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  • See an Endo

    If you get diagnosed with diabetes — see an endo, even if you have to travel a few hours to get one.

    I just got home from seeing mine, I met him and his staff 4 weeks ago. They are super and have made all the difference in the world.

    I will have to admit the new CPAP mask is helping too, BUT my blood sugar is best it’s been since I’ve been diagnosed and I feel SO much better.

    Food is easier to control because I am not having sugar cravings, one of the biggest side effects I have from high blood sugar.

    And did I say I FEEL better?

    Or and I’ve lost 9 pounds even though I’m using almost 10 more units of insulin a day.

  • Sleep doctor – Part 2

    Well, for some reason, they couldn’t download my CPAP machine.

    However, I’ve lost 9 pounds since I saw her last which made her happy. She could see I felt better which also made her happy.

    I’m having a weird problem with the mask. If it is in the right place, it makes me gag, if it is about 1/4″ inch, I’m fine, but she’s worried it will leak. Weird.

    We did have a conversation about how I felt last time. She did acknowledge that she knew I was upset.

    I am still having problems falling asleep and acknowledged that Thursday was my problem, but the rest of the week is still an issue. Also complained about waking at 4:00 – 5:00 am — I want to wake at 5:00, but not at 4:00. In fact, I’ve gotten up a few times when I’ve woke up at 4:30, since it wasn’t worth trying to go back to sleep.

    We agreed I’d call in two weeks and we’d see if I had improved.

    The endo appointments have been going better.

  • This is just stupid….

    MSNBC – Eyeball jewelry a new Dutch fashion trend

    Eyeball jewelry a new Dutch fashion trend

  • In the News

    I think you have to register (but it’s free, and I don’t think you have to be a doctor, but not sure) anyway, I quote the part that worries me.

    Reclassifying Insulins

    Insulins have hitherto been distinguished as clear (short-acting) and cloudy (long-acting). However the introduction of glargine, which is a clear long-acting insulin, has prompted the need for reclassification. In view of the increasing emphasis on intensive insulin therapy using basal-bolus regimens, a new, simple, pragmatic classification is suggested in which insulins are categorised according to the timing and purpose of administration: basal (maintenance), bolus (meal) and biphasic (mixed).

    I’m a member of the internet insulin pump users list, and periodically we get an email from a member who has been given the wrong insulin by a pharmacist — they always catch it because the insulin is cloudy instead of clear.

    Clearly, pharmacists are human and make mistakes. I always double check my boxes when they come in.

    HOWEVER, how are we going to catch this mistake? Hopefully they won’t make the mistake — BUT THEY DO!

    Shouldn’t this insulin be cloudy? Or another color? Someway the poor unsuspecting diabetic has to make sure someone isn’t accidently given him the wrong meds?

  • It’s done…

    Abbot Labs has acquired Therasense (makers of the Flash meter).

    According to the press release, they are combining the two test units — Therasense and Medisense.

    They have made a lot of changes to the website too.

  • Postprandial Insulin Lispro May Impair Long-Term Glycemic Control

    Postprandial Insulin Lispro May Impair Long-Term Glycemic Control

    Insulin Lispro is Humalog — it peaks at about 1 1/2 – 2 hours.

    This is a discussion that comes up quite a bit on the insulin pumpers list. I’ve actually played with this — and haven’t seen any real change.

    I would like to see what the time differences really are — since I’m a teacher, I tend to eat fast, unfortunately.

  • iShape still going well…

    I’m actually managing to wake up and exercise before the day starts more often than not lately.

    Couldn’t wake up last Thursday or Friday morning, early enough to get my “assigned” exercise done (I’m doing the iShape thing)., but did the majority of the week.

    And this week is going okay, so far. Of course we’re talking Sat, Sun, Mon and Tuesday only….

  • This type of story is why I’ve been taking care of myself

    Yep — this is why I saw a cardiologist this year and plan to visit one yearly now.

    Why I keep up with the diabetes so hard.

    I saw some patients like this when I did the pet therapy thing — neither of the current dogs are pet therapy candidates — but it is cheaper and easier to prevent, then to deal with the consequences.

    code blog: tales of a nurse: There are fates worse than death

  • Not having a good day…

    I was awaken by our police department at 4:30 am — I usually call them our Finest, but friends call them the Gestapo, and this morning was why — they had someone pulled over, probably for a minor traffic violation.

    They are pretty good about making people pull over to the FRONT of the house, where it doesn’t bother us, but for some dumb reason, they stopped on the street that runs along side. A dangerous spot, besides being under my bedroom window.

    And for some weird reason, I keep waking up around that time frame anyway … but was hoping …

    I’ve been nausiated every since, and have almost thrown up several times. Those of you who are diabetics realize that being on insulin and tossing your cookies don’t mix, as you are never quite sure how many carbs remained in the stomach.

    Plus the building is TOO hot, so between all that, I keep either falling asleep or running to the restroom.

    ARGH! I wish I knew why I get this problem with nausa.

  • Major League Pitcher a pumper

    Tigers’ Johnson, a diabetic, pumped up to pitch today’s opener