Re: my thoughts for today (ATTN bigdeb58@...)

[Guest guest]

thanks so much...i dont know the manufacturer but i take actos 30 mg

Love,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/22/2003 10:50:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,

richjul@... writes:

> I

> have a disfigured toenail do to a fungus infection

Hi ,

I did read all of your message and will be replying to other parts of it

tomorrow. I wanted to tell you about a product that has been recommended.

It is a product called Tea Tree Oil and you can purchase it at WalMart or the

drug store. It is about $5 a bottle and a bottle will last a long time. You

put a few drops in a pan of water and soak your feet.

I am not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice. I'm only stating what

has been told to me and what I've read from members of this group and other

groups. I use this oil for many different purposes and it works for me.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

, it is nice to know that other people are in the same boat as me. I do

get my test strips free so am able to check my bg regularlly. I have a friend

who recieves medicare disability and they furnish her with 150 strips per

month. so i got a michine like hers and she gives me strips .i sometimes feel

like kicking my dear hubby out and being able to qualify for medical

assistance (JUST KIDDING)but i guess i will wade thru all of this. i am so

glad to of found this group

Love,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

My bottle says Takeda Chemical Industries and Eli Lilly are the manf.

I know exactly what you are dealing with. There is a free clinic in

my town, but I was turned away because I make too much money. Funny

thing is, I don't make enough to support my disease. I'm on Actos,

Diovan, and Lantus insulin, and used to also take Humalog insulin. I

have a disfigured toenail do to a fungus infection, an infected,

decaying tooth due to no insurance to see a dentist, and signs of

neuropathy. So I, like you, am one of many who slip through the

cracks. As costly as it is too be diabetic and as many Americans who

are diabetic, you would think there would be some sort of exception

for us, or at least a program developed to help us.

I have a doctor that gives me samples of my meds, but that doesn't

help with the cost of bloodwork. My highest so far as been a $250

visit. I was so astounded by the price that I stood in the office

and cried. That was all I had in my checking account. How am I

supposed to buy the foods I need? Not to mention syringes and test

strips. I haven't been checking my bg reguarly for quite sometime.

But yet, my income is too high to recieve assistance. Makes you

wonder if its possible to quit your job and get on welfare. At least

I'd be healthy.

Even though it's great I have this doctor that helps, she never asks

me any questions. She has only checked my feet one time. She never

asks if I am experiencing any complications. She doesn't tell me

what I am doing wrong, or suggest things I could do to improve my

bloodwork results. I know nothing about the numbers of the results.

But what do I do? Its the only way I can get meds.

And I know your frustration with the food. After I was diagnosed last

May, I was afraid to eat for fear of eating the wrong things. So I

spent 2 hrs and $150 at the grocery store for myself and my husband.

I was very careful about what and when I ate. My husband complains

about my low fat food choices (not that he doesn't need to be eating

it) so I had to by two of everything. That lasted 2 mo. I still don't

eat like I should, but I am trying to make some changes in my life to

get myself back on track.

I recently enrolled in college and am working on a BA in Psychology.

With any luck, my body will hold out for 3-4 more years so I can get

a better job and a way to support my disease.

Thanks Debbie, what started to be a short mess. turned into a

venting/whining session for me too! I just felt my stress level go

down!

> thanks so much...i dont know the manufacturer but i take actos 30

mg

>

> Love,

> Debbie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/23/03 8:57:57 AM Eastern Standard Time,

shantiquarian@... writes:

> If you down load the Takeda form from the website

Where is this form?

Shirley

[Guest guest]

>Where is this form? http://www.rxhope.com/programinfo/drug/main_new.asp?id=2000

You will need Adobe Acrobat to download it.

Carolyn

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In a message dated 2/22/2003 10:50:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,

richjul@... writes:

> I know nothing about the numbers of the results.

> But what do I do? Its the only way I can get meds.

>

>

Hi ,

Does your doctor not tell you the results of the tests? They are usually

available within 2 or 3 days after the tests are done.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/23/2003 9:17:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,

shantiquarian@... writes:

> With the availability of home A1C and cholesteral testing I will survive and

> ward of complications for now but it is an AWFUL way to exhist.

>

Hi Carolyn,

You are right. This has to be an awful way to exist. However, with your

attitude you will control your diabetes. I am proud of what you are

accomplishing.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

wow... thanks for all the links... i am so amazed to find all this help

....thank you

Love,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

>amazed to find all this help

that is what a support group is for

Carolyn

[Guest guest]

>I don't

> understand what people mean when they say their bg was 4.1 or 2.3,

> and not sure waht the A1C (?) is.

Are you in Canada, US, Europe?

HgA1C (pronounced Hemogloben ay one see) is a 2-3 month average of

your blood sugars. It is a test that is done at a clinic.

If you are in Canada (and possibly Europe) your readings should be

less than 0.070 (but 0.060 is better).

In the US the same reading is shown as a percentage, so 7 is the same

as 0.070, 6.5 is the same as 0.065 etc.

Often it is higher when we are first diagnosed, but it seems to drop

quickly when we pay attention to diet and exercise. Keeping the

number below 0.070 SEEMS to reduce the risk of diabetic complications.

Blood gulcose readings: These are tests that you do yourself with an

over-the-counter testing machine. It is a snap-shot of your current

level of sugar in your blood. This will change depending on when you

last ate and what you ate.

If you are in Canada and Europe then your daily blood glucose

readings are in (unit of measure) mmols (pronounced milly molls or

moles) and should be between 4 and 6 (mmols) fasting and no higher

than 9 (mmols) 2 hours after you eat.

In the US the same reading is shown in mg/dl (milligrams per

decilitre) and the conversion factor is 18. So, 4-6 (mmols) is the

same as 72-108 (mg/dl) and 10 (mmols) after eating is the same as 162

(mg/dl)

Hope this clears up the " numbers " confusion!

~ Jayd

May the Goddess help me to become the person my dog thinks I am.