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On Tue Mar 20 23:20:51 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
To anyone on the chat:If you are in/or plan to be in Toronto this spring/summer:I highly recommend the diabetes course (Three days-with follow-up after-usually a week to 2 weeks later) at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. It is called the "Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre". Address:60 Grosvenor Street,Toronto Ontario Canada. M5S-1B6. It is one of the finest programes in North America for diabetics-(type 2/type 1) Ask your Dr.for an appointment. Or you can have a brochure mailed to you: here is the address:"Tridec: Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre. 60 Grosvenor Street,Burton Hall,2nd Floor. Postal Code:M5S-1B6. Best wishes,and good luck,Marc Bernstein.
On Tue Mar 20 23:09:17 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Thank you,Jim and Herb,for the positive posts. I had a root canal this afternoon;but feel ok. Blood sugars continue to be stable:9.1-morning/8.5,afternoon/8.8 this evening. I'll be off-line for awhile:between academy awards (Sunday,March 25th),plus I'll be away for this rest of week in Kingston,combined diabetic confrence(Queen's University) and lecture series at same. Lastly,I figure that it seemed a good idea for me(under certain reasons) to take a rest from posting on the chat for a while. I will be attending two diabetic classes:Toronto:Women's College Hospital Tridec Diabetic Clinic first week in April. I'll see how it works out for me. Marc Bernstein.
On Tue Mar 20 20:01:14 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Misty...I just got my Fed Ex from Minimed a little while ago. They sent me Betadine for an IV Prep. I am not real sure why they switched me as I don't have any rash problems, it was more a pain issue. I am curious what side effects your trainer told you the IV Prep had? You put a dressing over the infusion? Do you cut a hole in it, because your on the Silhuoette, right? I started taping the edges down because of the lack of tape, that seems to be working. Get back to me if you can regarding side effects, thanks....Marc W
On Tue Mar 20 19:22:45 2001 John V (A/B) said:
Misty,....is the polyskin a sort of ointment or is it the actual tape attached to the infusion set.??? JOHN V.
On Tue Mar 20 19:12:31 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Pumpers, do you all use IV prep when using the pump? My trainer told me not to use because of the side effects. I clean the skin really well with Hibiclens and after the infusion is in I place a Polyskin dressing over it. It comes off easier then the IV prep and leaves no irritation to my skin. Anyone else do this?
On Tue Mar 20 18:47:11 2001 () said:
JOHN:BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH...........
On Tue Mar 20 18:32:11 2001 JOHN V. (A/B) said:
First off, both Faith and Marc W. thank you for your input. I had to smile about Marc's kitchen sink, that did cost me two days in the hospital....but I can take it, like other things I have to take it seems. LOL. It is true I'm still fence sitting and may forever??? Still all the good news I hear about the pump. Then again like Marc said 5.9 is nothing to sneeze at. You can see the difficulty. In May I go on a holiday to our Capital city to visit my son and family. Maybe then it will show me more that the pump will be easier but I go away very little because of the catherization. I have to do 18 medical things each day. At least I don't get bored that way.--------------- On the lighter side; Kids opinion on musical subjects. (It is still hard to place things properly on this board.)----------- It is important to be able to reach the brakes on any piano. 2/ I would like you to teach me to play the cello. Would tomorrow or Friday be best.??? My pleasure, JOHN V.
On Tue Mar 20 17:41:07 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Faith...allow me to jump in. John, if I remember correctly had a 5.9 a1c so he seems to be controlled well. John knows where to find us if he ever wants info but from the many conversations I had with him he isn't interested yet. I know it drove me crazy when everyone tried to convince me to go on the pump when I wasn't ready. I guess what I am saying is it is obvious that John won't be a convert yet. Maybe one day, but until then I think we should give the poor guy a break. Trust me, I threw everything but the kitchen sink at him, he won't budge! As for me, thanks for asking. Had a bit of trouble, Minimed wants me to switch IV Preps they think it may be a reaction to the ones I use. Just little things, but so far so good. The jury is in and I will only get 2 days even with the Silhuoette, but as long as it's 2 quality days, I aint gonna go back to shots. I was like John where they didn't bother me, until you go off them. Going back on was such a pain in the butt. And how are you doing? Still getting a week I presume? You know I am totally jealous (sp) CB... we sound totally opposite. If I tried to squat a few hundred pounds I think my legs would break in half!.... Marc W
On Tue Mar 20 17:07:12 2001 Faith (again) said:
That should have read My main reason - not mine!
