Comments on: a question to all of you http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/ for anyone who has been touched by this disease Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:36:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Arlen Roberts http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3907 Arlen Roberts Fri, 13 May 2005 21:14:14 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3907 thank you, Catie thank you, Catie

]]> By: Arlen Roberts http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3900 Arlen Roberts Fri, 06 May 2005 07:38:19 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3900 Following Mary's line of thought, i know that the diabetes targets the beta cells in the pancreas. I am wondering about whether it targets the alpha cells, the cells that make glucagon, as well. Glucagon is stimulated by low BS, and it travels to the liver where it stimulates the chemical RXN to change glycogen back into glucose, therefore raising the BS. If our alpha cells are damaged as well, then we also don't have the same response to low sugars as a non-diabetic would. We DO, though, have the Simogee effect, where the glucagon/glycogen reaction occurs, and we then have sugars through the roof after a low sugar we have treated with either OJ or glucose tabs. Just wondering. Joan Following Mary’s line of thought, i know that the diabetes targets the beta cells in the pancreas. I am wondering about whether it targets the alpha cells, the cells that make glucagon, as well. Glucagon is stimulated by low BS, and it travels to the liver where it stimulates the chemical RXN to change glycogen back into glucose, therefore raising the BS. If our alpha cells are damaged as well, then we also don’t have the same response to low sugars as a non-diabetic would. We DO, though, have the Simogee effect, where the glucagon/glycogen reaction occurs, and we then have sugars through the roof after a low sugar we have treated with either OJ or glucose tabs. Just wondering.

Joan

]]> By: Jackson Inge http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3897 Jackson Inge Tue, 03 May 2005 15:02:25 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3897 Brian, I used NPH both AM & PM, with a larger dose in the AM. That was before I went to the Lantus/Novolog regimen. I love the new regimen & have brought my A1c down to a 6.2 this last draw. I was never that good with the NPH & Regular. Are you rotating your injection sites well? I know that will have a negative effect. If you've already changed vials & are rotating sites well, the I suggest you get your doc involved. I've not heard of the insulin hoarding that Joan mentioned, but that doesn't mean anything. Good luck! Stacy Joan Geohegan <smartblnde@... Brian, I can only tell you my experience with NPH. I hate the stuff. My levels would go high, then low, and ultimately my doc said the body can 'hoard' insulin. This means it is released inexplicably at some point in the future. Perhaps your body is hoarding at present! This info, by the way, came from my OB when I was pregnant with my 3rd. He was always right on target with his approach to diabetes care, even more so than the endos. <!--more--> Brian, have you thought about Lantus and humalog? The two combined give you incredible control, even when you are not perfect in your approach to diet. Joan Brian,

I used NPH both AM & PM, with a larger dose in the AM. That was before I went to the Lantus/Novolog regimen. I love the new regimen & have brought my A1c down to a 6.2 this last draw. I was never that good with the NPH & Regular. Are you rotating your injection sites well? I know that will have a negative effect. If you’ve already changed vials & are rotating sites well, the I suggest you get your doc involved. I’ve not heard of the insulin hoarding that Joan mentioned, but that doesn’t mean anything. Good luck!

Stacy
Joan Geohegan <smartblnde@…

Brian,

I can only tell you my experience with NPH.

I hate the stuff. My levels would go high, then low, and ultimately my doc said the body can ‘hoard’ insulin. This means it is released inexplicably at some point in the future. Perhaps your body is hoarding at present!

This info, by the way, came from my OB when I was pregnant with my 3rd. He was always right on target with his approach to diabetes care, even more so than the endos.


Brian, have you thought about Lantus and humalog? The two combined give you incredible control, even when you are not perfect in your approach to diet.

Joan

]]> By: Luella Buckner http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3886 Luella Buckner Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:47:38 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3886 If you have already read Judith's previous post, then you might understand that we are all different and never assume that you are invincible to anything!!! Steve i never have. i'm just not what of those hypochondriacs who think there is nothing you can do to keep yourself healthy and stay free from those complications. i know thats a bunch of b.s. plain and simple. robby If you have already read Judith’s previous post, then you might
understand that we are all different and never assume that you are
invincible to anything!!!
Steve
i never have. i’m just not what of those hypochondriacs who think
there is nothing you can do to keep yourself healthy and stay free
from those complications. i know thats a bunch of b.s. plain and
simple.
robby

]]> By: Luella Buckner http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3885 Luella Buckner Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:38:02 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3885 But didn't you say, you eat 75 carbs a meal? Your 5 lantus is your 24 hour coverage is only a month old, it's not concrete. It will creep up over time. i dont mind if my insulin dosages go up over time. whats the big deal? robby But didn’t you say, you eat 75 carbs a meal? Your 5 lantus is your 24
hour coverage is only a month old, it’s not concrete. It will creep
up over time.
i dont mind if my insulin dosages go up over time. whats the big deal?
robby

