Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Welcome, Becky. We have anumber of type 2 diabetics on the list as well as type 1's, so you can ask lots of questions and if we don't know the answer, we can direct you in the right way. First, what is your A1C? If you don't know what that is, tell us and we can explain. It is an important number to remember as it tells you how well controlled your diabetes has been over the last 3 months. I imagine your first A1C is highter than ormal. Normal for a non-diabetic is 4.2-(about)5.5. What prat of the country are you from? I am from southern California and hav a type 1 diabetic for 61 years (no that number is not a mistake!). Good evening Hi Everyone: I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from you all as well as contribute to the group. While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from participating on this list. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Welcome, Becky. We have anumber of type 2 diabetics on the list as well as type 1's, so you can ask lots of questions and if we don't know the answer, we can direct you in the right way. First, what is your A1C? If you don't know what that is, tell us and we can explain. It is an important number to remember as it tells you how well controlled your diabetes has been over the last 3 months. I imagine your first A1C is highter than ormal. Normal for a non-diabetic is 4.2-(about)5.5. What prat of the country are you from? I am from southern California and hav a type 1 diabetic for 61 years (no that number is not a mistake!). Good evening Hi Everyone: I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from you all as well as contribute to the group. While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from participating on this list. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Welcome, Becky. We have anumber of type 2 diabetics on the list as well as type 1's, so you can ask lots of questions and if we don't know the answer, we can direct you in the right way. First, what is your A1C? If you don't know what that is, tell us and we can explain. It is an important number to remember as it tells you how well controlled your diabetes has been over the last 3 months. I imagine your first A1C is highter than ormal. Normal for a non-diabetic is 4.2-(about)5.5. What prat of the country are you from? I am from southern California and hav a type 1 diabetic for 61 years (no that number is not a mistake!). Good evening Hi Everyone: I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from you all as well as contribute to the group. While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from participating on this list. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hello, Cassidy I am a black Love-adore who owns pat Wolf. (She thinks it is the other way around, but we know better.) She won't feed me either, even when I tell her that English muffin is too big! Re: Good evening Hi, Becky. Welcome to the list. You will find list participants here helpful and caring. You'll also find that we tend to have strong opinions and are not shy about expressing them. <g> But while we may disagree occasionally about the finer points of living with diabetes, all of us are apostles of diabetic control. I can certainly understand your uncertainty and, perhaps, confusion. But know this: you can manage your diabetes. It doesn't have to be the end of the world and it need not rule your life. You will most likely have to make some lifestyle changes, e.g., change some eating habits and exercise a bit more, but it need not be onerous and, as mendosa puts it, you'll probably end up healthier and feeling better once you are under good control and master of your diabetes than you have been in years. Diabetes is one of the few diseases where *you* are in control of its treatment. That's scary for some but need not be. You are in the driver's seat. And there are rich rewards for diligence: if you keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) under rigid control, you need not face all those scary complications I'm sure you've heard about and dread. There are no dumb questions here. So ask away. Warmly, Mike Freeman Good evening > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn > from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know > enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain > from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hello, Cassidy I am a black Love-adore who owns pat Wolf. (She thinks it is the other way around, but we know better.) She won't feed me either, even when I tell her that English muffin is too big! Re: Good evening Hi, Becky. Welcome to the list. You will find list participants here helpful and caring. You'll also find that we tend to have strong opinions and are not shy about expressing them. <g> But while we may disagree occasionally about the finer points of living with diabetes, all of us are apostles of diabetic control. I can certainly understand your uncertainty and, perhaps, confusion. But know this: you can manage your diabetes. It doesn't have to be the end of the world and it need not rule your life. You will most likely have to make some lifestyle changes, e.g., change some eating habits and exercise a bit more, but it need not be onerous and, as mendosa puts it, you'll probably end up healthier and feeling better once you are under good control and master of your diabetes than you have been in years. Diabetes is one of the few diseases where *you* are in control of its treatment. That's scary for some but need not be. You are in the driver's seat. And there are rich rewards for diligence: if you keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) under rigid control, you need not face all those scary complications I'm sure you've heard about and dread. There are no dumb questions here. So ask away. Warmly, Mike