From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep  1 00:18:22 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:18:22 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be 
ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my supplies 
quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy Voice, and thank 
God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you could get it for $50 or so 
from Independence Market.  Also, for people having trouble getting enough 
blood onto strips for accurate glucose readings, I am finding that the 
rubber band method works well.  Someone recently pointed it out here, I 
believe.  After washing and drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of 
times around the finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins 
the hand, and keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as 
I have, that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood 
onto the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly 
low glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a Prodigy
from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called into
my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style meter has
speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set up?

I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

Anita

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Tue Sep  1 01:18:12 2015
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:18:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
Message-ID: <81804f76.babd.4590.ba25.7b77ae75c92b@samobile.net>

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get 
your strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get 
it take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing 
what your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my supplies
> quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy Voice, and thank
> God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you could get it for $50 or so
> from Independence Market.  Also, for people having trouble getting enough
> blood onto strips for accurate glucose readings, I am finding that the
> rubber band method works well.  Someone recently pointed it out here, I
> believe.  After washing and drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of
> times around the finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins
> the hand, and keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as
> I have, that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood
> onto the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly
> low glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a Prodigy
> from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called into
> my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style meter has
> speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Sep  1 01:25:12 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:25:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 8:18 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be 
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my 
> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy 
> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you 
> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people 
> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose 
> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.  
> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and 
> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the 
> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and 
> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have, 
> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto 
> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a 
> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me 
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for 
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called 
> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style 
> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Sep  1 03:06:24 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:06:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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It might have been the Embrace since I believe some test supply companies are pushing it.  I was using Ariva for my Solus V2 test strips and they stopped supplying the Solus V2 strips.  They told me they were out of stock and the company from whom they get their stock was back ordered.  When I called Bio-Reference the manufacturer of the Solus V2 I was told they are still making the Solus V2 and related strips.  They told me Ariva chose not to carry Bio-Reference?s Solus V2 brand since they were carrying another brand.     

Arriva was pushing heavily, the Embrace, which I did not want so had to change suppliers.

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 9:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 8:18 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be 
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my 
> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy 
> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you 
> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people 
> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose 
> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.  
> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and 
> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the 
> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and 
> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have, 
> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto 
> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a 
> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me 
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for 
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called 
> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style 
> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Tue Sep  1 03:48:16 2015
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:48:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8e18fb56.80df.40fc.9962.ad8ec44d69ce@samobile.net>

Oh this one is quite loud giggle.
Has nun of the above.
I wanted a second meter so that when the first one gives out I have one.

Original message:
> Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
> button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
> into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
> history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 8:18 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
> strips cheap as well.
> I got the information from this list.
> At this time I would have to look it up again.
> The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
> take the test again, and you will get another reading.
> This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
> your numbers are is fine with me.
> The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
> You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
> doing.

> Original message:
>> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
>> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my
>> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy
>> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you
>> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people
>> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose
>> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.
>> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and
>> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the
>> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and
>> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have,
>> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto
>> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
> glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

>> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a
>> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
>> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

>> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
>> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
>> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

>> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called
>> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style
>> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
> up?

>> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

>> Anita

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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Sep  1 15:08:54 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:08:54 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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Anita:

 

Free-style meters do *not* speak. As others have told you, there are only
*two* meters that are fully-accessible to a totally-blind person and even
this statement needs an asterisk. One of the meters is the Prodigy Voice; it
can be ordered from NFB's Independence Market. I believe it costs $50. Some
pharmacies may be able to order it also although they will undoubtedly get
it mixed up with the Prodigy Autocode meter which also is billed as having
speech. The difference is that the Autocode needs sighted assistance to set
up, speaks the reading only once and requires sight to review past readings
from memory. You want the Prodigy Voice which you can set up yourself and
you can review its readings from memory. However, if your pharmacy can get
Prodigy Autocode test strips, they will work perfectly well in the Prodigy
Voice and, in fact, I use Prodigy Autocode strips in my Prodigy Voice
because CVS Caremark mail-order carries them.

The other fully accessible meter is known as the Solus V2. It can be ordered
from Advanced Diabetic Solutions (the website is
http://advanceddiabeticsolutions.com <http://advanceddiabeticsolutions.com/>
and it, too, can be set up by a blind person. It can be ordered from Amazon
also butone never knows whether one is getting a Solus V2 with the latest
firmware (necessary for the blind for a reason I'll get to shortly). And
here's that asterisk: since the Solus V2 speaks both English and Spanish,
although it can be set up independently by a blind person, there's only
enough speech memory to speak the last ten readings from memory; the rest of
the readings are there but one needs sight or needs to hook the meter to a
computer and use special software and an accessible website to view all the
rest of the readings  if one is blind. The Solus V2 tends to tell you if
there isn't enough blood on the strips slightly more reliably than does the
Prodigy which tends just to give you a reading that doesn't make sense. In
either event, though, you do the same thing: test again.

Most meters that claim to talk (including the Solus V2) are made to market
to the Medicare market where it is presumed that a reading for an elderly
person needs speech reinforcement; all these meters need sighted setup and
say the reading once. This is the way the companion and Embrace work.

You'll probably have to get your physician to write and jawbone your
insurance company to cover the Prodigy Voice or Solus V2 since these meters
are undoubtedly not in their formularies.

To dispel an erroneous notion many blind diabetics have, there is *no* civil
rights or accessibility statute (including the ADA) that covers blood
glucose meters.

Were I you, I'd just buy the Prodigy Voice myself and try to get your
insurance to cover Prodigy Autocode test strips.

Despite the "doom and gloom" flavor of this post, welcome to the list
(You've been on for some time, I believe). We all are ready to help you. One
booklet we of NFB published some time back is called "Bridging the Gap".
It's on the NFB website so just search for it. Plenty of good advice there.
We can also recommend many BARD books you might find helpful, depending upon
how much you want to know. (smile)

Take care.

 

Mike Freeman, President

Diabetes Action Network

 

 

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Cc: Anita Ogletree
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

 

Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

 

I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called into
my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style meter has
speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set up?

