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Wounded Bear

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11. That's the standard....

Reply to Tobin S. (Reply #8)

Thu Mar 27, 2014, 08:38 PM

Mar 2014

Because I'm not that good at watching what I eat (yeah, it's my fault I take 2000mg Metformin and 10mg Glipizide, split into two doses daily.

They should give here a blood pressure reliever, too. I used to get Lisinipril, but they had to take me to an HCTZ/Lisinopril blend.

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Eating like a diabetic [View all] Tobin S. Mar 2014 OP

You and your wife's approach to health is a joy to read, Tobin. Ptah Mar 2014 #1

Thanks, hoss. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #6

That is terrific Tobin. I was emailed an excellent article from Harvard... adirondacker Mar 2014 #2

Thanks for the link. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #7

Good job! Wounded Bear Mar 2014 #3

Thank you. She's taking Metformin 1000 mg a day. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #8

That's the standard.... Wounded Bear Mar 2014 #11

And avoid bad carbs musiclawyer Mar 2014 #4

Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra localroger Mar 2014 #5

I guess light beer is better than no beer. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #9

I am not diabetic, but all relatives on my mother's side, RebelOne Mar 2014 #10

how many carbs is your wife allowed daily? grasswire Mar 2014 #12

160, that's for a moderately active diabetic woman. She walks quite a bit. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #17

wow grasswire Mar 2014 #18

This is what they are telling us in class Tobin S. Mar 2014 #20

many specialists recommend eating a small meal every two hours or so. grasswire Mar 2014 #21

I'm glad you're getting the sleep apnea checked out. Iris Mar 2014 #13

Good for you!! KT2000 Mar 2014 #14

Hi Tobin! Here's some good news you might be able to get... DebJ Mar 2014 #15

Hi Deb Tobin S. Mar 2014 #19

Good for you and your wife TuxedoKat Mar 2014 #16

Hi Tobin, greatlaurel Mar 2014 #22

I managed to lose 35 pounds last summer/fall using on on-line tracker hedgehog Mar 2014 #23

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