Freeman Good evening > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn > from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know > enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain > from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hello, Cassidy I am a black Love-adore who owns pat Wolf. (She thinks it is the other way around, but we know better.) She won't feed me either, even when I tell her that English muffin is too big! Re: Good evening Hi, Becky. Welcome to the list. You will find list participants here helpful and caring. You'll also find that we tend to have strong opinions and are not shy about expressing them. <g> But while we may disagree occasionally about the finer points of living with diabetes, all of us are apostles of diabetic control. I can certainly understand your uncertainty and, perhaps, confusion. But know this: you can manage your diabetes. It doesn't have to be the end of the world and it need not rule your life. You will most likely have to make some lifestyle changes, e.g., change some eating habits and exercise a bit more, but it need not be onerous and, as mendosa puts it, you'll probably end up healthier and feeling better once you are under good control and master of your diabetes than you have been in years. Diabetes is one of the few diseases where *you* are in control of its treatment. That's scary for some but need not be. You are in the driver's seat. And there are rich rewards for diligence: if you keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) under rigid control, you need not face all those scary complications I'm sure you've heard about and dread. There are no dumb questions here. So ask away. Warmly, Mike Freeman Good evening > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn > from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know > enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain > from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, First, good for you for expressing your opinion that your doc is not doing the right ting. You need to find an endocrinologist ASAP. If you are having rxtreme thirst symptoms, then your sugar must be high. Alsoi, although it is unusual for someone over 40 (and I don't know how old your are) to have type 1, mike is an example of someone over that age show was diagnosed as type 1 instead of type 2. Drink lot of water and perhaps someone in your family who is diabetic will do a blood test ontheri machine to see what your sugaris. You c ould be losing weight because you are in keoacidosis, which is not doing your body organs any good Eat as few carbohydrates as possible until further tests have been done-insulin works on carbs, not on protein or fat. But, if your cholesterol is up, it could be because your sugars are up-they go hand in hand. Feb. 1 is not too far, but if you can, try to see an endocrinologist soon. Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, First, good for you for expressing your opinion that your doc is not doing the right ting. You need to find an endocrinologist ASAP. If you are having rxtreme thirst symptoms, then your sugar must be high. Alsoi, although it is unusual for someone over 40 (and I don't know how old your are) to have type 1, mike is an example of someone over that age show was diagnosed as type 1 instead of type 2. Drink lot of water and perhaps someone in your family who is diabetic will do a blood test ontheri machine to see what your sugaris. You c ould be losing weight because you are in keoacidosis, which is not doing your body organs any good Eat as few carbohydrates as possible until further tests have been done-insulin works on carbs, not on protein or fat. But, if your cholesterol is up, it could be because your sugars are up-they go hand in hand. Feb. 1 is not too far, but if you can, try to see an endocrinologist soon. Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, First, good for you for expressing your opinion that your doc is not doing the right ting. You need to find an endocrinologist ASAP. If you are having rxtreme thirst symptoms, then your sugar must be high. Alsoi, although it is unusual for someone over 40 (and I don't know how old your are) to have type 1, mike is an example of someone over that age show was diagnosed as type 1 instead of type 2. Drink lot of water and perhaps someone in your family who is diabetic will do a blood test ontheri machine to see what your sugaris. You c ould be losing weight because you are in keoacidosis, which is not doing your body organs any good Eat as few carbohydrates as possible until further tests have been done-insulin works on carbs, not on protein or fat. But, if your cholesterol is up, it could be because your sugars are up-they go hand in hand. Feb. 1 is not too far, but if you can, try to see an endocrinologist soon. Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 HI : My last A1C was 6.6. I had heard that if it was anything over 6.0 to expect medication. My doctor wants to try to control my blood sugar with diet, which may or may not work, but I can't make much headway if I am doing all of the wrong things by eating things that I might think are all right only to find out later were indeed wrong. My cholesterol has been high for several years. I finally got fed up and refused to allow my previous doctor to continue testing my cholesterol after asking and asking for help with that and getting nowhere. I have no intention of ignoring my diabetes and will do what it takes not only to gain control of my blood sugar but to maintain control to the best of my ability. I realize that I am human and therefore am not perfect. But I aim to do my best in order to stay as healthy as possible for, say, the next hundred years, which would make me somewhere around 148. While my longevity is a lofty goal, and no doubt I'll miss living that length of time by several