i take 80 units of insulin every day before bed.  the insulin, per my doctor, is causing weight gain even though i am dieting & my sugar count is normal.  i am wondering if taking the shot in the morning would help at all.
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If the dr. told you to take it in the evening you should take it in the evening.  If you are having weight gain then you should go back and discuss this new problem with the dr.
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Most of them don't really make you gain weight. Avoid the Depo shot if you're really worried about it, and go for the pills instead, because those have shown lower incidence of weight gain. But with most of them you really don't need to worry about it. It's one of those things that people blow out of proportion a lot.
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Yes, you should be concerned.   .....It does not matter how much she exercises, her body itself STILL will not produce sufficient insulin.\n\nI had an older brother who was diagnosed with diabetes at 11, and he died just after his 38th birthday.   .....He tried very hard to keep his blood sugar at proper levels, and very, very rarely strayed from his diet.  \n\nDiabetics who have been told to watch their diet & blood sugar levels and who do NOT take efforts to keep their bodies in good health know they are killing themselves.     .....If I didn't know better, I'd suspect your friend has some serious issues she isn't dealing with.\n\nBest of everything!
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I have tried a lot of different diet pills...some of them worked and some of them didn't. I had gotten to the point that no diet pill would make me jittery and 7 vasopro would barely do anything. Ok...so around feb I decided I wanted to lose like 10lbs(aka winter coat), but the whole cutting back on calories, and upping work outs wasn't working. I ended up ordering Venom by ALRI....well...my 10lbs flew off and turned into 20lbs. The main thing the pill does is supress your appetite...you have to eat...but you are going to have to remind yourself...I am serious. The two things I didn't care much for is that you absolutely should not take it after noon,you won't sleep, and your mouth get super dry. I did notice that I could focus on things a lot better and my energy was outrageous. I believe that they changed the name to Venom Hyperdrive and they now have a pill that goes with it to help you sleep, which I have not tried. I have been off them for about a month and my weight is the same.\nI hope I helped...and I am sorry if I upset anyone for seeming pro pill. I grew up on herbal supplements...and have studied the uses/effect of many different herbs...so I tend to think people freak out a little too much when it comes to diet pills(not all of them). Well.....good luck...
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Yes it is.  I have PCOS and have been taking Glucophage XR (Metamorphin is the generic) for years now.  I take 2000mg/day.  \n\nTo explain what Glucophage does, I need to help you understand what PCOS is.  Women with PCOS are almost always insulin resistant, which means that their bodies try to compensate by “overproducing” insulin.  (Insulin resistance can be detected by a blood test of fasting serum levels of glucose and insulin.)\n\nHigh insulin levels produce excess male hormones by increasing androgen production by the ovaries leading to more and more PCOS symptoms. Androgens are male hormones such as testosterone.  High insulin levels also increase the production of LH by the pituitary gland.  The high LH in turn leads to an even higher level of male hormones.  In several recent studies, Glucophage has shown effectiveness in inducing ovulation in some women with PCOS by lowering both LH and male hormone levels.\n\nNow, having said that, note that the major symptom of PCOS is high insulin levels.  The goal is to decrease them.  And what do carbs do?  They raise your insulin level.  So, the best diet...one actually created for PCOS sufferers is SugarBusters.  It's wonderful and helped me, along with Glucophage, to lose about 20-30lbs.\n\nIf you have PCOS you may or may not have trouble getting pregnant.  I have two kids and never had a problem getting pregnant.  My mother and father only have me and it took them six years.  Everyone is different.  I would tell you just not to give up.\n\nYes, it is safe to get pregnant while taking the drug.  It's in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby.  However, you should still talk to your doctor if you are pregnant.  Also, it does pass to the breast milk, so make sure you talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.\n\nNow, the heavy bleeding.  The only thing that will stop the heavy bleeding is keeping your insulin levels down month over month so your male hormones decrease and your female hormones increase, thus inducing a monthly period.  The bleeding is heavy because when you do have a period, it's likely several periods in one.  When I go a few months without a period, my doctor prescribes a hormone pill that I take for a week that starts my period.\n\nThe most important thing to do is to take the Glucophage/Metamorphin every single day.  When you first start taking it, it can cause some bad cramps and bad poopies, so you might ask about taking the XR/ER version, which is an extended release version.  That helps get rid of those symptoms.  \n\nAlso, it's important to exercise.  I found that I need about 240 minutes of cardio every week for it to make a difference.  Do your best to get as close to possible as that.  And also strength train.  Muscle burns more calories than fat.  \n\nHope this helps.  Good Luck!
