Diabetic Recipes
Yesterday I revealed to the world that Symlin is giving me tummy trouble, to put it mildly. Just for grins, I got on the scale this morning and I'm down 4 lb. since the weekend. Most of this, we can assume, is, ahem, water weight (bwahahahaha!).
Yesterday was better than the day before, but today has been worse. I'm not nauseated and my appetite continues to diminish, but my tummy is making terrible gurggly noises and sending me to the potty more than I'd like. At least once today I thought about emailing Dr. C to tell him I can't handle it anymore and that this is no way to live or lose weight.
And then I get back to my desk and start feeling normal and realize that it hasn't been so bad, that I'm not ravenously hungry All. Day. Long., and that I've lost some weight. And I think that I'm willing to put up with this a bit longer to see if it resolves, as Dr. C has told me it does in some patients.
However, I've gotten at least two criticisms for what I'm enduring. I'm sure they were meant in good faith, and I was prepared with some witty comebacks. The bottom line here is that some of us need more motivation than others. Some of us need different motivation than others. I have a friend who is motivated by stickers, of all things. She gives herself a sticker on a calendar for each day she exercises. She loves to look back at her calendar and see all kinds of stickers from the month. Me, I couldn't care less about stickers.
See the difference?
Our motivators for different parts of our lives are as diverse and individualized as our own brand of diabetes. I've been an eater for as long as I can remember. A mindless eater. I've tried all kinds of tricks, including ice, peanuts and Fiber One cereal, and none worked as well at keeping my hands out of the cookie jar as this has.
So I'm glad that simply riding a bike and eating fish is enough for some people, but I apparently need more than that.
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December 2nd, 2008
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04-10-2008 5:55 PM EDT by Michelle Kowalski
Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Insulin & Pumps Food Emotions Real Life
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Michelle Kowalski, a writer, editor and photography hobbiest living in Phoenix, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2005. In January 2008, as part of her quest to start on an insulin pump, Michelle learned that she actually has type 1 diabetes. (Read More)
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I would love to chat with you more regarding the topic of Symlin. I am getting ready to start on this newfound product at the end of this month (after attempting to find a stable basal rate - of which I do not have one) and am quite nervous to say the least. In particular, with regard to low blood sugars since that seems to be one of the bigger side effects. After having experienced at least one diabetic coma and many other low episodes of epic proportions, it would be more accurate to say that I am absolutely terrified to start on this product (while being relieved that I may get some help in controlling my blood sugars). Have you had any experiences in this regard? I certainly hope not and hope to hear that your tummy gurgles are the only issues you are dealing with! Thanks for listening!
I would love to chat with you more regarding the topic of Symlin. I am getting ready to start on this newfound product at the end of this month (after attempting to find a stable basal rate - of which I do not have one) and am quite nervous to say the least. In particular, with regard to low blood sugars since that seems to be one of the bigger side effects. After having experienced at least one diabetic coma and many other low episodes of epic proportions, it would be more accurate to say that I am absolutely terrified to start on this product (while being relieved that I may get some help in controlling my blood sugars). Have you had any experiences in this regard? I certainly hope not and hope to hear that your tummy gurgles are the only issues you are dealing with! Thanks for listening!
marciar again...sorry my previous comment posted twice and sorry that I did not address your really reason for writing your post. I must admit that I am not clear on why you are struggling with the symlin. Is it because it is taking your appetite away and thus your passion for food or is it b/c of your frequent trips to the potty? I am a lifelong food addict with an emphasis on greasy carbohydrates, so trust me, I understand that sheer emotional joy that comes from scarfing down a burger and fries and vanilla shake and piece of pie and...I manage to control my eating habits for the most part due to the how positively ill I get if I don't. Thus, from my perspective, the scenario you describe sounds like ultimate heaven on earth - diminished appetite, losing weight, glucose control...please explain the downside to this!!! Thanks so much!
I have been on Symlin for a few months and aside from the tummy trouble mentioned by Michelle, I also have had my blood sugar drop up to 50 points after taking Symlin and my meal!
I find it very alarming!
I have had an accident due to becoming unconscious behind the wheel with low blood sugar and don't want to repeat this and lose my license for 3 months again, due to it.
My dr. has noted that if this doesn't help me drop weight, then the only options left are Gastric Bypass Surgery or the Lapband.
For the past 7 yrs. I have had plenty of stomach trouble, due to stress and anxiety in the workplace.
I'm a wreck, praying that Symlin will stop wearing me down and help me lose the weight.
I haven't looked into either option yet, since I fear it will keep me living in the powder room for the rest of my life.
Please share your experiences with the Symlin, Gastric Bypass Surgery and Lapband...
Thank you for listening and for your patience with me.
I can relate very well. I can make 'perfect' everything else in my life, except my weight.
I can get us debt free, have the nicest yard, house etc...and still can't quite get myself up to par. I'm over 50 tho and have arthritis so I'd like to hear how other oldsters get motivated. I'm glad swimming season is almost here because I can at least do that without being in pain. Hang in there tho, because you are not alone.
Tammy, my wife's late hubby had gastric bypass and it killed him. I also had an aunt that was 200 lbs overweight that had it done and died the same way. I don't suggest it as an alternative because there are too many variables that can go wrong and there are not really that many drs that actually do a good enough job to keep you alive after surgery. I have read up on the lapband and it seems a safer alternative to me. I personally will stick with being a bit overweight and losing slowly.
Well I am a fairly newly diagnosed diabetic, but here goes anyway. I was diagnosed on 11/21/07 day before thanksgiving. My blood glucose level was 314 and my first A1c was 13.4. I am 6'4" tall and I am down to 278#s. Before my diagnosis I was 315#s. After my first 3 months my new A1c was 5.8 on 2/28/08. I have changed my diet to no carbs and no sugar and try to exercise. My diabetic coach put me on Byetta to help lose weight 30 days ago. She said she lost 60#s on Byetta. She said she wants me to be around 250#s with a blood sugar level of 80. So far I have lost 8#s and my level has stayed around 102. It really is not too bad. You might ask about this.
Tim