Diabetes - All People Who Are Taking "Metformin"

notabarbie919

Army wife, mom of two

posted 06/13/2008, comments (2)

Well, here I am....

Well, here I am...a brand spankin' new diabetic. I was diagnosed yesterday so this is bound to be an adventure. Once the urge to drive over a cliff passes I guess I will get down to business and see what I can do about all this. Two of my grandparents are diabetics so I do have someone close to count on for... Read more Chevron

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pjkitties

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (2)

Yummy stuff

It seems so easy to focus on what we shouldn't eat that it's hard to focus on the good stuff. I for one just love Fannie May vanilla butter creams and know I shouldn't make a habit of eating them. Rather than telling myself I can't eat these I will occasionally stop when passing by and buy just two of them.... Read more Chevron

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Mistletoe

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

My diabetes sojourn... part one

I was originally diagnosed with type 2 (maturity onset) diabetes 16 years ago. It was the beginning of what was supposed to be a very healthy pregnancy, and suddenly I was being admitted to the hospital to learn to use insulin (the only safe thing during pregnancy). I got to spend New Year's Eve in a hospital bed, way to welcome in... Read more Chevron

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mary

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posted 12/16/2007, comments (6)

help help

I was juist informed this week by my DR. I should go on insulin.I Am afraid . My mother went on insulin and went in to a coma and died at 66 i am 62. My Dr juist smirked and said it was my choice. he has not given me much help. I know i need to find a new dr. i am so afraid and lost,I am working on my diet and i will start... Read more Chevron

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Melanie

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posted 11/14/2007, comments (9)

Byetta: How do you get it through your insurance company?

Hello. I was diagnosed with diabetes a little over a year ago, and finally came across a combination that controled my sugar, helped me lose weight and made me feel great, but, thanks to my insurance company, is no longer available to me. After taking Metformin for about 6 months, and gaining back weight I had lost, and still having... Read more Chevron

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