 

I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

 

Anita

 

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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Sep  1 15:20:28 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:20:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Accessible Meters
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You can buy Hope Warshaw's Complete Guide to Carb Counting, the American
Diabetes Association's Complete Guide to Diabetes, the Joslin Guide to
Diabetes, William Palonsky's Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can't
Take It anymore and the "Diabetes for Dummies" series from the iBookstore.
Some of these are also available from Bookshare and Learning Ally and BARD
has tons of good diabetes resources including the book I'd recommend you
read first, Gretchen Becker's The First Year; Type 2 diabetes: a Guide for
the Newly-diagnosed. The American Diabetes Association's latest exchange
list (although it has a different name now) is available through the
iBookstore as is Gary Scheiner's Think Like a Pancreas, an earlier edition
of which is available from BARD.

 

Mike Freeman

 

 

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:29 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Anita Ogletree
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Accessible Meters

 

On 8/31/15, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk <
<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a 

> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> 

> Bridgit

> 

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Diabetes-talk [ <mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 

> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk

> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM

> To:  <mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org

> Cc: Anita Ogletree < <mailto:aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
aogletree2015 at gmail.com>

> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> 

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me 

> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for 

> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> 

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called 

> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style 

> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> 

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> 

> Anita

> 

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Thank you for that information.

 

I decided to use my ring finger for testing.  My sister did it for me since
this is my first time with a meter and I have one that isn't accessible.
She stuck the side of my finger and it did not hurt.

 

Can anyone suggest reading materialbthat I can access with my iPhone or PC?
I was given a print copy of foods with carb counts, etc. by the lady I met
when I visited the clinic last week.  Going to try to scan it to see what I
can get from that but it would be great to find some resources online.

 

Anita

 

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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Sep  1 15:23:46 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:23:46 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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Different strokes for different folks. Since I have to test often (every
meal), I prefer just to wash hands in hot water to get the circulation
going. Finger-sticking techniques are as individual as the person with
diabetes. Do what works best for you.

Mike Freeman


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 5:18 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my supplies
quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy Voice, and thank
God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you could get it for $50 or so
from Independence Market.  Also, for people having trouble getting enough
blood onto strips for accurate glucose readings, I am finding that the
rubber band method works well.  Someone recently pointed it out here, I
believe.  After washing and drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of
times around the finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins
the hand, and keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as
I have, that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood
onto the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly
low glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a Prodigy
from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

Bridgit

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Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called into
my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style meter has
speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set up?

I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

Anita

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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep  1 17:41:56 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:41:56 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
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Arriva has the Autocode, and they seemed totally unaware that there is a 
more advanced meter, specifically the prodigy voice, which I use now.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

It might have been the Embrace since I believe some test supply companies 
are pushing it.  I was using Ariva for my Solus V2 test strips and they 
stopped supplying the Solus V2 strips.  They told me they were out of stock 
and the company from whom they get their stock was back ordered.  When I 
called Bio-Reference the manufacturer of the Solus V2 I was told they are 
still making the Solus V2 and related strips.  They told me Ariva chose not 
to carry Bio-Reference?s Solus V2 brand since they were carrying another 
brand.

Arriva was pushing heavily, the Embrace, which I did not want so had to 
change suppliers.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 9:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

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m gina via Diabetes-talk
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To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my
> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy
> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you
> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people
> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose
> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.
> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and
> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the
> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and
> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have,
> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto
> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a
> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called
> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style
> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Sep  1 17:45:17 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 10:45:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <2AEA9A4641BF4518B6A0A043D2E4449E@mPC>
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I figure the best solution in an instance such as Mark's is to buy the voice oneself and then use Prodigy autocode strips. I dare say few providers get enough requests for the Prodigy Voice (especially with personnel turnover as large as it is) to keep them in stock or inform their staff about the meter.

Mike


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 10:42 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Arriva has the Autocode, and they seemed totally unaware that there is a more advanced meter, specifically the prodigy voice, which I use now.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

It might have been the Embrace since I believe some test supply companies 
are pushing it.  I was using Ariva for my Solus V2 test strips and they 
stopped supplying the Solus V2 strips.  They told me they were out of stock 
and the company from whom they get their stock was back ordered.  When I 
called Bio-Reference the manufacturer of the Solus V2 I was told they are 
still making the Solus V2 and related strips.  They told me Ariva chose not 
to carry Bio-Reference?s Solus V2 brand since they were carrying another 
brand.

Arriva was pushing heavily, the Embrace, which I did not want so had to 
change suppliers.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 9:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 8:18 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my
> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy
> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you
> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people
> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose
> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.
> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and
> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the
> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and
> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have,
> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto
> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a
> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called
> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style
> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Sep  1 17:46:05 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:46:05 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <2AEA9A4641BF4518B6A0A043D2E4449E@mPC>
References: <81804f76.babd.4590.ba25.7b77ae75c92b@samobile.net><005001d0e455$0d104eb0$2730ec10$@gmail.com>
	<51CEC666222347388A3415B17CB09817@eileen>
	<2AEA9A4641BF4518B6A0A043D2E4449E@mPC>
Message-ID: <97D61E489BDE4853B71DEC5B2DE6746B@eileen>

They might do the same thing to you with the Prodigey Voice that they did with the Solus V2.  And, I stand corrected on my below message.  I said Bio-Reference was the manufacturer of the Solus V2, when it is in fact Bio-Sense.  

Eileen
From: Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 1:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Mark Tardif 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Arriva has the Autocode, and they seemed totally unaware that there is a 
more advanced meter, specifically the prodigy voice, which I use now.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

It might have been the Embrace since I believe some test supply companies 
are pushing it.  I was using Ariva for my Solus V2 test strips and they 
stopped supplying the Solus V2 strips.  They told me they were out of stock 
and the company from whom they get their stock was back ordered.  When I 
called Bio-Reference the manufacturer of the Solus V2 I was told they are 
still making the Solus V2 and related strips.  They told me Ariva chose not 
to carry Bio-Reference?s Solus V2 brand since they were carrying another 
brand.

