New Member

Report post · February 7, 2005

Welcome Beverley,

My name is , I'm 55,Type 2,since May of 1979.

I take 4 Diamicron MR tablets daily & inject small amounts of Humalog,before

meals & HPH before bedtime.

I'm also taking Cinnamon capsules,2 with each meal.

Everyone here is so friendly.

I'm sure you will get the support you need,when you need it.

Beverley wrote:

Hello, my name is Beverley I am 54 have type two diabetes. I live in Perth

Western Australia. Have been diagnosed two and a half years. I take 1, 500mg

Diaformin. Watch my diet and exercise. Last week I joined a swimming club and

am so unfit, it is torture to the muscles. But I know I have to push myself. I

also walk for exercise.

My reason for joining a group like this is my constant fall into denial and

complacency. I hope through daily reading from this group, denial won't happen

as much. Thank you for letting me join, bye for now Beverley.

Report post · February 7, 2005

Thanks Barb...you've made my day, smile.

Vicki

Re: Re: new member

>

> it means a lot to newbies to the list to have you here. Ive been in

> denial too long. Have my right wrist in a cast so just thanks

>

> barb in nh

> -----

> It means a lot to me that I can share what I've learned about

> diabetes

> and good diabetic control and hopefully, motivate at least a few

> people

> and save them from the dreaded consequences of poor control.

> Vicki

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> > I have two reasons for continuing to be on diabetes mailing lists

> > after 7 years .. one is to keep up with the latest and to learn

> from

> > others successes, failures etc. The second is so that every day I

> am

> > forced to remember I am a diabetic. I need to be told every day. It

> > keeps me thinking about diet, bgs, exercise and other things it

> would

> > be very convenient to 'forget'.

> >

> > Suzz, t2, d & e, dx97

> >

Report post · February 8, 2005

This is exactly the reason I want to be in a group like this, so that every day

I can be reminded I have a disease. If I can remember every day, and take care

of my disease every day, then I think I can last the distance. But if I keep

allowing myself to forget, then I can't hide it from you guys. I think it is

putting myself some where where I can be accountable. Thank you all for

welcoming me, makes me feel good. Beverley in Perth Western Australia.

Re: new member

LOL Beverly,

I have two reasons for continuing to be on diabetes mailing lists

after 7 years .. one is to keep up with the latest and to learn from

others successes, failures etc. The second is so that every day I am

forced to remember I am a diabetic. I need to be told every day. It

keeps me thinking about diet, bgs, exercise and other things it would

be very convenient to 'forget'.

Suzz, t2, d & e, dx97

Report post · February 8, 2005

Hi Helen thank you for the welcome. Inspiration sounds like a great thing too,

bye for now Beverley

Re: new member

Hello Beverley and welcome to our group.

Judging by my experience, you will find belonging a great help in

denying denial and keeping on with your treatment.

We have lofty goals here that we talk about a LOT: Most of us want to

get our numbers as close to non-diabetic as we can, thereby winning a

healthy life.

Some of us already know what happens when you are uncontrolled enough to

begin to suffer with consequences. Me, for one. I have extensive

neuropathy; however my eyes, kidneys and cardiac system are in excellent

condition. I want to keep all the function I can.

Being here with others who feel mostly the same, who have the same

difficulties I encounter trying for tight control, is inspiring. Plus

there is a lot of information from members who speak from their own

experiences.

I think you will find you are in a good place here.

Helen

Report post · February 8, 2005

Thank you Kathy. In Australia our health system is different than the states. I

understand a little of what you talk about, mainly through watching shows like

ER. My mother has type 2 diabetes, she maintains a consistent level, and takes

glucophage. My partner has tyepe 2 diabetes, he takes diaformin, diabex. He

maintains consistent levels as well. So far only trouble he has had was two

hypos. but I think daily focus will help me, Beverley

Re: new member

Welcome Beverly to the group I'm sure you will enjoy it. I'm Kathy 55 live

i N. CA and was diagnosed T2 this past Augest when I went in for a knee

replacement and my pre-op lab tests came back that diabetes was probable so

was told by my surgeon to get it checked with my Primary care giver as soon

as i got out of hospital. Due to the Primary care giver I had seen refusing

me treatment for a infection which delayed surgery I no longer had one so

first had to find one. Niw have a caring team caring for me. I take 2-500mg

metformin daily and eat low carb but due to other problems cannot exercise

so it is a struggle to keep my bgs down. I to at times get to lax in my

care but this list is great to keep me focused plus I have a brother-in-law

who has lost two feet and a kidney due to diabetes and his not taking care

of it for to many years. If you have questions this group is great for

answering them so ask away.

Kathy

Report post · February 8, 2005

thank you , I have not heard of cinnamon capsules. I wonder if they sell in

Australia? I will have to have a look see. bye for now Beverley

----- Original Message -----

Welcome Beverley,

My name is , I'm 55,Type 2,since May of 1979.

