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On Mon Apr 30 16:02:31 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Diabetes Industrial Complex to get richer as schools put pop machines and candy machines in school, cut PE classes and feed tater tots to our kids. 1 in 3 children under five will get diabetes in their life. Exercise and diet can prevent some cases, change in diet can make others healthier. I am a diabetic, make huge mistakes when I was younger but now lift weights, jog and take small injections of insulin to keep healthy. Many go to docs to have the doctor fix it but unfortunately, the patient must manage the disease, and no foregiveness is given for poor control. You will simply get sicker and sicker as I did. I have in 1.5 years reduced my insulin need to a fraction of what I did when I started the daily weight lifting program. I had the following problems when I started. Vomiting intestinal problems Kidneys failing Sore on my foot oozing blood Some personal health issues All those problems gone foot healed in 30 days after having the massive hole in my foot for two years. My kidneys function correctly now. Intestinal problems gone. What really put me on recovery is I was able to get the doctor to give me Humalog insulin. I on my own figured out injecting every two hours put me on the path to recovery. Then with adequate insulin, my muscles began to respond to exercise, Once had glucose so high my meter could not read the level So of course, I am going to share my success even when others do not want to hear about this.
On Mon Apr 30 14:30:15 2007 Julie () said:
Oh no. I LOVE dates. And dried figs. And raisins. That's about the only fruit I eat!
On Mon Apr 30 14:25:42 2007 Amy () said:
I thought Julie and I where talking about something totally different, sorry. I was O taking about the effects that menopause has on the sugars and your body, being a diabetic woman.
On Mon Apr 30 13:18:37 2007 () said:
Amy...with diabetes, NOTHING is "fast". Welcome to our website. We all struggle. Keeping track of your sugars, knowing what does what to your body, and some Professional advice helps. P.S. don't eat dates. They are higher sugar than anything!
On Mon Apr 30 06:54:25 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Staying healthy does take good control. My personal experience is this. Glucose levels too high, makes me feel tired. About 15-20 years ago I had nerve damage with intense pain. The pain went away after getting good control. Keep in mind the pancreas produces both insulin and glycogen. The glycogen stores in the liver in a molecular chain. Eventually, the chain breaks down and insulin is needed to restore the chain. The hormone insulin has 51 amino acids, essential building blocks. So without adequate insulin, the body will go into a domino effect of failing health. Once on insulin, my health improved dramatically. My only regret is I did not ask for insulin sooner about 20 years sooner. I have added exercise and eating small meals several times per day. My A1cs dropped from 11.5 to 5.5. So if inadequate insulin is produced by the body, then troubles will follow. I have struggled with this since age 17.
On Sun Apr 29 09:25:34 2007 Amy () said:
I don't know how long it lasts, but I'm 51 and just getting started. My sister has been going through it for three years, hope mine doesn't last that long. My sugars are terrible, I was hoping to get through this pretty fast but I don't know. Glad to know someone else is going through the same stuff.
On Sat Apr 28 19:03:11 2007 mike p (m.pintal@comcast.net) said:
Julie...I too was recently diagnosed (at age 55) and started my meds this past tuesday. Fatigue, nausea, depression. Please someone tell us....how long will this last? Is the body going through withdrawal from no sugar?
On Sat Apr 28 11:52:34 2007 Julie () said:
Night sweats, insomnia, moody, oh god moody!, bouts of extreme fatigue, and nothing digests right anymore. And for no reason that I can think of my sugars are all over the place, even though nothing else has changed except what I just mentioned. I'm 48. How long will this last?
On Sat Apr 28 08:23:56 2007 () said:
I'm suffering from pre-menopause, I have night sweats and can't sleep and very moody. I am also having trouble with high blood sugars. My question is, does menopause make you have high blood sugars. My sugars always went with my cycles and would be lower than usuall just before and during. Now they are higher than normal all the time.
On Mon Apr 23 16:34:53 2007 () said:
It's for depression and nerve pain
On Mon Apr 23 14:30:40 2007 () said:
Isn't Cymbalta used for depression?
