Amy’s gone a bit further on the Sharps issue

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   July 23, 2005

   Saint Martha

   Thank you so much Kay for your comments on my blog. It’s interesting how weight loss affects blood sugar levels. My sister in law was diagnosed years ago with type two, she had gastric bypass surgery and lost several hundred pounds (she was morbidly obese) and now she say’s the doctor has told her she is cured of diabetes. I am not doubting her however I have begged, pleaded and practically screamed at her to occasionally monitor her blood sugar as she has gained back a considerable amount of weight. Oddly enough her husband also has type two and isn’t exactly responsible in his treatment either.
   I am of a different mindset. I believe in doing whatever it takes to be well–it’s so stupid not to take this seriously yet so many dont…it just blows my mind. Of course as I am sure you have noticed by reading a few of my blog entries I probably take this to a new level of neurosis! LOL
   Off the subject but I see you are very involved in the dog world. I am a dog fanatic and I am very worried about my chihuaha Chico. He began having small seizures a year ago. The seizures began the day he was vaccinated, the shots were the three in one kind and were handled by our local vet. That evening he began to show some distress, I wrapped him up in a blanket and just soothingly rocked him, a few minutes later he began to have a seizure. I panicked. My husband and I jumped in the car (I was wearing my pajamas and could have cared less) and ran to the vets office, by the time we got there the seizure was over. They have done every test there is to figure out the cause of these seizures. We first suspected hypoglycemia, not uncommon with this breed. But the tests came back fine, although of course everytime they have done blood work it is always several hours after the initial episode. He now has them about once or twice a month. It is just horrible and frightens me dearly. This little dog is my best pal–if something were to happen to him I would be devastated to say the least.
   When he has these seizures I hold him gently and try to get a few drops of honey or syrup onto the gumline, although the vets have ruled out the hypoglycemia it still seems to shorten the attacks.
   These seizures tend to last about fifteen minutes from start to finish with the actual ‘seizing about three minutes in between’ followed by a few minutes of just quietness. My vet has said not to worry but it’s very hard.
   Sorry to jump off the topic…I am doing pretty well overall, actually I am doing leaps and bounds better than six weeks ago. I think fifty percent of gaining some control is just mental–learning that you have some control over your choices to better your health.
   So far I have lost 27 pounds and follow a low carb diet that keeps me full and satisfied. I also excercise and try to keep a positive attitude. I have this feeling deep down inside that I will be okay…one way or another I just will be.

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