Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Welcome aboard ! No matter how you cut it. You are now an insulin dependent diabetic. I had a similar history with three heart attacks and two strokes, thankfully they were minor strokes leaving me with permanent glove anesthesia of the left hand. I also now have congestive heart failure, and I know you are in the counting mode like I am, having to count carbs, ml of water consumed and mg of salt consumed as well. Presently, I am just glad to be alive. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Welcome aboard ! No matter how you cut it. You are now an insulin dependent diabetic. I had a similar history with three heart attacks and two strokes, thankfully they were minor strokes leaving me with permanent glove anesthesia of the left hand. I also now have congestive heart failure, and I know you are in the counting mode like I am, having to count carbs, ml of water consumed and mg of salt consumed as well. Presently, I am just glad to be alive. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hello, , It's not overly critical that we nail down the definition. Jen is quite well versed, and I would tend to think she is right. Nonetheless, we're here to help each other. It sounds like you've had a pretty difficult experience. Are things fairly stable now? NO matter how much we as diabetics have gone off track, it is always helpful to get back on track. There is always a gain to be realized, but the sooner we get on track, the greater the gain. I pretty much acted like a non-diabetic for the first 20 years I had type 1 DIABETES (age 11 THROUGH 31), AND I ENDED Ut paying with my eyesight. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/10/2011 8:26:19 PM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, 21.0°F Wind:Calm Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Sorry, I just can't bite my tongue here ... It is impossible for Type 2 diabetes to become Type 1 diabetes. They are two different diseases with different causes that just happen to both result in high blood sugar. The only way someone can " change " from one to the other is if they are originally misdiagnosed and the diagnosis is later corrected when treatment is found to not work or whatever, but usually this occurs fairly quickly after the misdiagnosis and not years down the road. What *can* happen, and what you probably meant, is that Type 2s can become insulin-requiring Type 2 diabetics, where they require insulin for blood sugar control. A few Type 2s even become truly insulin-dependent where they will die in short order if insulin is discontinued, just like a Type 1; but even so, they are still a Type 2 diabetic. Sometimes the treatment of long-standing Type 2 diabetes can look almost identical to that of Type 1 diabetes, but the underlying disease processes are still very different. Jen > > hello Anita, > my name is on and I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 > years and in 2003 I became a type 1 diabetic. > I live in southern California with my wife and 5 children and 13 > grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hello, , It's not overly critical that we nail down the definition. Jen is quite well versed, and I would tend to think she is right. Nonetheless, we're here to help each other. It sounds like you've had a pretty difficult experience. Are things fairly stable now? NO matter how much we as diabetics have gone off track, it is always helpful to get back on track. There is always a gain to be realized, but the sooner we get on track, the greater the gain. I pretty much acted like a non-diabetic for the first 20 years I had type 1 DIABETES (age 11 THROUGH 31), AND I ENDED Ut paying with my eyesight. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/10/2011 8:26:19 PM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, 21.0°F Wind:Calm Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Sorry, I just can't bite my tongue here ... It is impossible for Type 2 diabetes to become Type 1 diabetes. They are two different diseases with different causes that just happen to both result in high blood sugar. The only way someone can " change " from one to the other is if they are originally misdiagnosed and the diagnosis is later corrected when treatment is found to not work or whatever, but usually this occurs fairly quickly after the misdiagnosis and not years down the road. What *can* happen, and what you probably meant, is that Type 2s can become insulin-requiring Type 2 diabetics, where they require insulin for blood sugar control. A few Type 2s even become truly insulin-dependent where they will die in short order if insulin is discontinued, just like a Type 1; but even so, they are still a Type 2 diabetic. Sometimes the treatment of long-standing Type 2 diabetes can look almost identical to that of Type 1 diabetes, but the underlying disease processes are still very different. Jen > > hello Anita, > my name is on and I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 > years and in 2003 I became a type 1 diabetic. > I live in southern California with my wife and 5 children and 13 > grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hello, , It's not overly critical that we nail down the definition. Jen is quite well versed, and I would tend to think she is right. Nonetheless, we're here to help each other. It sounds like you've had a pretty difficult experience. Are things fairly stable now? NO matter how much we as diabetics have gone off track, it is always helpful to get back on track. There is always a gain to be realized, but the sooner we get on track, the greater the gain. I pretty much acted like a non-diabetic for the first 20 years I had type 1 DIABETES (age 11 THROUGH 31), AND I ENDED Ut paying with my eyesight. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/10/2011 8:26:19 PM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, 21.0°F Wind:Calm Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Sorry, I just can't bite my tongue here ... It is impossible for Type 2 diabetes to become Type 1 diabetes. They are two different diseases with different causes that just happen to both result in high blood sugar. The only way someone can " change " from one to the other is if they are originally misdiagnosed and the diagnosis is later corrected when treatment is found to not work or whatever, but usually this occurs fairly quickly after the misdiagnosis and not years down the road. What *can* happen, and what you probably meant, is that Type 2s can become insulin-requiring Type 2 diabetics, where they require insulin for blood sugar control. A few Type 2s even become truly insulin-dependent where they will die in short order if insulin is discontinued, just like a Type 1; but even so, they are still a Type 2 diabetic. Sometimes the treatment of long-standing Type 2 diabetes can look almost identical to that of Type 1 diabetes, but the underlying disease processes are still very different. Jen > > hello Anita, > my name is on and I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 > years and in 2003 I became a type 1 diabetic. > I live in southern California with my wife and 5 children and 13 > grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thank you for the welcome steven. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 My Introduction Hello Everyone, My name is Anita I have been a totaly blind diabetic for about a year and a half. I live in Georgia with my husband and I have a daughter away at college. I am looking forward to learning allot of things from all of you. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thank you for the welcome steven. