Type 1 diabetes

hi, i’ve been going through the archives reading some of the messages
and i’ve noticed something. in alot of the posts it seems like many
of the members in here consider complications unavoidable. they act
like there is no stopping them and that you are destined to have
horrible things happen to you. every single book i’ve read about
diabetes says that as long as you take good care of yourself,
exercise, take your insulin like you’re supposed to, eat right, and
get your checkups like you’re supposed to, every one of the
complications are totally preventable. i’ve talked to dozens of
people now on the net who have had this for 20, 30, 40 or more years
and have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. i am healthy
and i am determined to keep it that way. i never intend on letting
any of those bad things happen to me. of course no one knows the
future, but as long as i do everything i am supposed to, the chances
of any of those bad things happening to me are very, very, slim. if
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Hi Robby in Indiana, Welcome!

You will meet a lot of people in the same boat as you. Unfortunately they have been in that boat a long time. Most are diagnosed prior to 10. But you won’t be shunned or anything. So jump right in and ask any question you think of. Someone usually has an answer or will be seeing a doctor soon. Don’t be shy…

Thanks for caring and sharing,
Rhonda
Mom to Sydney, 7
type 1 since April 7, 2003

i just found out last night that a really good friend of mine died.
he had diabetes for 23 years and was 29 years old. he died of a
heart attack. my friend did not take care of himself. he hasn’t
checked his blood in years he told me. he also was only taking 2
injections a day, this was old information from him having a heart
attack 6 years ago after he woke up in cleveland clinic 3 weeks
later from his diabetic coma. now my friends struggle with diabetes
has ended. i will never have the chance to get on him about
checking his blood and seeing a doctor. i have known him for 20
years, we met a diabetic camp and now he is gone. what makes me so
mad about all of this is that he……(we)…..all have the chance
to live our lives close to normal. so when he use to bitch about
having diabetes, like many in this room do, it makes me mad. we all
hate having this disease, but it is controlable with some work on
our part. so for every one in this group that complains about
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Carol,

May you be blessed in the New Year as well, with health, wealth and friends galore!

Happy New Year!

Thanks for caring and sharing,
Rhonda
Mom to Sydney, 7
type 1 since April 7, 2003

Tina,

Thank you for such a beautiful message and Happy New Year to you too. May your health continue to improve and good luck in finding the perfect job.

Thanks for caring and sharing,
Rhonda
Mom to Sydney, 7
type 1 since April 7, 2003

Just wanted to send a Quick Hello!! and wish everyone a wonderful Friday. Hard to believe we are at the last day of 2004… What a yr. this has been. Can we only be Thankful for what we have, and hope for even better from here.

Wanted to personally Thank everyone for their Friendship, thoughts and Prayers this yr. With all I have been thru Health wise, and the issues with the Chronic wounds with my right leg… I have appreciated knowing someone cares, and is Praying for me.

I am down to one wound on my right leg… still open, but improving, and have been released to go back to work… Just needing to find a job somewhere. I am not having Luck on that end, but I have been trying. Just Pray for God to open the doors on this.

Remember, all things happen for a purpose, and that 2005 will be what we make it.

~~TINA~~

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Hi everyone, here’s wishing you all a happy and healthy new year.
Maddie and I went to Columbia yesterday. One of the first items I
asked about was insulin and the doctor told me that once a vial is
opened, it can be left out on the counter for 30 days, then toss it.
She said it shouldn’t be refridgerated, but kept at room temperature.
Maddie’s A1C the night she was diagnosed on 10/28 was 10.6, yesterday
it was 7.9. I guess we’re making progress.
Take care,
Stephanie

Kyle, my 11 year old was put on an Insulin pump Monday. The first
day under controlled conditions (in the hosp) was great, the next
day, he had a wreck on his bike, his pump site got pulled out,
apparently to him it is extremely painful to put the Insulin pump
site back in the skin, he cried for 45 minutes begging me to take it
out, then once removed he was scared (Emla cream was used)he did not
want it back in. I was about in tears, he was already crying. If I
had any Lantus left I would have said forget this, it ain’t worth
it!! We proceeded forward, put the site in his thigh, it did not
hurt as bad as the abdomen for him, and the next 2 days have been
wonderful. He bolus’ with every piece of carb that goes into his
mouth, his numbers are improving. We (I say we because he is not in
this battle alone)have a Minimed (the newest model) and it is
phenominal what all this machine does. You infared your BG to the
pump, it gives you a recommendation of the amount of Insulin to
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How Should I Store My Insulin?
Always keep two bottles of each type of your insulin on hand. The bottle that you are using may be stored at room temperature (not higher than 80 degrees F) for 30 days. Store it where it will not get too hot or too cold and keep it out of direct sun.
A good rule of thumb is that if the temperature is comfortable for you, the insulin is safe. Vials of insulin that you are using should also not be refrigerated.
However, extra bottles of insulin should be stored in the refrigerator (do not allow your insulin to freeze). The night before you are ready to use your new bottle, take it out of the refrigerator and allow it to warm to room temperature.
For insulin pens, check the package insert for storage instructions.
Always check your insulin bottle. Rapid acting and short acting insulin should be clear. Other forms of insulin should have a cloudy appearance yet be free of clumps.
If you are carrying your insulin with you, be careful not to shake it. Shaking or agitating the bottle creates air bubbles that can affect the amount of insulin you withdraw for an injection.