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Post by spiro on Mar 7, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -5
It is most unfortunate and with great pain and suffering that Spiro must admit to his fellow junk food loving friends on this board that Spiro ate a delightful spring mix salad at dinner tonight. This rather extraordinary turn of events could be a side of effect of Afrezza. It is rather obvious that Spiro's excellent early Afrezza results have created an inexplicable urge for Spiro to achieve better and better results. Spiro is calling this the, "Afrezza User Syndrome." This new development has occurred at a most inopportune time, as Spiro has just discovered an acceptable replacement for his beloved Mallomars, the Nabisco Pinwheels.
Quite frankly, it pains Spiro to admit, literally and figuratively, that he has become a glucose testing junkie.
Spiro here
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Post by robsacher on Mar 7, 2015 17:59:46 GMT -5
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Post by robsacher on Mar 7, 2015 18:12:49 GMT -5
tripoley,
The id is the stupid Spiro, the superego is the smart Spiro, the ego is the Spiro who posts on this forum.
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Post by spiro on Mar 7, 2015 18:43:39 GMT -5
Rob, fair question.
Spiro has been under the care of an Oncologist for over 20 years, monitoring excessively high liver enzymes every 6 months. At times his ALK, AST, ALT and Ferritin levels can be off the chart. On at least 3 different occasions Spiro underwent a series of Phlebotomies to lower his high Ferritin levels. Spiro is currently taking 4 prescription medications and will always consult with his oncologist before adding additional medications. After reading the side effects and label warnings on virtually every oral Type 2 medication, it was decided that Metformin would not an option for him. Spiro also has strong evidence of Coronary artery disease. Spiro is just trying to give his liver a break. For sure it's the Greek food.
Spiro goes into a Psychosomatic cold sweat just thinking about taking Metformin.
To make sure you can safely take metformin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
liver disease; or a history of heart disease.
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking metformin:
More common
Abdominal or stomach discomfort
cough or hoarseness
decreased appetite
diarrhea
fast or shallow breathing
fever or chills
general feeling of discomfort
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or cramping
painful or difficult urination
sleepiness
Less common
Anxiety
blurred vision
chest discomfort
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
depression
difficult or labored breathing
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
headache
increased hunger
increased sweating
nausea
nervousness
nightmares
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
seizures
shakiness
shortness of breath
slurred speech
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
wheezing
Rare
Behavior change similar to being drunk
difficulty with concentrating
drowsiness
lack or loss of strength
restless sleep
unusual sleepiness
Some of the side effects that can occur with metformin may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
More common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
full feeling
heartburn
indigestion
loss of appetite
metallic taste in the mouth
passing of gas
stomachache
stomach upset or pain
vomiting
weight loss
Less common
Abnormal stools
bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
change in taste
difficulty with moving
discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
flu-like symptoms
joint pain
rash
runny nose
sneezing
stuffy nose
swollen joints
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Post by liane on Mar 7, 2015 18:55:13 GMT -5
I don't know if any of the posters responding to spiro's case on SA are physicians (I don't have time to look up all their bios). There is a very vocal "js888" who states he is not a physician, but is a T1 (and therefore he knows more than the doctors!). He has some misconceptions, so I wouldn't put too much faith in his posts. I truly believe spiro's physician will find he/she is on the cutting edge. Heck - spiro will be the new paradigm! |
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Post by joeypotsandpans on Mar 7, 2015 18:55:48 GMT -5
Rob, fair question. Spiro has been under the care of an Oncologist for over 20 years, monitoring excessively high liver enzymes every 6 months. At times his ALK, AST, ALT and Ferritin levels can be off the chart. On at least 3 different occasions Spiro underwent a series of Phlebotomies to lower his high Ferritin levels. Spiro is currently taking 4 prescription medications and will always consult with his oncologist before adding additional medications. After reading the side effects and label warnings on virtually every oral Type 2 medication, it was decided that Metformin would not an option for him. Spiro also has strong evidence of Coronary artery disease. Spiro is just trying to give his liver a break. For sure it's the Greek food. To make sure you can safely take metformin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: liver disease; or a history of heart disease. Spiro here Rob, let me add to Spiro's response that it is also an issue depending on your creatinine levels...google the following: creatinine and metformin, so for some with kidney issues, metformin may not be an option |
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Post by spiro on Mar 7, 2015 19:05:36 GMT -5
Joey, thanks for reminding Spiro, his creatinine is also high. but not too bad.
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Post by kc on Mar 7, 2015 21:26:59 GMT -5
Spiro I think your in big trouble as Tony Soprano wants his Mallomars back. I have reason to beleive you have them stashed away. youtu.be/30Orzf66f4A |
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Post by papihoyos on Mar 7, 2015 22:17:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion, I've bought the kindle version today and read the book on my flight back from our ski vacation. Very informative. I'm starting my 40min walk tomorrow. It's going to tough giving up bread and I'm Cuban and have to give up my rice and black beans. |
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Post by mnholdem on Mar 7, 2015 22:20:35 GMT -5
Not to worry, spiro. I posted a link to a recipe for home-made Mallomars in the glutton thread in the Articles sub-files.
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Post by kc on Mar 7, 2015 22:35:48 GMT -5
I don't know about his baking skills. He better stick to his stashed Mallomars.  Not to worry, spiro. I posted a link to a recipe for home-made Mallomars in the glutton thread in the Articles sub-files. |
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Post by spiro on Mar 7, 2015 22:57:31 GMT -5
Actually, the Nabisco Pinwheels are a darn good substitute for Mallomars. Unfortunately, my wife is very good at hiding them from me.
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Post by mnholdem on Mar 7, 2015 23:06:08 GMT -5
Spiro, you need to put down your foot with that wife of yours...um, with her permission, of course.
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Post by dmb247 on Mar 8, 2015 1:11:26 GMT -5
So both Spiro and myself have a liver issue which keeps us from taking the oral T2 meds. As I've said before I tried them, and had a hypersensitivity reaction. After that, I went straight back to insulin.
Though I admit, while I was on the oral meds, I also wanted to take Afrezza for the post meal spikes. It would have been ideal
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 8:38:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion, I've bought the kindle version today and read the book on my flight back from our ski vacation. Very informative. I'm starting my 40min walk tomorrow. It's going to tough giving up bread and I'm Cuban and have to give up my rice and black beans. It's probably best to skip beans if you are insulin resistant but beans, in moderation, are not that bad on this diet because while they have starch it is compensated by high fiber which mitigates the sugar spike. |
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