Diabetic anyone?

JustJo · 12-20-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamondbutch1

What a lovely thread, I too am a type 2 diabetic. In the pass twenty some years since being diagnosed I have run the whole gambit.First starting out on insulin injections.Losing almost 100 lbs took me off injections to an oral med.With more weight loss i was off all medication for the last couple of years.Cutting out processed food and portion controll seemed to have been working,but then this pass april a sever infection from a minor surgery sent my system into septic shock resulting in a heart attact,and unable to produce insulin. Long story short back on insulin injections 4 times a day and testing as many times if not more

Hi Diamondbutch and welcome to the thread.

It's one of the "joys" of diabetes...even when we have our blood sugars under control, we're still vulnerable.

Bravo to you for making the effort to lose all the weight, cutting out the processed food, etc. that got you off medications and made you healthier. Imagine how much more serious the heart attack would have/could have been if you hadn't done all of that good work.

It has to be beyond frustrating to be back on insulin....any hope that it will correct, or is this forever?

Diamondbutch1 · 12-20-2011, 08:26 PM

Thank you for the welcome Ms Tinkerbelly and JustJo

It has been a whirl wind to say the least. A few surgeries and a Bi-pass later Im back to enjoying life. I was fortunate that my body responded well to the insulin The dosages have been fine tuned and are keeping me within normal range so for now all is good.The body is an amazing thing only time will tell if the injections will be forever.

SugarFemme · 12-20-2011, 08:57 PM

I feel like such a loser LOL. My A1c went from 5.9 on diet alone to 6.5 this last time so the Endo put me on pills

I was really hoping I could do it on my own, but I guess I couldn't. My best to everyone.

MsTinkerbelly · 12-20-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

I feel like such a loser LOL. My A1c went from 5.9 on diet alone to 6.5 this last time so the Endo put me on pills

I was really hoping I could do it on my own, but I guess I couldn't. My best to everyone.

This disease is such a hard thing to battle...just when I am doing well, pow! Be good to yourself, it's a long hard fight.

JustJo · 12-20-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

I feel like such a loser LOL. My A1c went from 5.9 on diet alone to 6.5 this last time so the Endo put me on pills

I was really hoping I could do it on my own, but I guess I couldn't. My best to everyone.

Doesn't make you a loser...makes you a diabetic. I'm sending big hugs...and remember that A1c fluctuates....and it's impacted by more than diet and exercise. If you've been sick, have any low grade infections, even a tooth that needs filling...it can impact your A1c.

Be gentle with yourself...

MsTinkerbelly · 12-24-2011, 03:00 PM

I'm down 47lbs today...well on my way to the year end goal of 50! Then, I will keep moving forward with a goal of another 50 by the end of June. My levels are still holding at a pretty good number, and I feel really good.

Be good to yourselves during this very stressful time

Merry Christmas from my house to yours.

Diamondbutch1 · 12-26-2011, 09:14 AM

II am wondering if there is anyone on the pump.I am considering it but not sure if it would be right for me with the type of work I do. As a chef Im close to high temps leaning against counters and carring large pot.Whats life like with the pump?

Dominique · 12-26-2011, 09:44 AM

I am wondering what life would be like if I didn't have the last digit of my big toe. I'm not a Diabetic (I'm obsessed with monitoring that, it runs deep in my family) However I have reoccurring bouts of neuropathy in the tip of that toe. I'm on the third day-non stop, after weeks with out a tinge from it.

I innocently walked into the ceramic tiled mud room in my bare feet, three steps in, three steps out...and WHAM, it began. I immediately soaked it in warm water, no change. The tip of the toe is the color of a grape and there is no cappillary refill if I press on the nail, however the tip of the toe is warm (as opposed to cold) I ran in a short race yesterday. I'm finding it hard to believe it's something to do with circulation. It is one of toes that was frost bitten. After three days of this, I wonder if keeping the tip of that toe was the right thing to do. I only think about it when the neuropathy is making me insane.

Heavenleahangel · 12-26-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamondbutch1

II am wondering if there is anyone on the pump.I am considering it but not sure if it would be right for me with the type of work I do. As a chef Im close to high temps leaning against counters and carring large pot.Whats life like with the pump?

Diamond, I have used an inculin pump for about a year now. Mine is the Revel Minimed. I didn't think I would like it and fought myself about getting it for a very long time. I can honestly say I regret fighting it!
I used a 43" tubing and when I am in the kitchen, I pull it around and fasten it to my waist band either towards my hip or in the small of my back. The tubes come in many sizes, so you an adjust what works. I am glad I got mine. Not having to lug aorund a glucometer, needles, insulin...its worth it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask....

12-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
Diamondbutch1 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Butch,diamond,her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: canada Posts: 13 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21 Thanked 34 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 15725	Thank you for the welcome Ms Tinkerbelly and JustJo It has been a whirl wind to say the least. A few surgeries and a Bi-pass later Im back to enjoying life. I was fortunate that my body responded well to the insulin The dosages have been fine tuned and are keeping me within normal range so for now all is good.The body is an amazing thing only time will tell if the injections will be forever. __________________ *Diamonds are a girls best friend*

12-26-2011, 09:14 AM	#7
Diamondbutch1 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Butch,diamond,her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: canada Posts: 13 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21 Thanked 34 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 15725	II am wondering if there is anyone on the pump.I am considering it but not sure if it would be right for me with the type of work I do. As a chef Im close to high temps leaning against counters and carring large pot.Whats life like with the pump? __________________ *Diamonds are a girls best friend*

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,907 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	I'm down 47lbs today...well on my way to the year end goal of 50! Then, I will keep moving forward with a goal of another 50 by the end of June. My levels are still holding at a pretty good number, and I feel really good. Be good to yourselves during this very stressful time Merry Christmas from my house to yours.