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For those using Byetta, Have you experienced panic attacks as a side effect? I take Byetta 5, glipizide 10 twice a day, actos 30 once a day... I had a freaky panic attack yesterday, the only thing new in my life is the byetta. I did think at first it was low bg, I checked and it was 117... so i dont think it was that :( I did not have low BG my bg was 117 or so....

Susan G replied: "I haven't had a panic attack while taking byetta although I feel sick for half the day."

jcox4 replied: "I have not had a panic attack from using Byetta. I have been on it for a year. However, when my sugar gets very low (in the 50 range) I feel like I am having a panic attack. Sweaty, weak, panicky feeling. Take your blood sugar if you feel that way again. It may be you just need to eat. Good Luck!"

Confused_Rep replied: "It must be hypoglycemia. Because you are taking glipizide, the hypo will not come from Byetta, but from glipizide. Ask your doctor about reducing your glipizide dose by half and see what happens."

Glipizide, anyone else take it? I posted a question the other day about my glucose levels being between 300-400 and that's being on Metformin 1000 and Actos 45. Well today I went to my doctor and he put me on Glipizide 5mg. What do you all think about that? He gave me a list a mile long of side affects...scary! I all new to this so I'm a bit freaked out period! I wasn't given a diet yet, but assume I'll get one when I go for my educational meeting with a diabetes nurse. I know how to count carbs and all that, and I have managed to loose 6 lbs in the last week and a half. I need to loose about 30 lbs more and I suspect things will improve. The doc did say that he didn't believe it was totally a diet problem as diabetes runs rampid in my family. I am going to give a diet and exercise a serious effort. My younger sister is on the verge of meds for evelavted sugars as well, and the poor thing is too thin as it is so I'm guessing it's not diet with her. Good genes I guess!! I guess this is the place to thank all that responed to my question...so thank you! :)

bingo replied: "glipizide is a sulfonylurea group of oral hypoglycemic used in diabetes.what you gotta understand is that every single drug has adverse effects.it is all about the risks vs benefits.dont panic. just take the drug.it helps keep the diabetes under check.i tell you, you really dont want to be advanced diabetic.it ll be horrible.good luck."

buggin replied: "I don't take it, but have been a nurse for a very long time. All the medicines you've listed are meds you can take because your pancreas is still working, just not as well as it should. To put it simply, they give your pancreas a nudge and say hey - get workin! I assume he gave you a diet, too - follow it the very best you can - take this seriously, because diabetes can have really bad "side effects" - uncontrolled and out of control diabetes can cause heart problems, vision problems(all the way to blindness), circulation and sensation problems, decreased healing, just to name a few... I don't mean to scare you, but if you take this seriously now, and follow doctors orders, you won't have those problems. also, don't be alarmed if the doctor wants you to start injecting insulin - sometimes doctors will do that so the pancreas can have a rest, and then they re-introduce the pills and slowly cut back on the insulin until you are no longer on the insulin. some people are even able to stop the medications because they were able to lose weight and followed the diet strictly and that alone brought the diabetes under control. Good Luck and trust your doctor, but of course report any of the side effects to him."

Mr. Peachy® replied: "I would be working harder on the diet and exercise therapy for lowering insulin resistance and blood glucose levels than tossing more meds into the equation."

HILDRYN replied: "I take glipizide, same mg and i haven't had any adverse effects. I did have problems with the actos but, now he has given me a metformin with actos in it."

sexual side effects on medicatons my father's taking? My dad, in his late 50's and has asperger's syndrome like me and diabetes, is taking tons and tons of medications. However, I've been noticing him in the past looking at porn magazines as well as porn websites. Plus, when I try talking about it with him, he just talks about it for a little, but then stops. So, I'm researching his medication he's taking because there may be some type of side effect in one of them that could be causing him to look at these porn websites/magazines. Anyways, he's on Lorazepam, Lithium Carbonate, Lisinopril, Nexium, Effexor XR, Clonazepam, Lamictal, Precose, Seroquel, Prozac, Abilify, Metformin HCL, Risperdal, Actos, Glipizide ER, and Gemfibrozil. If anybody finds any type of sexual side effects on these medications, please let me know. actually, my dad is still married to my mom. my dad may have bipoler I'm only concerned because I, too, used to look at porn, but not as much as my father does. Did I forget to mention that I also have asperger's syndrome? I did a touchie bit of research on the meds I'm taking, and I found out that Zoloft or Adderall has a side effect (rare) called Intense sexual desire, or something of that nature. I just want to know what it means.

curious james replied: "How could you not expect side effect from all that medication? Seriously, speak to his doctor."