On Tue Mar 20 17:06:32 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
JohnV- Mine main reason for going on the pump WAS not because of the needles (4-5 a day). It was to get better control. I'd always, from day one 32 years ago, been termed a brittle diabetic. The pump has helped me keep it (diabetes) under better control. The needles themselves didn't bother me, it was the fact they were not doing the job. But now, I think the needles would bother me. But, as long as I'm able to be on the pump, I plan to stay on it. From what you have posted in the past, you sound like you are doing ok on your mulitple needles. That's great, what works for one may not work for another.
On Tue Mar 20 16:07:12 2001 CB () said:
In response to the post below, the Atkins diet, even if followed correctly, does have dangers. The zone diet, also mentioned, is more sensible, although it makes more sense to keep protein intake lower. Having said that, the post does not address the nutritional needs of bodybuilders. Some of us follow diets to put on muscle. Sports nutritionists often recommend 1 gm/pound of bodyweight. Some diabetics cannot handle that, so adjustments need to be made. Most weight-loss diets cause rapid muscle loss, which slows the metabolism and creates a permanent weight problem. The Atkins diet will not do this. Ideally, weight loss must concentrate on fat loss, not muscle loss. This can be accomplished with both cardio-vascular and strength training, meal timing, and proteins, fats, and carbs balanced to lose the fat. One final comment about weight, two people weigh 175 pounds. The first has 20% bodyfat, the other has 10%. At 10% bodyfat, not weight loss is necessary. At 20%, 17.5 lbs should be dropped. Sorry for the long post! CB
On Tue Mar 20 16:03:00 2001 () said:
THE BIG CRYBABY IS BACK. GOT ANY FILTHY JOKES FOR US TODAY???
On Tue Mar 20 16:00:04 2001 And John goes on and on.!!!! (Interesting.!!!) said:
Most people have a fixed idea about having to get a needle. The innoculation needles given during childhood and the flu shot brings up an scary picture of having to take needles all the time. Maybe it is strange but when I go for my flu shot I don't like the idea to some degree. Yet I think nothing of taking 6 needles per day for diabetes. 6 or 10 or 15 who cares......most of the time you will not notice any pain or discomfort, except for the occational time when you happen to inject right into the middle of a nerve. That makes you sit up and pay attention. But that being soooo seldom it should not get the attention it gets. The reason I'm not on the pump is of course the $ 5000. cost but also because the needles don't bother me. I'm told that the only time I will really know the difference is when I'm on the pump. That is a fair statement. Regarding the short and the half-inch in lenght needle I find the short one somewhat misleading. What they don't tell you that the short one is definitely thicker than the half-inch one. It's on the box to see. I prefer the longer one, slides in better. JOHN V.
On Tue Mar 20 15:30:54 2001 For you (****) said:
-- The American Heart Association has drafted an advisory paper warning the public about what it says are the dangers of high-protein diets. "They put people at risk for heart disease and we're really concerned about that," said Dr. Robert H. Eckel, senior author of the paper. "Long-term, the saturated fat and cholesterol content of the diet will raise the ... bad cholesterol and increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly heart attacks." Proponents of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins diet, promote them as a way of helping people lose weight and lower their cholesterol while letting them eat unlimited amounts of red meat and high-fat dairy products. RESOURCES The American Heart Association has guidelines for heart-healthy eating Critics of high-protein diets acknowledge that people do indeed lose weight, at least temporarily, and as a result, cholesterol does drop -- again, temporarily. "But what I see after people have lost weight on such a diet, then their weight stabilizes for a period of weeks or months and often the cholesterol, particularly the bad cholesterol, now becomes more elevated," said Eckel, professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He said he has seen patients whose levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called bad cholesterol, have risen from 140 mg/dL to 220 mg/dL after they lost weight on a high-protein diet. Any level over 130 mg/dL is considered dangerous. "That's an exaggerated case, but many people's LDL cholesterol goes up if they remain on the diet after they've successfully lost the weight," Eckel said. Eckel is chairman of the AHA's Nutrition Committee, which is writing the advisory paper. He said the paper will be submitted to Circulation, the association's journal, to be used as guidance for doctors advising patients. The committee reviewed five high-protein diets: the Atkins diet, the Zone, Protein Power, Sugar Busters and the Stillman diet. According to Eckel, Protein Power has the highest fat content, with 54 percent of total calories from fat. Atkins has the next highest, with 53 percent, and Stillman, the Zone and Sugar Busters have 33 percent, 30 percent and 21 percent respectively. Colette Heimowitz, director of education and research for Atkins Health and Medical Information Services, said if LDL cholesterol increases after weight loss on the Atkins diet, it is because people aren't following the diet correctly. Heimowitz said some people put too many carbohydrates back into their diets after the two-week induction phase, rather than increase them slowly. "If someone were to go on the induction phase, which is the first phase of the diet, and go back to the old way of eating, which is a high-carbohydrate diet, yes, they will gain their weight back and their cholesterol may go up," she said. She also said the Atkins diet doesn't advocate eating only red meat and dairy products -- it also tells people to eat chicken, fish and tofu, too. At Tuesday's annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Orlando, Dr. Robert Atkins is scheduled to debate his dietary nemesis, Dr. Dean Ornish, who advocates a low-fat diet. Sparks have flown before when the two doctors have debated -- once at a forum sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and again at a meeting of the American Dietetic Association -- but their discussion is expected to be particularly acrimonious when the issue is heart disease. Many nutritionists and cardiologists have become bitter over the popularity of Dr. Atkins's diet. "You want my response to Atkins' saying that [his diet] can lower your cholesterol and do all sorts of good things for your heart? You know what my response is? Bull----," said Judith Stern, professor of nutrition and internal medicine at the University of California at Davis.