On Mon Apr 23 13:24:28 2007 () said:
Thanks for your time and answers. I've beeb on insulin for 22 years and I'm starting to have nerve damage. My dr suggested once cybata, buy I'm not sure about that choice for me. I'll have to visit with the dr. Thanks
On Mon Apr 23 10:05:47 2007 Sam () said:
Dear "0"..."Neurontin" works for neuropathy well. There are many strengths of it. It does nothing to the mind. That's what I have used, and I am sure there are others now. I have been on insulin since my first coma, in 1993. It's been 14 years. I wear a pump, and have learned a lot. I was 50 when this began.
On Sun Apr 22 08:54:35 2007 () said:
Sam, can I ask you a question? You said you have severe neuropthy, what do you take for it? How long have you been on insulin? I need to get on something for neuropthy and will talk to the dr about it next time I go in, May first. Just would like to know what works for everyone else.
On Sat Apr 21 17:46:03 2007 Sam () said:
I had knee surgery, but it was worse than they thought when they got in there. My leg started feeling pain around December, and onward. I couldn't tell where the pain was coming from. I have severe neuropathy. This Spring I couldn't walk well at all & discovered it was my knee, with the help of a MRI. Had 2 carteledge tears, bone on bone and a rotten part in my bone from wear & tear. They had to sand that bone (femer) and I am frustrated today. In 2 weeks, I may have to do physical therapy. oh, well. I had polio as a kid, so it could be worse. Happy Spring. Sam.
On Sat Apr 21 10:50:16 2007 () said:
Try to watch what you eat until you hear from the dr.
On Sat Apr 21 05:56:43 2007 () said:
Hi debi. Was that 18.9 in mmol/L? I'm not used to that, but if I multiply that by the conversion factor, 18, you get 18.9 mmol/L = 340 mg/dl. And 20.8 mmol/L = 374 mg/dl. Those are high numbers. It's a good thing you're seeing a doctor! All that extra sugar in the blood can start to affect small blood vessels in his eyes and kidneys, and other places.
On Sat Apr 21 00:42:06 2007 debi () said:
i need some advice my husband has not yet had it confirmed he has diabetes he has all the symptons and his glucose level is between 18.9 and 20.8 how long can he go on with these levels at the moment we are waiting for more blood results but he looks ill he is tired has a constant dry mouth no matter how much he drinks goes to the loo all the time evan has to stop when driving and every hour at night he is 43 can anyone please advice while we are waiting for our doctor thankyou debi
On Thu Apr 19 18:52:11 2007 () said:
Sam, did you have a knee replacement or just surgery?
On Thu Apr 19 17:08:00 2007 Sam () said:
Please, please quit posting ads on this site! We get them everywhere else! I am doing good with the right knee, but like someone else posted, driving is rough! Getting my foot in the car..awful. I am not able to rake the yard. Just too much pain. I think we all can help each other with what works for us personally. I enjoy reading other posts. I was told at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn to use whatever works...for me. Last night I had a sudden increase..485, and had to bolus 10 units for it. Within 3 hours I was good. It was from pain. I am weary of this knee. But I only have 2, and I need them both to get around.
On Thu Apr 19 14:21:04 2007 () said:
I think it's scary too. No one ever talks about how insulin can raise the risk of cancer.
On Thu Apr 19 11:53:43 2007 () said:
Thank you for the link. I am new to the site and that was scary news. The statistics in the article are alarming.
On Tue Apr 17 16:17:02 2007 () said:
I just Googled "insulin breast cancer" and a slew of articles came back, all discussing the link between higher levels of insulin and breast cancer. Here's just one:
High Insulin Levels Linked To Deaths From Breast Cancer
I don't know how taking insulin, as opposed to just having high insulin levels because you are insulin resistant, affects risk. But insulin in either form is a growth hormone and encourages cells to grow, even cancer cells. That's why I'm curious about Mr. Emergency's use, perhaps overuse, of insulin.
On Tue Apr 17 16:00:04 2007 () said:
Please give more info on insulin and breast cancer. I take 200 units insulin a day and have strong family history of breast cancer. Thank you.
On Tue Apr 17 11:42:17 2007 . (.) said:
Mr Emergency. Wow. You clearly need some serious education regarding diabetes. And soon.
