doctors
on April 4 I went to my first diabetic education
class. well worth the $75 and i learned lots. when i
first got there, one of the doctors who was doing some
educating was asking me about my insulin.(2 shots per day)
i told her that i was able to decrease it a lot
lately because my sugar has been doing well. immediately
she replied that it was probably only a honeymoon
period and that it would probably be back up in a year.
i already had heard of this honeymoon period and it
could be true, but why couldn’t she just say something
positive like “good for you”. how annoying!<br
anyone had a positive experience with the medic alert
bracelots? i got one a couple weeks ago and was just
wondering.still new to this stuff.(type 1 since december
2000)<br
they give. i don’t post all that often, but i do read
the postings.<br
March 23rd, 2004 at 8:53 pm
My positive experience I have, is peace of mind
for 41 years of wearing the medic alert
bracelet.<br
identifying diabetes. Many a time the police have thrown
diabetics in jail to “sleep it off” thinking that the
person was drunk. This is because you can act that way
when having a reaction.<br
March 24th, 2004 at 10:29 pm
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March 27th, 2004 at 1:40 am
I’d be mad too. Sometimes, the CDE or doc is told
not to be too praiseful of a patient as then the
patient can become to cockey and think they are fine and
let things slide.<br
HOGWASH. Most likely you got a ‘realist who wanted to save
you disappointment later on. I would’ve just said
good show! and left it there. People might reduce
their insulin requirements in type two, and type one
with a loss of weight or more exercise, or both. I’d
say “cool!” either way.<br
work and realize that the docs are not a part of your
everyday life, just do it for YOU and revel in the good
work.<br
March 29th, 2004 at 4:51 am
My “honeymoon period” ended in December of ‘99, I
was diagnosed in March of ‘98. My blood sugars went
way out of control even to the point of having
blurred vision. My Doc doubled my insulin dose. It was a
good month before I finally was back under control.
Another good reason to check your BS. I have a Medic
Alert medallion..Don’t leave home without it. At Disney
we are not allowed to wear a necklace or bracelets
unless it is a Medic Alert. I personally know of two
people that have benefitted from Medic Alert. Without
the bracelets they surely would be dead
today.<br
April 3rd, 2004 at 12:48 pm
I didn’t think adults became Type 1 diabetics. I
had a cousin who was diagnosed as a child and things
that I’ve read only kids get type 1, the rest are all
type 2 just either insulin dependent or non.<br
it possible for an adult to become Type 1?
April 4th, 2004 at 2:24 pm
I have had an alert bracelet or necklace since
1987 when my hearing became extremely severe. I’m
having to update my wallet card to include the diabetes,
but so far I’ve had no problems with emergency
situations. The one time I was in the ER following a Car
Accident, the doctors looked at the necklace and since I
was conscious asked what they needed to
know.<br
couple of times when he was unable to speak for himself.
April 5th, 2004 at 3:59 pm
I was diagnosed with Type 1 last year at the age of 21. I think it is possible,
although rare, that adults get Type 1.
April 6th, 2004 at 5:35 pm
I am a type 1 diagnosed at age 49. JOHN
April 8th, 2004 at 8:46 pm
The best way to tell is for the hospital to run a
c-peptide test on the newly diagnosed. This test will tell
all about how much insulin is actually being made by
the body.<br
a C-peptide of <33 picomoles..Somthing around a
0.5 mmoles/L Which means it was so low, the lab
couldn’t read any output.<br
problem is with many “Type 2’s”. They are being treated
with pills and such instead of the insulin they should
be getting and so, they are constantly high and
frustrated. <br
told they should give insulin a try and they kick up a
fuss about little tiny needles.<br
their bodies are getting worse from the high
BGs.<br
more than a blood test from the arm.<br