MSA and diabetes

[Guest guest]

Ann:

Sorry about the late response - I have gotten behind.

Terry has had diabetes type II for as long as she has had first PD, then

the new Dx was MSA/SND a couple of years ago.

Her diet is not as limited as Denny's is which does complicate problems.

I would urge you to find a first class endocrinologist to help manage the

diabetes. The techniques and meds have improved greatly in recently years.

Where are you in Virginia - near Charlottesville? We have an excellent

endocrinologist I would be glad to suggest here at UVa.

Incidentally, the old time approach of dealing only with sugar is pretty

much passe now. It is a whole diet thing, but not with the rigor of just a

few years ago.

I would be glad to offer other comments on the phone if you like.

PS I found the email comments form " Ann and Denny Poole " to be on the money

as well.

Message: 16

Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:16:37 -0400

Subject: MSA and diabetes

Hi Everyone,

Denny and I found out yesterday that he now has diabetes. He has had

MSA for 7 years... we think...diagnoised 98. Does anyone out there have

a similar situation??

His diet is so limited because of the choking.. we thicken everything.

His Dr. and I think it is so ridiculous to put him on a strict diet at

this point in his disease, but I certainly want to try to keep it under

control to a degree. I don't think we have to think of long term affects

like blindness or or loss of limbs, as his MSA has progressed rapidly.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Love to all, Ann in Virginia

Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia

[Guest guest]

Deborah,

I am now off the steroids, but I blew up like a toad, don't know if I

will be able to get this weight off.

The told me I would not run sugar after I quit taking the how powered

shots in the vein, and I guess they are right, right now I seem to be

normal(except for the weight).

Sorry I am so long answering but I am that many days behind in

everything.

Take care,

Ann from Soddy,TN