On Tue Apr 17 08:59:15 2007 () said:
I'm having problems with blood sugars going high at night, if I get up in the middle of the night I always check my sugars and they are anywhere up to 360 mustly 270. I take some lantus at 7 in the evening and if I'm high I'll take some fast insulin before I go to bed then I still take some during the night and they are still high in the morning. During the day I can control pretty good and drink lots of water. What do you think is going on at night? Any suggestions?
On Mon Apr 16 08:17:42 2007 () said:
Never heard of it, is it something new?
On Sun Apr 15 23:41:09 2007 Michael J. Huss () said:
First of all with MonaVie its a fruit blend thats all, secondly MonaVie doesnt make any claims about curing anything although research has been done saying we need fruits to give our body the fuel it needs to repair it self. Second im a Type 1 Diabetic, and ive been on the juice for about 6 months now what I have realized is that I dont get runned down anymore during football or basketball season AND I havent gotten sick once? Also pertaining to A1c levels I was at 9.0 and you all know that is around 300 average since ive been on the juice at my 3 month check up my levels have dropped to 6.8 now idk what it did for my body to where it reacted like that but ill tell you one thing as long as im healthy diabeticly speaking and not getting sick im all for it. Plus it wakes you up ;-)
On Sun Apr 15 15:45:30 2007 () said:
You were asked kindly to not post your ads. It's inconsiderate to continue. Your selfishness and insensitivity will work against you.
On Sun Apr 15 11:05:10 2007 () said:
I believe in free speech and I like hearing different views. If this works for you then by all means do it. Everyone needs to do what works for them and what works for one person might not work for another. I don't think that you should feel that you need everyone else's approval. Do what you have to do. My question is if your body is no longer making insulin aren't you a type 1 then?
On Sat Apr 14 23:21:48 2007 Mr Emergency () said:
I get it. Some people logging into this site don't want me to share my thoughts because my ideas challenge the normal way of doing things. If you couldn't find some flaw in my statements, they you might have to take some personal responsibility. That means you might have to actually choose to do something different to control the diabetes. That is what makes me different than some. I am willing to do whatever it takes. I apreciate the rest of you who allow my opinions. The rest don't believe in free speech, that our founding fathers created. They some sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom. By calling me a moron ranks you with those who want to take freedoms away, restrict free speech and the moron accuser wants only his view. Any other view is wrong. I am not going to stop my approach because it works and I have a responsibility to raise my children.
On Sat Apr 14 21:27:38 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Whether or not this is a hormone of a drug is not what we are concerned with. If people do not have good control, then they need to try to do something else. Insulin works for me and I would be quite dead without insulin. But from other comments it seems someone out there wished I had not used insulin and died. Consulting your doctor is your first step. Some people may get cancer from excess insulin. That seems to be the issue with too much insulin. Type 2 people sometimes have what is called insulin resistance. That means their body produces insulin but for some reason the body does not make good use of that insulin. Weight lifting can help type 2 people, Check Google search and ask your doctor if there is any truth in this thought. Ask your doctor if exercise can in fact help. Some type 2 diabetics can get control with exercise and medicine according to my doctor. But this disease tends to be progressive, he said. I know you don't like my opinions, but many people have achieved great control with insulin. Why is that so bad if I am incredibly healthy using insulin. I have to work hard at this 24-7 because my body makes none.
On Sat Apr 14 17:42:37 2007 () said:
To whoever is leaving the ads. We ask you kindly to stop. Thank you.
On Sat Apr 14 14:37:33 2007 Julie () said:
Oh man, that sounds serious, Sam. Why was your knee cap so bad? Did you injure it? I had surgery on my foot and was on crutches for 6 weeks. I absolutely hated it! Small things that no one thinks of doing, like going up and down stairs, were a nightmare. And forget driving or going to buy groceries. My diet was horrible mostly because I couldn't get to the store.
On Thu Apr 12 21:38:01 2007 Sam () said:
Yes, deep surgery. Knee cap half off, deep tears in cartilage, femer-bone partly rotten & needing sanding, from pressure. It's fine now, also the excercises are hard & painful. But hey...after 2 weeks I am off the crutches and cane too. My sugars jump around a bit, that's my first concern. Bless the Spring, when it comes.