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 My Introduction Hello Everyone, My name is Anita I have been a totaly blind diabetic for about a year and a half. I live in Georgia with my husband and I have a daughter away at college. I am looking forward to learning allot of things from all of you. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thank you for the welcome steven. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 My Introduction Hello Everyone, My name is Anita I have been a totaly blind diabetic for about a year and a half. I live in Georgia with my husband and I have a daughter away at college. I am looking forward to learning allot of things from all of you. Anita e-mail and facebook: abbrown6211@... skype: anita.brown27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hi, I don't know how the listing as sent me this email as it seems private but I too am a type one diabetic, since 12 and have had it for 15 years. I am currently not on the insulin pump but I am seriously considering it. So far I haven't had any complications other than sight issues but I can still see ok with glasses at this stage (need to book in to see the prof Ophthalmologist soon i think). Currently a student and trying to get healthier haha. All the best Jen and Anita. ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Thu, 10 February, 2011 11:13:23 AM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hi, I don't know how the listing as sent me this email as it seems private but I too am a type one diabetic, since 12 and have had it for 15 years. I am currently not on the insulin pump but I am seriously considering it. So far I haven't had any complications other than sight issues but I can still see ok with glasses at this stage (need to book in to see the prof Ophthalmologist soon i think). Currently a student and trying to get healthier haha. All the best Jen and Anita. ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Thu, 10 February, 2011 11:13:23 AM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hi, I don't know how the listing as sent me this email as it seems private but I too am a type one diabetic, since 12 and have had it for 15 years. I am currently not on the insulin pump but I am seriously considering it. So far I haven't had any complications other than sight issues but I can still see ok with glasses at this stage (need to book in to see the prof Ophthalmologist soon i think). Currently a student and trying to get healthier haha. All the best Jen and Anita. ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Thu, 10 February, 2011 11:13:23 AM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hello, Josh, If you have even the slightest question about your eyesight, you need to get to an ophthalmologist immediately! To be sure you understand, this is the eye care professional who is a doctor. He/she will examine your eyes looking for signs of retinopathy since you are a diabetic, and you can not afford to put this off. This is critical!! I can't emphasize this enough. Had I seen an ophthalmologist sooner, I might not have lost my eyesight. Please, make this appointment. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/11/2011 9:51:29 AM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, Haze 12.0°F Wind:ESE-120° at 3mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hello, Josh, If you have even the slightest question about your eyesight, you need to get to an ophthalmologist immediately! To be sure you understand, this is the eye care professional who is a doctor. He/she will examine your eyes looking for signs of retinopathy since you are a diabetic, and you can not afford to put this off. This is critical!! I can't emphasize this enough. Had I seen an ophthalmologist sooner, I might not have lost my eyesight. Please, make this appointment. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/11/2011 9:51:29 AM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, Haze 12.0°F Wind:ESE-120° at 3mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hello, thanks for the concern dave, I will call them on Monday. I've been sitting on a referral for quite sometime and really should have seen them sooner than now (I did when I was younger but I don't think that antiquates to anything significant now). Cheers, Josh ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Fri, 11 February, 2011 10:58:33 PM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hello, Josh, If you have even the slightest question about your eyesight, you need to get to an ophthalmologist immediately! To be sure you understand, this is the eye care professional who is a doctor. He/she will examine your eyes looking for signs of retinopathy since you are a diabetic, and you can not afford to put this off. This is critical!! I can't emphasize this enough. Had I seen an ophthalmologist sooner, I might not have lost my eyesight. Please, make this appointment. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/11/2011 9:51:29 AM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, Haze 12.0°F Wind:ESE-120° at 3mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hello, thanks for the concern dave, I will call them on Monday. I've been sitting on a referral for quite sometime and really should have seen them sooner than now (I did when I was younger but I don't think that antiquates to anything significant now). Cheers, Josh ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Fri, 11 February, 2011 10:58:33 PM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hello, Josh, If you have even the slightest question about your eyesight, you need to get to an ophthalmologist immediately! To be sure you understand, this is the eye care professional who is a doctor. He/she will examine your eyes looking for signs of retinopathy since you are a diabetic, and you can not afford to put this off. This is critical!! I can't emphasize this enough. Had I seen an ophthalmologist sooner, I might not have lost my eyesight. Please, make this appointment. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/11/2011 9:51:29 AM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, Haze 12.0°F Wind:ESE-120° at 3mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hello, thanks for the concern dave, I will call them on Monday. I've been sitting on a referral for quite sometime and really should have seen them sooner than now (I did when I was younger but I don't think that antiquates to anything significant now). Cheers, Josh ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Fri, 11 February, 2011 10:58:33 PM Subject: Re: My Introduction Hello, Josh, If you have even the slightest question about your eyesight, you need to get to an ophthalmologist immediately! To be sure you understand, this is the eye care professional who is a doctor. He/she will examine your eyes looking for signs of retinopathy since you are a diabetic, and you can not afford to put this off. This is critical!! I can't emphasize this enough. Had I seen an ophthalmologist sooner, I might not have lost my eyesight. Please, make this appointment. Dave -- Weather conditions on 2/11/2011 9:51:29 AM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Clear, Haze 12.0°F Wind:ESE-120° at 3mph Join the BARD Talk list: bardtalk-subscribe Visit the BARD Talk web site: http://www.bardtalk.com Created by Weather Signature v1.32 . http://www.weathersig.com Re: My Introduction Hi Anita, Welcome to the list! What type of diabetes do you have? I've had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (have had it for almost 20 years now) and use an insulin pump. I hope you find this list useful, there are many friendly and knowledgeable people here. Jen ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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