Who takes Insulin ?

**biggie12** · 09-02-20, 06:28 PM

Keto diet will cure your type 2 diabetes zdont take metformin

**thezbar** · 09-02-20, 06:48 PM

My a1c was 7.6 in 2118. Doctor prescribed Metforum. Digestive issues and bruised ankles within three months. Stopped for awhile. Then used the timed release version. A1c lower to 6.9 then 6.8. Stopped Met nyd 2020 Lost 15 lbs and exercise.A1c 6.6 last month.

Long story short it can be managed.G.L.Sammy

**MinnesotaFats** · 09-02-20, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by biggie12

Keto diet will cure your type 2 diabetes zdont take metformin

This is true

I don't think I was type 2 but my AC1 or whatever it is (blood sugar) was a bit high.

Went all protein for 60 days, lost 45 pounds and all is good!!

Take some testosterone boosters thou to help w weights in the gym, dont want to lose muscle mass

**JIBBBY** · 09-02-20, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by MinnesotaFats

This is true

I don't think I was type 2 but my AC1 or whatever it is (blood sugar) was a bit high.

Went all protein for 60 days, lost 45 pounds and all is good!!

Take some testosterone boosters thou to help w weights in the gym, dont want to lose muscle mass

Nice

**biggie12** · 09-03-20, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by MinnesotaFats

This is true

I don't think I was type 2 but my AC1 or whatever it is (blood sugar) was a bit high.

Went all protein for 60 days, lost 45 pounds and all is good!!

Take some testosterone boosters thou to help w weights in the gym, dont want to lose muscle mass

don't need testosterone. Juicing once a day ..... Kale, celery, ginger, lemon, 1/4 green apple and cucumber Your life will change give it about 5 days

**HockeyRocks** · 09-03-20, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

Old Sammy just started on Monday after all these years (70+)

Basaglar kwikpen u-100 one injection (10u) daily at bedtime. Long-acting insulin

Cherish every day Boys !!

So, your 70 and a good chance your on a Part D with Medicare. Unless you have VA benefits, Tri-Care etc. Basaglar is a fairly in expensive insulin, although it has a retail cost of around 250.00 per 30 day supply. much less than others. Its a Tier 3 med with most companies. Your co-pay is what? About 45.00 per 30 days? Depending on other meds you take you may hit what they call the coverage gap or "donut hole" quickly. You reach this once your carrier pays out 4020.00 during the year. What goes against this is the retail amount 250.00 per month and not your co-pay. As you can see that one med for a 12 month period will eat up 3000.00 of the 4000.00 in just this one med. Then you start paying 25% of the retail cost. Good idea to ask your doctor for samples if they give them out. GL.

**KVB** · 09-03-20, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by KVB

Wow Sammy what caused you get started?

Feeling off? Lab work?...

**Sam Odom** · 12-05-20, 08:05 AM

Good News

Off of insulin after only 90 days of use

Low carb diet did the trick

Doc was surprised yesterday at Sammy's numbers

**LongBall52** · 12-07-20, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

Good News

Off of insulin after only 90 days of use

Low carb diet did the trick

Doc was surprised yesterday at Sammy's numbers

Great News. Are you enjoying beer again? I couldn't give it up even with kidney and liver problems. Like you, I'm 70 +. Not going to give up food and beer ..What else is there..oh I forgot..Sports betting--YES!

**nyplayer33** · 12-07-20, 10:26 PM

As long as your not him...u will be good...https://twitter.com/i/status/1336057472243691531

**LongBall52** · 12-07-20, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by nyplayer33

As long as your not him...u will be good...https://twitter.com/i/status/1336057472243691531

I personally have stopped listening/watching all news except the weather and sports It does the heart and soul very little good.

**Sam Odom** · 12-17-20, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by LongBall52

Are you enjoying beer again?

Rarely have beer. Even then will limit to one with a meal (low low carb meal)

Can have 3 oz or so of Vodka without a huge sugar spike

**hehfest** · 12-17-20, 03:24 PM

Sammy my dog does. 2 injections per day with the needle. Turned him into an addict sort of. It's fukked up. Has to be done though or he dead homey!

**hehfest** · 12-17-20, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

Good News

Off of insulin after only 90 days of use

Low carb diet did the trick

Doc was surprised yesterday at Sammy's numbers

I heard NAC (N-Acetyl Cystein an alternative. Plan to make pills with my pillmaker and get him (dog) on those. See if it brings down his numbers a lot and then pull him off the injections. Have to check his blood probably 3-4 times a day so it doesn't drop too low though.