years, I want to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 HI : My last A1C was 6.6. I had heard that if it was anything over 6.0 to expect medication. My doctor wants to try to control my blood sugar with diet, which may or may not work, but I can't make much headway if I am doing all of the wrong things by eating things that I might think are all right only to find out later were indeed wrong. My cholesterol has been high for several years. I finally got fed up and refused to allow my previous doctor to continue testing my cholesterol after asking and asking for help with that and getting nowhere. I have no intention of ignoring my diabetes and will do what it takes not only to gain control of my blood sugar but to maintain control to the best of my ability. I realize that I am human and therefore am not perfect. But I aim to do my best in order to stay as healthy as possible for, say, the next hundred years, which would make me somewhere around 148. While my longevity is a lofty goal, and no doubt I'll miss living that length of time by several years, I want to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Friend, I am new to the list. I try to use a controled diet. I am owner of an internet radio station. My wife and I have a program on Saturday mornings. Read below. Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening >> >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes >> from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to >> manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Friend, I am new to the list. I try to use a controled diet. I am owner of an internet radio station. My wife and I have a program on Saturday mornings. Read below. Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening >> >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes >> from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to >> manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Pat: Thanks for your input. Since I need to get rid of some weight to start with and am not losing it rapidly, I'm not as concerned about that. What is concerning me is that I am drinking liquids like mad. I've never been one to consume large quantities of liquid at any one time so this is new for me. I am searching our insurance site on the Web as I write this to see if an endocrinologist that a friend recommended takes our insurance. If he does I'm making an appointment first thing Monday morning and hope that I can get in to see him soon. The things that I know for sure are starchy such as potatoes, some types of beans, corn, rice, wheat, I've either eliminated for the time being or cut way back. My guess is that I'm missing some things that I ought to be watching. Until I found you all, though, I had little to go by. I'm very glad that I heard about you all and know that I am going to get some answers here for certain. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>> maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Pat: Thanks for your input. Since I need to get rid of some weight to start with and am not losing it rapidly, I'm not as concerned about that. What is concerning me is that I am drinking liquids like mad. I've never been one to consume large quantities of liquid at any one time so this is new for me. I am searching our insurance site on the Web as I write this to see if an endocrinologist that a friend recommended takes our insurance. If he does I'm making an appointment first thing Monday morning and hope that I can get in to see him soon. The things that I know for sure are starchy such as potatoes, some types of beans, corn, rice, wheat, I've either eliminated for the time being or cut way back. My guess is that I'm missing some things that I ought to be watching. Until I found you all, though, I had little to go by. I'm very glad that I heard about you all and know that I am going to get some answers here for certain. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>> maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, There are 2 meters that have speech. One is the One Touch-you have to purchse a separate speech moniter. The one I use is an Accu-check Voice mate. But if you buy an accu-check meter at the store, it will not fit into the voice box. You can purchase the merter from maxi Aids, but it cost over $400. If you call the company at , they can tell you what you need to get one. Re: Good evening Hi Terri: I sure don't want to start looking for a new doctor since I just went through that in December. I do like her and would like to give her a chance to figure out that I am proactive when it comes to my medical care and that I don't sit back and wait to be told what to do. I learned the hard way a long time ago with my dogs not to sit back when I think something is wrong and needs taken care of. Like I said if I don't get satisfactory results soon I'm not going to mess around. I know just enough about Diabetes to know better than to sit back and do nothing. I appreciate your thoughts here and do agree with what you are saying. I've heard that I can buy some of the standard meters and then purchase the speech box separately. Do you know which meters, if any, will work this way? Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone: >>>>>> >>>>>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>>>>> from >>>>>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>>>>> >>>>>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >>>>>> was >>>>>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>>>>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>>>>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>>>>> from >>>>>> participating on this list. >>>>>> >>>>>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>>>>> maddpoodle27@... >>>>>> >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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