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The information posted below is in no way intended to replace professional medical advice. Diabetes care is specific and the information below may not apply to you. People posting to this list likely have diabetes, but probably do not have a medical background. Always speak with your healthcare team prior to making any changes regarding diabetes treatment.

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In this issue:

1. Should I be taking insulin shots? (response)
2. Metformin concerns (response)
3. Lactic Acid Build up
4. Diagnosed 1 week ago
5. What can we eat?
6. Type 2?
7. Gnawing hunger

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From: David Hernandez
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Should I be taking Insulin shots? (response)

Kathleen-

I was only on Metformin and Avandia and my levels were similar to yours (and higher!). Went to see an endocrinologist and he put me on Lantus-the long acting basal insulin (once a day shot). My levels are now no higher than 150 or so after I eat and 70-100 before I eat. I am having problems with night time hypoglycemia but the diabetes educator wants me to take the insulin in the AM vs PM and cut out the Avandia to see if it will eliminate the lows. I feel soooooooooo much better on the insulin.

You are wise to be concerned about your current levels and the effect it may eventually have on your health.

Good luck.

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From: kathleen mathews
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Should I be taking insuling shots? (original question)

I take 2-avandia pills and l glybizide and my levels dont lower until i have done physical work. When I ride my excersize bike it goes down at least 40-50 points. Otherwise it stays high.

Does anyone know if my levels are like 180 -250 most of the time should I be taking isulin shots?

My dr. just has me on those pills but it often makes me wonder. I dont want to damage my body if im supposed to be on insulin with high levels and my dr. just isnt doing the right thing

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From: David Hernandez
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Metformin concerns (response 1)

Kelly-

Take it from someone who despises taking medicines, the Metformin is one of the least harmful diabetes medicines and one of the most beneficial too. Main side effects have to do with stomach upset,etc...I have had this problem but I take the pills in the middle of my meal and take digestive enzymes and acidophilus religiously-this keeps the stomach problems away. There is also a side effect called lactic acidosis which is quite serious but apparently it is quite rare.

I wish a doctor had suggested I take Metformin several years ago-I think it would have delayed my progressions towards developing diabetes.

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From: Meg
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Metformin concerns (response 2)

Kelly,

I just wanted to say that I have been taking Metformin for about one year now and so far I have no adverse side affects. I have managed to reduce my glucose level by one half. I have lost weight, increased my physical activity (though I need to do more!) and faithfully taken my meds and followed up with medical care. This is important to me because not so long ago I lost my older brother to heart disease. His first diagnosis was diabetes! Take it one day at a time, a few less carbs today, a few more steps around the house, even standing more often helps! Dont worry Kelly you can do this!

Best Regards,

Meg

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From: Kelly Longfield
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Metformin concerns (original question)

I am terrified about taking 250mg of metformin. What will happen if I take it? Side effects?

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From: Angela Bocconcelli
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Lactic Acid Build up

Hello all, I am a 33 year old female with tpye 2. I was on Metformin 500mg-1000mg since April 06, I have had some side effects and now have lactic acid build up. How do you get rid of this? No longer on meds to see what happens on next A1c.

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From: Virginia Cooper
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Diagnosed 1 week ago

Diag. 1 week ago; no info on what to eat. Frustrated, scared. Sugars 135 up am and 200-298 days. Please help if you can Virginia

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From: Sandie Brumley
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: What can we eat?

Any one else having trouble getting a handle on what we can and cant eat? my working hours are noon till done so my world is already upside down and this isnt helping... dont know what to eat or when to eat.....sandie

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From: Sue Northern
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Type 2?

My first A1C test was 6.2, and in 3 months, it is down to 6.1. My blood glucose tests run between 78-100(very rarely over 100) Would I be consisered having diabetes II?

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From: Monica Thompson
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Gnawing hunger

Hi, Prediabetic for 8 years, but finally diagnosed diabetic 2 years ago. Take metiformin once a day. Doesnt matter when I eat, I have a gnawing hunger. Does everyone experience this? Is there a sample menu to be seen? Monica

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