacia that she needs to
> consult with a diabetic nutritionist.  I never used a dietician until 
> I was pregnant, since I just knew what I could eat.
>
> 				Jamie
>
>
>
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> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 2:11 PM
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> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> Love your suggestions, as well, but have found this: for some of us 
> even the healthier nuts are not great. I was told by a nutritionist 
> that Macadamian nuts would do well for me, but testing proved wrong. 
> So even with Bridgit's great suggestions, checking of sugars is still in order. And necessary.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 2:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> Dacia,
>
> Welcome. The key is to do low carb and high protein for glucose control.
> Personally, I avoid bread and wheat products and sugar as much as possible.
> They do the most damage to blood sugars and just raise levels. Protein 
> is what stabilizes glucose levels, so eat as much protein as you want. 
> IE, meat, nuts, etc. Veggies are mostly free foods too, which means 
> you can eat as much as you want without it affecting blood sugars. 
> Potatoes, peas, corn and other starchy veggies are the exception. 
> Hummus is great and yummy but does have carbs. 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 grams of carbs, for example.
> Fruit, while healthy for you, has carbs too. A nutritionist can help 
> you with all this.
>
> I'm type 1 and have had 2 successful pregnancies, so, it's more than 
> possible. Just follow what your doc recommends and reach out to this 
> group for anything. Good luck.
>
> You also are a FB friend with me, I believe, so you can PM me any time 
> if you like 😊
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Dacia Cole via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 7:08 AM
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> Cc: Dacia Cole <dacia.luck at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions
>
> Hi everyone,
> My name is Dacia and my husband and I are expecting our first child at 
> the beginning of  August. I was recently diagnosed with Gestational 
> Diabetes and am looking for any advice you can provide. Specifically, 
> is there a trick to knowing that you have enough blood to put on the 
> test strip to test  your blood sugar? I am also looking for quick and  
> easy diabetic friendly recipes. Especially ones  for desserts and 
> snacks so I can give them to those who are  hosting my baby showers.
> They want to make sure to have snacks that I can eat. Also, are their 
> any granola bars  or fruit/protein bars that you find that are good 
> and  don't raise your sugar and are low in carbs? What about the 
> protein shakes do you ever  drink those and if so is there are a 
> particular part  of the day that is best to drink them? What about 
> breakfast I find  that to be hard not to go crazy with carbs what 
> things do you eat for  breakfast? I know eggs are good, but I don't 
> always have time during the week to fix eggs due to my work schedule.
> Sorry for all the  questions,I'm just trying to ensure I do the best 
> for myself and my baby.
>
> Dacia
>
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