Miss kitty replied: "It's pretty icky and weird that your on here talking about your own father and his sexual life and him looking at porn mags. Gross.Leave him alone."

jayhind2007 replied: "Lots of medications have side effects. However, your dad is a man, and whether there is a side effect or not, men take pleasure in admiring the female anatomy. Besides, the "side effect" (which is very likely to be present) is not negative."

Mortimer Pratchett replied: "Your absolutely crazy, looking at porn is not a sexual side effect, only his lover will know about sexual side effects due to his performance or lack of wanting to have sex. Everyman looks at porn you poor fool, but in private, I think your dad is just crazy from so much medication, and if hes white its not from the medication, most white people are just looney."

Leslie replied: "the side effect that causes that is called BEING ALIVE just leave him alone if he has no wife any more and he aint impotatnt u bet ur sweetass he gonna need a sexual outlet"

got_milk? replied: "OMG!! that is a lot of medication. sorry but i dont know. i hope you find out."

theboz replied: "Men look at porn. Sex is not a dirty thing, leave your father alone about that."

NutstersChick replied: "Try the link below, may give U some answers."

Demun replied: "Holy s.h.i.t with all that medication its a wonder he can do anything"

xocalifornia91 replied: "I don't know...why don't you research about it. I don't think it's a bad thing since he needs those medicines ."

deecharming replied: "Why would you want to know? sounds freaky to me!!!"

none replied: "Nothing medically wrong with looking at pornography, and if you want want my honest to God opinion, anyone taking that many anti-depressants and mood-stabilizers should be allowed to masturbate as often as they want whenever and wherever they want."

KEITH C replied: "Effexor,seroquel and prozac make it hard for a man to cum, is he bipolar because that's the mix they use to treat bipolar."

dukefenton replied: "Two thoughts: * Asperger's cannot be treated with medication. You can only alter short-term mood; the underlying psychological differences are hard-wired. Behavior modification (aka learning to cope) is the only approach proven to give long-term improvement. * Lots of people look at porn, even normal people. Someone who has trouble making close emotional connections to others might be especially attracted to virtual interactions which don't involve emotional complications such as the risk of rejection. IOW: IMNSHO your dad needs a new Dr first. Reduce the meds to the absolute necessary minimum, *then* worry about the porn."

duc602 replied: "its called reminiscing, why do you want to pry , or even question the man( your father of all people ) about his privacy. i salute him. just because he is old .doesn't mean he is dead. respect him and leave him alone. i take most of these meds you listed. and i still have sexual needs and we're probably close to the same age. my daugter do what you have done, id probably cuss her out."

Jennifer Y replied: "Leave the man and his porn alone. I looked at your list of meds, and I am sorry but this isn't very likely. According to this list he is taking 4 antianxiety drugs, 7 mood stabilizers and the rest are antidepressants. Oh, except Nexium. Not all of these drugs are compatable, in fact I doubt that this is even valid. Your father would most likely be dead taking all of these drugs at one time. Try another question."

I just saw a commercial for macaroni and cheese. I'm dying for some of that.? But pasta is one of the things I gave up when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Is there any way I can have some macaroni and cheese? I'm taking metformin, glipizide and actos. I restrict my meals to 45 grams of carbs per meal. Can I eat a big bowl and walk for an hour. Should I give in to temptation or just turn off the tv?

andrummer12 replied: "You Should Turn the TV and resist the urge"

lng8503 replied: "Maybe try it with wheat noodles instead of the regular ones...dunno if that might help or not."

Osiris2067 replied: "How about the low carb noodles or the whole wheat kind? Or maybe you could add some of that clear dissolving fiber to some regular mac and cheese to increase the fiber? Increased fiber means the carbs digest more slowly and keeps your blood sugar low. Low carb noodles are great. ESP the Dream fields variety. Alex"

SalesGirl replied: "Ewww. Noodles are so fattening!! Plus they look like worms. No, you don't want any of that junk. All it has in it is fat (noodles) and cheap cheese powder, how gross. Resist!!"

