Sara - All of my symptoms started when my daughter was around 2. I didn't have any problems getting pregnant with her, but I had 2 miscarriages and 5 rounds of IVF to get my son. My endocrinologist figured out, after the 4th round of IVF, that I had really high antithyroid antibodies, even though my TSH was normal. She put me on a low dose of thyroid medication, which I took for about two months before the 5th try with IVF and we were finally blessed with our son. He is my miracle baby! My daughter has been having problems with fatigue and weigh gain. My endocrinologist checked her for thyroid antibodies, which came back negative. She went ahead and put her on a low dose of thyroid anyway because of my history. I hope she doesn't have problems getting pregnant, but of she does, I will make sure she gets tested.
Kelly - My vitamin D was low last time it was checked, so I'm taking 5000 iu per day, plus I take calcium that has vitamin D added. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a couple of years ago, which now I understand why. I've broken both my wrists and my ankle, all which could have been prevented if I had been diagnosed with celiac instead of IBS twenty years ago. Okay, enough of that rant.
My endocrinologist keeps up with all of the research that's being done for diabetes. She has told me that they she has read that they are pretty close to having human trials with the implantable pump, which will work like the pancreas. It will check your blood sugar and give insulin as needed. It will have to be filled with insulin, so it will require being stuck every once in a while, but not having to think about my blood sugar would be so great!
I have been looking at recipes and making my shopping list. I don't have any of the flours or starches that I will need, so I need to make a trip to the health food store. We don't have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's anywhere around here. I really wish we did. That would make shopping so much easier.
Thanks to both of you for the suggestions on where to find recipes!
Hugs,
Denise's Enterolab Results
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Denise,
It is heartbreaking how many people are walking around with undiagnosed symptoms - and in so many categories. I am so glad for your miracle boy. I wonder whether the natural and powerful changes of pregnancy opened the door for the symptoms you experienced when your daughter was 2... though that's probably an over-simplification. I have a dear friend whose Type 1 showed up as gestational diabetes, when she was pregnant a second time (twins - that probably upped her risk). She was Dx Type 2 when it came roaring back, but a smart nurse pulled her aside and suggested that was wrong - thankfully.
It is taking me longer than I expected to get my routine down - what I shop for, what I grab when I'm a little snacky, what's in my go-bag. Today I really under-ate for the amount of work I did, which worked out OK (my husband might say I came home a tad crabbier than necessary). I am considering freezing homemade chicken soup in some kind of gel-pack container, like the ultra-marathoners carry. They'd be like an ice-pack in my lunch, too!
The pantry makeover for celiac/MC/gluten sensitivity... Reality TV show???
I also had a wrist break, in 2007 - though my bone density tests have been pretty good for my age. I wish I had known all this long ago - I am so sure my mother's multiple health problems in late life were gluten-aggravated, AND that some of her ups-and-downs at my age might have been related. Like me, she *knew* there was something about food - had allergy testing, suspected lactose intolerance, etc. I guess she is lucky not to have been a full-symptom celiac - but her neurological issues, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and so much more could have perhaps been less severe (or prevented altogether) if we had known. (Not to mention my father - I do have 2 GS genes, maybe I'm guessing wrong about whose was the 'true celiac' version.)
Kelly - that sticky chicken sounds fabulous! I hadn't seen it - I bet it would be pretty swell with or without the paprika. We could really use a delicious dinner that doesn't take quite so much all-hands-on-deck...
xox/S
It is heartbreaking how many people are walking around with undiagnosed symptoms - and in so many categories. I am so glad for your miracle boy. I wonder whether the natural and powerful changes of pregnancy opened the door for the symptoms you experienced when your daughter was 2... though that's probably an over-simplification. I have a dear friend whose Type 1 showed up as gestational diabetes, when she was pregnant a second time (twins - that probably upped her risk). She was Dx Type 2 when it came roaring back, but a smart nurse pulled her aside and suggested that was wrong - thankfully.
It is taking me longer than I expected to get my routine down - what I shop for, what I grab when I'm a little snacky, what's in my go-bag. Today I really under-ate for the amount of work I did, which worked out OK (my husband might say I came home a tad crabbier than necessary). I am considering freezing homemade chicken soup in some kind of gel-pack container, like the ultra-marathoners carry. They'd be like an ice-pack in my lunch, too!
The pantry makeover for celiac/MC/gluten sensitivity... Reality TV show???
I also had a wrist break, in 2007 - though my bone density tests have been pretty good for my age. I wish I had known all this long ago - I am so sure my mother's multiple health problems in late life were gluten-aggravated, AND that some of her ups-and-downs at my age might have been related. Like me, she *knew* there was something about food - had allergy testing, suspected lactose intolerance, etc. I guess she is lucky not to have been a full-symptom celiac - but her neurological issues, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and so much more could have perhaps been less severe (or prevented altogether) if we had known. (Not to mention my father - I do have 2 GS genes, maybe I'm guessing wrong about whose was the 'true celiac' version.)