Arriva was pushing heavily, the Embrace, which I did not want so had to 
change suppliers.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 9:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

Which meter? The Prodigy Voice is completely accessible. It has a repeat
button that's accessible, and it has a headphone jack as well. You can go
into the settings and set time, date and anything else. You can also go into
history and retrieve past readings. Everything talks with Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 8:18 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

I just paid $10 I think it was a couple of years ago where you can get your
strips cheap as well.
I got the information from this list.
At this time I would have to look it up again.
The meter only says the numbers loudly one time, and if you didn't get it
take the test again, and you will get another reading.
This meter also doesn't have the ear phone jack, where just knowing what
your numbers are is fine with me.
The folks are quite kind, and ready to help when you call.
You give your email address then get weekly information on what they are
doing.

Original message:
> Then all I can say is that the medical supply companies must really be
> ripping off the insurance companies.  The company that sends me my
> supplies quoted me a price of several hundred dollars for my Prodigy
> Voice, and thank God insurance took care of it.  I had no idea you
> could get it for $50 or so from Independence Market.  Also, for people
> having trouble getting enough blood onto strips for accurate glucose
> readings, I am finding that the rubber band method works well.
> Someone recently pointed it out here, I believe.  After washing and
> drying the hands, wind a rubber band a couple of times around the
> finger you intend to prick, but closer to where it joins the hand, and
> keep the band wound tightly as you prick and you may find, as I have,
> that more blood comes out and it becomes much easier to get blood onto
> the test strip.  Before I started doing this, I was getting absurdly low
glucose readings.  Thank you to whoever suggested this method.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 4:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> The only talking meters are Prodigy and Solus. You can purchase a
> Prodigy from the Independence Market for $50, I believe.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 3:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)

> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.

> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called
> into my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style
> meter has speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set
up?

> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.

> Anita

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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Sep  2 02:46:10 2015
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:46:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] YouTube Star Expert Advocate Joins WE Fit Wellness
	Team
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ivoryanna McDonald WE Fit Wellness 
866-543-6808 Ext. 10 Ivoryanna.McDonald at worleyenterprises.com



YouTube Star Expert Advocate Joins WE Fit Wellness Team

Colorado Springs, Colorado (September 1, 2015). Today, 
<http://www.wefitwellness.com/>WE Fit Wellness announced the addition 
of Maureen Neitfeld to their team of expert advocates. Neitfeld stars 
on her own YouTube channel, 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUtfS9hwT0g>Breaking Blind, which 
has nearly 10,000 subscribers and climbing. WE Fit Wellness is 
launching a multimedia initiative, which will include podcasts, 
community radio, WE Can Culture workshops, and the Breaking Blind 
YouTube channel. In January of 2015, WE Fit Wellness launched its 
programs to bring exercise and nutrition options to underserved 
communities. These programs have been greeted with great enthusiasm, 
particularly by individuals with disabilities.

WE Fit Wellness Executive Director, Jessica Beecham said, "It has 
been absolutely wonderful to play in this space. We are building and 
connecting a community around total fitness education and the 
motivation to re-create one's self.  We have offered solutions, beta 
tested products, and conducted numerous workshops and seminars." 
Jessica continued, "Maureen Neitfeld's Breaking Blind YouTube channel 
will help us increase our reach. She brings unparalleled expertise, 
passion, and an extraordinary story of perseverance and success."

On Breaking Blind, soon to be rebranded, WE Fit Wellness Breaking 
Blind, Maureen confronts stereotypes about blindness, breaks through 
misconceptions, and motivates others with her approach to health and 
wellness. Maureen lives a full, rewarding life, teaching home 
management to blind and vision-impaired students at the 
<http://coloradocenterfortheblind.org>Colorado Center for the Blind. 
She is a living example of the Center's "take charge with confidence" 
approach to training. Maureen has undergone more than 30 surgeries as 
a result of Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome 
(VHL) is a hereditary condition associated with hemangioblastomas, 
which are blood vessel tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and eye. The 
eye tumors are also called retinal angiomas. VHL took Maureen's sight 
at the age of 16.

Maureen explained, "I persevere through willpower, love from family, 
a commitment to diet, exercise, yoga, and by maintaining a positive 
attitude. Joining the WE Fit Wellness team is an honor and a 
tremendous opportunity to encourage everyone to find their fit. The 
Breaking Blind YouTube channel will continue to personify the right 
of all people to live in the world on terms of equality. Or as the 
<http://www.nfb.org/>National Federation of the Blind exclaims, 'to 
live the life you want.' We will break barriers, inspire, and have a 
lot of fun doing it!" Maureen continued, "Breaking Blind on YouTube 
will also offer us the opportunity to feature inspiring stories of 
Paralympians working with the <http://www.usaba.org/>United States 
Association of Blind Athletes."

For more information, contact Jessica Beecham by phone at (866) 
543-6808 ext. 15 or by email at 
<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com>jessica at wefitwellness.com.

<http://www.facebook.com/wefitwellness>
[]
<http://www.twitter.com/wefitwellness>  <http://www.twitter.com/wefitwellness>
[]
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/9265263?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1422914920597%2Ctas%3AWE%20Fit%20Wellness%2Cidx%3A1-1-1> 
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/9265263?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1422914920597%2Ctas%3AWE%20Fit%20Wellness%2Cidx%3A1-1-1>
[]
    <mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com>
[]





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ivoryanna McDonald WE Fit Wellness 
866-543-6808 Ext. 10 Ivoryanna.McDonald at worleyenterprises.com



YouTube Star Expert Advocate Joins WE Fit Wellness Team

Colorado Springs, Colorado (September 1, 2015). Today, 
<http://www.wefitwellness.com/>WE Fit Wellness announced the addition 
of Maureen Neitfeld to their team of expert advocates. Neitfeld stars 
on her own YouTube channel, 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUtfS9hwT0g>Breaking Blind, which 
has nearly 10,000 subscribers and climbing. WE Fit Wellness is 
launching a multimedia initiative, which will include podcasts, 
community radio, WE Can Culture workshops, and the Breaking Blind 
YouTube channel. In January of 2015, WE Fit Wellness launched its 
programs to bring exercise and nutrition options to underserved 
communities. These programs have been greeted with great enthusiasm, 
particularly by individuals with disabilities.