Ray replied: "hunny buy low carb pasta the diabetic meal plan is pretty much the same as the atkins diet minus the fat, i myself am not a dietbetic but i have bene ona dietbetic meal plan and i am now to this day since late 2003 on a very low fat low carb diet (weight issues) i didnt have the surgery but the docs were ready to preform it, 160 lbs in less then 9 months gone so i assure you that there is pasta you can ahve you just got to find it i dont know whre you live but you will always be able to find it in palces like publix (ussually where the low carbs tuff/protien shakes are etc....) also there is a brand of soy milk called soy splender it is flavored soy milk come sin chocolatye cappichinno and vanilla it is excellent it is full of great flavor it is made with splenda and it is low fat you can buy this pasta, use a low carb milk which there also is aside from soymilk its called carb countdown and come sin half gallon containers and low fat cheese and you jsut made yourself low carb macaroni and cheese add a hint of garlic, salt and pepper taste great when made right (helps being a chef by trade hehehe)"

nicolejoy4all replied: "Try this one out...it has a mac and cheese recipe along with other great ones (yes it is for diabetics)"

mombolita replied: "have just a few forksfull - not a big bowl. portion control with the big bad carbs! keep it controlled to
M T replied: "You do not have to give up certain foods for diabetes. You can eat 1/2 cup which if using the box label you get the serving size usually about 21 carbs for Kraft or a cup which is 42 carbs. OK it is high in fat so make the rest of the meal on the low side of the hypoglycemic index and still exercise. Carbohydrate counting along with the hypoglycemic index really works great. But moderation is the key to things that cause your blood sugar to rise. My son takes more medication with high fat foods can you imagine pizza rises his level and if I told a 11 year old no pizza his life would be over in his eyes since the school has pizza parties. See you dietitian because they show you what to eat when and they do not exclude food they show you how and when to eat it."

lendag70 replied: "I am a type 2 Diabete and I am on a low carb diet. This is what I eat when I want macaroni and cheese. MOCKAFONI & CHEESE 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream or low carb milk 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced chives, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded Cook the cauliflower until tender; drain well. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole; soften cream cheese in microwave about 30-40 seconds on HIGH. Whisk in cream until smooth, then stir in 4 ounces cheddar cheese. Microwave on MEDIUM about 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir well until creamy and smooth, microwaving a little longer if necessary. Stir in the green onions, chives, salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and gently fold into cheese sauce to coat well. Adjust seasonings if needed. Top with remaining 2 ounces cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes, until bubbly and brown on top. Makes 4-6 servings Per 1/4 Recipe: 326 Calories; 27g Fat; 15g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs Per 1/6 Recipe: 217 Calories; 18g Fat; 10g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs I got this recipe from the site listed below. This site has some really good recipes."

DENISE replied: "if you just haft to have some try the egg noodles and the low fat cheese and it may not hurt you so bad.and it's just as good.believe me it is"

Is this John McCain's full list of Medications or is he taking others? A Abilify Accutane Aciphex Actos Acyclovir Adderall XR Adderall Advair Albuterol Aldactone Allegra Allopurinol Altace Ambien Amiodarone Amoxicillin Aricept Atarax Atenolol Ativan Atrovent Augmentin Avalide Avandia Avelox Azithromycin B Baclofen Bactrim Bayer ASA Benadryl Benicar Bentyl Biaxin Botox Bupropion Buspar C Cardura Ceftin Celebrex Celexa Chantix Cialis Cipro Claritin Clindamycin Clonidine Cogentin Concerta Coreg Coumadin Cozaar Crestor Cymbalta D Darvocet Decadron Demerol Depakote Desyrel Diflucan Dilantin Dilaudid Diovan HCT Diovan Dopamine Doxycycline Duragesic Dyazide E Effexor Elavil Enebrel Erythromycin F Fioricet Flagyl Flexeril Flomax Flonase Fosamax G Geodon Glipizide Glucophage H Haldol Heparin Hydrocodone I Imitrex Inderal Indocin Insulin K Keflex Keppra Klonopin L Lamictal Lanoxin Lasix Levaquin Lexapro Lipitor Lisinopril Lodine Lomotil Lopressor Lotrel Lovenox Lunesta Lyrica M Macrobid Meclizine Medrol Meridia Methadone Methotrexate Mevacor Mirapex Mirena Mobic Morphine Motrin MS-Contin Mucomyst N Naprosyn Neurontin Nexium Niaspan Noctec Norvasc NuvaRing O Omnicef Ortho Tricyclen Oxycodone Oxycontin P Paxil Penicillin Pepcid Percocet Phenergan Phentermine Piroxicam Plavix Pravachol Prednisone Prevacid Prilosec Prometrium Propoxyphene Protonix Provera Provigil Prozac Pseudoephedrine Pyridium R Reglan Relafen Remeron Restoril Retin-A Risperdal Ritalin Robaxin S Septra Seroquel Sinemet Singulair Skelaxin Soma Strattera Suboxone Synthroid T Tegretol Terazosin Tessalon Topamax Toprol Toradol Tricor Trileptal Tussionex Tylenol Tylenol-Codeine U Ultracet Ultram V Valium Valtrex Vasotec Verapamil Viagra Vicodin Voltaren Vytorin X Xanax Xenical Y Yasmin Yaz Z Zanaflex Zantac Zestoretic Zetia Zocor Zoloft Zyban Zyprexa Zyrtec

