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I loaded up the beagle girls after a quick dinner and workout. We’re off to a fun match. Blood sugar is 99 so I’ve stopped off for a Sonic salad and diet limeade and I think I willskip the bolus. With the insulin on board i’m in danger of crashing.
I think i’ll pick up some CadberrySwepps sugar on the way to, just in case.
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From my Treo
Just got my grades of my master’s class, and I got a 92.5
Even better news, is that I currently have a 3.7 GPA.
I have two classes to go, both of which I’m taking this summer.
I’ve been reading the many “how I got here” posts, and what strikes me the most, and especially on this one …
Is how clueless doctor’s can be when it comes to diabetes.
Pumplandia: Violet’s Diabetes Blog: How I got here, part 2
How I got here, part 2
I agree with Tekakwitha that the Type 2 stereotypes don’t help much.
The sad part, is that the people who need the most help with their diabetes, are the people who are stimatized by the sedentary and overweight label.
I “fit” that label myself. I’ve posted before I get real irritated when someone suggests that I exercise. I do. I have a home gym with a treadmill and weights and I work out 6 days a week. I run dog agility. I am still over 250 pounds.
Why?
Well, one problem is that I’ve had weight problems since I was in a car accident in college that broke my jaw. I’ve had sleep apnea ever since.
At diagnosis, I had had the sleep apnea for 15 years. I was sleeping 4-6 hours a night and exhausted all the time. I was actually falling asleep driving in Dallas freeway traffic.
When I was first treated for the sleep apnea I lost 100 pounds without trying. I was able to exercise every day, and almost enjoy it.
The moral of this: I’m not always convinced that the weight problem is the root of the problem. Certainly in my case, when I have everything right medically, I have no problem with weight loss.
Right now, not everything is right.
I’m quite sure that my long term sleep problems have contributed to my diabetes.
The good news, is that I show on my CPAP machine about 7 1/2 hours of sleep. Unfortunately it hasn’t seemed to help.
Long or Short Sleep Time May Be Associated With Diabetes
Sleep duration of six hours or less or nine hours or more is associated with increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), according to the results of a cross-sectional study published in the April 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
There is more goofy things about this story …
First, it was a DIFFERENT infusion set than the one that is recalled. I’ve actually used this infusion set (though with the Luer Lock connection, but that’s the only difference), and there was nothing wrong with those.
I think someone is being greedy.
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
The thing I can’t figure out, is how does someone on a high lose consciousness without driving. The man should KNOW to check his blood sugar if he feels bad, and there are plenty of warnings signs before you go high.
I’d be more inclined to believe going low.
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Maybe it’s because I’m older, maybe because I already have body images issues that the pump can’t make worse (and should help), but this isn’t an issue.
Pumplandia: Violet’s Diabetes Blog: I’m Too Sexy for My Pump, Part II
Maybe because my husband confesses whenever I ask him how I look, he doesn’t notice, but the pump has never been an issue for us. I’ve learned after 18 years of marriage to say things like — is the front of the skirt hanging shorter than the back? Rather than a generic, does it look good.
When I was first thinking of the pump, it was funny, because he said — insulin pump? Scott Verplank has one. He’s played better ever since.
The only other comments he’s made on the pump has been positive. My mother was appalled that he was consulted on the financial aspects of the pump — but I had already put in a plan where it didn’t affect joint money it wasn’t a problem.
He jumped back on her and told her that it was the best decision I had ever made, and I was happier on the pump than before without it, and that alone was worth the purchase price.
So don’t worry about it. In my opinion, guys don’t notice things NEAR as much as you think.
The Diabetes Blog asks who is more vocal.
Hmm, that’s an interesting question. I know my blog has been around longer than the Type 1 blogs you’ve been talking about.
Type 1s More Vocal Than Type 2s – The Diabetes Weblog – www.thediabetesblog.com
If I am not upbeat right now, I’m dealing with a bunch of problems.
I don’t blog much about work, as that can be dangerous, but due to some budgetary and NCLB (No Child Left Behind) issues, my job is going to change completely next year, and it isn’t a step forward for me. I’m not the only one in this boat so few of the adults around me are upbeat early.
I haven’t been able to sleep well for weeks.
And finally, if I read another blog entry linking obesity and diabetes, I may slap someone.