Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm so glad you joined us, Liz! Does it get really hot in Austin? If so, how does the heat affect you? SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:56:55 PMSubject: Introduction Thank all of you for the warm welcomes! My name is Liz and I live in Austin, Texas. I am 40 years old, have been married to my husband Aqueel for 10 years and have 7 year old boy/girl twins. I was diagnosed with MS in October of 2002, when my kids were just three months old. Long story short: spinal cord inflammation, steroids, felt crappy for over a year, parietal and frontal lobe lesions, several rounds of acthar gel, and here I am. Right now, the worst that happens is I lose strength in my left hand and get kind of clouded thinking from time to time. It takes me longer to find words to articulate my thoughts and I have slight lapses in my memory. Most of the time I feel pretty good though. I am a psychologist part time and spend the rest of my time schlepping my kids to their activities and playing tennis when it's not a million degrees outside. I look forward to getting to know you all!Liz------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 As far as I am concerned consume the kind of sugar you like. I prefer those 5 or 6 grams mini chocolate bars or hard rock candy like a 5 gram butterscotch or a cinamon candy. Each one does the same thing a glucose tablet will do, at least it does for me.which is raise my glr around 20 or 25 points. Introduction >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello To Everyone, >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old >> >> and >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but >> >> has >> >> cerebral palsy. >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood >> >> sugar >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract >> >> infection. >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high >> >> except >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out he >> >> was >> > >> >> a >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have had >> to >> >> start modifying my diet big time. >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and >> learning >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this >> >> afternoon >> >> and I was at 156. >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on >> it. >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with >> time I >> >> will catch onto it. >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to >> him >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the >> week I >> >> hope. >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have >> told >> >> me >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are >> >> already >> >> friends here. >> >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 yum, I love cinnamon candy ' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Introduction >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello To Everyone, >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old >> >> and >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but >> >> has >> >> cerebral palsy. >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood >> >> sugar >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract >> >> infection. >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high >> >> except >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out he >> >> was >> > >> >> a >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have had >> to >> >> start modifying my diet big time. >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and >> learning >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this >> >> afternoon >> >> and I was at 156. >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on >> it. >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with >> time I >> >> will catch onto it. >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to >> him >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the >> week I >> >> hope. >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have >> told >> >> me >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are >> >> already >> >> friends here. >> >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 yum, I love cinnamon candy ' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Introduction >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello To Everyone, >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old >> >> and >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but >> >> has >> >> cerebral palsy. >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood >> >> sugar >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract >> >> infection. >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high >> >> except >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out he >> >> was >> > >> >> a >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have had >> to >> >> start modifying my diet big time. >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and >> learning >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this >> >> afternoon >> >> and I was at 156. >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on >> it. >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with >> time I >> >> will catch onto it. >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to >> him >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the >> week I >> >> hope. >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have >> told >> >> me >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are >> >> already >> >> friends here. >> >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you very much for explaining that .. Re: Introduction > >> Hi Lora, >> >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and >> severe hypoglycemia. >> >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to >> change something later in life than at an early age. >> >> Jen >> >> Hello Jen, >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and >> we know a lot more nowadays. >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating >> very >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found >> out. >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no >> more >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you very much for explaining that .. Re: Introduction > >> Hi Lora, >> >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and >> severe hypoglycemia. >> >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to >> change something later in life than at an early age. >> >> Jen >> >> Hello Jen, >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and >> we know a lot more nowadays. >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating >> very >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found >> out. >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no >> more >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you very much for explaining that .. Re: Introduction > >> Hi Lora, >> >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and >> severe hypoglycemia. >> >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to >> change something later in life than at an early age. >> >> Jen >> >> Hello Jen, >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and >> we know a lot more nowadays. >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating >> very >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found >> out. >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no >> more >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 That happened to me when I was 15 and every year after, and should of died at 15, all due to hospital giving me wrong type of insulin on purpose, of course it was always my fault..frown..according to them; until I went to Loma University, this where they put me on human insulin and after a couple of years I was fine;but by then, the damage had been done sugar ' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Re: Introduction > >> Hi Lora, >> >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and >> severe hypoglycemia. >> >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to >> change something later in life than at an early age. >> >> Jen >> >> Hello Jen, >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and >> we know a lot more nowadays. >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating >> very >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found >> out. >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no >> more >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. >> Lora >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh, what a shame! It is hard enough for people without getting the medications botched and having damage done that cannot be fixed. And then how would you sue them and prove it. Re: Introduction > > > >> Hi Lora, > >> > >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's > for > >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > >> severe hypoglycemia. > >> > >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > >> change something later in life than at an early age. > >> > >> Jen > >> > >> Hello Jen, > >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. > I > >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he > was > >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications > and > >> we know a lot more nowadays. > >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > >> very > >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > >> out. > >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no > >> more > >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > >> Lora > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh, what a shame! It is hard enough for people without getting the medications botched and having damage done that cannot be fixed. And then how would you sue them and prove it. Re: Introduction > > > >> Hi Lora, > >> > >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's > for > >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > >> severe hypoglycemia. > >> > >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > >> change something later in life than at an early age. > >> > >> Jen > >> > >> Hello Jen, > >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. > I > >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he > was > >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications > and > >> we know a lot more nowadays. > >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > >> very > >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > >> out. > >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no > >> more > >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > >> Lora > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh, what a shame! It is hard enough for people without getting the medications botched and having damage done that cannot be fixed. And then how would you sue them and prove it. Re: Introduction > > > >> Hi Lora, > >> > >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's > for > >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > >> severe hypoglycemia. > >> > >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > >> change something later in life than at an early age. > >> > >> Jen > >> > >> Hello Jen, > >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. > I > >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he > was > >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications > and > >> we know a lot more nowadays. > >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > >> very > >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > >> out. > >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no > >> more > >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > >> Lora > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 yes, at 21, I did sue them, and had all the team that was " working " with me have their license revoked, till today they are not able to practice medicine in this country. won my case..yeh..however, will not bring my sight, baby, kidney and pancreas back but at least they are not hurting any more kids. I am thankful sugar ' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Re: Introduction > > > >> Hi Lora, > >> > >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's > for > >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > >> severe hypoglycemia. > >> > >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > >> change something later in life than at an early age. > >> > >> Jen > >> > >> Hello Jen, > >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. > I > >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he > was > >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications > and > >> we know a lot more nowadays. > >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > >> very > >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > >> out. > >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no > >> more > >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > >> Lora > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I was in the hospital in December and found out I had keto acidosis and it scared me to death. I have type 2 diabetes but it was out of control. I wasn't taking my insulin right but have since started doing better. I just joined this list today but I've had diabetes for a long while. Judy Re: Introduction > Hi Lora, > > We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for > sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > severe hypoglycemia. > > Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > change something later in life than at an early age. > > Jen > > Hello Jen, > Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I > lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was > around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and > we know a lot more nowadays. > I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > very > small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > out. > We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no more > than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks. I have the Little Debbies in the fridge and 's Kook Aid. I also have the chocolate milk until it runs out. Introduction > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone, > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years > old > >> >> and > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted > but > >> >> has > >> >> cerebral palsy. > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history > of > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my > blood > >> >> sugar > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given > me > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > >> >> infection. > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that > high > >> >> except > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out > he > >> >> was > >> > > >> >> a > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have > had > >> to > >> >> start modifying my diet big time. > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and > >> learning > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > >> >> afternoon > >> >> and I was at 156. > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working > on > >> it. > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with > >> time I > >> >> will catch onto it. > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very > ill > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk > to > >> him > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the > >> week I > >> >> hope. > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > >> told > >> >> me > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > >> >> already > >> >> friends here. > >> >> Lora > >> >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks. I have the Little Debbies in the fridge and 's Kook Aid. I also have the chocolate milk until it runs out. Introduction > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone, > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years > old > >> >> and > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted > but > >> >> has > >> >> cerebral palsy. > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history > of > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my > blood > >> >> sugar > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given > me > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > >> >> infection. > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that > high > >> >> except > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out > he > >> >> was > >> > > >> >> a > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have > had > >> to > >> >> start modifying my diet big time. > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and > >> learning > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > >> >> afternoon > >> >> and I was at 156. > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working > on > >> it. > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with > >> time I > >> >> will catch onto it. > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very > ill > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk > to > >> him > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the > >> week I > >> >> hope. > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > >> told > >> >> me > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > >> >> already > >> >> friends here. > >> >> Lora > >> >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh, my, that is really something but I am glad you went after the ..well I can not say what I was going to but good for you. Of course it can never make up for all that. I have known you in some of our groups and you have such a positive attitude that it makes my troubles seem as if they are nothing. Lora Re: Introduction > > > > > >> Hi Lora, > > >> > > >> We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's > > for > > >> sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having > diabetes > > >> and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the > highest > > >> mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > > >> severe hypoglycemia. > > >> > > >> Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > > >> change something later in life than at an early age. > > >> > > >> Jen > > >> > > >> Hello Jen, > > >> Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was > twelve. > > I > > >> lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he > > was > > >> around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better > medications > > and > > >> we know a lot more nowadays. > > >> I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started > eating > > >> very > > >> small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I > found > > >> out. > > >> We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup > no > > >> more > > >> than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break > them. > > >> Lora > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Dave, I love grape juice but sometimes it gives me heart burn. But maybe a small amount of it would not bother me. How much of a drink of pop, juice, or whatever should we have if we are low? I wondered if you could have too much and then go too high. Lora Introduction > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone, > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years > old > >> >> and > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted > but > >> >> has > >> >> cerebral palsy. > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history > of > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my > blood > >> >> sugar > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given > me > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > >> >> infection. > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that > high > >> >> except > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out > he > >> >> was > >> > > >> >> a > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have > had > >> to > >> >> start modifying my diet big time. > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and > >> learning > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > >> >> afternoon > >> >> and I was at 156. > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working > on > >> it. > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with > >> time I > >> >> will catch onto it. > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very > ill > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk > to > >> him > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the > >> week I > >> >> hope. > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > >> told > >> >> me > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > >> >> already > >> >> friends here. > >> >> Lora > >> >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Dear Lora, First welcome to the list. My name is Bower and am a diabetic 2. My main problem is eating to much. Also drink a lot of diet but I also drink icetea with sweetner. I have a friend name Darrel Leggett and was wondering if you may be related. Sincerely Bower Introduction > > Hello To Everyone, > I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old > and > have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but > has > cerebral palsy. > We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of > diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood > sugar > tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me > glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > infection. > They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high > except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found > out > he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I > have > had to start modifying my diet big time. > I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning > about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > afternoon > and I was at 156. > I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on it. > I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time I > will catch onto it. > We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill > recently and is now in bed all of the time. > Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to him > since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week I > hope. > So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have told > me that if that number was 435 I probably am. > I look forward to learning more from this list. > Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > already friends here. > Lora > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Dear Lora, First welcome to the list. My name is Bower and am a diabetic 2. My main problem is eating to much. Also drink a lot of diet but I also drink icetea with sweetner. I have a friend name Darrel Leggett and was wondering if you may be related. Sincerely Bower Introduction > > Hello To Everyone, > I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old > and > have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but > has > cerebral palsy. > We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of > diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood > sugar > tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me > glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > infection. > They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high > except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found > out > he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I > have > had to start modifying my diet big time. > I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning > about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > afternoon > and I was at 156. > I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on it. > I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time I > will catch onto it. > We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill > recently and is now in bed all of the time. > Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to him > since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week I > hope. > So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have told > me that if that number was 435 I probably am. > I look forward to learning more from this list. > Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > already friends here. > Lora > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi , No I do not think we are related to him but you never know. 's Dad came here from England in World War II and served in our Army and became a citizen. he was an only child. But his mother and father had many siblings. So I do not know if any other people in their family came to the U.S. It sounds like you lead a very active lifestyle so naturally you would want to eat a lot. Introduction > > > > Hello To Everyone, > > I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old > > and > > have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but > > has > > cerebral palsy. > > We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of > > diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood > > sugar > > tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me > > glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > > infection. > > They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high > > except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found > > out > > he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I > > have > > had to start modifying my diet big time. > > I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning > > about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > > My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > > afternoon > > and I was at 156. > > I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on > it. > > I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > > uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time > I > > will catch onto it. > > We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill > > recently and is now in bed all of the time. > > Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to > him > > since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week > I > > hope. > > So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > told > > me that if that number was 435 I probably am. > > I look forward to learning more from this list. > > Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > > already friends here. > > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi , No I do not think we are related to him but you never know. 