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A sudden increase in blood glucose concentration leads to the release of a specific hormone in the human body: insulin. Insulin is released to reduce the concentration of sugar in the blood. In order to do this, it promotes muscular uptake of sugar, by promoting muscular activity.  \n\nThis is why people with diabetes do not show this phenomenon. Type I diabetes patients do not secrete insulin (hence the need for insulin shots). Type II diabetes patients have modified receptors that prevent insulin from being recognized by the muscle cell.
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when i had gestational diabetes my dr. wanted my fasting to be around 70 and my 2 hr under 90 so yours sound good keep up the good work, I could not control mine with diet and ended up on shots it sucked so keep doing what u are doing great job, you can email me if you have further question will be glad to help you through this cause it is really scary.
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I am a woman and have been on a pump for nearly 5 years. This being a turn off to my husband (when I was married) or to my fiance I have now has always been the least of my concerns as my health is much, much more important to me than that. But, I do understand that it can be a real concern. With a pump, you can still wear it during lovemaking (I have a belt type of thing held with velcro that holds my pump so it doesn't get in the way of lovemaking and everyday tasks). Or, if you really want to, you can bolus (give a little insulin) before lovemaking when you know you are going to be doing so, and take it off at the cannula (insert) site for the time you will be 'busy' then put it back on. Just be sure to check your blood sugar before and after doing this to be sure your blood sugar stays in range, tho. You do NOT want to have it off for more than an hour or two, tho, or else you will be without the much needed insulin.\n\nI can tell you this:  my health has improved sooooooooooooo much since I got on the pump. I went from having A1c's of 9-11% down to 6-7%. My eyesight got better in the one I can see out of (left one is blind; right one went from 20/50 or 20/60 with glasses to 20/30 with glasses). My neuropathy isn't as bad in my fingers/hands. I have sooooooooooooooooooooooo much more energy to do the things I want and need to do every day. And the best thing is:  I live my life according to my life, NOT according to the shots, eating schedule, etc. If I want to sleep in, I can because I have insulin going thru me all the time. If I want to skip a meal, I can and not have a problem. If I go out to eat and eat more than I usually do at home, I can and cover it with insulin right away from the pump. If I want to go to a function where I will be 'grazing' on food, I can program my pump to slowly give me insulin over the period of time I will be eating and know that I am covered for the food during that time. Before the pump, I was up to 6 or more shots a day and could not control it, no matter what I did or tried. With the pump, I have one needle prick (besides the blood sugar tests, that is) every 3 days!! What a major difference this has made in my life!\n\nPersonally, I wouldn't worry about what your husband would think about it, if it will be a turn off for him or not. If he loves you, he won't care. He will care about the person you are on the inside and will want you to do this to take the best care of your diabetes that you can, and in this day and age (as far as I can tell), a pump is the best way. In my personal opinion, pretty much every diabetic that has to take insulin should be on a pump for the best control they can get.\n\nIf you are still concerned about it, talk with your husband about it. Tell him your concerns and fears. Get his opinion on it. I personally think that he will probably say to go ahead and get it so you can take excellent care of your diabetes.\n\nPlease contact me via e-mail if you have any questions or concerns about it. I welcome any and all questions about the pump, the effects it has had on me and my life, etc. Good luck!
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You need to meet with a dietitian. Your insurance should cover it, and you can get your doctor to recommend it if need be. Regular meetings should include meal plans, grocery list, snacks to have on hand, and times to eat them. Get on a tight eating schedule based on the plan you come up with for your needs. This will help your body to adjust and learn to regulate it self. That is important when you blood sugar play such a vital role in how and what you eat. Once you are in a regular schedule, and have given your body time to adjust to it, work with your nutritionist to start adding weight.
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Most important is to find out what diet her md prescribed.  Depending on how severe her diabetes is she will have to take shots 1 to 4 times a day.  Her diet is just as important as the shots.  It is also important to know what her sugar level is before eating which can be monitored by a glucose monitor.  Always good to have sugar tablets found in any drug store on hand.  If her sugar is a little low this will help raise it.  Since she was just diagnosed, it is best to stick to the md diet as they are probably still regulating her insulin.  Things to watch out for is if she starts slurring her words, is very sleepy, if these things are happening her sugar is getting low.  Test her, if she is too low, raise her sugar level by eating fruit, candy bar, sugar tablets, juice (natural sugar is the fastest and best way to raise her level quickly).  If her levels are too high, activity, or a shot when she gets to know her body are best, but not food.  I have even put sugar into juice to raise the levels quickly.  In the beginning it is most difficult as their body is still getting regulated and she is figuring out if old enough or mom if she's young, what she can eat and how much insulin.  There is a rough rode ahead but its a workable disease and she can still live a long and happy life.  Still I am sorry your niece was diagnosed with this as it is unfortunate to have anyone you love have to go through anything like this.  Good luck to you and her!!