On Tue Mar 20 13:52:19 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE FROM DRINKING APPLE SNAPPLE AND EATING A CRABAPPLE
On Tue Mar 20 13:48:47 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE FROM HEARING AN ALARM IN MY BUILDING
On Tue Mar 20 13:31:16 2001 CB () said:
Juan: You can find the wheatgrass book in many heathfood stores and the juice is available from many juice places. However, if not, two companies "Pines" and "Healthforce Nutritionals" sell dehydrated wheatgrass juice online. Just mix it with apple juice or carrot juice. Calories are low, so sugar shouldn't be thrown off balance. BTW, wheatgrass won't cure Diabetes, but its high nutrient content is good.
On Tue Mar 20 12:58:16 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
Hi all! Was gone all last week to west Texas on Spring Break. Went to Big Ben National Park. Awesome! I've never seen our state flower, the (bluebonnet) so tall. The trip did wonders for me. And my BG's stayed pretty much in the right range. Had one low. Just getting away for awhile did the trick for the ole "D". Anita, glad to see you back on here. All of you, it is so good to be back in touch. Marc W., how's it going? I sure hope your able to stay on the pump this time. That number you posted sounds very good. Maybe your example will help JohnV decide to join our world of pumpers. LOL I do wish you all the best this time around.
On Tue Mar 20 12:32:06 2001 CB () said:
Marc W. I can't curl or squat those poundages yet. They are GOALS! To protest the rotator cuff (shoulder) I keep my upper arm from going below parallel to the floor. I used to post here that a goal besides blood sugar control is necessary to keep a program going. BTW, the bench is my worst lift.
On Tue Mar 20 12:14:26 2001 ALBERTO ACEVES (DADDYWOWO@HOTMAIL.COM) said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFO.JIM I AM JUST GETTING USED TO THIS D AND GETTING TO KNOW THE FOODS I CAN EAT AND HOW TO KEEP MY SUGER LEVELS NORMAL.I HAVE BEEN AVERAGING ABOUT 150MG/DL.IT IS FRUSTRATING AT TIMES BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO LET GO OF ALL THE GOODIES THAT YOU WERE USED TO EATING.BUT MY SPIRTS ARE UP AND AM READY TO LIVE A HEALTY LIFE!AND I HAVE A VERY GOOD FAMILY THAT IS SUPPORTING MY D.THANK YOU AND IF YOU HAVE SOME INFORMATION THAT IS HELPFUL LET ME KNOW.HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THE D?THANK YOU AND HAVE A NICE DAY.ALBERTO
On Tue Mar 20 11:31:00 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
JIM: I sure hope the young lady comes here and that we can help her. With BS readings like that she sure needs some help. Herb (Bear)
On Tue Mar 20 11:25:52 2001 Jim (as below) said:
Hi Marc W. Watch out for the Browns this year. Butch Davis is already kicking tail. Herb- I appreciate your comments, but no apology is necessary. Anyone can see that you were only trying to help. I, along with a few others on here, were dragged through the mud on the last board, some more severe that others, and refuse to get caught up in defending ourselves from people that we don't know, and people that don't know us. On another note, I met this young lady on Sunday who I hope shows up here. She told me that her bs runs around 500. I'm hoping that she'll come here, see past the garbage, and get some support/help. We can't do anything about who's posting and who's not. All we can do is help each other and maybe share a laugh now and then. My opinion. Thanks again, Jim.
