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On Mon Jun 14 15:38:53 2004 James Bayne (KayoBayne@aol.com) said:
On mon
June 14/04 i have found a liquid Diabetic Formula that helps both the feet and
hands. The Name of it I ZIMS CRACK CREME..I have Severe P. Nuerothopy excuse my
spelling. i hape you get the meaning. I had very hard Skin on the big toe on
both feet> I applied the Creme om bot Feet and the hands and the rough skin
disAPPEARED THE VERY NEXT DAY..
On Mon Jun 14 15:31:37 2004 Sam () said:
I have to take insulin...I make
none. I am trying Lantus insulin today..going without the pump for a few hours.
Shots don't bother me...I can't feel them anyhow. I am going to try more Lantus,
and the Novolog pen when I eat. Insulin does more than lower blood sugar,
though. I'll tell you how it went..cheers...
On Mon Jun 14 15:15:50 2004 mandy () said:
I really want out of taking
Insulin it's driving me mad. I have been looking at other diabetes forums and
there are people who have had pancreas transplants, why cant I get one in
England?
On Sun Jun 13 23:53:33 2004 () said:
This sucks alright! I've been taken
shots for 20 years, life doesn't get any eaiser, just more complicated!
On Sun Jun 13 18:49:54 2004 Sam () said:
Maybe I will try to get off the
pump. After all, I test a lot..tomorrow. I am too tired tonight, and you are
right. This disease sucks...big time. 12 years, and no better. I got IDDM late
in life. Many things come, to those who wait.
On Sun Jun 13 12:51:56 2004 () said:
Sam. Why don't you give up that insulin
pump of yours? It seems that your pump sure gives you all sorts of problems.
I've been reading this site for years and yet again I read that your pump is
acting up once again. I'm not sure which is better and more trust worthy shots
or pumping. I've been taking injections for the past 43 years and still have
highs and lows. This disease still really SUCKS after all these years.
On Sun Jun 13 10:25:50 2004 Sam () said:
Mandy...I'd like to learn how I can
use Lantus for 24 hours. Should I take more? I don't want another low
bloodsugar. I need to make choices. Thanks.
On Sun Jun 13 05:09:17 2004 mandy () said:
On Thu Jun 10 17:36:18 2004 ()
said, No you only need one shot of lantus, as it is a long acting Insulin.
On Sat Jun 12 11:15:40 2004 () said:
I don't realize when I low sugar
either. One night I woke up and was down to 32, thank god I woke up. I was in
very bad shape to. So I guess it can happen to you wheather your on the pump or
on shots. I met a sales man at the doctors office who gave me a bunch of info on
a pump he was with mini med. I just don't think that it is for me.
On Sat Jun 12 09:46:44 2004 sam () said:
My insulin pump, Minimed 508 has
been good. But it's a machine. Last Saturday I went into insulin shock from a
low-carb meal, with 4 units for the meal. I was asleep at 10, woke up at 3 a.m.
with this shock, I could not think, walk, fortunately I was at my Daughters, she
woke, and gave me juice. I was shaking and cold..I never want that feeling of
dread again. I would not be alive had I been alone. I took the pump off. The
pump screamed warnings all the next morning. I think I have it resolved, but I
want to find another way. Plus Minimed has been taken over by Medtronic, the
paperwork, mistakes in billing, horrible music while I wait on the phone, (dance
of the sugar plum fairies for hours?) are endless. And the 508 is becoming
obsolete soon. What drives me crazy is the unresolvable fear of this continuing.
Mostly, the pump is great. But watch your levels in this new "low-carb
craze"...you can bottom out & not know. I have no hypoglycemic awareness
left.
On Sat Jun 12 00:39:30 2004 o () said:
Support Stem Cell
Research!!!!!!!Maybe there will be cure for this dreaded disease and many others
to.
On Fri Jun 11 11:43:43 2004 () said:
Why do you want off the pump? My doctor
is always tring to talk me into going on one. They say they are so great. I just
never went on one because I thought they looked to complacated for me. The shots
are just easier.
On Fri Jun 11 11:05:33 2004 Sam () said:
For me Lantus is an 18 hr insulin.
I can use it for a base, use Novolog for meals. But the 6 hours must be covered
too. I go back to the pump then. I cannot use Ultralente..severe allergy. I want
to get off the pump. Any suggestions? I have type 1.
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On Thu Jun 10 22:39:16 2004 () said:
I'm on lantis and only take 1 shot at
night. It really workes for 24 hrs. But i still take 3 pills a day to.
On Thu Jun 10 17:36:18 2004 () said:
Do you take one shot of lantis or 2? I
heard that it's suppose to last for 24 hours but doesn't, so I was wondering if
a person needs 2 shots to be covered. I'm thinking about switching to it. Would
like to know more about lantis.
