Comments on: Introduction

By: Merle Mosley

Merle Mosley — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:52:45 +0000

I guess it is time I got around to introducing myself. I do so with a
little concern. The first introduction I did got me kicked out of the
group. My name is Toma Grubb, I am a type II diabetic. I am also a
Vietnam Veteran. The VA does a presumptive connection to diabetes and
agent orange for anyone who was in country so if there are other Nam
vet diabetics in the group who have not filed for the disability
benefit, make sure you get the paper work in.
When I was first diagnosed I was in really bad shape: BG 570, hgA1C
20.9, tryglycerides 1517, sever diabetic ketoacidosis, badly
dehydrated, low on potassium, eyes were blurry, pancreas had shut
down, something was said about renal failure but I don’t remember
exactly what it was, Blood pressure 218/117, and some other stuff,
they told me I would have died shortly had I nor gone to the ER.
After 2 weeks when I left the hospital my BG was still in the 250+
range and I had a backpack full of meds for a variety of things like

diabetes, acid reflux, one to lower blood pressure and an other to
lower cholesterol, two for my heart, one for my arthritis and a
couple of other things. The advice I was given was to go on a low
carb, low cholesterol, low sodium, low fat, diet with limited simple
sugars and starches. I really didn’t know a lot about what they
really meant. I had had two hours with a dietician and a diabetic
trainer. I don’t know if my experience is typical and I am curious if
this is a common experience.
I was very fortunate in finding outstanding advice from a friend in
Denver by the name of Jamie who is a nurse. With her guidance and a
lot of searching on the Internet, I was able to come up with a plan
that turned it all around in 90 days. When I decided things were bad
enough to go to the VA in Seattle I had been living with my Canadian
wife in Canada. When I tried to go back to our seasonal residence in
Canada I was refused entrance by the border agents at the Peace Arch.
90 Days later when I was running out of meds I was in Denver waiting
for permission to go back to my wife in Canada. To get my meds
refilled I had to go through another physical. They gave me the
physical and the meds and called the next day to tell me I no longer
needed to take them, all my numbers were in the healthy ranges.
I am still searching and refining my plan. At the same time I have a
great deal of enthusiasm for sharing what is working for me with
anyone willing to listen. I am brash, self assured and often
irreverent, but there is no intention to offend anyone though I know
I do, and maybe I am with this introduction. I do not have any magic
potions secret formulas or anything else to try to sell anyone. Other
than some software I highly recommend everything I suggest is
available at Wal-Mart or your local grocery store.
If allowed to remain in the group I will post from time to time when
I think I have something relevant to say. Instead of retyping what I
have spent months accumulating I will link to the same thing
information on my site if this is ok with the moderators.
This is the part that got me kicked out of the other diabetes group.
I want to share what I have learned. I have created a web site with
lots of information. (www.nutricoach.net) There is still a lot more
to go on the site.
The objections were that my site contains links to the commercially
available things that were useful to me, and that I have the site set
up like public radio where it is free to anyone who wants to use it
but I ask for donations to help keep the site up and be able to
continue to improve and expand it. There are links to products I
found useful, which belong to other people, and I cannot give away
for free. I also ask for volunteers to assist in running the site
since it is set up as an online community.
If I am welcome here I will begin to post and participate, if not I
will remove my name from the list with no hard feelings.
Toma
toma@…
www.nutricoach.net

By: claudette_180

claudette_180 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:16:26 +0000

Hello, my name is Loretta.
I was diagnosed with Type2 diabetes about four years ago.
I have had a real problem accepting this and dealing with
it. I’m working hard now on the acceptance part starting
today. I’m taking glucophage twice daily and trying to
eat the right kind of foods for better control of my blood
sugar.
I’m 48, two grown children, three grandchildren with another
on the way. I provide child care for the grandchildren, and
don’t get out much, so really need a support group.
Glad you’re all here.

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:57:29 +0000

Hello. Would like to take a minute to introduce myself. I have type 2
diabetes. My emotions about it is I HATE it. I am not quite over my
denial…
I am 36 y/o female. I live in Washington State. I have 2 kids, whom
are my life.
I look forward to being part of this group.

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 04:44:20 +0000

hi Gai the kids.as if i dont cope how!!! do i expect them to
,,, 5 when dx their dx readings bs where from 76,4 down to 18,3
which 3 r diabetics

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 03:08:49 +0000

Panny, dx?

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:57:47 +0000

hi there were 1.3.4.are all diabetics now

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:46:44 +0000

hi there for diabetic moms have big babies

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:04:59 +0000

I had my youngest at full term was 5lbs 5 ounces,
but I was under super strict diet and insulin regiman
with her, but that weight was better than my 3rd who
weighed 9′13 oz and my 4th who weighed 9′7oz lol Deb C

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:29:28 +0000

Hello,welcome to the club, I was gestational
diabetic in 4 out of 5 pregnancies, it was frustrating and
by my 3rd one I neede insulin to control it, I
became full type 2, 7 months after my youngest, if you
need some one to talk to I have been there 4 times and
am more than happy to hear your concerns if it will
help, take care and God bless, Deb C.

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:01:09 +0000

Hi Sarah, first of all congratulations on your
pregnancy! Babies are truly blessings. I too had gestational
diabetes, and a strong family history of diabetes. I think
that it is a wonderful idea for you to take control
NOW rather than before being diagnosed with full
fledged diabetes. Here I am three and a half years after
giving birth and I’ve been diagnosed with type II. I
sure wish I had possibly tried a little harder,
although I feel now that I would have most likely gotten
this mess anyway, but I probably could have delayed
its onset by a few years. I watched my father suffer
through diabetes related heart disease and eventually
die. I DON’T want my children to have to see this with
me! I go back next week for my first three month
check-up. Hopefully my HBa1C’s will have come down (I know

my meter #’s have drastically improved) After the
initial couple of weeks, I seem to have settled in and
hope I am doing as well as I’ve been feeling! TAKE
CARE, and ENJOY pregnancy as much as possible!! My
“gestational” baby was born 6 weeks early, but in a way it
helped that I had the GD, she weighed in at 5 lbs 15 oz,
and was in generally good health, she most likely
would have been MUCH smaller without the gestational
diabetes. Once again, take care, good luck and welcome to
our group!