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Cramps....well, they never could tell me why I was having them but, I was prescribed Quinine. That stuff was the ONLY thing that helped me.
Personnally, I would prefer to try eating citrus (like Cora suggested) before using any drugs.View Thread

Yes, you can eat whatever and bolus for it but, I wouldn't encourage this too often. Maybe for special occasions.
No, because eating whatever she wants will not only cause weight gain but, with weight gain also increases the need for insulin and then it's becomes a visous cycle. This can also result in her becoming insulin resistant.
It's better to eat small amounts of healthy foods and eat more often then to eat large amounts of food. This will help her to keep her energy level up and it also helps prevent spikes in bgs.
This is what I use but, it depends on a persons size and age.....No more than 45 carbs per meal and 15 carbs per snack.
Have you checked how many carbs are in a donut? When people ask me if I can eat a donut I tell them sure I can. BUT, I'm allowed no more than 45 carbs per meal and I would rather eat a healthy meal that will hold me up and satisfy me than eat "ONE" donut. See where I'm going with this.
By the way, you can always rely on what MrsCora tells you!!!! She even has her own 1-800-ASKCORA phone line!!! LOLView Thread

Not only will have a small co-pay but, my insurance will pay for my lab work because he does it in his office. How awesome is that? FINALLY, we're gonna get a break in our medical bills. Well, not really because we are waiting for the hospital bills from my husbands 8 day visit there. LOL
Oh well, every little bit helps.View Thread


That's a very good point to stress to her. "Non-diabetics blood sugar rises after eating and it's not considered "toxic" to them".
Thank you for the advice, Cora! I knew I could depend on you! LOL
Glad to hear you have great docs, too!View Thread

We were talking about my CGM and she asked, "when you eat something can you watch your monitors screen show your bg's going up"? I said yes I could. Then, she says, "boy, sugar is really toxic to you isn't it".
I didn't know what to say to her at that point. My mouth just dropped in disbelief.
So, on my next appt with her, I plan to question her remark. Any suggestions on what to say or ask her?View Thread


People around me call Type I the "bad kind". LOL
I get a chuckle whenever I hear them say that but, even though they don't know much about diabetes, they at lease know there's a Type I diabetes.View Thread


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