WE Fit Wellness Executive Director, Jessica Beecham said, "It has 
been absolutely wonderful to play in this space. We are building and 
connecting a community around total fitness education and the 
motivation to re-create one's self.  We have offered solutions, beta 
tested products, and conducted numerous workshops and seminars." 
Jessica continued, "Maureen Neitfeld's Breaking Blind YouTube channel 
will help us increase our reach. She brings unparalleled expertise, 
passion, and an extraordinary story of perseverance and success."

On Breaking Blind, soon to be rebranded, WE Fit Wellness Breaking 
Blind, Maureen confronts stereotypes about blindness, breaks through 
misconceptions, and motivates others with her approach to health and 
wellness. Maureen lives a full, rewarding life, teaching home 
management to blind and vision-impaired students at the 
<http://coloradocenterfortheblind.org>Colorado Center for the Blind. 
She is a living example of the Center's "take charge with confidence" 
approach to training. Maureen has undergone more than 30 surgeries as 
a result of Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome 
(VHL) is a hereditary condition associated with hemangioblastomas, 
which are blood vessel tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and eye. The 
eye tumors are also called retinal angiomas. VHL took Maureen's sight 
at the age of 16.

Maureen explained, "I persevere through willpower, love from family, 
a commitment to diet, exercise, yoga, and by maintaining a positive 
attitude. Joining the WE Fit Wellness team is an honor and a 
tremendous opportunity to encourage everyone to find their fit. The 
Breaking Blind YouTube channel will continue to personify the right 
of all people to live in the world on terms of equality. Or as the 
<http://www.nfb.org/>National Federation of the Blind exclaims, 'to 
live the life you want.' We will break barriers, inspire, and have a 
lot of fun doing it!" Maureen continued, "Breaking Blind on YouTube 
will also offer us the opportunity to feature inspiring stories of 
Paralympians working with the <http://www.usaba.org/>United States 
Association of Blind Athletes."

For more information, contact Jessica Beecham by phone at (866) 
543-6808 ext. 15 or by email at 
<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com>jessica at wefitwellness.com.

<http://www.facebook.com/wefitwellness>
[]
<http://www.twitter.com/wefitwellness>  <http://www.twitter.com/wefitwellness>
[]
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/9265263?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1422914920597%2Ctas%3AWE%20Fit%20Wellness%2Cidx%3A1-1-1> 
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/9265263?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1422914920597%2Ctas%3AWE%20Fit%20Wellness%2Cidx%3A1-1-1>
[]
    <mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com>
[]











         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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From everett at everettgavel.com  Wed Sep  2 18:56:09 2015
From: everett at everettgavel.com (Everett Gavel)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 12:56:09 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
Message-ID: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun 
sharing a little more about my personal situation 
with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original 
and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them 
all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at 
least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c 
was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but 
try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been 
that low, personally, since I was a young 
teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my 
teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's 
truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much 
ignored it as much as I could without bringing on 
a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my 
insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's 
it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month 
appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a 
few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my 
diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic 
pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch 
and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to 
actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, 
I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or 
something, I don't know. But I *like* that it 
feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, 
these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I 
realize it may be along the lines of too little 
too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be 
more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and 
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, 
but, my blood sugar levels are now most often 
under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, 
my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd 
test it. I've been clocked more times than I can 
count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes 
Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups 
as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem 
to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting 
around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em 
out like that too much anymore either, so who 
knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for 
sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 
months, my new goal is 7.0. I'm not just counting 
carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm 
actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm 
eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good 
news and new inspiration. You all, here, have been 
inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA





From jerry-purcell at sbcglobal.net  Wed Sep  2 19:04:21 2015
From: jerry-purcell at sbcglobal.net (Jerry Purcell)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 15:04:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
Message-ID: <9001F9B8C1E04D3CA70B0C8FA85C4089@JerryPC>

Hi Everett,
    Keep working on it.  Haha there is a box of chocolate chip cookies on my
desk for one of my staff's birthday tomorrow.  I know it is tough.  Get
those numbers down some more.

        Jerry Purcell

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 2:56 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun 
sharing a little more about my personal situation 
with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original 
and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them 
all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at 
least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c 
was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but 
try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been 
that low, personally, since I was a young 
teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my 
teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's 
truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much 
ignored it as much as I could without bringing on 
a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my 
insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's 
it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month 
appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a 
few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my 
diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic 
pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch 
and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to 
actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, 
I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or 
something, I don't know. But I *like* that it 
feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, 
these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I 
realize it may be along the lines of too little 
too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be 
more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and 
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, 
but, my blood sugar levels are now most often 
under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, 
my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd 
test it. I've been clocked more times than I can 
count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes 
Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups 
as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem 
to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting 
around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em 
out like that too much anymore either, so who 
knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for 
sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 
months, my new goal is 7.0. I'm not just counting 
carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm 
actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm 
eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good 
news and new inspiration. You all, here, have been 
inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From joystigile at gmail.com  Wed Sep  2 19:04:32 2015
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 12:04:32 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
Message-ID: <004101d0e5b2$341587b0$9c409710$@gmail.com>

Hi Everett,
Congratulations on making a change in your life!  It is only for the better
for you.  Keep up the good work.

Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel <everett at everettgavel.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From jfranks at nfbtx.org  Wed Sep  2 19:34:18 2015
From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:34:18 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <004101d0e5b2$341587b0$9c409710$@gmail.com>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
	<004101d0e5b2$341587b0$9c409710$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMuaAO+f2cnBr=0rMHzAH32Ta9PRKM=xUu=fTLO6cHV59GQUug@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,
Congratulations in a step in the right direction. Every step no matter
how big or small is a positive step towards the path of success.