On Tue Mar 20 11:07:24 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
JIM: I'm sorry if I contributed to making a problem worse. I just could not stand by and watch he, she, or them constantly pick on MARC and JOHN. And I worried what would happen if it started with a newbie who REALLY needed help?? I felt that MARC needed us and that with his knowledge level we all needed JOHN. I guess that you have noticed that JOHN has not been posting since all of this started. I felt that we could not let any one or any small group control who was going to be welcome at this site. But I will acquiess to your request and not respond and see what happens. Thanks for your input and please understand I have accepted that input in the manner that I believe you have offered it and have no negative feelings toward you or anyone else at this site. Herb (Bear)
On Tue Mar 20 10:26:38 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHILE DRINKING BAD SNAPPLE
On Tue Mar 20 10:13:05 2001 Juan () said:
anyone know about a product called "Juice-Plus", or a book called "The Wheatgrass Book"......or where bI might find wheatgrass juice..?? Thanks Juan.
On Tue Mar 20 09:05:03 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
CB... thanks for the spelling lesson! Of course I knew I spelled that wrong, that was another joke. Man I must have been off yesterday. The thing with working out, I meant that we both have been told what not to do and do it anyway, and are both happy with the results. But I knew it came off way wrong. How the heck can you squat 400 lbs? 100 on the curl is good, but I was pressing 275 when my shoulder gave out. Wouldn't you be able to press more than 200 if you can curl 100, unless your going for the Popeye look (another joke by the way).Have you ever done a boxing workout? For me there is nothing better( well almost nothing) than to hit something as hard as I can for about an hour. I would love to get in the ring, but I couldn't take a hit to the head because of the retina. Probably a good thing. Well, it's going to be 80 today, and I have a business meeting on a golf course. Wish me luck, with the way it's going with Julie, I might end up without medical insurance so I need to put something together quick........MarcW
On Tue Mar 20 08:33:13 2001 Anita (aeallman@piggott.net) said:
Hi yall, Had a wonderful weekend. Friends from Memphis came, Judy and Gaylon. Gaylon is also a diabetic and trying to keep from going on to insulin. He is in a very stressful job, tho andis very concerned. I was glad to see the first day so many good friends and such great comradery. I was out of town yesterday and didn't get a chance to post. I hope the bickering is temporary cause we are a giant dysfunctional family of diabetics and really need to help each other and not drive the blood sugar up through frustrations. Email me if you wish, my email hasn't changed since I went on line, tho my hard drive has several times, lol. Best wishes for a good day, with Love Anita
On Tue Mar 20 08:25:27 2001 Jim (jimfultz@alltel.net) said:
Good morning everyone! Sunny day in Ohio today. Herb and Marc B.- Please understand that I mean this in the most respectful way, but as some of us older posters from the former Libertynet can tell you, bantering with those people will only give them what they are looking for. They are looking for an audience. They don't want to communicate, they want to get a rise out of someone. Meaningful dialogue is a stranger to them. I realize that sometimes just the right combination of buttons can be pressed to make someone respond, but in this forum it never did anything but keep things stirred up. No, I'm not the chat cop or chat censor, do what you want. Your intentions are commendable. I'm just offering my opinion and won't bring it up again. NEWBIES- Please don't just monitor this site, jump in and get/give tips. There is a wealth of information to be had here. Jim
On Tue Mar 20 04:21:48 2001 CB () said:
To Marc W. You just misspelled means. BTW, thanks for letting me in on the joke. I doubt very much that my recreation will kill me. While I am at it, found a real error in the book Complete Guide to Diabetes. The exercise section says that toning muscle increases strength. Not so! It takes real work to get stronger. It takes muscle building. My long term gym goals inclue a 400 pound squat, a 180 pound bench, and a 100 pound barbell curl.
On Tue Mar 20 02:12:15 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Here is another reason why diabetes affects our personal lives. A close relative of mine in the USA,my aunt,(my mother's elder sister-) she is also a diabetic-and has many problems now with blood sugar control. She is in her 80's,has high blood pressure,arthritus-the pain from the arthritus has forced her doctor to put her on Prednisone. (I took it for bronchial asthma last summer;it raised my sugars so high,that is why I am now taking Avandia. She has been on Prednisone for 10 days,she can't eat,because it causes such high blood sugars that she is scared. Because of not eating,she is very thin. She has had diabetes for many years,\;many complications. I hope her condition gets better. Marc Bernstein.
