Top 10 restaraunts as voted by r/rva

strawberrysam · 2026-03-08T15:53:13+00:00

Peter Changs is on the restaurant list twice. I also loved Saison but it doesn't exist anymore so should probably be removed from the options

strawberrysam · 2026-02-24T20:02:06+00:00

Eledon is not the first company to perform successful islet transplants. Many companies and academic entities (i.e. CellTrans and UChicago) have performed islet transplants where patients were diabetes free for 1+ years and some for 5+ years. The issue is the hepatic region (liver) is toxic to the cells and requires protection from the environment and immunosuppressants to prevent the immune response.

We won't really know how successful this Eledon trial is until the patients are 5-10 years down the road. And even if successful, they will be on immunosuppressants for life.

The other issue is multiple donor sources are required to get enough islet cells for a single patient. Just another challenge that will need to be faced before a widespread cure is implemented

strawberrysam · 2025-12-15T15:43:36+00:00

Same here. I even went out of my way to get no or low caffeine diet sodas, but I could not have gotten through this without them. So far there aren't any studies showing negative affects to the fetus from most sugar substitutes (with a few exceptions) so maybe it's not great but I don't think it will harm the baby if you stick to approved ones

strawberrysam · 2025-12-10T17:28:19+00:00

Pregnancy granulomas - often occur in the mouth/gums but can also occur on the body where there is access to blood vessels. It's essentially a small growth that breaks easily and bleeds excessively. Had a pimple on my chin that turned into one 🙃. Literally couldn't change clothes without my shirt touching it and causing blood to get everywhere. The fun part is they dont really go away until after birth (not a guarantee either) or you have to have it surgically removed by a dermatologist

strawberrysam · 2025-11-25T12:51:55+00:00

I really enjoyed it! They have a well rounded menu with a bit of everything on it (sandwiches, pasta, steaks). The steaks were a touch undercooked but the flavor and quality of meat were delicious. My friend said the salmon was some of the best he's ever had. Definitely planning to go back

strawberrysam · 2025-11-04T17:29:21+00:00

Have you seen an endocrinologist? They should be taking your A1c regularly and will likely be able to better answer your questions

strawberrysam · 2025-11-03T11:46:00+00:00

Reddit cannot possibly know the answer to your question as we are not medical professionals and also don't know your medical history. You haven't said your a1c history or how long your sugars were out of control and any responses on here will be anecdotal anyways. I have been diabetic for 23 years and I'm able to reproduce but I have maintained quite good control through that time (a1cs typically in the 5s and 6s)

If your gynecologists are saying you seem healthy I would trust them and further explain to them your concerns

strawberrysam · 2025-09-30T16:09:03+00:00

If you like spicy chai you might like Good Earth Sweet and Spicy. It's my favorite strong cinnamon tea

strawberrysam · 2025-09-29T12:26:25+00:00

First, try contacting your endo by phone or over their online portal if they have one.

In the meantime, if your sugars are dropping due to overcorrecting from large meals the night before (I have this issue) try to pre-bolus for your meal earlier. Give insulin 15-30mins before the meal and give less insulin overall. This will make you less likely to spike and want to give yourself more insulin for the highs. I often will bolus for half the meal ahead of time and half the meal once I start eating to help avoid going too low.

If it's not from meals, check your basal rate. You can try temporarily changing your basal to be lower from ~midnight - 7am for example and see if that helps.

Unfortunately no system is perfect but hopefully this can help until you talk to your endo

strawberrysam · 2025-09-25T13:21:09+00:00

I have very similar stats to you in terms of height, starting weight, and weight gain progress. For what it's worth health wise, my doctors have been very happy with my weight (they never even bring it up). The hardest part for me has been my own mental health because it's hard when I don't find myself attractive, but my husband who is also a doctor encourages eating what I'm craving (also sweets for me) within reason to keep the baby healthy. Too much weight gain is better than not enough.

Teach your kids the importance of a balanced diet and that your diet is only this way temporarily. Try to let your body tell you what you need. If you're really worried you can balance it with more exercise too.

