Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 They are in N. CA and their website is: www.dog4diabetics.com <http://www.dog4diabetics.com/> or org. they are mostly giving dogs to diabetic children however. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 6:08 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: low glr unawareness you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 So true, Dave. I always keep glucose tabs by my bed, but I don't eat any unless I do a BG first. However, when I don't " feel " low, my non-working mind tells me there is no reason to do a BG. I'm lucky to have a husband who awakens easily and makes me do a BG. I know at least 2 people who died from hypoglycemia. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 2:38 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: low glr unawareness Pat, and Harry, If your body is used to low blood sugars, it won't " feel " them as easily. Perhaps one thing to do though is keep glucose handy all the time, including on your nightstand. I suspect if your bg gets below a certain number, say 30, or in the lower 20s, you'll feel it. I used to have many readings in the 30s, and sometimes in the 20s, and hardly noticed. Of course, there is a point where you might lapse into unconsciousness. I'm pretty sure the body will begin to draw glucose from organs to keep itself alive, but still, you don't want this to happen unless there's no other way to remain among the living! Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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