On Wed Jun 9 13:44:09 2004 () said:
You are on the same insulin as me, I
think I take three shots of Humalog in the day time and the Lantus at night,
even though my bm's are a little eratic If I had more will power they would be
alot better, I find the insulin that I am on gives me a lot more freedom.
On Tue Jun 8 22:06:01 2004 Going Off Pump (is a challenge but worth it) said:
Lantis is the cadillac of long acting insulin just as humalog is for short
acting. There is no better insulin for good control. I also went off the insulin
pump and am back on injections and like it much better. The pump was a nuisance
and didn't achieve better results. Hang in there it takes a while to get a good
routine "re-established". I wasn't too excited about a new insulin delivery
shedule and it has taken 6 months to get used to and running smoothly but is
well worth the effort. I was on 2 injections before going on the pump and after
the pump I am on 4 so took some getting used to but is working fine.
On Tue Jun 8 21:11:21 2004 L. W. Simons (lwsimons@rconnect.com) said:
As a
long time insulin dependent type 1 I am interested in other peoples experiences
and how they handle their problems.
On Tue Jun 8 16:03:48 2004 . (.) said:
Babs: changing insulin therapies -
even going back to something familiar - is very tricky and requires monitoring
by a health professional.It sounds as if you are in a difficult position with
your physician, but it also sounds as if he is giving you very little guidance.
He is failing you and you deserve better! Your body is used to short-acting
insulin and the introduction of long-acting may create havoc with your control
for a while. I applaud your efforts to control your blood sugars in the manner
that is best for you. I would urge you to use extreme caution and test
faithfully while you make the transition. Good luck! By the way, I'm on pump
therapy (and loving it!) after 16 years of injections. Thanks for helping me
understand how fortunate I am that my regimen works so well for me!
On Tue Jun 8 14:35:30 2004 () said:
Huluim N is a long lasting insulin that
can be mixed, I don't know how it compares to lantis. I've always used N and R
for a fast acting insulin.
On Tue Jun 8 11:14:34 2004 Babs (bat527@aol.com) said:
I have been on an
insulin pump for 2.5 years. I have decided to get off it since my A1Cs are the
same (6.2-7.4)as on injection therapy. My dr. agreed to change me back to
injections and put me on lantis and a novalog insulin pen. (the reasons for
getting off the pump are many; have to use a basal higher than before because my
pump does not deliver under .4per hour,because of that I eat more than i want to
and have gained alot of weight; i react to the surgical tape; I cannot use
magnet therapy with the pump for severe tendonitis; i do not have many insertion
sights due to scar buildup and inability to reach other sites due to restricted
motion in arms; it has never been comfortable to wear and most of all; after 40
years of being diligent about my health, the pump offers me too much freedom..so
not eating breakfast and stretching my diet requirements due to ease of
introducing more insulin) Sorry, for all that but most people ask why when i
tell them I am returning to injections. However, I am very confused. The lantis
does not allow me to mix insulins and I want to go back to what i was previously
on (can't remember but think it was ultralente) so that I can mix the morning
dose and then just use a pen for bolus delivery. Also, the pen he gave me is
huge! I would like to go on a system that allows for a long lasting insulin that
can be mixed and a pen that using a short acting that has a smaller more
convenient less noticable pen. Hope this all makes sense. Please do not ask me
to speak to my dr. It takes months to get in to see him and I need to have
information and facts before he gives me advice without giving me the options.
Can you help me with some options So: What other long lasting insulin is
available that is like lantus but can be mixed. and what smaller pens are
available with short acting isulin. Thank you for any or all the advice you can
give
On Tue Jun 8 08:05:40 2004 Apple Annie () said:
Rainbow girl, What I found
most helpful was studying the info on the websites about the glycemic index. I
pretty much guide my food intake by the glycemic counts of foods (the various
rates at which individual foods convert to sugar in the body). All bread is not
equal, for instance. A sturdy piece of whole grain bread is going to do a whole
lot less damage than a snowy white piece of Wonderbread. There are a number of
sites that come up when you do a search for "glycemic index".
On Mon Jun 7 14:56:15 2004 () said:
I am still learning myself...its
difficult tring to find what to eat.I was diagnoised last aug. Anyone got any
tips?????
On Mon Jun 7 01:08:52 2004 (rainbowgirl1957@msn.com) said:
I was diagnosed
with type II diabetes. I am in the stage of controling it with diet and
exercise.
On Mon Jun 7 01:05:12 2004 (rainbowgirl1957@msn.com) said:
I have just been
diagnosed with diabetes this past month and am still in the process of learning
everything about it. Any useful tips would be helpful.
