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Comment on An Expo, An A1C, and A WHAT??

2010-03-02T00:53:28Z

Sounds like you all had a good time at the Expo. Going to have to check out Ginny at Askginny.com - I always like to know other long term diabetics like myself - and see how they are doing (does she pig out on Aussie liquorice I wonder? I'm doing this as I'm bummed out about my hubby being down with a bad tooth infection - and we're leaving on holidays soon - scream - munch - bolus - munch - must buy bigger clothing).
BTW, whoo! whoo! on the great A1C number! Looks like you are doing a good thing (do not follow my example above - bag is now sealed up - evil liquorice).
Take care and are you going to train the dogs for hypo alerts? I wrote a blog last year about D4D Dogs (Dogs4diabetes) last year - http://www.diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blog/D4D_dogs_that_can_smell_a_low_blood_sugar - amazing program for diabetics who are on their own/or who have hypo unawareness (scary stuff).

Comment on Grrr...Basal Rates

2010-02-25T21:17:16Z

Sounds like you may have to start the process of basal testing real soon - of course - starting with the overnight one first - once things seem to be going alright - then see how things go for you. Sounds also like the Dawn Effect is hitting you - making your BG's go up in the a.m. I thought I had that issue resolved myself but ... grrrhhh ... I'm in same boat as you (tho' no hypos at least anymore during night). Also, you may be dealing with your other medical issues. I know for myself it's perimenopause time for me (oh joy of all joys) - so hormonal stuff plays havoc on insulin requirements.

I know I've done an overnight basal test twice now - and thought I had my basal rate perfect - and had proceeded to do my morning basal rate test - changed my basal settings where my BG's indicated they needed to be changed - and now I seem to be right back to square one again - where I'm waking up with 8-12 mmol/l (144-216 mg/dl) - and my personal goal is 4-6 mmol/l (72-108 mg/dl). So guess what we both maybe doing soon? Yuppers, overnight basal test - up every 1-2 hours (and yes a CGMS would help - but still good to confirm with the old vampire stickeroo device LOL).

Psst, wish my husband was like you're wife with assisting me with basal test at night time. Once his head hits the pillow - he's dead as a doornail - so I'm on my own - whether I be in hypo mode OR hyper. It's okay tho' - as remember I have 42 years of experience with this "Lovely" disease we live with, so I'm used to dealing with this on my own (but love all these websites like yours now that make me feel so much less alone with dealing with the ups and down of being a PWD).

Comment on Apprehension vs. Worry

2010-02-20T13:13:53Z

Saying prayers for Scott. Basal changes are good but still takes a lot of tweaking. Diabetes does make our spouse worry about us. Hugs

Comment on Feeding the Dew Addiction

2010-02-20T13:10:57Z

Traci- lol, that is hiliarious!!!! I hope you can find someone to deliver DMD:)

Comment on "Oh No She Didn't!"

2010-02-18T02:42:50Z

Wow! is that a dough nut...lol! I love eating sweets but I'm worried and scared to have a diabetes.

Comment on An ER Filled Superbowl Adventure

2010-02-17T12:01:07Z

I'm sorry you had to go through this ordeal. I'm the diabetic in our household and I had a similar experience a little while ago. My husband wasn't home, just me and the kids. I was rushed into ER as well. It's not pleasant knowing that your children have to go through this. But they cope well.
Thanks for sharing your story Traci. Wish Scott all the best and give an extra hug to your children..

Comment on "It Could Be"

2010-02-15T15:58:52Z

Strange - I got the opposite last week from my endo - when I told him I rarely eat breakfast or food until noon time. He said that was fine. I'm on a pump as well, and like you figured it's as close to the "real thing" aka pancreas. Tho' it all depends on how your basal settings are tweaked, which makes a big difference in how your BG's are done. I wrote about basal testing last Friday, and today will see how things go this a.m.
Have you done a basal test overnight yet? That might help figure out where to adjust to get your BG's down and reduce hypos in a.m. (I had same probs). I'm dealing with perimenopause now with aging.
Anyway, hang in there, and hope things get better. It's the best we PWD's can do with this roller coast ride we take 24/7.

Comment on Back to Work...

2010-02-10T14:38:10Z

Hi, hope your dh doctors appointment goes well and you find out what went wrong. Sounds Addisons related to me to. My son has Addisons and d1 also. Does your dh take cortef and fludrocortisone? Praying for you guys...

Comment on An ER Filled Superbowl Adventure

2010-02-10T02:42:38Z

Traci- I am glad your husband is ok! You are an amazing woman! Hugs! I would've been scared.

Comment on An ER Filled Superbowl Adventure

2010-02-09T20:14:31Z

Oh, Traci. This is so eloquent and filled with love. You captured beautifully what we all share -- and fear -- as people who love diabetics. What a beautiful family you all are!