Missy replied: "you must be bored"

hardwoodrods replied: "Excellent troll question"

Ford Prefect replied: "I think he drinks too but to be fair to the old coot, I bet he's never tried any illegal drugs....he's naturally demented"

bdancer05 replied: "I take it your are the recipient of all this medications ? You seem to know everyone of them....bd"

. replied: "That pretty well covers it, except you omitted aspirin. He only needs one drug, all the others are used in some manner to offset the side effects of the one taken before it."

Lainey replied: "He also takes baby asprin (it's easier on the tummy)."

rage_against_the_mccain2 replied: "Flintstones chewables. He likes biting the heads off."

Walker B replied: "mccain rocks, i sure hope he wins over obama.. everyone who likes him should vote for him on this page (and get a free gift card!!)."

david replied: "^I like how you think you're better than me technidigm, you must have real character."

Sharp burnng pain in upper left abdomen, extremely painfull when coughing. Runaway blood sugars. Help.? Type II diabetic on Glipizide 10mg and Actos 30mg. Sugar was under control. Now 300-500 24hrs day. On Lantus and Humalog now (16units/6units before meal) with NO change in sugar levels.

DaHutch replied: "sounds like you have an infection. the blood sugars point that way, along with the other symptoms. can you go see a doc? and I would suggest sooner rather than later. IMHO. dh"

Tin S replied: "I would forget Actos and go to the only good drug in this category. METFORMIN> work much better and less side affects. Any doctor that prescribe actos or avandia is getting Kick back from The manufacturers.And they are dangerous.These two drug can kill you.And be serious you must be cheating on what you eat and exercise. Please get on a good regimen and stick to it. Can you imagine Blindness or amputation."

sue replied: "any infection anywhere in the bod will play havoc with glucose numbers and make them totally unmanagable!! Get thee to the doctor's office or the ER as soon as possible, like yesterday!!! Don't mess around with any pains or high uncontrollable numbers!!"

Does this sound like too much medicine & insulin? I had a doctor's visit today. He has added another medicine to my routine: Novolog (short acting insulin) Lantus (Long acting insulin) Byetta injection Glucophage 2000mg Glipizide 20 Actos 30 It just sounds like alot, but he doesn't seem to think so. Am I crazy? I am a type 2. The doctor started me with the pills first, then added the Byetta. It's supposed to "even out" your BS better than pills alone. NOW, he's added both the insulins in the last 2 months. I just think it sounds like a lot of medicine for one person.

Nancy N replied: "I don't know why he would prescribe oral hypoglycemics and insulin. Consult another doctor."

diane m replied: "Well I only know of Novo and Lantus so it's hard to say what the others do, look them up if your not sure on the net and maybe that could help you to decide whether or not you need the others, whats a byetta injection Are you type 1 or 2.?"

Jimmy Changa replied: "With the information you give alone, I'd have to agree. Byetta, or exenatide as it's know generically, is not licenced for use with insulin. However, many people do prescibe it in combination. It works by making your bodies own beta cells release more insulin in response to food, increases your feelings of fullness, and stops your body from releasing glucose from the liver inappropriately. Glipizide makes the pancreas release more insulin, and actos increases uptake of sugar in the muscles and fat cells. Given that your doctor deems it necessary to give you four daily injections of insulin, it would suggest your diabetes has pregressed to the stage of making little or no insulin. Therefore, I would stop your Byetta, and probably your glipizide too. I would discontinue Actos, given the risk of retaining fluid when used in combination with insulin. I would continue the metformin, as it has been shown to independently reduce the risk of heart attacks. In summary I'd have you on novorapid and lantus with metformin alone. Discuss this with your doctor. He may very well have a good reason to have you on all the above, otherwise it could be an oversight."

