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From time to time, I have had problems with low blood sugar where I feel a bit numb and shaky. Have not had the problem since I started my diet, but this afternoon, I had to break my diet and take in some extra carbs. Feel better now, but guess I had better get a tester and some strips in case this continues.

Hugs,

Opal

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Guest Donna Jean

Honey...don't let your diabetes get out of control...I have it, too, and actually, I just bled on a test strip 20 minutes ago....

Diet or not, we have to keep everything in order..

We don't want the docs yanking our goodies, do we?

I understand about your shakes...I've had it, too...

Take care of yourself....OK?

You're loved!

Donna Jean

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Guest sarah f

Please be careful Opal. Diabetes isn't something to take too lightly. I have seen someone pass out because their sugar level got to low. They fell to the ground and luckily wasn't hurt.

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Hi Opal

So sorry to hear about that!

I've had low blood sugar for donkey's years-it makes losing weight really difficult sometimes. I use Slimfast powder for lunch when I'm losing and it seems to hold my blood sugar fairly well.

Take care.

Love & Huggs

JJ

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Guest Opal

Hi again!

Seem to be doing OK now. Actually, the carbs I mentioned before was bread and milk, so wasn't entirely carbs. It had been almost six months and 40 pounds back since the last occurrence. The worst episode was several years back while in Denver at the drag race track. Fortunately, I was with someone who had a tester and some strips. It really scared him. Too bad he didn't regard his own health as much, but that is another story.

I have not been diagnosed with Diabetes, but my brother pointed out that most all of the blood tests I have received are after having fasted for several hours, so a high blood sugar level would not show on the results.

The first encounter I had with someone with Diabetes was the nineteen year-old son of a friend of mine. My friends' son rode the Rodeo circuit, and was convinced that he was 'too tough' for Diabetes and did nothing to take care of it, despite all that his dad said and tried to do for him. Within about four years, my friend buried his son, and was never quite the same afterwards.

Anyway, I really appreciate the love and concern all of you are showing. Its bringing tears to my eyes, and giving me strength!

Big Huggs to all of you!

Love,

Opal

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Guest Donna Jean

Hi again!

Anyway, I really appreciate the love and concern all of you are showing. Its bringing tears to my eyes, and giving me strength!

Big Huggs to all of you!

Love,

Opal

It's because we care about, Opal....

We want to see you healthy...

Love

Donna Jean

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Guest Opal

Hi Again!

I purchased a Blood Glucose tester and some extra strips today. Here is what I found so far.

First test several hours after eating........ 82

Second test just over an hour after eating supper (dinner in some places).... 126

Now as long as I do not get my tester and my epilator mixed up I should be OK... ;)

Hugs!

Opal

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Hi Again!

I purchased a Blood Glucose tester and some extra strips today. Here is what I found so far.

First test several hours after eating........ 82

Second test just over an hour after eating supper (dinner in some places).... 126

Now as long as I do not get my tester and my epilator mixed up I should be OK... ;)

Hugs!

Opal ,,,,, :D:P:lol: ,,,thanks Hun. I"m a diabetic Grrrr too and got to be

careful with my diet . We use a different numbering system here but the bottom

line is just that and we got to be careful . Chin up Hun , you will be good ..

luv,viv :)

Opal

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Guest Opal

Thanks Viv! I am really glad that you decided to stay on Laura's! About all I know on the test scale is that I want as close to 100 as possible. Above 100 is high, below 100 is low.

I have been meaning to get a tester before this, just had not actually done it.

Hugs!

Opal

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