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I'm 41 and I found out I had Type II, 2 1/2 years ago and no one in my family has ever had it. Just keep taking your pill, stay away from sugars and watch your carbs. It's not that hard these days - there are lots of foods out there. I take Avandia twice a day and insulin shots twice a day so you're so lucky. It's not hard to adjust. After I found out I lost 73 lbs. and it wasn't hard. Good luck.
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Hello dear,\n\nFirst of all you must correct the spelling of "Diabets" and "madecin" to write as "Diabetes" and "medicine" respectively.\n\nIt is fine that you are not depending on Insulin injections and your sugar level is just little more than the normal limits.  There are medicines to cure diabetes but you will not believe.  It happened with many patients of mine and they continued to suffer without taking proper medicines and not listening to my advice.\n\nIn the meantime, please try some home remedies and I am sure you will come back to me after few days for more advice.  I am available on "adam2madam@yahoo.com" and trust is must to mail me.\n\nHome Remedies:\n\n1.  Drink the juice of one bitter gourd, one cucumber and one tomato on empty stomach in the morning on a regular basis.  This will bring your sugar level down and you will feel fresh.\n\n2.  Eat lots of cucumber to get rid of your dry mouth and frequent urination, if any.  Drink lots of water.\n\n3.  Please avoid Banana, Mangoes and Apple Custard completely.  These fruits contain lots of glucose and it is very dangerous for diatebes.\n\n3.  Brisk walking is always helpful for diabetic patients.\n\n4.  Avoid sugar and ice cream.  You may add sugar free tablets to your tea or coffee.\n\n5.  Take 500 ml sugarcan vinegar bottle and put 50 raw garlic flakes into the bottle and leave it for 10 days. Eleventh day onward, take one garlic flake from the bottle with one spoon vinegar after breakfast and see the result.\n\n6.  You must eat lots of other fruits like guava, watermelon, muskmelon, apple, pineapple, papaya and dry fruits to keep your stemina up.\n\n7.  To enhance your immune system, take 300g of Indian Gooseberry powder (preferable known as Amla) and 100g of dried ginger powder.  Mix them well and store in a glass jar.  Take one spoon powder daily by mixing in a glass of water.\n\n8.  Allopathic medicine can be taken if needed.  They only supress the disease and do not cure any ailment.\nAt lost, please do not allow my efforts to go waste and let me know the progress.\n\nBest of health,
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If you absolutely have to have it sweet then use Splenda.  It is made from sugar but doesn't have the effects of sugar.  Even sugar subsitutes should be avoid where possible because they tend to elevate you insuline.
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I took medication for awhile but they didn't work at all.  My doctor ended up putting me on insulin, even though I'm a type 2 and technically shouldn't be insulin-dependent.  It's what you might need to do.
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YOU CAN GIVE HER VITIAMN B COMPLEX..... CARBS LOTS OF CARBS SAME EFFECT B12 SHOTS ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE....CARBS ARE THE MEMORY FOOD WHY DO YOU THINK SO MANY DIABETICS HAVE MEMORY LOST... THE COMPLEX SUGARS IN CARBS ARE NOT EASILY BROKEN DOWN IF AT ALL AN SO THE BRAIN DOES NOT GET THE NUTRIENTS FROM THEM AND THAT PART DIES OFF... SO GET IT FROM WALMART.... SUPER B COMPLEX  THE B12 SHOTS YOU MAY HAVE TO GET A DOCTOR TO SIGN OFF ON THOSE.... LOTS OF CARBS....
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I have been taking beyetta 10mg. for over 6 months.  I have never had any side effects.  I take it before breakfast and dinner.  They say that you need to be sure not to take it after eating.  There is a blog on beyetta.  I looked into it before starting.  There were alot of people having problems with it.  I googled beyetta and found it that way.  Hope things work out for you.  They say it's suppose to control the weight gain from insulin.  It has stopped my weight gain but has not helped me any in reducing.\n\nAgain, I hope it works out ok and don't forget to look for the blog.
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Hello i inject daily with Insulin and do not feel the pain at all. I inject once before each meal and then lastly before bed to inject with a long lasting insulin. So in total thats four times daily. The needles you use are now very small, and the smaller the better. The places you inject are where subcutaneous fat is, where he absorbs into the skin quite quickly. These places are located at the front of the thighs, around the lower half of your stomach below the belly button, or around the cheeks of your buttocks. You can also inject in the arm, near the biceps It is important to keep changing the places you inject, as small layer of fatty skin may develope in over injected sites but in all the years I have done it I have lucky to avoid it. I found nothing in the pain, but you will be given plenty of information before they allow you to do it for yourself and the common practice is for you to practice on a sponge ball. Diabetic nurses will look after you and soon you will think nothing of it. The fear is worse than the action so do not worry at all and good luck with your injections