Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 00:31:12 EDT, you write: << Also, I don't watch television. The ads for Raisin Bran and 17 million other carb-soaked food are 'cognitive programming devices'. Advertising works, most especially on those who stiffen up and say, 'Oh, those darn stupid ads don't work on me'. Ya, right. >> Hey, a man after my own heart! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who doesn't watch television! I do have one but I only use it to watch videos...and I even fast forward the previews. I only listen to public radio, too. I Hate Commercials! >> I never eat out. Only special pre-planned outings. Eating out is like sending a fox do a census count at a chicken barn. That's environment too. >> I do love to eat out...but I've learned how to do it more or less successfully. Big Guessing Game of How Much Insulin to take...but I'm getting pretty good at it. And (outside of sharing a dessert) I generally make pretty conservative choices. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 00:31:12 EDT, you write: << Also, I don't watch television. The ads for Raisin Bran and 17 million other carb-soaked food are 'cognitive programming devices'. Advertising works, most especially on those who stiffen up and say, 'Oh, those darn stupid ads don't work on me'. Ya, right. >> Hey, a man after my own heart! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who doesn't watch television! I do have one but I only use it to watch videos...and I even fast forward the previews. I only listen to public radio, too. I Hate Commercials! >> I never eat out. Only special pre-planned outings. Eating out is like sending a fox do a census count at a chicken barn. That's environment too. >> I do love to eat out...but I've learned how to do it more or less successfully. Big Guessing Game of How Much Insulin to take...but I'm getting pretty good at it. And (outside of sharing a dessert) I generally make pretty conservative choices. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 00:47:35 EDT, you write: << Ya, well, I thought 'Pleistocenic' telegraphed a better sense of the retrogradationality of the nutritionist, than, say, 'backward'. I make up new words all the time because the million or so words we have in English are not nearly enough to cover the infinitudinicular nature of human experience. >> I work with doctors who make up words all the time...I like yours fine. Your grammer is a lot better than a lot of theirs, tho. Love infinitudinicular! Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 00:47:35 EDT, you write: << Ya, well, I thought 'Pleistocenic' telegraphed a better sense of the retrogradationality of the nutritionist, than, say, 'backward'. I make up new words all the time because the million or so words we have in English are not nearly enough to cover the infinitudinicular nature of human experience. >> I work with doctors who make up words all the time...I like yours fine. Your grammer is a lot better than a lot of theirs, tho. Love infinitudinicular! Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 11:21:01 EDT, you write: << While most don't know others personally, I feel that I can say that we have a family of cyber-friends here, who genuinely care about each other. >> CPR Carol (whom I met on this list) and I got together for lunch when she came to Portland on business and enjoyed each others' company immensely. Next time she comes I'll have a few bottles of Twist for her! Vicki PS: as an interesting aside, it turns out her husband went to the rival high school of the one I went to oh so long ago in LA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 00-09-17 11:21:01 EDT, you write: << While most don't know others personally, I feel that I can say that we have a family of cyber-friends here, who genuinely care about each other. >> CPR Carol (whom I met on this list) and I got together for lunch when she came to Portland on business and enjoyed each others' company immensely. Next time she comes I'll have a few bottles of Twist for her! Vicki PS: as an interesting aside, it turns out her husband went to the rival high school of the one I went to oh so long ago in LA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 4:01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, whimsy2@... writes: In a message dated 00-09-17 11:21:01 EDT, you write: << While most don't know others personally, I feel that I can say that we have a family of cyber-friends here, who genuinely care about each other. >>CPR Carol (whom I met on this list) and I got together for lunch when she came to Portland on business and enjoyed each others' company immensely. Next time she comes I'll have a few bottles of Twist for her! Vicki PS: as an interesting aside, it turns out her husband went to the rival high school of the one I went to oh so long ago in LA! To all, Vicki has great taste in restaurants! I'm looking forward to seeing Vicki again in Portland soon. And, I see how much guessing & recordkeeping & dreaded MATH Vicki does to get those insulin doses right. PS. Bob wanted to transfer to your HS. PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 4:01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, whimsy2@... writes: In a message dated 00-09-17 11:21:01 EDT, you write: << While most don't know others personally, I feel that I can say that we have a family of cyber-friends here, who genuinely care about each other. >>CPR Carol (whom I met on this list) and I got together for lunch when she came to Portland on business and enjoyed each others' company immensely. Next time she comes I'll have a few bottles of Twist for her! Vicki PS: as an interesting aside, it turns out her husband went to the rival high school of the one I went to oh so long ago in LA! To all, Vicki has great taste in restaurants! I'm looking forward to seeing Vicki again in Portland soon. And, I see how much guessing & recordkeeping & dreaded MATH Vicki does to get those insulin doses right. PS. Bob wanted to transfer to your HS. PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 4:01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, whimsy2@... writes: In a message dated 00-09-17 11:21:01 EDT, you write: << While most don't know others personally, I feel that I can say that we have a family of cyber-friends here, who genuinely care about each other. >>CPR Carol (whom I met on this list) and I got together for lunch when she came to Portland on business and enjoyed each others' company immensely. Next time she comes I'll have a few bottles of Twist for her! Vicki PS: as an interesting aside, it turns out her husband went to the rival high school of the one I went to oh so long ago in LA! To all, Vicki has great taste in restaurants! I'm looking forward to seeing Vicki again in Portland soon. And, I see how much guessing & recordkeeping & dreaded MATH Vicki does to get those insulin doses right. PS. Bob wanted to transfer to your HS. PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 9/17/00 7:56:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, fencible@... writes: << I take it for cardiac concerns, along with the anti-inflammatory results, which seem to help my knees which both have surgically-induced degenerative arthritis. >> thanks, good info. I have the knee problem too, but my walking is helping that, hope yours are better too. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 9/17/00 7:56:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, fencible@... writes: << I take it for cardiac concerns, along with the anti-inflammatory results, which seem to help my knees which both have surgically-induced degenerative arthritis. >> thanks, good info. I have the knee problem too, but my walking is helping that, hope yours are better too. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 7:32:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: Wow. It's terrific to find a dr/clinic that treats us as whole individuals, not just a pair of eyes or an upset stomach. May each week be better. Carol T <<It takes eight weeks to get to full dosage on the Topamax. I'm just starting week three. The stress level has really dropped since I visited the new clinic. The neuro and the PA were both so wonderful that I just know they're going to be able to help me regain control. None of the meds should affect bg levels at all. The PA and I discussed both the dm and my glaucoma very thoroughly. In addition to an extremely thorough history, one of the first things he did was look at my medic alert bracelet and remind me to call them and update my list of meds. My bg levels have been just fine. My fasting level this morning was 105, right on target. Teri Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room My Groups | diabetes_int Main Page | Start a new group! In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Public website for Diabetes International: http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Public website for Diabetes International: http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room PPS. Regarding our cybermates, I constantly think of our co-moderator, Teri's headaches...I know you'll find the right mix to stop the torture. Carol T Public website for Diabetes International: http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 astrocarly@... wrote: > In a message dated 9/17/00 7:56:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, fencible@... > writes: > > << I take it for cardiac concerns, along with the anti-inflammatory > results, which seem to help my knees which both have surgically-induced > degenerative arthritis. > >> > thanks, good info. I have the knee problem too, but my walking is helping > that, hope yours are better too. > carol Good point Carol, as they say, no pain, no gain, and that applies very much to arthritis. Gotta keep moving. -- Dave -- Sunday, September 17, 2000 t2 8/98 Glucophage & *anything* laced with Aspartame ICQ 10312009 «» DavOr's daily aphorism: What has four legs and an arm? A happy pit bull ... -- Visit my photo page @ http://www.dorcutt.homepage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 It takes eight weeks to get to full dosage on the Topamax. I'm just starting week three. The stress level has really dropped since I visited the new clinic. The neuro and the PA were both so wonderful that I just know they're going to be able to help me regain control. None of the meds should affect bg levels at all. The PA and I discussed both the dm and my glaucoma very thoroughly. In addition to an extremely thorough history, one of the first things he did was look at my medic alert bracelet and remind me to call them and update my list of meds. My bg levels have been just fine. My fasting level this morning was 105, right on target. Teri Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room My Groups | diabetes_int Main Page | Start a new group! In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 It takes eight weeks to get to full dosage on the Topamax. I'm just starting week three. The stress level has really dropped since I visited the new clinic. The neuro and the PA were both so wonderful that I just know they're going to be able to help me regain control. None of the meds should affect bg levels at all. The PA and I discussed both the dm and my glaucoma very thoroughly. In addition to an extremely thorough history, one of the first things he did was look at my medic alert bracelet and remind me to call them and update my list of meds. My bg levels have been just fine. My fasting level this morning was 105, right on target. Teri Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room My Groups | diabetes_int Main Page | Start a new group! In a message dated Sun, 17 Sep 2000 5:23:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Teri " writes: <<Thanks, Carol. I think we're making progress. :-)) Teri, Just like we all have to find the right balance of lifestyle changes, supplements & meds to handle our individual cases of DM, you have to deal with those pesky migraines. I'm so glad you're getting closer. How long does it take for your new preventative drug to reach full dose? Has the stress and/or the meds affected your bgs? Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2000 Report Share Posted September 18, 2000 Vicki wrote to Bob : << Hey, a man after my own heart! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who doesn't watch television! >> But the Olympics are on now, so I'm pretty much glued to the " teewee. " . Rob and I wrote 60-70 miles in the National Forest on our ATVs yesterday ... out from mid-day until dark. I already had dinner prepared and heated it. Then Rob sat on the floor while I sprawled on the couch, exhausted and mesmerized. Next I knew, it was 11:30, and men's softball was taking a half-hour hiatus, so I toddled off to finish the night in a proper bed. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2000 Report Share Posted September 18, 2000 Barb wrote to Carol: << Good point Carol, as they say, no pain, no gain, and that applies very much to arthritis. Gotta keep moving. >> I laid around for a few months after a recent injury and became arthritic all over. It was discouraging, and interfered with my sleep. But Rob and I started riding our ATVs again. Hours of that movement at a time, and then the exercise it took to get us moved to another house, have reversed it. Physical activity has certainly helped me. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2000 Report Share Posted September 18, 2000 You WROTE 60 - 70 miles? Re: Newcomer Shuffles to Back of Room My Groups | diabetes_int Main Page | Start a new group! Vicki wrote to Bob : << Hey, a man after my own heart! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who doesn't watch television! >> But the Olympics are on now, so I'm pretty much glued to the " teewee. " . Rob and I wrote 60-70 miles in the National Forest on our ATVs yesterday ... out from mid-day until dark. I already had dinner prepared and heated it. Then Rob sat on the floor while I sprawled on the couch, exhausted and mesmerized. Next I knew, it was 11:30, and men's softball was taking a half-hour hiatus, so I toddled off to finish the night in a proper bed. Susie Public website for Diabetes International: http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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