Future Citizen of Forvik replied: "You are leaving out how your sugars are. If they are still high then you might need all of that. He is giving you top notch care and has observed many diabetics struggle with their treatment. He is giving you a head start to keep stuff from happening. Listen to your doctor."

dingding replied: "Some docs keep people on meds despite starting them on insulin...I think they do that to try to take as much advantage of your natural insulin response as possible, then they supplement with additional insulin to cover what your body can't naturally. But 3 different oral meds? That does sound excessive. Call your pharmacist and make an appointment to stop by there and have him review them to make sure you're not doubling up or canceling out anything. Considering that you are on both fast acting and long acting insulins, have you considered going on an insulin pump instead? I have a Minimed one and I love it. You might want to check into it with your diabetes educator. "

Nah Z replied: "I'm inclined to agree with the above posters. Save for the medication that counters insulin resistance, the oral medications and the byetta seem excessive.. why put yourself through that to milk whatever little bodily capacity you have left instead of simply taking more insulin? you're taking the insulin anyways.. Talk to your pharmacist, and your doctor, about this."

sue replied: "Byetta is NOT recommended with insulins!!! Why are you still taking the Byetta??? This should have been changed to Symlin when you were put on insulins. Most of the orals are discontinued when insulins are added. Metformin talks to the liver mostly. Glipizide talks to the muscles. Metformin does not have a connection to heart disease in any form of study that I have found. Most of us are on cocktail oral meds. Especially if we don't change our dietary habits to very very low carbohydrate plans and double or triple our exercise or movement routines!! Actos caused me to have edema so severly that I could not wear even my flipflops or house shoes. Resulting in edema around the heart meaning heart disease!!!"

tinkerteri replied: "Well I take most of those too. I take Lantis (35 units), Humalog (Sliding scale), Glipizide (10 mgs) and Metformin (Generic version of Glucophage-2000 mgs) Before I was started taking insulin I was taking Byetta. (yes, most people don't take it with insulin as it's not reccommended, but my father took it while on insulin and was fine till Symilin was put on the market) I, however, had a really bad reaction to it. It made me really sick. I was looking at pancreatitus. Nasty stuff, that. But to answer your question...yes, just seeing it written out like that seems like a lot, but everyone's body is diffrent. I mean my dad has been a diabetic for about 15 years and I've only been a diabetic for 3 but I take 2000 mg of Metformin whereas he only takes 1000. I take more Lantus than he does but he takes way more humalog than I do. It's all about how your body processes sugars and what you need. I'd talk to the doctor some more if you have concerns and ask him to spell out to you why you need what you do and what each thing does for your body. Good luck sweetie!"

jussstmeee replied: "Out of all those, the insulins are the safest meds. Lantus is a very good insulin and Novolog or another short acting insulin is required with it. As far as I know Byetta is not normally used with insulin, and all those other meds are not usually used with insulin either. There's some info on diabetes drugs here and also here in a downloadable PDF I certainly wouldn't want to be on all those, the more oral meds you have, the higher the risk of complications or interactions causing serious side effects. Ask your doctor about going off the last two or even the last 4. Actos can have some very serious side effects, including edema and even heart failure, according to one report I've read, and it isn't very effective. I woudn't consider it worth the risk. Glipizide increases the insulin the body makes. Not neccesary when you are taking insulin. Glucophage isn't needed with short acting insulins. Out of all the things you are taking, to me, the insulins are the most effective and also the safest ones to take. That's just my opinion. If I were you, I'd talk to my doctor and ask why am I still taking all these oral meds when I'm on insulin? I might even get a second opinion if the answer wasn't satisfactory. Good luck!"

diabetic wondering what to do next? My blood sugars were in the upper 200's and lower 300's on 30 mg of actos, 20 mg glipizides and 10 mg byetta. So, my doctor in november put me up to 45 mg actos, 20 mg glipizide, and 15 units at bed of NPH. My blood sugars for the next 2.5 months came down to 109 to 220. They were starting to look good. Well In feburary he changed my meds again, keeping the actos, glipizides the same but took me off of NPH and put me on levemir 20 units at bed time. Now my blood sugars since the 13th have been between 245 and 299. They rose a lot. I called him and I am waiting back on his advice. I am not sure what to do next. He suggested putting me back on NPH and adding regular insulin if this didn't work. What do you think....

