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fangirl

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Last Activity: 07-15-2017 18:07

About Me

About fangirl

Biography

Growing older is inevitable but growing old is a choice, one I refuse to make.

Your Location

USA

Your experiences with diabetes

Standard medical advice failed me so I am now committed to a low carb high fat lifestyle to wrestle this diabetes monster under control.

Diabetes Types

2

Diagnosis Year

2003

Age

63

Gender

Female
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Total Posts: 506
Posts Per Day: 0.18
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Last Activity: 07-15-2017 18:07
Join Date: 02-12-2012
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07-22-2016

01:35 - Daytona quoted fangirl in post Stress and Diabetes

Thanks, Kris and Daytona. Yo...

07-21-2016

15:26 - Daytona quoted fangirl in post Stress and Diabetes

my A1c went from a 5.6 to a ...

05-29-2016

18:09 - Bunjee quoted fangirl in post A1C and age

I'm 64 (no clue why my signa...

04-05-2016

18:50 - Cricket quoted fangirl in post Way Too Excited About Cauliflower Crumbles

I make my regular recipe (ha...

18:26 - MaJoie quoted fangirl in post Way Too Excited About Cauliflower Crumbles

Those "hash browns" sound gr...

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fangirl liked post by auntiekris On thread : Stress and Diabetes

I second what Daytona said. I resisted meds for a long time but the stress of my job, among other things, really affected my BG which was very discouraging. Now that I'm on them, they've...
Liked On: 07-22-2016, 00:07
Posted On: 07-21-2016, 18:07
fangirl liked post by Daytona On thread : Stress and Diabetes

My advice is to not stress out over being medication free. There should be no guilt or shame in saying "Hey, I need to use another tool in my diabetic toolbelt until things calm down". Take the meds...
Liked On: 07-22-2016, 00:07
Posted On: 07-21-2016, 15:26
fangirl liked post by Bunjee On thread : A1C and age

Clearly, the computer program has decided that you are forever young. :)
Liked On: 05-30-2016, 16:12
Posted On: 05-29-2016, 18:09
fangirl liked post by VeeJay On thread : A1C and age

Bottom line is - I want my BG to be as close to normal as I can get it so I won't develop diabetes complications. I would add what Jenny Ruhl says on her website (Blood Sugar 101...
Liked On: 05-29-2016, 17:04
Posted On: 05-28-2016, 19:45
fangirl liked post by Cricket On thread : Ringing in my ears

I was just reading an article about Diabetic Neuropathy and one of the things mentioned in the article was, "Hearing problems including ringing or buzzing in the ear". Diabetic Neuropathy: What to...
Liked On: 05-29-2016, 17:03
Posted On: 05-05-2016, 19:58
fangirl liked post by mbuster On thread : Diet supplements to lower blood sugar?

I'd taken cinnamon capsules for a couple of months, didn't notice any difference to my BG when I started them or when I stopped them. I tried taking a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar...
Liked On: 05-29-2016, 17:00
Posted On: 05-28-2016, 21:48
fangirl liked post by VeeJay On thread : Low cholesterol doesn't prevent CVD

Does your doctor push you to have a really low cholesterol level? Think again. It won't protect you from CVD and may itself lead to a higher risk of death. Re-evaluation of the traditional...
Liked On: 04-30-2016, 13:19
Posted On: 04-30-2016, 00:46
fangirl liked post by ArthurBel On thread : Thank Diabetes for Star Wars?

My friend was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I'll be honest, I didn't know anything about diabetes or even care about it, but now that my best friend has been diagnosed, I've been doing a lot...
Liked On: 04-22-2016, 19:47
Posted On: 04-22-2016, 17:45
fangirl liked post by VeeJay On thread : LCHF and Cardiovascular Health - 23 studies

The site below gives an overview of each of the 23 studies, with links to the papers. https://authoritynutrition.com/23-studies-on-low-carb-and-low-fat-diets/ While it seems that the primary...
Liked On: 04-21-2016, 18:40
Posted On: 04-21-2016, 16:33
fangirl liked post by moon On thread : Dealing With Doctors

Can fully understand not asking for trouble by touting HF :) Perhaps one day down the road. My endo looked at my logs and said, 'you know, you don't need to test so much.' I answered: I'm...
Liked On: 04-19-2016, 19:19
Posted On: 04-19-2016, 14:06
fangirl liked post by Katieboosmama On thread : Dealing With Doctors

I think this statement hits the nail on the head. MOST people want to compensate so they can continue their behavior, NOT adapt their behavior to cope with the issue (this can apply in many aspects...
Liked On: 04-19-2016, 19:02
Posted On: 04-19-2016, 14:40
fangirl liked post by glwilso8 On thread : Stumbling along

then don't feel blamed. life is. you are stronger than you can imagine. there is a way to help yourself and you can find it-the way that works for you. its a journey of steps. i once weighed...
Liked On: 04-18-2016, 19:40
Posted On: 04-17-2016, 08:13
fangirl liked post by VeeJay On thread : Stumbling along

(((Marabelle))) I know how you feel. It's bad enough to have a condition that requires 24/7 effort, but to have a family that makes you feel guilty about it, that's criminal. You did NOT cause...
Liked On: 04-18-2016, 19:39
Posted On: 04-17-2016, 12:41
fangirl liked post by Carmenbezz On thread : New the forum

Thank you all so much, I was on Dr. Bernstein's diet (introduced to me by a naturopath) several years ago. It did work wonders for me. However, I had a heart attack in 2012 and my cardiologist...
Liked On: 04-13-2016, 19:51
Posted On: 04-13-2016, 14:55
fangirl liked post by pgsongbird On thread : Can't Afford To Control Diabetes?

It took awhile to adjust. I was used to packaged, processed foods, as was my family. But now, almost 9 years after my diagnosis, our lives are filled with fresh vegetables, cheese, meats, chicken...
Liked On: 04-13-2016, 19:47
Posted On: 04-13-2016, 17:30

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