On Sun Jun 6 16:17:46 2004 Apple Annie () said:
Shari, must admit I agree
with Squats' assessment. In my experience (7 years since being diagnosed Type
II), the three CDEs I've dealt with all seemed to take a "one size fits all"
approach to nutrition. I had one CDE tell me that if one serving of white
potatoes was sending my readings into orbit, then I was apparently lying about
portion size ! I haven't consulted with a CDE or RD since. I seem to do far
better fine-tuning my nutrition with peer information and detailed monitoring of
what does and does not work for me and only me. Once you weed through the
poatings on this site and learn to separate the pearls from the pig poop, there
is much information from peers that is valuable. They've gained their knowledge
from personal experience, rather than from the printed page.
On Sat Jun 5 18:01:21 2004 Squats () said:
Shari: Thanks for your request! I
have found that some care providers (ironically!) need help themselves. I am on
a sliding scale insulin regimen since my activity varies greatly from day to
day. For exercise, I lift, and I train hard at the gym, e.g. shoulder presses at
90 lbs. I know of no Practicioner, RD or CDE who knows what people who do this
need. For example, I use a vitamin pak that has 500% of the RDA for vtamin E. I
use a B Complex with Igm/Vitamin C. I take tribulus, an herb which also helps.
People I have talked with in the "standard" categories do not know anything
about preventing muscle loss, which seems to be the effect of the mainline
dietary/"exercise" approach. Thanks, Squats
On Fri Jun 4 23:40:35 2004 () said:
I am only less than a year with my
diabetis, I am having alot of troube knowing what to eat, also latly when I
first wake up my fingers are stiff. Does anyone know why this is happening?
Thanks
On Fri Jun 4 16:09:01 2004 SHARI BIALAS (SBIALAS777@AOL.COM) said:
I'M A
NURSE PRACTITIONER REALLY INTERESTED IN WHAT DIABETIC PATIENTS FIND THEY NEED
MOST HELP WITH WHEN MANAGING THEIR OWN CARE---THE INFO IS FOR RESEARCH FOR MY
FUTURE PRACTICE----THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!!
On Fri Jun 4 14:09:40 2004 Patti et al. () said:
On that total carbs point
in my post from yesterday, always look at servings per container. Example: The
fruit cup has 20gm total carbohydrates, so you eat the whole thing not even
noticing that it said there were 2 servings in that container. You just consumed
40 gm carbs and didn't even see it. Read labels closely. HI GORDO!
On Thu Jun 3 12:41:35 2004 patty (patticake52.@hotmail.com) said:
thats
right gordo this is a valley we have to walk for our selves people can help but
we have to do it im sorry about my puncuation i just talk like i do on the other
chats but anyway your right its what ever we want do most be healthy or not be
healthy hard sometimes you think what the heck gonna die anyway sometimes but
you know theres worser things than death stokes comas i dont want my family to
see me in such a way sure i do bad at times but then i get to thinking about
what the outcome might be.thanks for replying have a blessed day!patty
On Thu Jun 3 12:16:48 2004 Gordo () said:
Patticake, Jim put it very well.
It is up to y7ou to understand what you are doing, whether it is with
medications, nutrition, or exercise. The ball is in your court now. How
successful you are with it is related to how much you know and understand what
is happening in YOUR body. Nobody else can feel your pain or discomfort.
Gordo
On Thu Jun 3 11:24:36 2004 patty (patticake52.@hotmail.com) said:
Hey all
just thought I'D give a big morning to all.I feel pretty good today my reading
was 104 this morning its amazing how much better you feel when it comes down ,if
I could just bottle that feeling oh well hope you all feel good to, have a
blessed day catch you later.patty
On Thu Jun 3 08:27:48 2004 Jim () said:
Be careful with sugar-free products.
Just because they say sugar free doesn't mean they won't raise blood sugar. All
carbohydrates break down into sugar in your bloodstream. Take sugar free hot
cocoa mix. It still has about 28gm of TOTAL carbohydrates. One cup will probably
jack you good. Learn what the GOOD carbs are. White potatoes, BAD. Sweet
potatoes, MUCH BETTER. Please see a diabetic dietician and get yourself
educated. This should be the first step a diabetic should take IMO. Jim
On Wed Jun 2 23:32:23 2004 () said:
Hi patty...wow some strong advice there,
it's all to confusing for me!!! Well I am looking for candy we can eat, we don't
have much to choose from.My day was good I hope yours was too. Carol
On Wed Jun 2 20:04:26 2004 () said:
think your smart don't you, who
cares
On Wed Jun 2 17:34:45 2004 For your info.. () said:
The HbA1c is the test.