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Franks

On 9/2/15, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Everett,
> Congratulations on making a change in your life!  It is only for the better
> for you.  Keep up the good work.
>
> Warmly, Joy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel <everett at everettgavel.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hello All,
>
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> that.
>
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
> ago,
> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
>
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
>
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
> twice a day. That's it.
>
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
> kept
> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)
>
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> appreciate all that you share.
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
>
>
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Sep  2 19:54:50 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 12:54:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
Message-ID: <000601d0e5b9$3b0fb520$b12f1f60$@panix.com>

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Sep  2 20:54:23 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 15:54:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
Message-ID: <048b01d0e5c1$8cb40040$a61c00c0$@gmail.com>

Everett,

Congrats, that's great. I was also diagnosed with type one when a kid; I was
four. So I totally understand the struggle to live through your childhood
and teens with diabetes. and I'm 34, so you, like me,  were diagnosed with
everything was so different. Like what you could and could not eat, and
taking insulin and having to stick to a strick carb count or else, smile. So
much has changed with diabetes management, especially for type ones, in
particular, with the advent of insulin pumps. I'm also a pump user, and for
me personally, I've had the best control since going on a pump.

They now know it's not so much about how much sugar you eat or do not eat,
but it's about carbs. Theoretically, for insulin-independent diabetics, once
you count your carbs, you take the designated amount of insulin for your
carb/insulin ratio, and your glucose levels stay consistent. Obviously, it's
not perfect, and lots of things can affect glucose levels-- activity,
stress, illness, etc.-- and some carbs can affect you differently, but it's
still so different than it was 20, 30, 40 years ago and more.

My doctor prefers me to sit around 7.0 for my A1-C's, because when they are
lower, it means I'm constantly low, which sucks. I actually had the best
A1-C's when pregnant, go figure, grin. But I tend to be around 7.0,
sometimes it can go up to 7.5, depending on what's been happening with my
numbers, but in general, it's consistent.

Keep working on it. You can continue to drop that A1-C. It can be
inconvenient at times, but the more control you gain, the better your
health.

Congrats again, and go for the gold, smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 1:56 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel <everett at everettgavel.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Sep  2 21:00:42 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:00:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
Message-ID: <3FB0A5DC1F004D4B95EC8A0014CFF872@eileen>

Everett, 

Congratulations on getting your numbers down.  Diabetes is a really hard disease to contend with even when you try your best to keep things in the best control you can.  Don?t give up, keep striving for your personal best.  

Eileen

From: Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 2:56 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Everett Gavel 
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun 
sharing a little more about my personal situation 
with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original 
and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them 
all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at 
least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c 
was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but 
try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been 
that low, personally, since I was a young 
teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my 
teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's 
truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much 
ignored it as much as I could without bringing on 
a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my 
insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's 
it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month 
appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a 
few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my 
diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic 
pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch 
and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to 
actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, 
I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or 
something, I don't know. But I *like* that it 
feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, 
these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I 
realize it may be along the lines of too little 
too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be 
more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and 
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, 
but, my blood sugar levels are now most often 
under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, 
my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd 
test it. I've been clocked more times than I can 
count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes 
Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups 
as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem 
to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting 
around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em 
out like that too much anymore either, so who 
knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for 
sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 
months, my new goal is 7.0. I'm not just counting 
carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm 
actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm 
eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good 
news and new inspiration. You all, here, have been 
inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From aogletree2015 at gmail.com  Wed Sep  2 21:09:35 2015
From: aogletree2015 at gmail.com (Anita Ogletree)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:09:35 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Meters and Strips
Message-ID: <CAKBN38RDHG83vX6DAvwUrWN3D3bs7SvQx+kSyxQh+QzuZE=7mw@mail.gmail.com>

On 9/1/15, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Anita:
>
>
>
> Free-style meters do *not* speak. As others have told you, there are only
> *two* meters that are fully-accessible to a totally-blind person and even
> this statement needs an asterisk. One of the meters is the Prodigy Voice;
> it
> can be ordered from NFB's Independence Market. I believe it costs $50. Some
> pharmacies may be able to order it also although they will undoubtedly get
> it mixed up with the Prodigy Autocode meter which also is billed as having
> speech. The difference is that the Autocode needs sighted assistance to set
> up, speaks the reading only once and requires sight to review past readings
> from memory. You want the Prodigy Voice which you can set up yourself and
> you can review its readings from memory. However, if your pharmacy can get
> Prodigy Autocode test strips, they will work perfectly well in the Prodigy
> Voice and, in fact, I use Prodigy Autocode strips in my Prodigy Voice
> because CVS Caremark mail-order carries them.
>
> The other fully accessible meter is known as the Solus V2. It can be
> ordered
> from Advanced Diabetic Solutions (the website is
> http://advanceddiabeticsolutions.com
> <http://advanceddiabeticsolutions.com/>
> and it, too, can be set up by a blind person. It can be ordered from Amazon
> also butone never knows whether one is getting a Solus V2 with the latest
> firmware (necessary for the blind for a reason I'll get to shortly). And
> here's that asterisk: since the Solus V2 speaks both English and Spanish,
> although it can be set up independently by a blind person, there's only
> enough speech memory to speak the last ten readings from memory; the rest
> of
> the readings are there but one needs sight or needs to hook the meter to a
> computer and use special software and an accessible website to view all the
> rest of the readings  if one is blind. The Solus V2 tends to tell you if
> there isn't enough blood on the strips slightly more reliably than does the
> Prodigy which tends just to give you a reading that doesn't make sense. In
> either event, though, you do the same thing: test again.
>
> Most meters that claim to talk (including the Solus V2) are made to market
> to the Medicare market where it is presumed that a reading for an elderly
> person needs speech reinforcement; all these meters need sighted setup and
> say the reading once. This is the way the companion and Embrace work.
>
> You'll probably have to get your physician to write and jawbone your
> insurance company to cover the Prodigy Voice or Solus V2 since these meters
> are undoubtedly not in their formularies.
>
> To dispel an erroneous notion many blind diabetics have, there is *no*
> civil
> rights or accessibility statute (including the ADA) that covers blood
> glucose meters.
>
> Were I you, I'd just buy the Prodigy Voice myself and try to get your
> insurance to cover Prodigy Autocode test strips.
>
> Despite the "doom and gloom" flavor of this post, welcome to the list
> (You've been on for some time, I believe). We all are ready to help you.
> One
> booklet we of NFB published some time back is called "Bridging the Gap".
> It's on the NFB website so just search for it. Plenty of good advice there.
> We can also recommend many BARD books you might find helpful, depending
> upon
> how much you want to know. (smile)
>
> Take care.
>
>
>
> Mike Freeman, President
>
> Diabetes Action Network
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 1:13 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anita Ogletree
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] (no subject)
>
>
>
> Hello. I, too, have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic. My doctor has me
> attending a class for diabetes. My insurance did cover the strips for
> testing but I had to pay $19 for a Free-Style meter.
>
>
>
> I told my doctor I needed one with speech so a prescription was called into
> my Pharmacy at Walgreens. Does anyone know if the Free-Style meter has
> speech and if so, are there online instructions to get it set up?
>
>
>
> I may need to contact the Pharmacy if I cannot set it up.
>
>
>
> Anita
>
>
>
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First I want to thank everyone for the responses.  The answers
givenhave bery helpful and I am going to apply each one accordingly.

