[Stringer]

I know of a very good diabetes site if your interested just give us a shout. Its not an easy thing to live with.

Still sending out thoughts and prayers for Starby xxxxx c'mon girl ! xxxx Hugs.

Thanks, yes, please post the address... It is a pain in the butt, energy levels drop to '0' at times. I understand the basics of diabetes and my wife is a great cheerleader for me... but at some level I still can't believe this...

[jenniepepsi]

I'm sorry your going through this stringer. My sister is... I think the doctor called 'potentially diabetic' where she Isn't yet, but she could very easily become diabetic. And she is taking metformin. She is angry about it though because it caused her to miscarry :( but I'm sure you dotn have an issue with that ;)

[Stringer]

im sorry your going thru this stringer. my sister is...i think the doctor called 'potentially diabetic' where she ISNT yet, but she could very easily become diabetic. and she is taking metformin. she is angry about it though becasue it caused her to miscarry :( but im sure you dotn have an issue with that ;)

It's tough, my attitude is "look up, get up...don't ever give up."

Thanks for your concern, I am OK.

And noooo, not the last time I looked...

[spiritcharms]

Thanks, yes, please post the address... It is a pain in the butt, energy levels drop to '0' at times. I understand the basics of diabetes and my wife is a great cheerleader for me...but at some level I still can't believe this....

It really isn't easy having to watch what your eating all the time and also the BS drops, I had gestational diabetes (in pregancy) and also had type 11 as well had to have insulin whilst pregnant, its not nice injecting yourself. I have now been cleared of diabetes although I am potnential borderline diabetic.

Anyway enough of that, here's the link, I'm sparkle73 on this site, I know it says uk but it is now a global site. Not that it matters.

All the best with it.

Oops edit: going to have to stop typing one handed whikst eating my tea at the same time LOL http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/

[88sunflower]

Thanks, yes, please post the address... It is a pain in the butt, energy levels drop to '0' at times. I understand the basics of diabetes and my wife is a great cheerleader for me...but at some level I still can't believe this....

Stringer once its under control and you understand your body its not so bad. Maybe easier said for me since I am not diabetic. I grew up with it. My mom, dad and brother. Like I said to you before my husband has been for over 30 years. There are times I just look in his eyes and I know he is low. I almost lost him one night he wasn't responsive and I tested and he was only 28. OUCH! But he is much worse then you and has been for many many years. Plus that one night we drank a lot. Which he isn't supposed to do. Let me tell you I can answer it all.

[Stringer]

Stringer once its under control and you understand your body its not so bad. Maybe easier said for me since I am not diabetic. I grew up with it. My mom, dad and brother. Like I said to you before my husband has been for over 30 years. There are times I just look in his eyes and I know he is low. I almost lost him one night he wasnt responsive and I tested and he was only 28. OUCH! But he is much worse then you and has been for many many years. Plus that one night we drank alot. Which he isnt supposed to do. Let me tell you I can answer it all.

Thanks Sunny, my problem, beside dizziness and energy drops is that I am in the range of 180 average. The diabetes counselor threw a lot of stuff at me this time; loss of limbs, eyesight, liver and kidney damage... on and on..

This is tough for me because I was always active in sports and had a lot of energy... now, well different.

[shazamataz]

You will figure everything out Stringer.
It takes time to re-adjust what your body needs, you'll be back to your old self in no time :)

[Stringer]

You will figure everything out Stringer.
It takes time to re-adjust what your body needs, you'll be back to your old self in no time :)

Ha haaaa, and that's good right? :D:eek::) (Thanks hon/)

[tickle]

I was diagnosed with type 11 three years ago and take one metformin a day, I reduced it myself from l-l/2 because upon testing my blood sugar every couple of days I found that I was quite stable and within normal ranges taking the meds.

I am a very active person, dragonboat racing practice is quite extreme. Our races are 250 meters and finish in 2 min. so you can understand why I say extreme. This takes a toll on my blood sugar and if not careful I bottom out during sleep, lately even after having a good supper directly after practice in the evening. I never miss a meal ! My weight is stable and I know when my sugar is dropping and compensate right away.

Does your doctor have you on Byetta for weight loss ? It is very important for diabetics to keep their weight stable and yes, the downside is kidney disease if we are not careful.

Thank you for responding, I actually found all the posts pertaining to this, not because I was nosy, but because my interest in this is always high, not only because I am a diabetic, but because many of my Red Cross clients are diabetic as well, in all different stages, some more worse then you can imagine and living one day a time.

Kindest regards

Tick

[Stringer]

I was diagnosed with type 11 three years ago and take one metformin a day, I reduced it myself from l-l/2 because upon testing my blood sugar every couple of days i found that I was quite stable and within normal ranges taking the meds.

I am a very active person, dragonboat racing practice is quite extreme. Our races are 250 meters and finish in 2 min. so you can understand why I say extreme. This takes a toll on my blood sugar and if not careful I bottom out during sleep, lately even after having a good supper directly after practice in the evening. I never miss a meal ! My weight is stable and I know when my sugar is dropping and compensate right away.

Does your doctor have you on Byetta for weight loss ? It is very important for diabetics to keep their weight stable and yes, the downside is kidney disease if we are not careful.