Over 7 is not good. 9 is bad. 6.5 good. It's a 3 month test to see how your
sugars were for the last 3 months. They call it the A1c. Or glycosolated
hemaglobin.
On Wed Jun 2 14:31:25 2004 Squats () said:
Sugar alcohols: Sorbitol,
Mannitol, etc. Can, in some people, raise blood sugar. I believe the FDA now
requires Sugar alcohols be counted as sugar.
On Wed Jun 2 14:29:17 2004 Squats () said:
Annie! Good point. Eventually we
adjust to what we do, so change is in order. Upping the work (intensity) is the
way to do it. Squats
On Wed Jun 2 14:26:57 2004 Squats () said:
Hi everybody! Here are my takes
on somethings that have been posted. 1. Weight loss; think FAT loss! Muscle use,
such as in weed pulling, uses more energy simply because it requires more
moving. To reduce bodyfat, spread out meals (4-6 feedings) Lower carbs and fat,
and raise protein (note! Kidney problems may not allow this depending on
severity.) However, bear in mind, that the proteins in starches are usually
broken down into sugars since the amino acid profiles are insufficient to be
usable for muscle repair and strengthening. While it is true thast the body can
combine some incompletes to make completes, the net result is a loss of usable
protein. Therefore, it might work to not count plant proteins (I do not!) and
aim for 100% good protein intake. (Keyword "biological value" should bring up
places where you can download it. Benefits of protein: 1. Increased metabolic
rate 2. Muscle tissue maintenance or increase 3. Immune system strengthening. If
complications do not prevent: Alternate weights and cardiovascular work.
Example: To start Monday- upper body, Tuesday-Cardio (treadmill, etc.)
Wednesday-lower body-legs, Thu-Cardio, Friday-upper body. It is important to
take fruit and protein after yoour session! There is a one hour window when you
need to take this stuff! Hope this helps those who need to drop fat! Squats
On Wed Jun 2 11:55:03 2004 () said:
If you can type on a computer you are
not disabled. There are quadrapalegics who go to work every day. But some people
get a sniffle or diabetes and turn in to sniveling babies who want free guvment
cheese and money......gimme a break!!!!!! DO NOT LET DIABETES MAKE YOU A WEAK
SNIVELER!!!!!!!!!!
On Wed Jun 2 09:00:59 2004 () said:
Most of us do not use our disease as a
crutch for pity and free money. Go get a job please.....thank you.....
On Wed Jun 2 08:49:53 2004 () said:
Does anyone here get disabilty because
of there diabetes and other health problems?? How hard is it to get and how long
does it take?
On Wed Jun 2 01:12:39 2004 Linda (lindaseahorse@earthlink.net) said:
I am
new at this and just found out about the diabet Guard herbal medication. I take
amaryl once a day. Does anyone know if the herbal diabet Guard is worth
investing in? Will it help? Thanks.
On Tue Jun 1 23:41:29 2004 patty (patticake52.@hotmail.com) said:
hey carol
thats a good ideal if they don't start using it to don't worry theres one on
every chatline seems that why anyway i'm just use to writng fast on the msn chat
can't help it if i leave out things .well anyway nice talking to you again hope
you had a good day and a better one tommorrow!patty
On Tue Jun 1 21:39:08 2004 () said:
Hi Patty When i email I will always add
my name ok Carol
On Tue Jun 1 17:12:37 2004 patty (patticake52.@hotmail.com) said:
hi carol
glad that was'nt you but it really does'nt matter anyway i'm just learning to go
on these chatlines i did'nt think you had to be a professor to chat if thats the
case that leaves me outwell anyway thanks fo your reply catch you later patty
On Tue Jun 1 13:16:26 2004 () said:
Hi Patty That last coment was not from
me. The points I mean are like 5.4 9.4....that kind I mean. 9 is not bad a
little high but not bad. Talk to you soon Carol
On Tue Jun 1 10:23:23 2004 () said:
Patty, it is very hard reading your
posts because you do not use punctuation. Were you homeskooled?????
On Tue Jun 1 00:49:34 2004 patty (patticake52.@hotmail.com) said:
I THINK I
KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT THE BLOOD TEST THEY TAKE TO SEE HOW IT AVERAGE IS
BUT I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT BLOOD POINTS 5 TO 7 ITS
PROBABLY THE TEST THEY TAKE TO SEE HOW ITS AVERAGE THROUGH THE MOMTH OR 3 MONTHS
THEY HAVE'NT SEE YOU ITS CALLED HAB1C OR MY LAST ONE WAS BAD IT WAS A 9 THATS
BAD I'M TRYING TO DO BETTER GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU CAROL TAKE CARE PATTY
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