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    Sleep Apnea

    been using one since my wife nearly kicked me out of the bedroom for my snoring. i use it every night, and its helped my sleep, overall health and well being. i have to admit that mine is borrowed from a friend, and i really do need to have a proper sleep study, adjustment, etc. but if you need...
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    The low carb dilemma

    bingo. i don't really care if someone thinks i eat too many or too few carbs. i feel better, have lost weight, and my numbers have improved. i am healthier and more positive than when first diagnosed. i don't know why anyone would waste their time posting about someone not liking how they eat?
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    The low carb dilemma

    wow. the vast majority of people out in the real world think that eating low carb is crazy. many of our doctors think those of us who do the LC thing are extremist. same with spouses and family members. in fact, one of the very few places some of us can come to for support in this approach is...
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    Going off Metformin

    +1. i wouldn't be cutting the met with a 7.3 A1c. its likely that the met is a big reason you've moved from 12 to 7.3. i understand wanting to do it with diet and exercise alone--who wouldn't? but the numbers aren't convincing enough yet. my 2 cents.
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    What exercise did you do today?

    finished W6D1 on 8.10--since then did 2 exercise bike rides of 11K each on my off days between runs. tomorrow is my first 5K run--not sure i can run the whole thing--will probably do my regularly scheduled Couch Potato to 5K workout (run 10, walk 5, run 10, walk 5) cycle till the course is...
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    C25K progress

    well, i did the 20 minute run today. it was hard, but doable. feeling pretty good--8 months ago i rarely walked, now i'm actually running!
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    When to get an Endo?

    +1. exactly. i called my PCP for a referral to an endo--the receptionist told me that the doc thought he could handle my care without a specialist. i told her that i was forming a diabetes management team, and if he wanted to be on it he'd give me a referral. she put me on hold, came back on...
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    What exercise did you do today?

    just finished W5D1 of Couch Potato to 5K. never thought i'd be doing this!
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    C25K progress

    thought this was as good a time as any to reflect a bit. in no particular order. . . • Buddy the Dog is a really good running partner. • good socks make a big difference. i hate paying more than $1 for a pair, but you do get what you pay for. • running at 67 degrees is much better than...
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    A weird thing after eating, sweating.

    i used to sweat during eating--i think it was a gluten thing--stopped gluten, no more sweating.
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    What does your "Big Salad (tm)" look like? Looking for new ideas

    we did a quinoa salad the other day with marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomato bruschetta topping and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and vinegar and some lemon peel, salt and pepper. deelish!
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    Alcohol consumption,etc

    i enjoy a couple of gin and tonics made with diet tonic water every night. have not noticed adverse effects.
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    What's on the Menu for Lunch today?

    left over pulled pork with some pasta sauce, hot sauce and mozzarella, nuked till bubbling.
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    Going to try going medication-free

    i just noticed your A1c was 10.0--are you hoping the next test shows a huge decline? i'm not sure why you'd cut the metformin with the A1c still that high?
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    What Was Your Fasting Blood Glucose Today?

    98--under 100!!!