Thank you for responding, I actually found all the posts pertaining to this, not because I was nosy, but because my interest in this is always high, not only because I am a diabetic, but because many of my Red Cross clients are diabetic as well, in all different stages, some more worse then you can imagine and living one day a time.

kindest regards

tick

This 'stuff' is scary Tick and in my case demanding too. Thanks for the information.

Stringer

[Stringer]

I posted this on another thread also but it's fun...


http://www.spiegl.org/humor/liberty/liberty.html

[88sunflower]

Thanks Sunny, my problem, beside dizziness and energy drops is that I am in the range of 180 average. The diabetes counselor threw a lot of stuff at me this time; loss of limbs, eyesight, liver and kidney damage...on and on..

This is tough for me because I was always active in sports and had a lot of energy...now, well different.

Yep my husband gets real tired when he runs high. Now that he is on the insulin pump he is so much better. Less grumpy all the time. He also is in to sports and still is. He does Broomball all winter and softball all summer. The exercise is good.
But what the doc said is true. Last March we had to get an eye operation on him. Something to do with bleeding in his eye and his sight was going. Its all good now, but the other eye is going. They are keeping tabs on it and eventually that will need to be operated on. Of course he shouldn't drink and he does. He stopped for awhile and then started again. The worse thing for him.

[88sunflower]

You will figure everything out Stringer.
It takes time to re-adjust what your body needs, you'll be back to your old self in no time :)

Exactly what I was thinking Shaz. Its just a lifestyle change.

[tickle]

I almost wish, Stringer, that I didn't know as much as I do from working with this disease.

Just got back from seeing my Saturday morning client who is 88, diagnosed with type 2 when she was 65. Followed everything to the letter, glucose never went over recommended point. We test different then you, glucose no higher then 7 before breakfast and no higher then 8 after eating breakfast.

At her age now, has bad edema both legs (swelling and water retention) normally the water escapes through blisters on the legs and then need medical attention.

Her kidneys are failing and her doctor is trying to avoid dialysis and issued her a hard line diaretic and she lost 8 pounds in one week from taking it. Her legs are looking better.

She has other medical issues, bad heart etc. but no blood pressure problems, but I am starting to think that I am not looking forward to being over 80, unless they have some breakthroughs in the diabetic field.

Have a great day, Stringer, take care of yourself and many hugs.

Anne

[Stringer]

Yep my husband gets real tired when he runs high. Now that he is on the insulin pump he is so much better. Less grumpy all the time. He also is in to sports and still is. He does Broomball all winter and softball all summer. The excercise is good.
But what the doc said is true. Last March we had to get an eye operation on him. Something to do with bleeding in his eye and his sight was going. Its all good now, but the other eye is going. They are keeping tabs on it and eventually that will need to be operated on. Of course he shouldnt drink and he does. He stopped for awhile and then started again. The worse thing for him.

I sincerely wish him well hon. I am not looking forward to any of this... he is very fortunate to have you sweet. You are a good woman and wife... :)

I never drank a lot, my dad was an alcoholic and it was driven into my head all my life so I never did, maybe one or two a month. However the other changes; food, life style, etc... this is a bummer... :(:(:(

[Stringer]

I almost wish, Stringer, that I didnt know as much as I do from working with this disease.

Just got back from seeing my Saturday morning client who is 88, diagnosed with type 2 when she was 65. Followed everything to the letter, glucose never went over recommended point. We test different then you, glucose no higher then 7 before breakfast and no higher then 8 after eating breakfast.

At her age now, has bad edema both legs (swelling and water retention) normally the water escapes through blisters on the legs and then need medical attention.

Her kidneys are failing and her doctor is trying to avoid dialysis and issued her a hard line diaretic and she lost 8 pounds in one week from taking it. Her legs are looking better.

She has other medical issues, bad heart etc. but no blood pressure problems, but I am starting to think that I am not looking forward to being over 80, unless they have some breakthroughs in the diabetic field.

Have a great day, Stringer, take care of yourself and many hugs.

anne

Yeah Tick, like I said, this stuff IS scary, like heart disease, a silent killer... :(

[Stringer]

Exactly what I was thinking Shaz. Its just a lifestyle change.

For a man who pretty much did and got what he wanted most of his life, this lifestyle change is dramatic and difficult hon. By the way, I 'earned' all those things, just thought that I would add that... :)

[88sunflower]

For a man who pretty much did and got what he wanted most of his life, this lifestyle change is dramatic and difficult hon. By the way, I 'earned' all those things, just thought that I would add that.....:)

You will be fine. It will just take some time to get used to. You will get used to how your body feels and you will know what you need to do. One positive way to look at it is there are worse things out there you could get.

I haven't mentioned the new avi has that effect your pics did when I saw them. Striking.

[Stringer]

You will be fine. It will just take some time to get used to. You will get used to how your body feels and you will know what you need to do. One positive way to look at it is there are worse things out there you could get.

I havent mentioned the new avi has that effect your pics did when I saw them. Striking.

Weeellll... thank you pilgrim... :)

[tickle]

Weeellll....thank you pilgrim.....:)

Humphrey bogart was always very photogenic, Stringer. How about one with both he and lauren bacall. Always loved the two of them together.

Tick