Lalla replied: "Diabetes is now your life partner, caregivers suggest good management. Control your diet wear good customised shoes. Watch for ulcers. Contact or foot.com or totaloandp.com"

Christianmom replied: "Hi, so sorry to hear that. Everybody in my family over 40 has diabetes. You should go to a nutrirtion store like Green Life or Nutrition World and get u some cinnamon pills. The brand we take is Sundown Cinnamon 1000 mg. Watch what you eat and get some exercise. No offense to your doctor but try loking for an alternative medicine doctor. Instead of taking pills that do more harm than good they try natural cures from God's garden. You can't go wrong with that. Hope everything works out for you. God Bless"

7 replied: "Im not a doc... but based on what I am being told by my doc: a) look for a list on the web for "low glycemic foods" ... you need to seek out things to eat that wont drive it higher. There are suprises in this so dont assume anything.... check the list. b) monitor blood sugars regularily so you will know what kind of foods are worst c)exercise lastly... Im not familiar with those medications.... Im on Metformin and Glyburide and they are effective. Good luck"

Leslie M replied: "How has your diet been since the 13th. Has it changed and have you changed the amount of exercise that you are doing. The Levemir is a long acting insulin that can provide coverage for up to 24 hours. It looks like the doctor is making adjustments to your medications to stabilize your bs levels. he must have felt that the NPH was not doing as good of job as the levemir will do. Also attending a class for diabetics will really help. It will give you a lot of insight on the management of your diabetes."

Donnie H replied: "i new at this blood sugars , mine at it lowest136"

GumboSoup replied: "One major question is what is your diet like? If you are not on a low carb diet, you will never be able to stabilize. The ADA diet has hurt more than it's helped. I was diagnosed 1 year ago with diabetes, with numbers in your range. I decided I was not going to go on insulin and I was not going to go on Metformin. On March 1, 2007, my initial A1c was 11.9 and my fasting blood glucose was 250. On June 15, 2007, my A1c was 6.8 and my fasting blood glucose was 123. One Feb 15, 2008, my A1C was 5.6. How did I do this? By severely restricting my carbohydrate intake. I continue to eat everything else, but limit my carbs to 30 per day. 6 for breakfast and 12 apiece for lunch and dinner. Eat proteins, good fats (olive oil, coconut oil) and leafy green vegetables. Use red wine vinegar and olive oil as salad dressing. Vinegar help control spikes in blood sugar. I also take several supplements, including 5000IU of Vit. D3, 500mg of Niacin per meal, 5 mg of Biotin, 1000mg of Chromium picolinate and 200 mg r-ALA per meal. For stable blood sugar control, you need to not eat carbs so that your sugar levels don't go crazy and natural insulin is not behaving at odds with you injected insulin. By controlling your carbs, you will be able to reduce the injected insulin to a small amount that will predictably control your blood sugar. My endocrinologist loves what I've done."

Steve R replied: "It's time to go on insulin. You also have to learn how to eat properly."

cereous replied: "You need insulin! Ask him about going on an insulin pump. Most insurance companies cover them now, and they will give you so much freedom and much better BG's. A lot of Type 2's are going on them now to help them manage it."

I was diagnosed with type 2 three yrs ago. I have lost 80 lbs, I now weigh 127 lbs. My blood sugar just gets? higher and higher. I have to cut more and more carbs out (I'm down to 30 grams per meal) and walk and exercise for longer and longer. The diabetes in controlling me instead of the other way around. It's just getting worse. I am on 100mg metformin 2x a day, 10 mg glipizide 2x a day and actos 45 mg 1x a day. I suppose it's time to go on insulin. But is it expensive? Is it as complicated as it seems. Will every meal become a math quiz? I really don't want to go this route but I think my pancreas is about dead. Should I fight to stay off insulin or just give in? My blood sugar soars to over 200 on a daily basis, even hours after eating and working as a server on my feet for up to five hours a day. I will be starving and have a blood sugar of 190 or more. Im 45 yrs old

♥♥ Peachy ♥♥ replied: "Sounds like another misdiagnosis. I'm guessing you are still under thirty and that your pancreas is failing. Sure doesn't sound like the insulin resistance associated with type 2 and older folks like me. One poster here called it type 1.5 which I thought was an interesting observation. Go to the links I've posted below under type 1 and see what you think. You might want to stop drinking milk and consuming other dairy products after reading them. It might not be too late for your pancreas to recover. Here you go: For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems... I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here: The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA: Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned to help my diabetes: Learn how a vegetarian diet can renew your body and cure almost anything: Remarkable supplement improves circulation and can help prevent neuropathy and macular degeneration: Great calorie enlightenment: Sugar does not cause diabetes: Lots of information on diabetes: Some enlightening type 1 diabetes info: Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics: Some psychology behind overeating: Insulin and the brain: Why the British are healthier than Americans: Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information: "

nido_tr3s replied: ""Peachy" above is absolutely right and should get the 10 points here. You may be in between types. Try eating a low-carb diet (don't go crazy with it, but try to stick to meats, cheeses, nuts, cottage cheese, veggies and lower-sugar fruits like apples) and eat very little bread, crackers, chips, starches, or milk. Another idea is to try to go off your medications for a week just to see what happens. My type 2 actually got better getting off the medicines! The site below is highly recommended to you by me, and has changed my life. Good luck."

