Type 1 diabetes

Melissa this was a post from another group I belong to.
Is metabolic syndrome a real condition?
Diabetes groups question existence of heart-related disorder
LONDON - The world’s top two diabetes organizations have questioned
the existence of a medical condition widely cited by drug firms.
The American Diabetes Association and European Association for the
Study of Diabetes said in a joint statement on Thursday that
“metabolic syndrome” ? which has come to be seen as a predictor of
cardiovascular disease ? was poorly defined, inconsistently used and
in need of further research.
Doctors should not diagnose people with the “syndrome” or treat it as
a separate condition until the science behind it is clear, according
to a paper to be published in the September issue of Diabetes Care and
Diabetologia.
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so it is similar to diagnosis…we had ketones but they were down to trace in 12 hours and completely gone in about 24.

Thanks A Bunch!
Rhonda

Have any of you ever been diagnosed with this? I would assume it would
be type 2s, but I was curious. I have 2 of the 5 symptoms, 3 are
required for a diagnosis. My doc is thinking I am headed this
direction, especially since one of the symptoms I don’t have yet is
blood sugar problems. I am almost paranoid about this. I know that the
docs always think T2 with me (31, not obese, but not as skinny as I
used to be, had gestational, grandfather diagnosed T2 at 83, and a T1
son), but even as a kid they thought many times that I was diabetic. I
have had hypos all my life, and at any given time when I check on my
son’s meter I have been from the 50’s to the 200+ range. Mind you, my
HgA1c is normal every year, and whenever the docs check my fasting, it
is on the edge of normal. Anyway, was just wondering if this is a
purely T2 syndrome, or if both types get it.
Melissa

I know in the past we’ve passed around oddball things that people
will mention to us about misconceptions about what people with
diabetes can eat, and how ones with diabetes should live their lives.
Recently I’ve been drumming up donations for the JDRF walk-a-thon
this fall, and have been going at it pretty aggressively. Some
people ask questions, the usual, “so she can’t eat any sugar, she
must be overweight, blah blah blah.” One woman I gingerly tried to
explain that while I don’t feed my daughter snickers bars and
slushees, I do quite often give her a dixie cup size serving of ice
cream each night before bed. Before I could explain the benefits of
this, I got a look that could have killed. I thought this woman was
going to call child protective services on me.
I had to laugh at how much people don’t know and obviously don’t
understand. I’m sure the rest of you have come up against this in
your experiences.

Just had my 3rd A1C since being diagnosed. Although I’m doing better
with my ratios, I still have some highs every now and then.
First A1C in March was 12ish.
Second in May was 7.
Today’s was 6.3.
I’m absolutely ecstatic! I’m going to get below 6, but I’ll definitely
take a 6.3! Endo said I’d been around 6.1 if it wasn’t for last week’s
refried bean incident (don’t ask!).
Now, if I could just gain some weight!
Thanks to all that have posted here and those that have answered my
questions. I have learned a lot from your words, much more than from
anywhere else. I wish you all the best.
Mike

I was just wondering…who is the owner of this group? I know it’s a stupid
question, but I really have no idea who started this group.

Thanks A Bunch!
Rhonda

Hello Ladies… Gentlemen,

As before, I am most grateful for all your time and many excellent thoughts, views, perspectives concerning the pump, whether yours or just hypothetically. It is a deep question, and a “lite” question as well depending on ones mood, perspectives…

I respect the benefits that the basal dosages, whether a single rate all day long, or multiple rates, some slightly different, others more radically different during different times of day. I concede a suspicion that tiny doses released slowly, studied over the “long term” will perhaps guarantee less complications perhaps, but am skeptical until its proven definitively.

The DCCT was painfully clear. Tighter control holds very real & dangerous risks. My point as always, we all need to be damned careful we don’t push too hard for a number becoming too low!!! If we over-manage the sugar (ie keep too low), some obscenely high number of participants in that study REQUIRED external assistance because of that… and had not been the case previously? It happened to enough folks who went from the onesy-twosy shot-routine group to the multiple shots per day (IDDM) group that it got written prominently into the findings.

Lisa as for ~separation~ from the pump causing severe DKA, that was unfortunately my experience without a single exception. It was spooky and very, very annoying. I’d separate or turn off whatever the case for an hour, hour and a half and WHAM, HIGH, HIGH, HIGH. I’d never had that happen in 27 years save when deathly ill. On the pump it was a disgustingly regular event. Came to a point I never wanted to be separated, and that was a bad mental space for me.
As for not being “good” I don’t know what that means. We all do our best, and try and cope with something that will rend our souls and shred us into tiny little pieces if we permit it. Some stop trying, some try too hard, others get by and do well, others…. by little monologue aside for a moment I have a very simple question for you….

What does Alcohol taste like?
(Jeff looking genuinely interested, puzzled, frustrated by his inexperience’s…) There are an extraordinary number of things I did not do, and have never tried.

I can only give my own experience with the pump. I am not, and never have been, very good at following directions I don’t like. That also works in the pump. So, if I can get decent control with the pump, the darn thing must be an asset. At least in my case.
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Anyone have experience/knowledge with/on Xylitol? Judith

This is interesting. After Reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
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