On Thu Apr 12 15:49:33 2007 Julie () said:
You had your stitches in for 2 weeks? Or more? That's a long time. It must have been some deep surgery.
On Thu Apr 12 11:01:59 2007 Sam () said:
Owch...I got my stitches out yesterday. My knee was very bad. Now to start walking a lot. my cholesterol went up severly because I couldn't walk much. Onward with the day.
On Thu Apr 12 09:22:29 2007 () said:
Why does this page disappear? I've had it happen to me several times
On Thu Apr 5 13:04:16 2007 () said:
What I was asking was ... as soon as you start taking insulin, you pretty much guarantee that your beta cells stop producing. So to Mr. Emergency, aren't you concerned that you'll end up dependant on insulin prematurely? I also read that big doses of insulin increase the risk for breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. I don't know which is worse!
On Thu Apr 5 12:07:44 2007 . (.) said:
Being entitled to your own opinion is absolutely the right of everyone. However, Mr. Emergency is dispensing ADVICE he is unqualified to give. Period. I will give him credit for advising that people consult their physicians - - at least he's got that right.
On Wed Apr 4 21:20:22 2007 () said:
I think that everyone is entitled to their own opion, weather we like it or not. I also think that if you find something that will work for you, that's great and stick to it. Who cares what every one thinks. That is why this is called a chat board it's a place to write what you think and what works for you and get advise if you want it.
On Wed Apr 4 15:55:04 2007 . (.) said:
"Mr. Emergency": You.Are.A.Moron. You have no problem pontificating to people regarding your self-proclaimed expertise regarding diabetes. Seems to me if you're such a "know it all" you would certainly know that insulin is most certainly NOT a potent, powerful drug - it is a HORMONE. The last time I checked, the human body is capable of producing multiple hormones, but not one single "potent, powerful drug". Again, You.Are.A.Moron. Your screen name proves it.
On Wed Apr 4 15:06:10 2007 morganusvitus (morganusvitus@web.de) said:
The site looks great ! Thanks for all your help ( past, present and future !)
On Tue Apr 3 19:23:19 2007 () said:
Ouch! Sam, I can hear it in your voice. Hopefully it will be better when it heals, and you can walk. Maybe walking will be easier? So you have something to look forward to ... no snow, less pain, walking, lower sugars and weight loss. :) Get well soon!
On Tue Apr 3 19:15:05 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
It is simple. When the body makes inadequate insulin, then the body needs some assistance. Some doctors will prescribe Lantus at first to assist with pills. That was what my doctor prescribed first. Then I asked for short acting after that approach did not give me the success I want. I want the A1c under 6 period. That is what is needed to prevent complications. Not interested in kidney, heart, or liver failure. Nor am I interested in losing limbs or any other function in life. While some say everyone must die, dying from this disease is not an easy exit. It is simply much better to take care of the issue in the first place, taking whatever steps is needed to succeed.
On Tue Apr 3 19:00:01 2007 Sam () said:
Ow! I had my knee surgery last Thursday...my sugars went way up because of pain afterward. It's been 5 days. This is a great way to lose weight, but I have gained. Because of pain, I think. Anyhow I had 2 cartilage tears, and my kneecap was half off. But I'll be able to walk after the snow quits, and we are getting 4-8" here in Minnesota now. I have a lot of pain.
On Tue Apr 3 17:34:56 2007 () said:
I don't understand. Why is a type 2 injecting insulin? Don't we make our own insulin? If we start injecting it, won't our insulin-making cells slow down?
On Tue Apr 3 15:38:10 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
It is not your fault for having diabetes, but if you don't take steps then yes that is your fault. And if you end up costing society a fortune then you are being irresponsible for no reason except you are refusing to take the action you know you can take. Is this work? Yes Is this easy? No Can it be done? yes. Contact the American Diabetes Association for assistance. Most people with elevated glucose can in fact benefit from Insulin. It is truly the most powerful drug to assist diabetics. It works, I use it every day and 11 times per day. It is no big deal once you get in the routine.
On Tue Apr 3 07:49:04 2007 To Mr Emergency () said:
I get it. So it's OUR fault we're sick! What a self-serving piece of garbage statement your post was. And as far as your "wrestling in the sack", we don't really care about that even it you were to write back and tell us you didn't "wrestle" by yourself for once.