Kelly - that sticky chicken sounds fabulous! I hadn't seen it - I bet it would be pretty swell with or without the paprika. We could really use a delicious dinner that doesn't take quite so much all-hands-on-deck...
xox/S
Sara - The pantry makeover reality show would be fabulous! I went to the store today and stocked up on the gluten free flours. I got some egg replacement and coconut oil. I also found some coconut creamer, which the helpful lady told me would be more rich than the milk for my coffee. I can't wait to try it in the morning!
Hugs,
Hugs,
Denise
"Be the change you want to see in this world."
Mahatma Gandhi
"Be the change you want to see in this world."
Mahatma Gandhi
Denise,
I always seem to be savoring my cup of coffee when we talk about this, lol ;)
I haven't tried egg replacement yet - but I'm pretty sure I'll be getting around to that over the summer. The pancakes I made in coconut oil were really tasty - that was before I found out "no eggs for me" - but I'd love to recreate them.
For our routines to work, we need to have 2-3 breakfasts we can rotate during the week (occasionally on the weekends we'll spend more time concocting something).
For dinner, we have always had a handul of dishes we love and rotate - plus a few that pop up more rarely. They tend to vary by season, and also to go in and out of favor with us. And of course we add something new occasionally, or re-invent an old favorite. We're auditioning replacements for all the pasta dishes at the moment ;)
For lunches - we are just lame. My husband has worked for himself for years - and I am often home during the day. Somehow, we usually wait until we're starving and barely rational. That didn't work *before* food restrictions, and it sure isn't working now. (Ooh, that would be the perfect episode for taping that reality TV show at my house!) Years ago, I would whip up lunch options on the weekend (pre-washed lettuce, a pasta or lentil salad, etc.). Then I'd just assemble lunch to take to work for a few days. Hope I can get back on that program.
I do have some mini-strategies - almond butter with rice snaps, or carrot sticks. Or a spoon; a banana... I'm going to make little ice-pops with coconut milk and banana now that the weather's heating up. I'll post the recipe when/if I get them to the point of tastiness.
Hope your coffee is deluxe this morning!
Love,
Sara
I always seem to be savoring my cup of coffee when we talk about this, lol ;)
I haven't tried egg replacement yet - but I'm pretty sure I'll be getting around to that over the summer. The pancakes I made in coconut oil were really tasty - that was before I found out "no eggs for me" - but I'd love to recreate them.
For our routines to work, we need to have 2-3 breakfasts we can rotate during the week (occasionally on the weekends we'll spend more time concocting something).
For dinner, we have always had a handul of dishes we love and rotate - plus a few that pop up more rarely. They tend to vary by season, and also to go in and out of favor with us. And of course we add something new occasionally, or re-invent an old favorite. We're auditioning replacements for all the pasta dishes at the moment ;)
For lunches - we are just lame. My husband has worked for himself for years - and I am often home during the day. Somehow, we usually wait until we're starving and barely rational. That didn't work *before* food restrictions, and it sure isn't working now. (Ooh, that would be the perfect episode for taping that reality TV show at my house!) Years ago, I would whip up lunch options on the weekend (pre-washed lettuce, a pasta or lentil salad, etc.). Then I'd just assemble lunch to take to work for a few days. Hope I can get back on that program.
I do have some mini-strategies - almond butter with rice snaps, or carrot sticks. Or a spoon; a banana... I'm going to make little ice-pops with coconut milk and banana now that the weather's heating up. I'll post the recipe when/if I get them to the point of tastiness.
Hope your coffee is deluxe this morning!
Love,
Sara
Sara - My coffee was heavenly this morning. Smooth and creamy with a hint of coconut. I'm really liking this a lot. I'm not much of a lunch eater. I usually don't eat breakfast until 10:00 and will have a snack in the afternoon. It's funny that I was not a breakfast eater before, but when I started eating breakfast I stopped eating lunch. I suppose I'm just a two meal a day person. Not having to eat at specific times to me is one of the luxuries of being on the insulin pump. Before being on the pump, I had to make sure I ate regularly to keep from having low blood sugar.
I'm glad I get to share coffee time with you!
I'm glad I get to share coffee time with you!
Denise
"Be the change you want to see in this world."
Mahatma Gandhi
"Be the change you want to see in this world."
Mahatma Gandhi
Denise,
That's interesting - that's a similar eating pattern to that Type 1 patient (in the article Tex recently posted). I realize no one thing is the be all and the end all, but maybe you've hit on something that's very reliable at keeping you stable (at least as far as blood sugar goes).
I eat much less on days when I work outside the house. HUGE change for me. Maybe that "more/smaller meals" strategy is trying to make up for some other issue (in my case I'd bet it was gluten induced).
See you for morning coffee tomorrow, lol,
S
That's interesting - that's a similar eating pattern to that Type 1 patient (in the article Tex recently posted). I realize no one thing is the be all and the end all, but maybe you've hit on something that's very reliable at keeping you stable (at least as far as blood sugar goes).
I eat much less on days when I work outside the house. HUGE change for me. Maybe that "more/smaller meals" strategy is trying to make up for some other issue (in my case I'd bet it was gluten induced).
See you for morning coffee tomorrow, lol,
S