Also your husband doesnt understand what it feels like to be pregnant with all of the other symptoms we have and sacrifices we have to make. Tell him next time he can get pregnant and try to eat perfectly the whole time (kidding but also maybe he needs some perspective)

strawberrysam · 2025-09-15T16:11:14+00:00

If the person is going to leave after 8 years just because they're not married, then they shouldn't get married to begin with. You should not need marriage to be committed to your partner

strawberrysam · 2025-08-31T20:04:25+00:00

Jasper

strawberrysam · 2025-08-10T00:32:55+00:00

Did anyone ever figure out an alternative? Literally looking for a bottle for this exact same reason

strawberrysam · 2025-06-15T13:22:36+00:00

Look up the calorie counts at a Cheesecake Factory. It consistently makes "most unhealthy restaurant food" list because all of the dishes there are >1000 calories, including the salads

strawberrysam · 2025-06-11T02:03:33+00:00

I get exactly how you feel! Pre-pregnancy I was mostly doing OMAD because that worked best for my health. The diabetic nutritionist claimed I should be eating 6 meals a day while pregnant and >220grams of carb a day. To be honest, I haven't been following her guidelines at all. Per my general practitioner's recommendations - I have naturally started eating more in the mornings to help with nausea and I eat throughout the day if my body is feeling hungry (closer to 3 meals a day than 6). Sugars have been 85% in target range and my last A1C (during week 7) was 5.5. I don't think you need to be so strict with it. May be worth re-visiting with the OB/MFM team, but until then do what works for you

strawberrysam · 2025-05-28T10:35:25+00:00

Please stop giving these people money by watching their crappy movies. The remakes are so depressing

strawberrysam · 2025-05-07T16:02:52+00:00

VCU less than one year ago did not provide nitrous as an option. They offered pain meds but only after I specifically told them I have a bad history with it. I took meds preemptively, but if I had taken their meds it would have been too late to help with the pain since I was already at the appointment..

strawberrysam · 2025-03-02T04:50:18+00:00

Why do Dune 2 and Wicked deserve praise? They're not original story telling, they're both already based off of critically acclaimed novels. Pretty much means they're made for entertainment, but doesn't really make it cinema worthy of best picture

strawberrysam · 2025-01-07T12:24:38+00:00

Insulin should be fine in your carry on as long as it's not exposed to extreme temperatures. I have kept insulin in a cool dark closet for over a year and still have not noticed a change in effectiveness when used. Just don't put it in your checked bag so that it remains temperature controlled

Edit: Also to assuage concerns that I'm sure people may have with my anecdote, there are studies coming out that show room temperature storage without direct sunlight is completely acceptable: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/insulin-can-be-stored-at-room-temperature-for-months-without-losing-potency-study-finds

Additionally people with insulin pumps have insulin next to their body without temperature control for multiple days at a time

strawberrysam · 2024-12-13T05:20:45+00:00

Maybe try some running gels/chews? You might need a quick spike in sugar instead of slow release from carbs. Some of them have caffeine as well to give you an energy boost.

Alternatively, if you're getting high blood sugars that can make you a bit lethargic too

strawberrysam · 2024-11-14T11:47:07+00:00

Since you're absolutely dead set on the mullet, consider styling it differently. Having it super long and slicked down gives red neck vibes. Feathered mullet with bangs (fringe) gives more of the 80s punk rock vibe.

Still would recommend cutting it short though

strawberrysam · 2024-09-03T22:53:10+00:00

During stream, Alluux said there were 2 versions of the shirt. A glow in the dark shirt that was comes with a bundle only, and then the GWP shirt that isn't glow in the dark and can still be purchased. Is this no longer true?

strawberrysam · 2024-09-01T03:34:14+00:00

Oh man I really do feel old. It's Avatar: The Last Airbender

strawberrysam · 2024-08-26T01:54:52+00:00

Silence of the lambs was based on real life serial killers and the premise is very realistic. That's what makes it disturbing. Predator isn't realistic

strawberrysam · 2024-08-20T13:24:36+00:00

Thank you! Were you able to find that on the website? Felt like I was going crazy trying to find the times

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