Diabetes and Optifast
Day 18 of optifast type 2 diabetes taking metformin 2x per day and my sugars have been 4.9-5.9
I run The O.W.L.S. (Ottawa Weight Loss Surgery) Closet. We are a local clothing exchange and social group stemmed off of a couple of the local support boards on Facebook and also OH members for those having had or going to have WLS. We meet monthly for a large clothing exchange and potluck in the East end of Ottawa.
Feel free to contact me for details or add me on facebook: "Evie Katt"
I'm not diabetic, but I am sensitive to artificial sweeteners. So instead of Optifast, the clinic has me on a modified liquid diet of Boost Diabetic (it's more tolerable for my allergy) with 1-30g scoop of protein. You might discuss this option when you speak to your doctor.
Referral to Bariatric Program at TWH: 08/09/11 Orientation at TWH: 08/17/11 Nurse Practitioner: 10/12/11
Social Worker: 12/02/11 Nutrition Class: 12/21/11 Nutrition Assessment: 01/26/12
Psycho-Social Assessment: 05/31/12 Meet Dr. Penner (TWH) 11/30/12 Pre-Admission: 12/10/12
Surgery Date: January 10, 2013
For more information on the Midtown Toronto Walking Club, please click here.
My NP in Kingston said as long as it is over 4 and under 12, I had nothing to worry about, and my numbers have not been under 5 or over 9!
Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)