curious cook replied: "If your physician says you need insulin, do it. You will regain some control back on life. At the moment, your high glucose level is a ticking time bomb. It will lead to heart disease and neuropathy. Do not fight insulin. Good health to you! cc"

ang-pogi-ko replied: "Hmmmmmmm. Sounds like what happened to me and it turned out i had toxic thyroid problem which resulted in weight loss as my body was burning more calories than it should. No harm in checking this out. I'm on Insulin 70/30 type. It's really not that expensive. What makes it expensive are the pills that could be added to the insulin dosage. In my case rather costly as I am also taking Cozar and Prialta. I believe there is a stage where pills no linger work as i was on pills for 8 years. Good luck and don't worry so much as it also has an effect on our system."

ronibug replied: "Yes, it's probably time to go on insulin if all those oral meds aren't working. Using insulin is not complicated. Once you get the hang of it it's like brushing your teeth. First, ask your Dr. about it, then go to your local health dept. and see the diabetes educator. You will get detailed instructions and have support when you have questions. Don't wait around, uncontrolled diabetes is damaging your internal organs right now. If not treated properly it could cause blindness, heart disease, skin breakdown, neurological damage among other things."

BRUCE D replied: "You should go to the doctor and have some tests run. Having your thyroid checked as someone suggested is a good one. And while they're at it, have your insulin levels checked. Metformin and actos are not drugs that are going to help much if you're not making enough insulin. In my opinion, glipizide is NOT good. Many doctors believe that it stresses the pancreas to the point of exhaustion and a good way to wear your pancreas out! Which might be what is happening! It depends on the insulin whether it's a newer or older. The newer insulins usually work better, but then many people still use older ones have no problems. It's not that bad. Don't think of taking insulin as "giving in" or failing. You've done a great job losing all that weight! If you still weighed over 200 lbs then that would be a different situation...one that you might be able to still battle. Go to the doc, get those tests done. You'll feel better. One thing about the insulin though...gotta be diligent in watching what you eat and exercising cause it makes putting on weight very easy! Good luck and take care."

g m replied: "good job on the weight loss that is hard to do. My son has been type one for 24 yrs. We never were able to use anything but insulin so that is a little different ,however knowing several diabetics In my opinion only(ask dr) insulin gives you better control and doesnt have all the side effects of your oral meds.read up on all of them. my son is on the lantis insulin which gives you much more flexability about when you eat etc. it is expensive. talk to your doctor maybe with insulin you could eat a more varied diet. good luck and be sure to check sugars often"