Mike, sorry for the delayed reply to your question about me being a
member for a while.  Yes, but Ihave only tried to get more information
regarding diabetes.  Turning 52 and looking at all of the health
issues that different tests have renendered over the past year has
been a great motivator.

I am going to go with the Prodigy Voice since that sounds ideal for a
newby to me.  I will also talk with my physician because she has to
make good on my sister's promise that she is one of the best since she
has been her physician for some time now.  We shall see...

I am also taking advantage of the email about We Fit and I hope that
will be a good place to start getting my fitness routine going in the
right direction.  And thanks for the reading resources.  I am sure
there are those that give more information than what I need as well as
those that may not have enough.

I hope we all can be beneficial to each other as we strive to overcome
yet another challenge!

Take care.

Anita



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Sep  2 21:22:06 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:22:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <000601d0e5b9$3b0fb520$b12f1f60$@panix.com>
References: <1CF420476E154D92B03BAE4A8312FEEB@Lisa>
	<000601d0e5b9$3b0fb520$b12f1f60$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <003c01d0e5c5$6b4e8390$41eb8ab0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Sep  2 23:39:37 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:39:37 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
Message-ID: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Sep  3 03:53:06 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 22:53:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>
References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>
Message-ID: <049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com>

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Sep  3 04:06:36 2015
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:06:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
Message-ID: <ce2f20b9.92c0.4aec.951e.712f54ad4ba8@samobile.net>

With the exercising I am doing, I have a stronger heart.
I'm pleased about this.
Many times my numbers are like a radio station
101 or 109 sometimes higher depending on what we did the night before.
I think my sugars are confused at night, I learned my oxygen is dropping to
77. Now they want me on oxygen.
I will talk to the doctor on behalf of this, I have many concerns.
Working with two different things can get confusing at times.
I do love to walk my mile, where my sugars usually go down.
Not bad, just comfortable.
Keep up the swell work.


Original message:
> Eileen,

> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so 
> much more is variable.

> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means 
> I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally 
> fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
> be varied enough to create such differences.

> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my 
> early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, 
> tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into 
> my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical 
> at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches 
> afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my 
> work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to 
> disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test 
> before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you 
> tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with 
> consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before 
> and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a 
> meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, 
> so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since 
> that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I 
> tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works 
> out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- 
> Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, 
> so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I 
> can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine 
> will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest 
> of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during 
> my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend 
> will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and 
> lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one 
> per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm 
> eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 
> 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 
> 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what 
> works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you 
> achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to 
> get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then 
> you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


> Hi Veronica and all:

> This for me has been a really interesting topic.

> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  
> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being 
> no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started 
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would 
> see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I 
> found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers. 
> Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making 
> the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a 
> big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been 
> left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 
> 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C 
> down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while 
> adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me 
> over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want 
> me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many 
> low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better 
> your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has 
> left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by 
> having a 7.whatever A1C number.

> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
> Bridget, yourself & everet today.

> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short 
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump 
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  
> Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better 
> handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
> together to improve control.

> Eileen


> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb 
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within 
> two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem 
> to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things 
> to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I 
> really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that 
> sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. 
> The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at 
> least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really 
> a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
> Keep it up!

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hello All,

> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most 
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two 
> ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
> they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as 
> I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
> for a while twice a day. That's it.

> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes 
> kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be 
> more true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)

> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can 
> say I don't know that for sure, actually.

> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
> appreciate all that you share.


> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Sep  3 12:44:22 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:44:22 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <ce2f20b9.92c0.4aec.951e.712f54ad4ba8@samobile.net>
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Message-ID: <8CFB12D06857483CB3E411D0FC368C8D@eileen>

Dar, 

101 to 109 are excellent! numbers.  Sounds to me like you are doing really well. 

Oxygen if you need it is a good thing.  Its important to keep breathing <SMILE>.  

In the past, I remember you saying you had a heart attack, but did you require surgery after it for the heart?  Three years back I had open heart surgery.  Five of my 6 main arteries were badly blocked ? all due to the lovely diabetes.  They could not stent me because the blockages were to high and close to the heart so it was the big procedure for me.  It was quite frightening, but here I am today.  

Anyway after my surgery I needed oxygen at night only because there were fluids in the chest cavity that were not draining.  It prevented my lungs from expanding properly.  Once I was forced to let them drain the fluids off --  voila I was able to start breathing on my own at night.  I got rid of the oxygen machine and haven?t needed it since.  Heed your doctor?s advice these cardiologists are a very smart bunch!

Good luck.

Eileen 


From: d m gina via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:06 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: d m gina 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

With the exercising I am doing, I have a stronger heart.
I'm pleased about this.
Many times my numbers are like a radio station
101 or 109 sometimes higher depending on what we did the night before.
I think my sugars are confused at night, I learned my oxygen is dropping to
77. Now they want me on oxygen.
I will talk to the doctor on behalf of this, I have many concerns.
Working with two different things can get confusing at times.
I do love to walk my mile, where my sugars usually go down.
Not bad, just comfortable.
Keep up the swell work.


