Comments on: Hello. I am a newbie, here. A little about me

By: Bret Mckinney

Bret Mckinney — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 05:53:00 +0000

before
it really happens. & wanted to know the symtoms for the same if
any.
Hi Summet,
Welcome to the group. Studies have shown that most diabetics that
keep their bloodsugar below 140 fasting will avoid complications.
This is not true for all but for most. A bloodsugar taken less than
4 hours after eating will be higher 160 should be safe.
Huw old are you? I am 41. Do you live in India? I live in Indiana
in the U.S. I know that getting proper medical care can be difficult
for some in India. How do you treat your diabetes with shots or
pills? I use an insulin pump. I also know that in India they use
different kinds of insulins than we have here in the states. Are you
able to test your bloodsugar very often? I test 8-10 times a day
unless I am sick and then I test more.

Things to watch for-infected wounds that won’t heal, loss of
appetite, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain or loss, blotchy
vision, chest pain. If you notice any of these symtoms you should
contact your doctor.
I know it is difficult but try not to worry about this. Do the
best you can. Every diabetic has high bloodsugar from time to time.
This is normal. Live your life to the fullest today and tomorrow
will take care of itself.
Love&Hugs,Diana=^..^=
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By: collier500

collier500 — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:52:54 +0000

As a mother to a type 1 I Just have to say how proud I am of all of you in your ability to share and make a difference.

Thank you so much!

Rhonda
Mom to Sydney, 7
Type 1 since April 7, 2003

By: Lea Hayden

Lea Hayden — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 10:47:47 +0000

I am SO bummed I missed out on most of this discussion–I’ve
been away for a few days. Really, for those of us with diabetes
for 30+ years, the a1c and home testing of blood sugars (and
therefore having even a clue as to overall control) is such a
different thing than what we grew up with, we should be able to
see it from both sides of the fence. Sure, we did go for many
years with no real clue about our control. One of my doctors, Dr.
Joslin of the Joslin Clinic, told me when I was 16, and beginning
to drive, when I expressed worry about hypos while at the wheel,
that a diabetic should “Feel their insulin working every once in a
while!” I certainly did that, all the time as a kid. Whatever kind of
control I did have before home testing and the a1c is certainly
unknown, but I always strove to eat right, and I always took my
insulin. Who knows? I also have all my limbs, and no
neuropothy, or signs of diabetes in my eyes or kidneys. I did

have a heart attack after 35 years of diabetes–maybe related to
genetics, maybe diabetes, who can say? All of us long-termers
have some damage somewhere–circulatory, connective tissue,
something. BUT–with luck and decent control, some of us HAVE
made it 40 years (I reach that milestone next February) in
reasonably good health. Not with perfect glucose control either,
but maybe “good enough” is good enough! Maybe perfect is not
necessary. I agree that as long as you appear to be healthy, and
your eye, nerve, kidney and cirulation functions are good, and you
feel good (Yes, and are happy!), hey, then whatever works for
you!
Be well,
stay well,
go in light,
Michael
T1 since 1965

By: carol_17

carol_17 — Wed, 23 Jun 2004 08:36:52 +0000

Welcome, Jimmy to the site! I’m Carol and have been diabetic for 14 years. I, too have had multiple problems, some of which I ‘deal with’ the best I can. There are a lot of nice people on here willing to help.

Take care,
Carol