Do you have any ideas for me? First, please don't answer if you are not a Doctor or other health provider. Holistic is fine also. Conditions: 5' 10" - 320 pound male (While I know the weight is a huge factor, please do not hound on it. That has been explored at nauseum) Poor Circulation – Limbs and other body parts will go to sleep quickly if compressed. Couldn’t sit Indian style for 2 minutes to save my life. Chronic Shortness of Breath under physical strain. Chest pains can occur occasionally under the same stressors. High Blood Pressure - Only become a problem 6 months ago Cholesterol - Problem whole adult life. Have dropped it from 300 to 191 in the last 6 months on medication. Type II Diabetic - Non-insulin, but heading there fast. – Diagnosed 2 Years ago – With Metformin, sugar hovered around 125 until about 3 months ago. Now it fluctuates through the 200s. See new meds below. They are helping, but not allot. Bi-Polar - Have been under medical and psychological care for years. Medicines not helping like they used to. Possible additional neurological disorder. I base this on ticks, twitches and other neurological deficits I experience. My Father had M.S. Died 3 years ago at 62 years of age. He finally threw in the towel and let a UTI take him. He was sick with it for about 30 years. My father's youngest brother has M.S. also and is still alive, but in poor physical shape do to the disease. Unlike my father, he has resisted treatment. My father’s was relapsing remitting M.S. and his I believe his brother’s was secondary progressive. I had a brain MRI done 12 months and no lesions were found. I have avoided the LP due to having one 20 years ago and it being an experience that I do not wish to repeat. The Dr. butchered it so badly I ended up in the hospital. Also, my dad’s and uncle’s was inconclusive, but they obviously had the disease Current Symptoms: Binge Eating Insomnia Loss of Memory and Cognitive Function – Minor to Moderate depending on the task. I am a college educated adult. Was once at the top of my field and now cannot hold a job. See below. Headaches Pain in Legs and occasional swelling – Especially at night. Manic and depressed on a regular basis. – Usually manic at night and depressed during day, which leads to the insomnia. Sleeping pills help, but make me hung-over in the morning. I do not like taking them. Take an occasional Ambien. Ability to interact with others outside of immediate family varied. Usually will respond to most folks in an upbeat and cheery manor. I’ve been in sales and customer service for 20 years. But, when pressured, I resort to depressed, withdrawn and angry. Has caused me not to be able to hold down a full time job for more than a couple of months at a time. I am not ever violent, but I become very agitated and argumentative to the point where others do not want to work with me. Other info: I avoid alcohol except at an occasional party. I rarely drink to excess. Maybe two or three times a year. I have not and have never done illegal drugs. I have an addictive personality and have always known where illegal drugs would take me. Mentioning that, I have always been a big risk taker. Money, pain and the like. I have limited physical exercise, due to shortness of breath and poor circulation. I enjoy working out, it just hurts to much. To see me on the street, you would not suspect most of this stuff, except of course the obesity. Med List: Lamictal - 300mg once daily - Taken for 4 years at variable doses. Wellbutrin XL - 150mg once daily - Taken off and on for about 5 years. Prozac - 60mg - once daily - Taken for 1 year. Lorezapam - 0.5mg - once daily - Taken for 1 year Simvastatin - 40mg – once daily – Taken for 6 months Metoprolol - 100mg - once daily -Taken for 6 months Metformin - 1000mg twice daily - Taken for 2 years at this dose Actos - 15mg - Just started last week. Glipizide - 10mg - once daily Herbals Cinnamon - 3000mg daily Walgreens Diabetic Vitamin Pack - Two many items to list. Taken daily. I know this is a ton of information, but I need someone to look at the whole picture. My Drs just treat symptoms and never seen to get to the root of the problem. They are excellent Drs; one Harvard Educated, but like my father I just think they don’t know what to do with me. Also, please no lectures about putting this stuff on an unsecured site. I could care less who reads this. I want to get better. I want to be productive again.

Margie M replied: "May I suggest you go to a teaching hospital (usually found in big cities) and let them review your medical history. I can almost guarantee that you will not get any sort of diagnois on this site because doctors can be sued for malpractice for giving you any advice on such a hot question. Also, you have no idea if the person giving you advice is a doctor or not and may just be someone who has been looking all your symptoms up on WebMD and are doctor wanna-be's. Your best bet is to go to a teaching hospital. I wish you all the best and I hope your situations can be resolved so that you can enjoy life."

MishMash replied: "First of all : Margie M is right you just don't know who is answering your questions; but I am for real - a nurse who has worked in a big city hospital and that is exactly where you will get the best care ! I also have a neurological condition like MS for which I am on many medications but I also take supplements : *Omega 3 fish oils - the lining on the nerves is made up of the same sort of stuff as Omega 3 Oils. Take as supplements and/or eat oily fish - tuna, mackerel, salmon, olive oil, flaxseeds/oil, sunflower seeds. It will lower your cholesterol as it is 'good fats' and prevent loss of myelin from nerves and keep your heart and mucous membranes healthy. Helps with any sort of depression. *Magnesium tablets - helps your nerves to send messages; reduces spasm and twitches in muscles; relaxes your for sleep. Also found in almonds, brazil nuts and dates etc. Helps with any sort of depression. *Have oat porridge for breakfast with prunes. This is an excellent source of protein to build strong muscles and complex carbohydrates. The prunes will keep you regular and this will help you to lose weight. Protein is needed to make neurotransmitters of which dopamine is one, something that people with depression have in low supply. *Eat citrus fruit especially oranges as they contain a nutrient called Rutin which helps to keep small blood vessels healthy and strong - important for everyone especially diabetics. *Drink 8 glasses of water a day; this will help with getting all the nasties out of your body. *Try to get to sleep around 9 pm as the amounts of hours sleep one gets BEFORE midnight is the time that the body makes serotonin which is the happy neurotransmitter. To jig your body into going to bed earlier get up earlier at 6 am. Even though you may be still tired GET UP and on with the day as this is the best way to get into a regular sleep pattern. I wish you all the best."

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