On Tue Mar 20 01:29:06 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Currently watching (on video tape) Lon Chaney Jr's great classic:"Of Mice and Men". Yes,Lon Chaney Jr had diabetes. As the son of the great silent screen actor,Lon Chaney Sr,Lon Chaney Jr suffered from depression,diabetes. His acting in Of Mice And Men is magnificent. His character he plays:Lenny,is a performance of a great artist and very special and troubled (and complex human being.) How does this relate to diabetes? I almost met him years ago,he was suffering from early stages of cancer of the throat. (It was about 1971) Seeing this film with it's noble and lyrical ending,(anyone on the chat who has seen the picture,will know what I mean) All I can say:performances like that,remind me of the composer Handel:after the performance in Dublin of his oratorio:"The Messiah","Your highness,I didn't just wish to entertain them,I wanted to make them feel better". Exactly the way Lon Chaney Jr's performance makes me feel. By the way:blood sugar is ok:7.3. So far,so good. Marc Bernstein.
On Tue Mar 20 00:50:18 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
It's nice to realize people like Herb are in my corner here on this chat. Had a lonely and sad evening;just wakened up from trying to have some rest;had some vertigo a few hours ago;made feel weak,so had to lie down. The fire alarm kept on going till 6:30:PM. The people in our apt who had been repairing water damage,had set the alarm off by mistake. I had spoken to a long time friend over the phone tonight-yes,diabetic related,(I have known her since my high school days-lovely woman) she is unhappy in her marriage,I feel sad for her-she sounded depressed-yet,she called me-last week-end,long distance,having heard from my last card how ill I had been,and my diabetes problems,to me,that is a special friend. How does this affect my diabetes? When I realize that there are friends and family members who care so much,it moves me very much. It makes me aware of the people out there that through distance and time,reach out to me. That gives me courage and a positive feeling with this diabetes. I will now test my blood sugar. My ears still hurt from that noise. I have to remember my audiologist telling me:that because of fluctating hearing in both ears(maybe diabetic related) that my tolerance to loud noises will worsen with years. As long as my eardrum is ok. Well,I think I'll call it a night. Marc Bernstein.
On Tue Mar 20 00:06:09 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Hey ():Turn up the fire?? I'm trying to throw cold water on it. My attacks?? I have merely been trying to fend off your attacks on some of our good members. I'm sorry that the rest of us can't leave Marc to his problems. We are here to support and help each other not to anandon each other. Polarize the groups?? Are you saying like some of us have suspected that there are more than one of you?? To the rest of us we are all members of one group, dedicated to helping and supporting each other. Why don't you try joining us? You might even find it beneficial. Herb (Bear)
On Mon Mar 19 23:36:47 2001 () said:
Herb....why do you try to turn up the fire....?..your stupid attacks will only make things worse...leave Marc B. to his problems....we do not need you to polorize the groups...
On Mon Mar 19 19:49:09 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
That last post was from me. Just tested (since returning from lunch out) the reading on meter:11.0 My results of last week's full medical exam:10.0 I tested just now(will be having supper in a few minutes:I'm surprised and pretty delighted,plus relieved:bs is 8.4. I was afraid that it might be worse. While I and my mother suddenly had to vacate our apt because if fire alarm,I forgot my coat. Had presence of mind to stop into local restaurant("Moovenpick") for coffee. Both of us were ready to order dessert;a crepe,ice cream,We didn't. I stopped us both. we had coffee and left. Did not want that temptation! Though it was close. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 19:23:20 2001 Marc B () said:
working in the film industry,in a high pressure and high profile job,can be very stressful. My father(border-line diabetic-type 2;controlled it without drugs-only diet,and medical tests,he had arthritus,took many pills-had high blood pressure-) being in the industry(I recall my father said the industry gave him an ulcer-he later said it in half jest) Being a diabetic projectionist does after a while,contribute to feeling a sense of emotional diabetic burnout. That I can and continue to excercise displine is bcause I am a strong willed person,and I don't wish to die young. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 19:07:43 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Herb,thanks for those kind and really compassionate words! That really helps me. Yes,My nerves are abit overly stressed this evening:the fire alarm in our apt;the intensely painful(I have a 65 per cent hearing loss-wear a hearing aid in my right ear) my left(good ear) is affected too-some mild to moderate loss-as you are aware,Herb,when one has a hearing loss(mine due to narrow inner ears) wearing hearing aids -well any loud noise can act as a shock on a nervous system. I have wondered,as a diabetic,since not only the imune system is compromised,but nervous system too? This does sound resonable to me. I was in great pain,and terribly worried about my mother(senior citizen,and widow,having a heart condition and with weak legs,walking down all those 20 flights of stairs,well,it did make my bs high. No,I did not test it. The noise left me with a migraine. In addition,and this is diabetic related,I'm experiencing job related stress. That only makes controlling my bs more of a hassle. There is nothing I can do about it-wait till the company makes a decision about the future of my job as projectionist. after 25 years,it is bound to affect my diabetes. I am doing all I can. Herb,you are (Marc W,Misty,John V,Gordo,etc) a real friend in need. Thanks so much for being sympathetic. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 18:40:54 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Hey (): I see you've been at it again. Picking on poor Marc B. and not one word to me, why is that?? Marc needs this site and I don't understand why you are determined to drive him away. Why don't you try and drive me away?? Is it because you don't believe you can?? Marc is obviously a little fragile right now and does not need to be exposed to your rantings and ravings. If you are brave enough to respond to me please don't come back with some nonsense about me causing the religious nuts to start posting, or about me starting something. I am only trying to get you to see what a fool you are making of yourself (or selves) by refusing to communicate with us in some reasonable manner. Why don't you try it just once, you might like it. Herb (Bear)
On Mon Mar 19 18:25:51 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
To "O"-Just to set things straight on the chat. In the film industry,(where I have worked all my life) swearing is something that happens under stress. I am sorry that I offended you or your daughter. On the other hand,your very hostile and abusive and truly insulting words were just simply beyond merely insulting: They are filthy and really uncalled for,ok? I have never meant any harm to you. I was concerned that the way you lash out at me(plus other posters here) you might be having high blood sugars. Just a fellow (compassionate) and concerned diabetic. What exactly do you want or wish from me? Please leave me alone. Thank you. If you would like to help me-why can't you simply sign your posts with your real name?
On Mon Mar 19 18:16:37 2001 Marc Bernstein () said:
To APS at the times of 4:49,4:43,4:55:PM. sorry for the profane words. Since my preence on this chat is only resulting in the most horrid AP insults,then,I want out. I just had to walk down a flight of 25 stairs (with my mother-because of a fire alarm. The noise (I have a hearing loss) was intolerable. I was asking a fair question to the post known as "O"-I did not mean to swear. My sincere regrets to all on the chat. Personal insults are not needed here. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 17:54:00 2001 Tom (Yes. of course.) said:
I watch, don't post except when I see that people don't know what they are talking about. SNAPPLE is an Australian Apple juice first invented by the early aborigines when apples still did grow in the outback. When the British came in the Abors knew of the secret workings of this particular drink and offered it to the Brits, who promply engaged in snickersnee. Some of you may not be familiar with snickersnee but it means a fight with knives. So they all knived each other and the Abors could keep them out of the outback for a long time, simply by serving SNAPPLE. I hope this has cleared-up the mystery surrounding Snapple and hope you can now continue entertaining me with your postings. Thank you.
On Mon Mar 19 16:55:32 2001 () said:
MARC B SHOULD BAN HIMSELF FROM HERE. KIDS WILL READ HIS FILTHY WORDS. SHAME SHAME SHAME
On Mon Mar 19 16:49:57 2001 ?? () said:
..yes I noticed the swearing...my daughter reads this...please consider that..
On Mon Mar 19 16:47:41 2001 Juan (n/a) said:
..thanks on the snapple, still not sure what it is however. Mark B.. is something wrong..?...
On Mon Mar 19 16:43:56 2001 TO MARC B () said:
MARC B,..... There are children getting on this site. Watch what swear words you type you freakin blooming idiot.
On Mon Mar 19 16:41:05 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
This is for "O": or "ANOTHER",or whatever your name is. I just wandered-do you have high blood sugar?? Because the way you rant and rave,and God Damn it,it really sounds like your glucose is too high!! By the way:are you type 2,or type 1 diabetic? What oral meds are you on? Do you take insulin? Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 16:39:38 2001 () said:
IT MAKES YOU CRAZY
On Mon Mar 19 16:27:50 2001 Juan (n/a) said:
...well..I give uo...what is "snapple"....?, been just reading mostly....
