Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 Hi Fran: Sorry to hear you are having such a bad time with the numbers. One thought that crossed my mind is some of it might be driven by your fear/paranoia. The only other thing I can think of is possible stress in your life that might be higher now than maybe in the past and/or at least some of it what you are eating and when. Other than the above, I don't know. Ken GreyEagle -- paranoid testing This whole week my numbers for some reason I dont know range from around 200 to droping to about 60. I have been getting paranoid and testing like every hour for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 Keep busy. Do anything to keep your mind off it. I have done this before as well. You can't let it get to you. Testing that often will not help you. Just test the times you are supposed to. It's like someone who is trying to lose weight and they weigh themselves everyday. You know that is a waste of time and also demoralizing...and not reflecting accuracy. Same here. Hang in there. Sometimes answers aren't always given when we want. Sometimes there isn't any reason we can pinpoint as to why Bgs 'do their own thing'. Just eat as well as you can, drink liquids and And relax. Tam paranoid testing This whole week my numbers for some reason I dont know range from around 200 to droping to about 60. I have been getting paranoid and testing like every hour for a few days. Sometimes its hard to wait a whole hour. Im using up strips like crazy. I KNOW I dont need to test so much but its becoming crazy how much I test. What do you guys do to deal with this? fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Thanks Ken. I think your right. Ive been so paranoid lately over my numbers. When something happens like my leg falling asleep at my desk I panic if its really asleep or Im getting nerve problems. I think Im going through scared mode now. Im not handling it all well. fran One thought > that crossed my mind is some of it might be driven by your fear/paranoia. > Ken GreyEagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Fran.. I know the feeling. We are learning about diabetic animals in Pharm and today the professor was talking about all the problems. My Clin Path professor the other day was " yelling " at me for not taking my meds, but I can't afford them on a student budget w/o insurance. ...he thought scare tactics were good. Re: paranoid testing > Thanks Ken. I think your right. Ive been so paranoid lately over my > numbers. When something happens like my leg falling asleep at my desk I > panic if its really asleep or Im getting nerve problems. I think Im going > through scared mode now. Im not handling it all well. fran > > One thought > > that crossed my mind is some of it might be driven by your > fear/paranoia. > > Ken GreyEagle > > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Thanks Tam. I noramaly do good about testing on time and charting. This week I have had more time on my hands. Plus had some hypos. I have to stop being paranoid and find stuff to do. Plus my fingers are getting sore:) Today I have done better. I forced myself not to test as much. Only tested 3 times so far. I can totally relate to test addiction now. fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Hi . Scare tactics isnt good. How are you doing on controling your sugars? fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Fran, For what it's worth, I fret all of the time about such things myself. And even after almost 3 years sometimes I feel shaky and sick when I'm around 100. And worse, I've gotten as low as 42 without realizing I'm hypoing. Every day is more to learn, and it does get wearying. But it's better than the alternative. Regards, Jae Type 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Hi Jae. At least Im not alone. When my sugar is normal I feel good, almost a high feeling if thats the right words. I can tell my body has to adjust to it when its lower. I guess its been out of wack so long that it dont know what to do at normal. fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Fran.. Scare tactics don't help. Learning a lot does, but student budgets don't. My sugars are not controlled well at all. Part of it, is that I got a meter down here in St. Kitts (Prestige Meter) that doesn't read correctly (I wish it was correct 1/2 the time). But also, the meal options down here aren't the greatest. We have to rely on what comes in on the ship from Florida once a week. It's apparently better then it used to be, but it's not good. Stress is a huge part of my life too (hence I'm up at 4am to study for exam today) and that doesn't help sugars. I keep telling myself I will gain better control when I get to the states (next April)...but can I wait that long w/o a risk? Re: paranoid testing > Hi . Scare tactics isnt good. How are you doing on controling your > sugars? fran > > > > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 What sorts of things do you have to eat there? Is there any way you can increase the amount of exercise you get? Re: paranoid testing But also, the meal options down here aren't the greatest. We have to rely on what comes in on the ship from Florida once a week. It's apparently better then it used to be, but it's not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Hi . Maybe you can call a hospital and see if they have any programs for people who cant afford their meds, meters, etc? At least until you graduate. fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 The problem is that I live in St. Kitts....this means that even the hospitals here aren't good. I'm going to look at that 28 day program you sent. Re: paranoid testing > Hi . Maybe you can call a hospital and see if they have any > programs for people who cant afford their meds, meters, etc? At least until > you graduate. fran > > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I have done this called around at Doctor offices hospitals trying to get some help to pay for my meds mainly the strips which are outragous.. its like $68. for 100 of them .. well that is testing three times a day and I am still knew to all of this so I hope that I will be able to know what is wrong like when I am at a high sugar or when I am at a low sugar.. I havent realized really what a good point is yet.. so anyway I cant of yet find any help.. now the company where you got your meter from you.. might be able to get on what they call patient assistance.. I am in the process of doing that right now but its going to take 6 - 8 weeks before I hear anything.. I cant see why I would not be approved but I have had alot of downfalls circumstances so who knows.. anyway sorry not very positive tonight.. or whatever..I went to the ambulance house tonight and they checked my blood.. and it was 184 that is a little high.. higher than 140 which was as high as my doctor wanted me to be or I think that is where any of us should be.. 70- 140... so anyway who knows.. I am going to go for now .. Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Fran wrote: > This whole week my numbers for some reason I dont know range from > around 200 to droping to about 60. I have been getting paranoid and > testing like every hour for a few days. Sometimes its hard to wait a > whole hour. Im using up strips like crazy. I KNOW I dont need to test > so much but its becoming crazy how much I test. What do you guys do to > deal with this? fran > > Paranois or compulsion.obsession? Actually, who cares what it's called. Are your meter and test strips in a test kit? If so, do you have a place you normally keep them? Try putting them someplace you will remember. Don't hide them. Place them in a bathroom cabinet or a bedroom drawer and try to leave them alone. Find out something else to do with your time. Whether it's housecleaning, watching TV or taking a long bath. Go ahead and test before meals or whenever you 'normally' test. BTW - when do most people around here test? I do about an hour after waking and an hour or less before eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Vance wrote: > Fran.. > > I know the feeling. We are learning about diabetic animals in Pharm and > today the professor was talking about all the problems. My Clin Path > professor the other day was " yelling " at me for not taking my meds, but I > can't afford them on a student budget w/o insurance. ...he thought scare > tactics were good. > > I'm not going to go into details, but there was one Doctor I hate. I only saw him once. Anyway, in the middle of 'chastising' me he comes up with; " and it's going to affect your penis too! " out of the middle of nowhere. Like he thought that would be a major ruling factor in my life. His life maybe... Anyway, some people have no idea what others go through. When I got medical shoes for my foot problems the guy fitting the shoes asked about the pair I was wearing. I said I got them on sale somewhere. He looked at me as if I just said I ate live children. I can't afford to go out and buy expensive shoes all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Fran wrote: > Hi . Maybe you can call a hospital and see if they have any > programs for people who cant afford their meds, meters, etc? At least > until > you graduate. fran > > What about the hospital? Do they have a cafeteria you can use? Something not expensive? With food that you don't have to be bedridden in order to gag down? =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Yes its in a kit. I keep them on my desk. Maybe I should keep them in the bathroom so Im not staring at them. I did good the last 2 days and only tested when I was suppose to. I test when I get up. Before each meal and after and before bed. The doctor told me 8 times a day so I can keep better watch on my numbers. fran Are your meter and test strips in a test kit? If so, do you > have a place you normally keep them? Try putting them someplace you > will remember. > BTW - when do most people around here test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 BTW - when do most people around here test? I do about an hour after waking and an hour or less before eating. I test when I get up and at bedtime. I am supposed to test 2 hours after eating but don't always remember to do that. Guess I need to get a timer. Sheesh!!! Something else to carry around (meter, Glucagon kit, glucose tabs, snack). I carry a tote bag instead of a purse! lol Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 BTW - when do most people around here test? I do about an hour after waking and an hour or less before eating. I test first thing in the morning and that's it. Mainly because I can't afford the strips. Now that I have insurance, if the strips are covered then I will definitely test a little more often. Candace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I test: * when I get up * before meals * 2 hrs. after finishing a meal * before I go to bed Vern Catron www.history-buff.org <http://www.history-buff.org/> Meddle ye not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup (or HP). RE: paranoid testing BTW - when do most people around here test? I do about an hour after waking and an hour or less before eating. I test first thing in the morning and that's it. Mainly because I can't afford the strips. Now that I have insurance, if the strips are covered then I will definitely test a little more often. Candace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Kitty Botteicher wrote: > BTW - when do most people around here test? I do about an hour after > waking and an hour or less before eating. > > I test when I get up and at bedtime. I am supposed to test 2 hours > after eating but don't always remember to do that. Guess I need to > get a timer. Sheesh!!! Something else to carry around (meter, > Glucagon kit, glucose tabs, snack). I carry a tote bag instead of a > purse! lol > Kitty > " What's with the rolling suitcase? Going on vacation? " " Nope, I'm diabetic. " =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 >>Are your meter and test strips in a test kit? If so, do you > have a place you normally keep them? Try putting them someplace you > will remember. > BTW - when do most people around here test? >>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, my meter, lancets and strips are in a case. It came with the meter. I was very lucky that my Doctor gave me the kit, a freestyle. It is easy to use and small enough to carry around. When I am hope I usually leave it on the kitchen table. When I am working I carry it in a bag that I use to carry my books. I have been testing every AM, fasting, and at least once more each day at various times. Every once in a while I will also test if I feel a low coming on or a migraine happening. Just to keep track of both of those. I've been finding that the lows are less frequent when I am home than when I am working. SInce I was on vacation last week I think I only had one low episode. But I did have another migraine as well. On a different day. But I also notice that when I'm home I tend to eat more frequently. Not too good for the diet but I usually get more exercise when I am home as well. So I hope it evens out. My bgs in the am have been fairly steady at an average of 109. That's good I hope?? Kathy type 2--May04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I test these days after eating...2 hrs after...or if I try a new food. Don't worry so much about the a.m. readings anymore. Guess I should, but hey, gotta 'cut' somewhere, to save strips. Tam --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.717 / Virus Database: 473 - Release Date: 7/8/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 > I test when I get up and at bedtime. I am supposed to test 2 hours after > eating but don't always remember to do that. Guess I need to get a timer. > Sheesh!!! Something else to carry around (meter, Glucagon kit, glucose > tabs, snack). I carry a tote bag instead of a purse! lol Kitty>>> Ever notice that the older a woman gets, the larger her purse becomes? When I was a teenager, I carried a tiny little purse that held a lipstick and my ID (pre cell phone days). Each succeeding decade, my purse size has doubled. I figure that by the time I'm 70, I'll just be dragging one of those bags-on-wheels behind me. Today I tested when I woke up, 2 hours after breakfast, just before exercise, after exercise (10-15 minutes or so, enough to cool down and stop sweating), 2 hours after lunch and plan on testing 2 hours after dinner. Tracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 How well I understand this TAm about cutting down .. I dont know when to test anymore I cant test three times a day .. I cant afford it I would rather know once a day what my reading is then not at all.. so its sad we cant do what we are suppose to do because of the financial burden this illness puts on us.. bye for now Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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