On Mon Apr 2 20:02:49 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
One last thought. As I log off today, I must say I am not about to return to the sick exhausted health level of two years ago. Clearly, uncontrolled diabetes will kill many people. 200,000 die each year and 132 billion dollars is spent on this disease each year. Diabetics have a social responsibility to be as healthy as possible. If you think that health is choice, then why bother logging into this site. I don't care if everyone logging in here gets very angry with me. The fact remains, diabetics have tools that can make them healthy. We don't need to be dying in most instances. We have greater responsibilities than the average citizen. We need to check often and make corrections to be very healthy. Who wants to be depressed? Who wants to be sick? And who wants to be impotent? Not me. I love sex with my spouse and I am not about to risk that. Time to wrestle in the sack.
On Mon Apr 2 19:54:05 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
If you are low iron, then are you taking Metformin (Glucophage) If so have your doctor change your approach to the disease. I once had low iron from that drug, threw it away felt better in 30 days. Go to Google and type in Who funds FDA? Then type in doctors, drugs and kickbacks. I actually had 20 percent blood loss, my organs were failing. I started that regimen of Humalog injections every two hours, testing every two hours, and lift weights five days per week. In less than two years I have made amazing improvements.
On Mon Apr 2 19:46:39 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Diabetes can make you lose interest in many things, including sex. Want to be healthy keep the glucose under tight control. If pill therapy fails then call the doc and ask about insulin. It works great but you have to use some sense. I suggest some counseling if you intend to use short acting insulin, Humalog.
On Mon Apr 2 19:43:02 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Depression. Research points to inadequate insulin will effect the mood, and you may experience depression. Once I started using Humalog, I am a very lively person. I keep juice around, better than glucose or candy, and take a sip. Eating consistently the same level of glycemic index foods, eat often helps when using insulin. Check with your doctor about insulin, and check the side effects of any drugs you are using. Metformin has some serious ones.
On Mon Apr 2 19:37:59 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
If you use a high protein diet without adequate carbs your body will use the protein, turn it into glucose and for those of us without any insulin, spike the glucose in a big hurry around 300. So no I would never use the Atkins diet. It will burn you up.
On Mon Apr 2 19:34:49 2007 Mr. Emergency () said:
Tight control is best and insulin is the best and most powerful drug. While I realize many people logging in here will find this offensive. So if you don't want to be offended do not read. And if you don't want to live incredibly healthy don't read more. But I inject every two hours, test every two hours and have great control. It requires work. I suggest those logging in here consult their physician to see if this could work for you. I didn't wait. I begged my doctor like a dog begging a bone. I got humalog. Today at the pharmacy I got the notice the doctor did not call back. I freaked and said I can't live without this drug. Without insulin my glucose will hit 300 in about 3-4 hours 600 in five to six and need I say more. VType 2 diabetes is characterised by insulin resistance and progressive beta-cell deterioration. As beta-cell function declines, most patients with type 2 diabetes will require insulin therapy. Clinical studies show that tight control of blood glucose levels prevents the development of the microvascular and macrovascular complications caused by diabetes. Insulin is the most potent drug currently available to achieve tight glycaemic control; however, often it is not used early or aggressively enough for patients to achieve the glycaemic targets needed to prevent chronic complications.
On Mon Apr 2 09:08:41 2007 () said:
Have you ever heard of a book called "You on a diet" It sounds interesting but I haven't bought it yet. You can go online to "realage.com" and take a test and it will tell you what your real age is. Your real age goes by health, eating habits, living habits and lets you know what you need to change to lower your age. My age is 51 but when I took the test my real age is 68, how sad is that. It's because of my diabetes and other health issue's, talking on the cell while driving not enough excersie and so forth. So I am working on things to get down to my own age.It's very interesting, if you have some time on hands I recomemd going there and taking the test.
On Sun Apr 1 06:03:32 2007 () said:
Does anyone have an opinion of the Atkins diet? I don't know about eating all that protein. But I'm thinking about trying something low-carb to get my blood sugars down so I don't have to take metformin.

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