On Mon Mar 19 16:21:46 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Say,"O":How about you send your ravings about "Snapple" to the Canada Snapple address?? Ah,what the hell,never mind. I don't even want to bother with your rantings and ravings. I feel too good about my diabetes today! CB:I just walked three blocks this afternoon. I guess I can do some sort of weight lifting,since lifting reels of film counts. Not to mention lifting alot of heavy 78-RPM records-they weigh minimum of 20 pounds per album! Have to remember to bend my knees-easier on my back. I'm going find out now about the last results of yearly exam.. With my family medical condition,should I ask to have a stress test? (My late father had angina) Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 15:56:18 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
How did you post that so quick? Do you have it set where it refreshes when someone posts or are just hitting refresh all the time? It is funny you ask, because I am a little wired. I took some sudafed for a cold and am gittery, but I get the feeling you really weren't looking for an answer. Glad I was able to give you something to do, but I must leave for a bit. Take care friend....
On Mon Mar 19 15:51:11 2001 () said:
WEIRD OR WIRED??? HOW ABOUT JUST @%&$#$% %$@#@#$%!!!!!!!!!
On Mon Mar 19 15:48:36 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
That was good. I actually get that, it really is funny becauseI realy can't speel. How bout joining me on the Comedy Tour, we can donate half of all monies generated to the ADA. Think about it, with our sense of humor we could raise a buck, maybe a buck and a half! PUMP QUESTION..... people on Silhuoettes, do you have problems with the tape staying on. Since there is only one piece of tape, I find so far that it isn't holding past the first day. Do any of you add tape around it?......P.S. sorry to be serious and funny in the same post, just feeling weird today.....Marc W
On Mon Mar 19 15:18:17 2001 () said:
MENAS JUST MEANS THAT YOU CAN NOT SPELL....DRRRRRRRRR
On Mon Mar 19 15:13:29 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Hey CB... when you find out what MENAS means, let me know!
On Mon Mar 19 15:10:12 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Hey CB, when you drop dead from weight lifting, do you think you might listen to your doctor then? I bet that sounded a lot funnier in my head than it will read. Just joking CB, I went back to working out on the heavy bag. You know what that menas, more shoulder surgery. Figured, sometimes you just have to say "what the (insert line from Risky Business here)". Am I ready for my world wide Comedy Tour yet? Michele from MN, guess what I am doing on April 14th. Going to see AC/DC. I swear, my friend is taking me and Julie for our birthdays. You wanna fly out here and join us? ......Marc W
On Mon Mar 19 14:52:35 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHILE DRINKING SNAPPLE
On Mon Mar 19 14:49:53 2001 CB () said:
Marc: thanks for the info. You might consider getting a second opinion on the lifting. Sometimes that can work out for the better! I too have been told not to lift heavy, but I am still at it!
On Mon Mar 19 14:40:31 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Hi Marc W,Misty,Jim,John V,CB,etc. what a good feeling I now have today:tested bs it is at 7.4. (non-fasting) I feel very pleased. I am back on track with this "D". I am going back to a severe (for now,till bs and weight under control) food intake. Trying to stay away from butter. Will have half-portions when I eat. I'll try to (when I'm out) ask how everything is prepared. Gordo,thanks for your advice. It helps me. Marc W.,many thanks for your forceful approach. It has helped me turn this around. I realize that I have along way to go. I'll try to avoid feeling sorry for my "D",or too much guilt about past wrong eating habbits-they don't work. Marc Bernstein. Oh about Glucophage:Yes,I know about the warning:my doctor has told me it is one of the safest drugs for my diabetes.
On Mon Mar 19 13:15:51 2001 Jim (as below) said:
Alberto- Just the side effects like diarreah (sp) etc, but the biggest thing is a possible side effect called Lactic Acidosis, which can be fatal. Now, with that said, I brought that concern up with my doctor and he said that it is merely a POTENTIAL side effect, and that he doesn't believe that there has been any documented cases in the states. He used to practice in Canada, and he said Glucophage has been on the market for years up there, and he never saw one case of it.
On Mon Mar 19 13:00:13 2001 alberto aceves (daddywowo@hotmail.com) said:
jim question i just recently was prescribed glucovance,why are leery on it?i have read up on it some what don't find anything wrong with it can you let me know if their is any side affects that i should know about.thanks alberto
On Mon Mar 19 11:31:08 2001 Bill (uke@gte.net) said:
Hello again, Hey Bambi, good to be back on the chat. I guess it has been a year or so since we had the weight loss challenge. I have done pretty well,but not the best. Been travelling alot and walking every day. I Florida we did 5 miles on the beach. Walking at home in the neighborhood is for the pits and seems like work rather than a fun workout. How are you doing?
