Type 1 diabetes

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Thanx,good luck and good numbers!

Yeah me too! Hi Elizabeth………
But I never trusted my mother - Dad gave me my shots for the first six
months or so.
At age 11 I hated it! Had to learn to do it though……….
I went to diabetic camp here in California for four summers in the
Sierras near Kings Canyon National park and loved it. The important thing
was socializing with other people (kids and some adults too) that had type
1 IDDM like me. At camp we used to call normal people “NDs” short for
non-diabetics. When you called a person that name it was obvious that they
just didn’t understand. Being a type 1 diabetic as a kid means you are
somewhat isolated since (probably) no one has it around you and even your
relatives don’t understand what is going on from the diabetic’s
perspective. Only another young person having type 1 IDDM has the same
view and is facing the same problems. 95 percent of diabetics out there are
middle aged type 2 adults. Not someone a kid is going to relate to. And
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I just joined the group tonight. I have had Type I diabetes since
July 1995. I am 32 years old now. I am just starting to delve into
a different kind of diet.. or at the least.. some modifications.
Just wanted to say hi..
Karla

Hi everyone,
I just joined. I do not have diabetes, but my mother-in-law does.
She has been handling it pretty well over the years, but is now 80
and seems to be needing more help with her diet and medications. I
have an appointment with the local hospital dietician, but I would
love to get some input from anyone who has been dealing with this for
a while. My husband and I are trying to educate ourselves so we know
what is best for mom. Eventually she will be moving in with us
(maybe sooner than we think).
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Theresa Wilkins
wilkinstheresa@…

My 6 year old grandson who was diagnosed with Type I in February
finally let me give him his injections. This meant he and his little
brother, Sammy, were able to do a “sleepover” at Nana and Papa’s
house last weekend. They have been doing sleepovers with us almost
weekly since they were born and we really missed it! At first, he
wouldn’t let anyone but his mom or dad give him the injections, so
this is real progress for him. He is doing well, keeping his numbers
in the normal range and cooperating with all the protocol. I am very
proud of him and of his parents!! Tahnks for listening and Happy
Easter, Happy Passover! Suzanne in WA

I have just joined your group for a number of reasons — my uncle has
been diagnosed with diabetes (I honestly cannot say if it is type 1
or 2; I feel so ignorant)…and…I was wondering if any of the
lovely people here could field some questions for me.
Pleae feel free to correct any misconceptions or misstatements. I’ll
never learn if someone doesn’t inform me!
I am a soapmaker by trade and am looking to make some products for my
uncle. I understand that there are some things a diabetic should not
do (??). One of those things I have been told is no foot soaks.
Could someone please provide information to this fact? And with
that, I have been told, specifically, that disabetics should not use
epsom salts. Is this internally or externally? I have seen foot
soaks out there that claim to be “diabetic friendly” but I haven’t
found an ingredient list. I’d really like to make up one of my
wonderful ‘foot friendly’ baskets for my uncle for his birthday.
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Hi,
I have had pain in my right shoulder for about a year. It is not
constant. It started when I threw a tennis ball, not repeatedly and
not hard. I just threw it. Now this pain will hit any time I make a
throwing motion, and sometimes when I am reaching up or back to an
extreme. I’ve heard of diabetic frozen shoulder, but I’ve looked it
up, and the description doesn’t seem to be what I have.
Does anyone else have any experience with anything like this? It
almost feels like my arm is just barely in the socket, and any stress
on it makes it feel as if it is being torn out.
Jerry

Hey all! Just had a few things to say. First of all, I just wanted to
say welcome to the new members! Second, Carlos- I am in KC Kansas,
and it’s called the ’silicon valley of the midwest’ LOL. Hubby is a
programmer here. Jobs are probably a little easier to find here, and
it’s a nice place to live. Last but not least, thank you to all of
you for the encouragement you have shown me! We just got a new
computer, so hubby is messing with both of them nonstop, and it’s
crunch week for me right now (week before spring break- all the
teachers feel you need a test first!), plus I need to study for the
MCAT, and my best friends 30th birthday is this weekend and I’m
meeting her 3 hours away so I probably won’t be in for a few days!
Elizabeth- sorry to hear about the carple tunnel (sp?)- my mom had
the surgery a couple years ago. Went good once the healing was done,
just a big pain until then! Good luck, and take care all! See you
soon!
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Hello Elizabeth - and group,
I just joined the list and didn’t see the (below) intro when it was sent originally.
But my diabetes is parallel to yours….
Oh gee……Do I have to tell everybody everything ? I haven’t been getting many emails on this list - how many IDDMers are out there?
Take care,
Carlos

I was heartened by your message and hope that you do choose an
endocrinology specialty. My 7 year old grandson was recently
diagnosed. He has received excellent, supportive care from the RN
Specialist, the Dietician and all the nurses who have helped in the
hospital and afterward. He has to travel 50 miles for endocrinology
appointments. I went with him and his mom last consult and did not
like the doctor at all. I can see that he is very experienced and
knowlegeable, but he was arrogant, condescending and, in general, a
complete jerk! I work with physicians (psychiatrists) everyday at my
psychology practice and I guess I have been pleasantly lulled into
thinking that doctors these days are much less power-focussed and
much more collaborative than the “old school” approach evidenced by
the endocrinologist. Unfortunately, my son and family have no choice
of doctors due to their medical plan. As long as he seems to know
what he is doing (and he has, so far) I guess we can live with it.
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