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4/10/09 12:12 P

Hello Adrienne, welcome to the team!

I also have hbp, I'm taking two medications to control it.
I have been a diabetic for almost seven months now.
I take Metformin 500mg three times a day.
I'm still learning and taking it day by day.
One of the best books I bought to help me understand the disease is Diabeties for Dummies, its a very good book.
I also follow the low carb lifestyle which has help me to control this disease.
I do not eat anything white like white flour, sugar, rice, pasta, bread and potatoes.
If you have any questions please ask and I'll try my best to answer them.

Edited by: LEMGIRL at: 4/10/2009 (12:14)

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4/10/09 10:47 A

Hi Everyone... my name is Adrienne and I am 27yrs old with two beautiful kids... I was actually just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure a few days ago... its not a major surprise as I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and also diabetes runs through my family quite prevelantly but it was still upsetting to find out that I had this disease... for the most part I have been doing ok but as I am sure all of you know, its hard on you physically and emotionally... well, I just wanted to say hi to everybody and hope you are all well... keep smiling and take care...
Adrienne