Original message:
> Eileen,

> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so 
> much more is variable.

> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means 
> I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally 
> fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
> be varied enough to create such differences.

> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my 
> early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, 
> tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into 
> my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical 
> at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches 
> afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my 
> work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to 
> disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test 
> before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you 
> tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with 
> consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before 
> and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a 
> meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, 
> so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since 
> that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I 
> tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works 
> out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- 
> Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, 
> so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I 
> can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine 
> will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest 
> of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during 
> my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend 
> will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and 
> lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one 
> per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm 
> eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 
> 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 
> 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what 
> works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you 
> achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to 
> get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then 
> you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


> Hi Veronica and all:

> This for me has been a really interesting topic.

> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  
> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being 
> no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started 
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would 
> see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I 
> found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers. 
> Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making 
> the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a 
> big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been 
> left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 
> 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C 
> down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while 
> adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me 
> over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want 
> me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many 
> low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better 
> your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has 
> left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by 
> having a 7.whatever A1C number.

> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
> Bridget, yourself & everet today.

> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short 
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump 
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  
> Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better 
> handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
> together to improve control.

> Eileen


> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb 
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within 
> two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem 
> to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things 
> to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I 
> really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that 
> sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. 
> The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at 
> least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really 
> a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
> Keep it up!

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

> Hello All,

> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most 
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two 
> ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
> they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as 
> I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
> for a while twice a day. That's it.

> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes 
> kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be 
> more true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)

> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can 
> say I don't know that for sure, actually.

> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
> appreciate all that you share.


> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Thu Sep  3 23:51:19 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 19:51:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com>
References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>
	<049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? 
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I 
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers 
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, 
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that 
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally 
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but 
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which 
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had 
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started 
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG 
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it 
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like 
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the 
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and 
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has 
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year 
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My 
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m 
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that 
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart 
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always 
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control 
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling 
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C 
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, 
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short 
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump 
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I 
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on 
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together 
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was 
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb 
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two 
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a 
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of 
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here 
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride 
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I 
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a 
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on 
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep 
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about 
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most 
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, 
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try 
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I 
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll 
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I 
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while 
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept 
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave 
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, 
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's 
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels 
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the 
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more 
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels 
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my 
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more 
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was 
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I 
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, 
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so 
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 00:50:17 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 19:50:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>
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	<3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? 
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers 
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, 
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that 
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally 
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but 
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which 
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had 
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started 
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG 
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it 
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like 
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the 
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and 
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has 
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year 
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My 
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m 
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that 
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart 
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always 
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control 
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling 
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C 
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, 
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short 
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump 
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I 
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on 
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together 
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was 
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb 
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two 
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a 
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of 
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here 
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride 
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I 
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a 
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on 
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep 
it up!

Mike


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about 
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most 
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, 
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try 
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I 
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll 
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I 
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while 
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept 
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave 
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, 
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's 
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels 
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the 
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more 
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels 
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my 
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more 
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was 
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I 
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, 
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so 
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Fri Sep  4 00:58:20 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 20:58:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 01:01:02 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 20:01:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

Bridgit

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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Fri Sep  4 01:05:24 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 21:05:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>	<049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com><3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>	<002e01d0e6ab$aba0e9b0$02e2bd10$@gmail.com><7FE5A11146F84FE4A2008ED06DD2B6F0@mPC>
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Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I 
want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much, and 
this is very much what I need to be aware of.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by 
diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 02:29:29 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 19:29:29 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>
References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>
Message-ID: <005901d0e6b9$86962730$93c27590$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Eileen, I've heard this comment a lot. My A1C is also around 7 most of the time. And it is true that with a pump this can happen but because you're not swinging so wildly in reality, your control is actually better. And the A1C isn't a completely perfect test either. 
As for changes, I also noticed this and discovered that boy there's nothing like hormone changes to completely mess up a good life-long pattern! Sometimes when I know I'm going to exercise, I might bolus less at the meal just prior to the exercise. I find this the easiest way to cheat through it without having to play with basals or remove the pump. Since most often I'm out running around in the morning, I pretty routinely just change my insulin to carb ratio for breakfast from 1/10 to 1/15. That allows me to exercise without worrying about crashing. I know a bunch of pump users who do this. It might be worth an experiment or two. You might be surprised at how much a little change like that can improve your overall glucose picture. 
But hang in there; I agree that you're doing fine. They really impressed upon me as I try to get this nerve to heal from surgery two years ago that nerves like steady blood sugar readings, not jumpy ones. So give yourself a hug and keep on going. If I come up with any more thoughts I'll let you know and I look forward to hearing what you do try in the future.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 4:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 02:40:48 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 19:40:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>	<049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com><3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>	<002e01d0e6ab$aba0e9b0$02e2bd10$@gmail.com><7FE5A11146F84FE4A2008ED06DD2B6F0@mPC>	<003b01d0e6ad$2b773df0$8265b9d0$@gmail.com>
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I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting. And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy! This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to tough out 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh! 
And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice body you have. <grin>
Thanks again, all of you.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I 
want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much, and 
this is very much what I need to be aware of.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by 
diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

Bridgit

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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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Phone: 831-429-6407



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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
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To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 11:39:33 2015
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 07:39:33 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted. I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have felt like my A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test. That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.

Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies. For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us. And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!