]]> By: collier500 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3867 collier500 Sun, 03 Apr 2005 16:11:20 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3867 When we were at CHOP our nurse said her father was working on an insulin patch and it would be ready for testing soon. It got us really excited! How about the new pump that will keep a steady read on your blood sugar? Less finger pricks would be AMAZING! Syd plays the violin and I can't believe she never complains about it. We tried the arm but she HATED it. Our pump person said 18 months until it hits the public. How cool is that? Thanks for caring and sharing, Rhonda Mom to Sydney, 7 type 1 since April 7, 2003 When we were at CHOP our nurse said her father was working on an insulin patch and it would be ready for testing soon. It got us really excited!

How about the new pump that will keep a steady read on your blood sugar? Less finger pricks would be AMAZING! Syd plays the violin and I can’t believe she never complains about it. We tried the arm but she HATED it. Our pump person said 18 months until it hits the public. How cool is that?

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

]]> By: Luella Buckner http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3866 Luella Buckner Fri, 01 Apr 2005 08:19:04 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3866 Brian, I am in the same boat as you are. I am taking a minimum of 57 units of insulin daily. goodness gracious! 57 units?? what for?? i take 14 novolog, and 5 lantus, total. robby Brian,
I am in the same boat as you are. I am taking a minimum of 57 units
of insulin daily.
goodness gracious! 57 units?? what for?? i take 14 novolog, and 5
lantus, total.
robby

]]> By: Luella Buckner http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3865 Luella Buckner Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:09:29 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3865 Hey Guys, I hate to whip this dead horse again. I am really worried about my glucose levels. My insulin needs have doubled. Is that normal? It seems that my NPH injection is particularly ineffective. I have purchased new insulin think that my old had gone weak. It seemed to help that first night, but now I am right back where I started. I am taking 20 units at 9pm. Does anybody take NPH in the mornings also? I am at my wits end and very frustrated. 20 units??? that sure is alot. i only take 4 every meal. robby Hey Guys,
I hate to whip this dead horse again. I am really worried about my
glucose levels. My insulin needs have doubled. Is that normal? It
seems that my NPH injection is particularly ineffective. I have
purchased new insulin think that my old had gone weak. It seemed to
help that first night, but now I am right back where I started. I am
taking 20 units at 9pm. Does anybody take NPH in the mornings also? I
am at my wits end and very frustrated.
20 units??? that sure is alot. i only take 4 every meal.
robby

]]> By: Arlen Roberts http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3863 Arlen Roberts Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:48:20 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3863 Brian, You may want to check with your university's health center to see if they have any suggestions. I am not sure if there is anything they could do, but it is always, as we have been saying, worth the question. Joan p.s. When do you graduate? Northern Kentucky University has a decent health center, and it is possible to get quite a number of meds at a significantly reduced rate, especially antibiotics and such. Brian,

You may want to check with your university’s health center to see if they have any suggestions. I am not sure if there is anything they could do, but it is always, as we have been saying, worth the question.

Joan

p.s. When do you graduate? Northern Kentucky University has a decent health center, and it is possible to get quite a number of meds at a significantly reduced rate, especially antibiotics and such.

]]> By: collier500 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3862 collier500 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:04:12 +0000 http://www.type-1-diabetes.zolushka123.com/2005/02/20/a-question-to-all-of-you/#comment-3862 Brian, Relax, everyone is different and insulin isn't bad for you. "Normal" bodies make it naturally. We were on NPH morning and night before we started Lantus and it is normal because NPH only stays in your system for 8 hours. Think of it like leap frog. You take your clear for what you are eating now. (clear starts working in 20 minutes and is out of your system in 2 hours) The cloudy is for what you will eat for snacks and lunch. (cloudy starts working in 4 hours and takes 8 hours before it is out of your system) My daughter is almost 8 and we were on 6 clear 9 cloudy at breakfast, 3 clear at dinner and 2 clear, 2 cloudy at bedtime. I hope this helps! Thanks for caring and sharing, Rhonda Mom to Sydney, 7 type 1 since April 7, 2003 Brian,

Relax, everyone is different and insulin isn’t bad for you. “Normal” bodies make it naturally. We were on NPH morning and night before we started Lantus and it is normal because NPH only stays in your system for 8 hours. Think of it like leap frog. You take your clear for what you are eating now. (clear starts working in 20 minutes and is out of your system in 2 hours) The cloudy is for what you will eat for snacks and lunch. (cloudy starts working in 4 hours and takes 8 hours before it is out of your system)

My daughter is almost 8 and we were on 6 clear 9 cloudy at breakfast, 3 clear at dinner and 2 clear, 2 cloudy at bedtime.

I hope this helps!

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

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