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Glucometer (to Sonnet)
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:23:18 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Sonnet, what exactly is a glucometer and how does it work? Is it
painful?
At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Sonnet wrote:
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>Anonymous, if you're starting to experience something like nueropathy,
>having high blood sugar would most likely be the cause (from diabetes.)
>To put your mind at ease, why don't you check your blood sugar just to
>be sure? I think you can get a single test done a lot of places, even at
>pharmacies. Or, see your doctor. Failing all else invest the $50 or so
>in a glucometer, then you can test whenever you like!
>
>If nothing else, it will put your mind at ease about your bloo sugar. :)
>Hope you're well!
>
>At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Anonymous wrote:
>>
>>As many of you may have read previously, I have been experiencing lots
>>of swelling problems in my legs and feet. What I have noticed over the
>>last week is that my feet seem to be sensitive to the slightest touch.
>>If I walk around in my house barefoot, with or without socks, it feels
>>sensitive...like the carpet "hurts". I know that the feet are very
>>important when it comes to diabetes. I am concerned. At this point, I
>>only know that I am IR with PCOS. Any advice would be great. Thanks!!!
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>>Anonymous
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>>Anonymous
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>email always welcome: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
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