I take 4 Diamicron MR tablets daily & inject small amounts of Humalog,before

meals & HPH before bedtime.

I'm also taking Cinnamon capsules,2 with each meal.

Everyone here is so friendly.

I'm sure you will get the support you need,when you need it.

Report post · February 8, 2005

You mean a lot to us also Vicki! Add your name to that list <G>

CJ

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Original Message:

Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:44:58 -0800

Subject: Re: Re: new member

Another reason I keep up after 7+ years with the " 800 pound gorilla, " as

Susie used to call diabetes, is that you've all become my Diabetic

Family and you're very important to me. Some people come and go ...and

then there's the old faithfuls...like Tootie...and Ressie...and

Helen...and Suzz...and many others.

It means a lot to me that I can share what I've learned about diabetes

and good diabetic control and hopefully, motivate at least a few people

and save them from the dreaded consequences of poor control.

Vicki

Report post · February 8, 2005

Welcome Beverley!

I think you have found the right place to conquer denial and complacency!!!

There are so many knowledgeable folk here, ready to listen and suggest or just

hold your hand through whatever. A wonderful community to be a part of!

CJ

Ontario, Canada

T2; Metformin 500 bid; Diovan, Norvasc, ASA, bitter melon, ALA, EPO, pinot noire

halibut liver oil, Vit E, Vit C,ipraflavone, B12, B complex, slow-release

niacin, manganese,

zinc,chromium picolinate, iron supplement, calcium & magnesium, Omega 3-6-9.

Low Carb WOE + cinnamon

12/04: 165 lbs. (highest weight 220)

5' 6 " tall / age 70

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Original Message:

Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:28:51 +0800

Subject: new member

Hello, my name is Beverley I am 54 have type two diabetes. I live in Perth

Western Australia. Have been diagnosed two and a half years. I take 1, 500mg

Diaformin. Watch my diet and exercise. Last week I joined a swimming club and

am so unfit, it is torture to the muscles. But I know I have to push myself. I

also walk for exercise.

My reason for joining a group like this is my constant fall into denial and

complacency. I hope through daily reading from this group, denial won't happen

as much. Thank you for letting me join, bye for now Beverley.

Report post · February 21, 2005

Hi Tommie, and welcome to your group.

Before we can even offer any advice, we need some more information.

Do you do any carb counting?

What kind of foods do you eat?

Have you read any books on diabetes and, if so, what?

What are your other conditions and medications?

Are you able to do any exercise?

What was your last A1c?

How is your weight?

As to lantus, I could not use it; it did not meet my needs. It wasn't

there when I needed it and altogether too much there when I didn't. I

changed the timing of my doses and finally went back to UL. Twice.

Helen

Report post · February 21, 2005

Tommie, Lantus doesn't work perfectly for everyone. Many of us have

found that UL (ultralente) correctly dosed and taken twice a day does

much better.

I learned about excellent insulin dosing from another list I belong to.

The moderator, Ron Sebol, is a retired diabetic engineer who devised an

individualized system for determining exact insulin dosing which he's

willing to share with anyone who joins the list You can get excellent

results if you can stick with the program, which involves a LOT of

testing.

Anyone who wants the join-up information, contact me offlist and I'll be

happy to pass it on.

Vicki, LADA type 1 diagnosed 1997, UL and Humalog insulin and lotsa

testing, no complications.

New Member

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I'm new here to this Group! I've had Type 2 Diabetes for 2-1/2 yrs.

> Currently my treatment plan is Lantus and Humalog. The Lantus just

> doesn't seem to help me at all. I am currently taking 92u at bedtime

> and 32u in the morning. Humalog of course is sliding scale, starting

> with 7u for reading of 150-200 and increased 2u's for every 50.

>

> Last night I had 2 stalks of celey with a very small amt of peanut

> butter and a roma tomatoe before bedtime. This morning my BS was 209?

> Diabetes for me, as I am sure with many of you, has been a great

> struggle to get controlled. I never took pills, just went straight

> from diet/exercise control to shots.

>

> Do any of you have any tips for me? Does Lantus actually help anyone

> or is it just me? My fatigue levels are horrible. I have many other

> illnesses. Perhaps they are interfering with the control of my

> diabetes?

>

> I'm almost at a total loss

>

> Tommie

Report post · February 21, 2005

Hi Helen,

Thank you for the welcome. I'm sorry, there have been so many posts to get

through, I finally got to this one :-)

I don't really do carb counting, although I do know the carb count of many

things I eat. What kind of foods? Hmm well, I eat a large verity of foods

and some of them not good for diabetes I'm sure.

No, I haven't read any books on diabetes, none other than the ones that were

given to me a few yrs ago and the Diabetes Class I attended. But that's it

there.

