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Comment on Protecting Them

james — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:36:58 GMT

I ' not sure if i am entering my comment in the right place please advise.

I am interested in starting a discussion on helping diabetic parents pay for their kids ecollege education.

Before I was diagnosed as type one at 46 I thought I would just soldier on and work to put my kids through college. Now that I am Type 1 I do not know if I can be there for them in the same way I thought I could. My disability does leave my kids at a distinct disadvantage. I can not work the extra hours I used to or try to drum up free lance work to pay for extra expenses. On top of that I now have increased medical bills I did not expect to have.

These are all problems diabetic children may have to face when they become parents. They are problems my kids may have to face if they develop Type 1 .

Finding resources that can help diabetics help their kids in the future seems to be an unaddressed concern.
What can we do now to make future diabetic parents job easier than mine.

Comment on Protecting Them

Amy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:06 GMT

There is nothing offensive about not seeing pics and names of your kids. I'm surprised someone even thinks that's strange. It's completely understandable. Not to mention smart! Keep it up!

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

Cherise — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:25:23 GMT

Great job on your A1c

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

Fat Cat Anna — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:53:28 GMT

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

Fat Cat Anna — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:17:16 GMT

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

Cherise — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:13:53 GMT

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

Cherise — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:10:57 GMT

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

Comment on "Oh No She Didn't!"

Dentistry Roseville — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:42:50 GMT

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

Cathy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:01:07 GMT

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"

FatCatAnna — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:58:52 GMT

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.