's Dad came here from England in World War II and served in our Army and became a citizen. he was an only child. But his mother and father had many siblings. So I do not know if any other people in their family came to the U.S. It sounds like you lead a very active lifestyle so naturally you would want to eat a lot. Introduction > > > > Hello To Everyone, > > I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old > > and > > have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but > > has > > cerebral palsy. > > We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of > > diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood > > sugar > > tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me > > glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > > infection. > > They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high > > except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found > > out > > he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I > > have > > had to start modifying my diet big time. > > I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning > > about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > > My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > > afternoon > > and I was at 156. > > I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on > it. > > I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > > uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time > I > > will catch onto it. > > We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill > > recently and is now in bed all of the time. > > Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to > him > > since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week > I > > hope. > > So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > told > > me that if that number was 435 I probably am. > > I look forward to learning more from this list. > > Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > > already friends here. > > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Dear Lora, Problem is the amount I eat is the main problem I do a pretty good job in staying away from high sugar things. only once in a while I cheat and that is mainly on birthdays or on certain holidays. This darrel I know I use to work with him at sunrise interprizes workshop and he was in volve in special olympics and come to think of it I don't think I've seen much of him lately. Anyway hope you have a good up coming week. Sincerely Bower Introduction > > > > Hello To Everyone, > > I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old > > and > > have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but > > has > > cerebral palsy. > > We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of > > diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood > > sugar > > tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me > > glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > > infection. > > They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high > > except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found > > out > > he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I > > have > > had to start modifying my diet big time. > > I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning > > about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > > My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > > afternoon > > and I was at 156. > > I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on > it. > > I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > > uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time > I > > will catch onto it. > > We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill > > recently and is now in bed all of the time. > > Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to > him > > since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week > I > > hope. > > So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > told > > me that if that number was 435 I probably am. > > I look forward to learning more from this list. > > Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > > already friends here. > > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 You are right , if you drink too much you can get too high. One half cup or 4 oz. Is recommended. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:22 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Introduction Hi Dave, I love grape juice but sometimes it gives me heart burn. But maybe a small amount of it would not bother me. How much of a drink of pop, juice, or whatever should we have if we are low? I wondered if you could have too much and then go too high. Lora Introduction > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone, > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years > old > >> >> and > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted > but > >> >> has > >> >> cerebral palsy. > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history > of > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my > blood > >> >> sugar > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given > me > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract > >> >> infection. > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that > high > >> >> except > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found out > he > >> >> was > >> > > >> >> a > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I have > had > >> to > >> >> start modifying my diet big time. > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and > >> learning > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things. > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this > >> >> afternoon > >> >> and I was at 156. > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working > on > >> it. > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with > >> time I > >> >> will catch onto it. > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very > ill > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time. > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk > to > >> him > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the > >> week I > >> >> hope. > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have > >> told > >> >> me > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am. > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list. > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are > >> >> already > >> >> friends here. > >> >> Lora > >> >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Glad you are better. I have gone into ketoacidosis a couple of times when I was ill. It makes you feel really awful. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Judy Cowart Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:50 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Introduction I was in the hospital in December and found out I had keto acidosis and it scared me to death. I have type 2 diabetes but it was out of control. I wasn't taking my insulin right but have since started doing better. I just joined this list today but I've had diabetes for a long while. Judy Re: Introduction > Hi Lora, > > We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for > sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > severe hypoglycemia. > > Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > change something later in life than at an early age. > > Jen > > Hello Jen, > Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I > lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was > around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and > we know a lot more nowadays. > I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > very > small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > out. > We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no more > than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 When I was in nursing school, I remember 2 babies being diagnosed with that. I often wondered what happened with them. How is your daughter now. Is she better able to metabolise protein as she got older, or is that a life time thing. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 7:49 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Introduction Hi Pat, One of my daughters had PKU (Phenyl Keton urea) (spelling questionable) and yes, Keton can be deadly indeed. Her problem was that she could not metabolize protein. While the two problems have nothing to do with each other this post just reminded me of Susie. Cy From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:05 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Introduction It is when your blood sugar goes up so high that your body starts burning fat for energy instead of glucose. Your body makes ketones, which are very bad for your brain and muscles. People can die from this. I doubt that will happen to you. It mostly happens to type 1 diabetics who are completely out of control either from not keeping their diabetes in good control or from becoming ill and getting dehydrated. _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:55 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Introduction Please excuse my lack of knowledge but what is ketoacidosis? Re: Introduction > Hi Lora, > > We do have better tools and knowledge today than in the past, that's for > sure! Sadly, though, some teenagers also rebel against having diabetes > and don't take care of themselves. The teenage years have the highest > mortality rate for Type 1 diabetics from diabetic ketoacidosis and > severe hypoglycemia. > > Good luck with your lifestyle changes! I think it's always harder to > change something later in life than at an early age. > > Jen > > Hello Jen, > Nice to meet you. I once knew a boy who had Type 1 and he was twelve. I > lost track of the family but later found out he passed away when he was > around 18 or 19. I imagine like everything we have better medications and > we know a lot more nowadays. > I have only had four doses of the medication but I have started eating > very > small meals and at certain times. I have not had any pop since I found > out. > We have some chocolate milk here and I just pour myself half a cup no more > than once a day. I know all my bad habits and am trying to break them. > Lora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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