On Mon Mar 19 11:22:14 2001 Jim (as below) said:
Hi Misty. Marc W- Fasting bs this morning of 95, finally! I've got a funny feeling that it's the stress from my job. Things have been exceptionally crazy here lately. So is Ray coming back? Good to see your post Anita! Jim
On Mon Mar 19 11:02:13 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Marc B. I just wanted to say that over the past 40 years of D I have fallen off the routine and had to get back on. Sometimes we have no reason. Do not put yourself down, just clear your mind, start on track and go forwars. This D is not easy and we did not ask for it. If it was easy we would not need this chat to be here. Turn the page and start a new day! Love and Luck, Misty
On Mon Mar 19 10:42:41 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Jim.. Shocker? I had them over Carolina! It's the ONLY game I had all weekend. I just have a big fat X over my brackets. I do have Maryland to win it all. So did you get back in control or are you still all over the place? I see your not going on the other med. Well take it easy... MarcW
On Mon Mar 19 09:51:12 2001 Jim () said:
Forgot my name below.
On Mon Mar 19 09:50:30 2001 () said:
Hi Marc W.- Did you see the Penn State shocker?
On Mon Mar 19 09:45:16 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Herb... yeah, I just remembered who it was that got mad at me for being to forward. I had you confused with someone else on that issue. I know what you mean about being truthful and then someone says your trying to scare people. This disease is pretty scary, but most people believe it won't happen to them. They are the ones that scream WHY when it happens to them. I know I was screamin it pretty loud when it happened to me. I think that's why people like us who have tasted what this can and will do tend to be more straight forward and blunt with what we say. Glad we cleared up any potential misunderstanding. Take it easy....MarcW
On Mon Mar 19 08:01:29 2001 Jim (jimfultz@alltel.net) said:
Good morning everyone. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Dr decided to stay the course and NOT put me on Glucovance. After reading up on it, I was kind of leery about it anyway. Suggestion- Please don't anyone take offense to this, but haven't we learned from the past board what happens when we try to argue or reason with the "mad" AP/APs? While your intentions may kind and sincere in nature, it only furthers their resolve in disrupting this place. Just a thought, Jim.
On Mon Mar 19 05:25:50 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
CB:I usually drink at least 4-5 glasses of water a day.(large glass) (Bottled water) I better buy a new weight scale. My old one doesn't give accurate results. By the way,my weight last time I saw my dietician(three weeks ago:218 pounds. During my yearly medical exam,(last Tuesday,fasting) was 216+half pounds. I am 5 feet 11 inches tall. Hope this info helps. As I mentioned in past posts,I am not permitted (By my doctor-due to mild irregular heart beat,plus "Klippel Feil Syndrome",) to do weight lifting. I used to do it in a gym many years ago. Till I began to have vertigo. The vertigo is from inner ear inbalance. I do try to walk each day. Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 04:22:54 2001 CB (cbkr@iol7.com) said:
Marc: One glass of water? It is a good idea to drink one gallon per day, especially if you are active. Congratulations on improvement in sugar control!
On Mon Mar 19 02:49:39 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Looked at suggestions my diabetic dietician(Fran Berkoff :Mount Sinai Hospital) made as guidelines for snacking at night:for better control of bs: I can have one (small) diet jello,or small bowl:with one (1)-shredded wheat and small serving of 1 per cent milk. Plus water. I did that tonight. Sugar now at 8.9. While this improvement,I can't afford to return to bad habbits again. I'm supposed to go to Woman's College Diabetic Hospital Out-Patient programe:"Tridec Diabetic Clinic"(Three days:April 1-3.) Will ask Fran if other diabetic education programes available.
On Mon Mar 19 01:51:50 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Thirsty:but now will only drink glass of water. I haven't done this in years;when I followed this strict routine,my bs were always under very good control(near normal range for me) the eating at night has become a pattern that has made my control of diabetes worse. I must lose enough weight,then bs will in turn be better. I'm shocked what has happened. Recall when first diagnosed,I was so watchful of my diabetic condition in every way. what I have been doing-only half measures. will see my doctor Monday. spend time speaking to him:show him results of tests. Get chart from him. ask him if I should also see endo? Marc Bernstein.
On Mon Mar 19 01:15:34 2001 () said:
Dear Herb, is not necessary to be so petty in your afterthoughts....

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