Other illnesses and medications are many. I'm going to try and copy and

paste my medical sheet I have typed up in here, so bear with me. I do not

get exercise, it is difficult to even walk most of the time. My last A1c was

8.1 and my weight is way over :-( at 314 currently :-(

Here is my list...

Aspirin 81mg 1xday

Zoloft 200mg 1xday

Neurontin 600mg 3xday

Zestril 20mg 2xday

Astelin Nose Spray as needed

Levothyroxine .1mg 1xday

Reglan 10mg 4xday

Estradiol 2mg 1xday

Prilosec OTC 2xday

DuoNeb as needed

Roxicodone 15mg up to 6xday

Soma 350mg as needed

Zanaflex 4mg as needed

Duragesic Patch 50mcg change every 72 hrs

Xanax 1mg as needed

Benedryl 50mg as needed

Albuterol Inhaler as needed

Lantus 32u morning 92u bedtime

Humalog Sliding Scale beginning at 7U, raise 2U every 50 on sugar level

Nasonex as needed

Singular 10mg 1 @bedtime

Lasix 80mg 2xday

Potassium Effervesent 25mEq 3xday

Provigil 200mg 1xday

CURRENT DIAGNOSIS'S

Chronic Fatigue and Immune System Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, Skeletal

Rickets, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Congestive Heart Failure,

COPD, Asthma, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movements,

Diabetes, Migraines, Degenerative Disk Disease, Spinal Stenosis.

Report post · February 21, 2005

Hi Helen,

Thank you for the welcome. I'm sorry, there have been so many posts to get

through, I finally got to this one :-)

I don't really do carb counting, although I do know the carb count of many

things I eat. What kind of foods? Hmm well, I eat a large verity of foods

and some of them not good for diabetes I'm sure.

No, I haven't read any books on diabetes, none other than the ones that were

given to me a few yrs ago and the Diabetes Class I attended. But that's it

there.

Other illnesses and medications are many. I'm going to try and copy and

paste my medical sheet I have typed up in here, so bear with me. I do not

get exercise, it is difficult to even walk most of the time. My last A1c was

8.1 and my weight is way over :-( at 314 currently :-(

Here is my list...

Aspirin 81mg 1xday

Zoloft 200mg 1xday

Neurontin 600mg 3xday

Zestril 20mg 2xday

Astelin Nose Spray as needed

Levothyroxine .1mg 1xday

Reglan 10mg 4xday

Estradiol 2mg 1xday

Prilosec OTC 2xday

DuoNeb as needed

Roxicodone 15mg up to 6xday

Soma 350mg as needed

Zanaflex 4mg as needed

Duragesic Patch 50mcg change every 72 hrs

Xanax 1mg as needed

Benedryl 50mg as needed

Albuterol Inhaler as needed

Lantus 32u morning 92u bedtime

Humalog Sliding Scale beginning at 7U, raise 2U every 50 on sugar level

Nasonex as needed

Singular 10mg 1 @bedtime

Lasix 80mg 2xday

Potassium Effervesent 25mEq 3xday

Provigil 200mg 1xday

CURRENT DIAGNOSIS'S

Chronic Fatigue and Immune System Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, Skeletal

Rickets, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Congestive Heart Failure,

COPD, Asthma, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movements,

Diabetes, Migraines, Degenerative Disk Disease, Spinal Stenosis.

Report post · February 22, 2005

I look at your list and see lots of problems with pain. Are the

narcotics you are taking keeping the pain at reasonable levels? Is the

neurontin for fibro or for neuropathy?

The spinal stenosis - is that a fairly localized pain?

Lots of lasix, are they following potassium, calcium and mag levels? As

a matter of fact, wouldn't HP raise those levels? Any possibility of

removing one or two of those paras? Actually the wisest thing would be

to remove them all, implant them in your arm for safekeeping and move

them back as needed. All during the same surgery.

I think your insulin regimen sure could use some work. The idea is to

tailor it to diet, not vice versa. I also think you should be taking

way more Humalog than you are and less lantus. But that is something

that needs testing to work out.

A pump for you sounds like a good idea. Sit on that doctor until he

moves your way! If not, check with your insurance as to other doctor

options. Additionally, you can contact the pump companies yourself and

have them push both your doctor and your insurance, if necessary.

Estrogen can raise bgs too. I found I was much better off with a patch

than with a pill. Presently I am using vivelle dots, .0375mg. Small

rectangles, less than an inch by half an inch and no problems with the glue.

Reglan and prilosic for??? You did not mention gastroparesis, but

Reglan is used for that.

If the insurance will pay for it, you might do well with an exercise

program that is tailored for you and allows for all your conditions.

Tommie, I bet everyday you get out of bed you prove how brave you are.

Helen

Report post · February 22, 2005