sry, had to say it.

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

I have not had any problems but I did mention that Diabetes 1 is common in my dad’s side of the family. My cousin has diabetes since 10 (me about the same) and she has had a kidney transplant even though she has been even more diligent than me about her health. My Endocrinologist told me one can minimise the chances of complications but that sometimes diabetes can interact with other genetic predispositions and that the same as any other illness there are no guarantees. There are no guarantees in life - I had friend (didn’t drink smoke and ran marathons - not a diabetic - die of a heart attack at 35 - unknown genetic fault)I don’t feel it fair to say that those who look after themselves have no problems. I have always looked after my sugars really well but went through a rebellious stage for 5 years where I drank , smoke and ate everything i wanted (no cake though). I even tried other ‘medication’ but I am 100% where my health fanatic cousin has had terrible kidney
problems. I don’t say this to depress you but be aware that one can minimise one’s risk and maybe prevent complications altogether but that some who do look after themselves still suffer and there is no fault. Even in the case where some diabetics go through a period of rebellion there is no fault .
robert stickler <losinmyself25@…

Humbly, Robby, did you get that information from a
medical “professional?” You have a wealth of experience & knowledge
here on the list from people who actually LIVE diabetes. It’s a
great place to “know” diabetes and get the best information on the
scope of diabetes, while learning what YOUR diabetes is for you.
You can study piano in books and on the internet, talk to concert
pianists for a lifetime, but until you sit at the piano, you won’t
know how to play piano.
hmm, well i read the books straight from the american diabetes

association. my doctor told me today that she doubts i’ll ever have
any problems. i’ve met so many people online now that have never had
any trouble, its obvious that the people who get the problems USUALLY
are the ones who dont stick to what their doctor tells them to do. i
highly doubt i’ll ever have any problems, and if i do, they will be
minor. none of the major stuff like heart disease.
robby

Natalie
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I feel the same way with the humalog and lantus. It’s a huge relief and a very simple pleasure that most take for granted.

Joan

There are a couple locations doing research on islet cell transplants. I know the U of Wisconsin in Madison is doing one.

The deal is, it is still considered experimental. Therefore, the expense is the patient’s responsibility. The amount is $32,000.00, covering all injections of the transplant.

In this case, the transplant is done via injection. If the first one does not work well enough, there is a second, and finally a third, if necessary.

The success rate appears to be promising, however, one must remain on anti-rejection meds indefinitely. This opens the chance for infection, which is something with which we live every day as diabetics, anyway. The majority of the volunteers have been non-diabetic for more than 5 years after the transplant injections. 5 years without a shot. without finger sticks. to be ‘normal.’ We may convince ourselves that we are normal, but if you look at our mindset, we have simply adjusted well to our challenges. Diabetes has become a way of life and lifestyle for us. I am not saying that is a bad thing, but it is not the ‘norm.’ And I use the word ‘norm’ in a statistical sense, not a judgemental one.

I had thought about the transplant, but had trouble finding $32,000 lying around the house, especially with student loans! Maybe next year when I make the big bucks. (Yes, I am kidding.)

Something to ponder, anyway.

Joan