Re: Curious - How do you control Diabetes

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In a message dated 11/20/2005 5:39:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

fuzzie4@... writes:

If you prefer you may write me off the group. Maybe someone could set up a

pole on this?????

Hi Tres,

We have had a poll on this a couple of times, but we don't get a lot of

participation.

I control by sensible eating, exercise, positive attitude and Faith in God.

I get A1c done once a year and my last three A1c's have been 5.22 or less.

hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/20/2005 7:28:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

fuzzie4@... writes:

I have noticed so many on meds that I was wondering if we can continue like

we are doing, seems to work for me too.

Hi Tres,

There are some people that do prefer meds and it is nothing wrong with that.

I have an uncle that tells me, " I take a little pill every day so that I'm

not so limited in what I can eat " .

hugs

Eunice

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I echo Eunice's words: " I control by sensible eating, exercise, positive

attitude and Faith in God, " and in my case I add the words Glargine insulin and

Metformin. I may need to be on meds for the rest of my life, and if that's the

case, I just thank the Lord they're available to me - what lifesavers they are!

Mimi

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Thanks Eunice, I have noticed so many on meds that I was wondering if we can

continue like we are doing, seems to work for me too. Hugs, tres

Re: Curious - How do you control Diabetes

In a message dated 11/20/2005 5:39:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

fuzzie4@... writes:

If you prefer you may write me off the group. Maybe someone could set up a

pole on this?????

Hi Tres,

We have had a poll on this a couple of times, but we don't get a lot of

participation.

I control by sensible eating, exercise, positive attitude and Faith in God.

I get A1c done once a year and my last three A1c's have been 5.22 or less.

hugs

Eunice

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Have never thought of it that way, but then I always get the side effects of

pills. Hugs, Tres

Re: Curious - How do you control Diabetes

In a message dated 11/20/2005 7:28:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

fuzzie4@... writes:

I have noticed so many on meds that I was wondering if we can continue like

we are doing, seems to work for me too.

Hi Tres,

There are some people that do prefer meds and it is nothing wrong with that.

I have an uncle that tells me, " I take a little pill every day so that I'm

not so limited in what I can eat " .

hugs

Eunice

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It's so important that everyone understand that diabetes varies for each and

every one of us - for every person it is a unique experience and disease. We all

have different levels of pancreatic function - and dysfunction!

I have worked so hard at diet, exercise and lifestyle - I would put my efforts

up against anyone's! I eat right, control my weight well, and have tried to

" de-stress " as much as is humanly possible.

And yet I still need meds. It's not a preference for me as it is for Eunice's

uncle - it is a necessity so that I may continue to live.

No one need feel ashamed because they require medications to help control their

diabetes anymore than one should feel ashamed if they need medications for

cancer, heart conditions, GI conditions or any other ailment. It is imperative

for all diabetics to understand this!

There are as many forms of diabetes out there as there are pancreas's - one for

each and every one of us!

I wish us all the best - meds or not.

Mimi

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I didn't mean to imply that one should be ashamed to take meds I was just

wondering about the ratio of non to those who do. Didn't mean to upset anyone.

Maybe I should have just not mentioned it, sorry if anyone was offended. Hugs,

Tres

Re: Curious - How do you control Diabetes

It's so important that everyone understand that diabetes varies for each and

every one of us - for every person it is a unique experience and disease. We all

have different levels of pancreatic function - and dysfunction!

I have worked so hard at diet, exercise and lifestyle - I would put my efforts

up against anyone's! I eat right, control my weight well, and have tried to

" de-stress " as much as is humanly possible.

And yet I still need meds. It's not a preference for me as it is for Eunice's

uncle - it is a necessity so that I may continue to live.

No one need feel ashamed because they require medications to help control

their diabetes anymore than one should feel ashamed if they need medications for

cancer, heart conditions, GI conditions or any other ailment. It is imperative

for all diabetics to understand this!

There are as many forms of diabetes out there as there are pancreas's - one

for each and every one of us!

I wish us all the best - meds or not.

Mimi

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One more point...diabetes is quite frequently a

PROGRESSIVE disease.

Right now you may be able to control on diet and

exerices, next year you may not be able to.

This is not a black and white disease at all.

If you are insulin resistant, you may be pushing out

TOO much insulin. This can burn out your pancreas

over time. Some of the meds, including Metformin,

Actos and Avandia reduce the amount of insulin your

body is pumping. They may help prevent some of that

burnout.

It's a complicated choice. Yup, some have side

effects, some don't like meds, some are at early

stages or may have a mild case. There are no simple

solutions, nothing perfect for everyone.

T

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Oh, I wasn't offended at all myself Tres! I'm so happy you don't need meds -

it's wonderful!

As well as being diabetic, I work with diabetic patients though who feel such

guilt, especially when it is necessary for them to make a transition from no

meds to oral meds, or from oral meds to insulin. They often feel like failures,

ashamed, and it's so sad on top of everything else they have to deal with.

I like to take the opportunity to say it whenever it comes up - it might just

help someone who's feeling a little down on themselves today!

Love,

Mimi