turtlespeed 212 #1 February 2, 2011 Just curious about the company I am keeping.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #2 February 2, 2011 My father, my mother and both my sisters - Type 2 DM. All but my mother require/required insulin. Me? Nope. I do check it, but my HgbA1C was last checked in Dec and it's looking good. Watch those carbs. Keep the weight controlled. Exercise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 February 2, 2011 You've got to say it like a commercial on during the Price Is Right: DiaBeetez. Sorry you're having such a tough break as of late.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 February 2, 2011 QuoteMy father, my mother and both my sisters - Type 2 DM. All but my mother require/required insulin. Me? Nope. I do check it, but my HgbA1C was last checked in Dec and it's looking good. Watch those carbs. Keep the weight controlled. Exercise. What she said. Low-carb is the way to go to keep it managed. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ One of my favorite sites on the topic of eating real food and avoiding grains, sugar, rice, etc... all the simple carbs our body hasn't evolved to eat. I'm not diabetic (but it does run in my family, so I'm very aware of it) but I know a lot of people who've been able to successfully manage diabetes through lower-carb eating."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #5 February 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteMy father, my mother and both my sisters - Type 2 DM. All but my mother require/required insulin. Me? Nope. I do check it, but my HgbA1C was last checked in Dec and it's looking good. Watch those carbs. Keep the weight controlled. Exercise. What she said. Low-carb is the way to go to keep it managed. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ One of my favorite sites on the topic of eating real food and avoiding grains, sugar, rice, etc... all the simple carbs our body hasn't evolved to eat. I'm not diabetic (but it does run in my family, so I'm very aware of it) but I know a lot of people who've been able to successfully manage diabetes through lower-carb eating. so far 20 units am 20 units pm + what is needed on sliding scale I have stabbed myself 7 times today. stupid sugar is still above 270I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #6 February 2, 2011 Sorry that you got to deal with that-glad that you're tough enough to do it.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #7 February 2, 2011 Quote 20 units am 20 units pm + what is needed on sliding scale I have stabbed myself 7 times today. stupid sugar is still above 270 That sucks. But you CAN manage this. Get the carbs out of your diet. It's HARD. I LOVE potatoes and pasta. Make it fresh fruit and protein. Your body doesn't use insulin like others do. The high carbs and simple sugars can't make it into the cells. So even though you might be eating ok, and high blood sugars, the cells themselves are starving. (then the high blood sugars are "stuck" on the hemoglobin like little shards of glass tearing up your kidneys, retina, nerves.... getting those sugars down is critical) Please don't lose motivation to get it under control. You honestly CAN do this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejer78 0 #8 February 2, 2011 I've been a juvenile diabetic for 15+ years and use to have to stab myself 6-9 times a day and still had an A1C of 10.0+! It was lame until my endocrineologist recommended an insulin pump. My A1C has been under 7.0 for a few years now and it makes life a lot easier! Good luck with the health concerns and hang in there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #9 February 2, 2011 Father has been insulin dependent over 30 years. I had a client who was an expert in the field. He said the way I live my life, it will never catch me. Clean diet and strenuous exercise will prevail.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #10 February 2, 2011 Quote Father has been insulin dependent over 30 years. I had a client who was an expert in the field. He said the way I live my life, it will never catch me. Clean diet and strenuous exercise will prevail. yes and no. I'm guessing that your father had DM Type 2, the post above you seems like a Type 1 situation. Type 1 - pancreas doesn't make insulin. Type 2 - insulin is made, but the body is resistant to it. With type 2, diet (low carb) and exercise is VERY important. With type 1.... yeah, they're stuck with an insulin pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #11 February 2, 2011 Quote Quote 20 units am 20 units pm + what is needed on sliding scale I have stabbed myself 7 times today. stupid sugar is still above 270 That sucks. But you CAN manage this. Get the carbs out of your diet. It's HARD. I LOVE potatoes and pasta. Make it fresh fruit and protein. Your body doesn't use insulin like others do. The high carbs and simple sugars can't make it into the cells. So even though you might be eating ok, and high blood sugars, the cells themselves are starving. (then the high blood sugars are "stuck" on the hemoglobin like little shards of glass tearing up your kidneys, retina, nerves.... getting those sugars down is critical) Please don't lose motivation to get it under control. You honestly CAN do this. I make plenty of insulin - evidently I just don't like the stuff I make.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwabd1 0 #12 February 3, 2011 Type one for 11 or 12 years, been using an insulin pump for 7 or 8 years. IT SUCKS!!!!! but there are far worse afflictions out there!.......I hereby reject your reality and instead choose to insert my own! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 February 3, 2011 QuoteType one for 11 or 12 years, been using an insulin pump for 7 or 8 years. IT SUCKS!!!!! but there are far worse afflictions out there! I agree, it could be worse. But damn . . . it could be worse.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
