[Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

Sat May 19 22:19:40 UTC 2018

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a device that inserts into your body, and you wear it for a few days before inserting a new one. It's external except a very small piece that stays inside the injection sight. It test glucose levels every couple of minutes, giving better, updated ideas of glucose levels throughout the day, and it can alarm when you drop too low or go too high, so you can correct. There are other brands, but the Dexcom is the only accessible version as long as you can use the app. The app is accessible. However, if only on Medicare, it will not cover a Dexcom if using the app.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dacia Cole via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:32 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> -----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 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
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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 .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> 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
>
> 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
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> 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
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
> %40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/kutash-jm%4
> 0comcast.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurga
> nus%40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gmelconian6
> 19%40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%
> 40hotmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/kutash-jm%4
> 0comcast.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gmelconian6
> 19%40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dacia.luck%
> 40gmail.com
>

_______________________________________________
Diabetes-Talk mailing list
Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%40gmail.com