Bern.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting. And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy! This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to tough out 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh! 
> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice body you have. <grin>
> Thanks again, all of you.
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I 
> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much, and 
> this is very much what I need to be aware of.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by 
> diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
> exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
> have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
> frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
> four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
> what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
> inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
> possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
> I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
> more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
> 
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> 
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
> 
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> 
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> 
> Hi Veronica and all:
> 
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> 
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
> I can live with and fix.
> 
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
> and heart function.
> 
> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
> number.
> 
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
> yourself & everet today.
> 
> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> 
> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
> to improve control.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
> it up!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> that.
> 
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> 
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
> twice a day. That's it.
> 
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> 
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> 
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)
> 
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> 
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> 
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> appreciate all that you share.
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Sep  4 13:53:48 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 09:53:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 14:09:53 2015
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 09:09:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the most
> loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying about
> that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the beginning of the
> year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a 200 number. One of the
> things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it certainly indicates anything
> one way or another. When ever I feel unusually thirsty, tired, or just not
> right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once again,
> all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And that is, we
> must all take every advice for what we here, and some of it, needs to be
> taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us. And
> they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own experts. Not that
> we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still know ourselves best. I
> thank you guys for being so wonderful. I appreciate everyone's candor. This
> is great. I, too have been on other lists. But I always come back to this
> one, when I need true, blue, advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you
> guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. Very
>> well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, hahahaha,
>> let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick and get a
>> number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I could feel it. No
>> surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my way through a bunch of
>> obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch just jumped out and clobbered
>> me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye flew out, hit a pole and I spent
>> the next fifteen minutes crawling around looking for it. My dog finally
>> pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice to
>> the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, that
>> is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even out
>> your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice body you
>> have. <grin>
>> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
>> on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee
>> Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much,
>> and
>> this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by
>> diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
>> exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
>> have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
>> frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
>> four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
>> what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
>> inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
>> possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like
>> how
>> I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to
>> have
>> more potential problems with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
>> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and
>> I
>> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
>> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
>> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
>> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go
>> into
>> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is
>> variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means
>> I'm
>> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
>> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between
>> type
>> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
>> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
>> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
>> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
>> early
>> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
>> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
>> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on
>> a
>> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
>> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
>> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
>> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
>> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also
>> do
>> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
>> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
>> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
>> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
>> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
>> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full
>> course
>> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
>> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
>> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
>> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
>> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
>> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
>> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
>> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also
>> change
>> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of
>> day,
>> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
>> works
>> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
>> results
>> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C
>> below
>> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
>> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
>> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my
>> mind,
>> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
>> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
>> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows,
>> but
>> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s
>> which
>> I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
>> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
>> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see
>> BG
>> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
>> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not
>> like
>> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to
>> the
>> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
>> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
>> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
>> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
>> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers
>> I?m
>> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because
>> that
>> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
>> and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
>> always
>> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
>> control
>> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
>> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
>> number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
>> yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
>> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
>> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still,
>> I
>> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
>> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
>> to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
>> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran
>> between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
>> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
>> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend
>> a
>> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
>> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
>> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to
>> ride
>> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
>> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
>> on
>> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
>> it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
>> about
>> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
>> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
>> that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
>> ago,
>> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but
>> try
>> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
>> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
>> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they
>> come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
>> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
>> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
>> twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
>> kept
>> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
>> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
>> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
>> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
>> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
>> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
>> true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
>> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
>> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked
>> more
>> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center
>> was
>> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days,
>> I
>> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
>> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
>> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
>> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
>>
>>
>>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Sep  4 15:19:16 2015
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:19:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
Message-ID: <df988480.4f79.4f19.8143.434fb15e0139@samobile.net>

We are getting set up with the c:pap first.
Will do a sleep study as soon as I can get the paper work filled out.

Original message:
> Dar,

> 101 to 109 are excellent! numbers.  Sounds to me like you are doing 
> really well.

> Oxygen if you need it is a good thing.  Its important to keep breathing 
> <SMILE>.

> In the past, I remember you saying you had a heart attack, but did you 
> require surgery after it for the heart?  Three years back I had open 
> heart surgery.  Five of my 6 main arteries were badly blocked ? all due 
> to the lovely diabetes.  They could not stent me because the blockages 
> were to high and close to the heart so it was the big procedure for me. 
> It was quite frightening, but here I am today.

> Anyway after my surgery I needed oxygen at night only because there 
> were fluids in the chest cavity that were not draining.  It prevented 
> my lungs from expanding properly.  Once I was forced to let them drain 
> the fluids off --  voila I was able to start breathing on my own at 
> night.  I got rid of the oxygen machine and haven?t needed it since.  
> Heed your doctor?s advice these cardiologists are a very smart bunch!

> Good luck.

> Eileen


> From: d m gina via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:06 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

> With the exercising I am doing, I have a stronger heart.
> I'm pleased about this.
> Many times my numbers are like a radio station
> 101 or 109 sometimes higher depending on what we did the night before.
> I think my sugars are confused at night, I learned my oxygen is dropping to
> 77. Now they want me on oxygen.
> I will talk to the doctor on behalf of this, I have many concerns.
> Working with two different things can get confusing at times.
> I do love to walk my mile, where my sugars usually go down.
> Not bad, just comfortable.
> Keep up the swell work.


> Original message:
>> Eileen,

>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so
>> much more is variable.

>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means
>> I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally
>> fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can
>> be varied enough to create such differences.

>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
>> early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet,
>> tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into
>> my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical
>> at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches
>> afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my
>> work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to
>> disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test
>> before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you
>> tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with
>> consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before
>> and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a
>> meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old,
>> so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since
>> that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I
>> tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works
>> out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can--
>> Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low,
>> so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
>> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I
>> can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine
>> will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest
>> of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during
>> my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend
>> will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and
>> lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one
>> per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm
>> eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per
>> 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per
>> 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
>> works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you
>> achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to
>> get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then
>> you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


>> Hi Veronica and all:

>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.

>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being
>> no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
>> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would
>> see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I
>> found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.
>> Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making
>> the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a
>> big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been
>> left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around
>> 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C
>> down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while
>> adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me
>> over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want
>> me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many
>> low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better
>> your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has
>> left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by
>> having a 7.whatever A1C number.

>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.

>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
>> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
>> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.
>> Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better
>> handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving
>> together to improve control.

>> Eileen


>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
>> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within
>> two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem
>> to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things
>> to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I
>> really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that
>> sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group.
>> The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at
>> least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really
>> a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica

>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
>> Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working!
>> Keep it up!

>> Mike


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>> Hello All,

>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
>> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
>> ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low,
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as
>> I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.

>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
>> kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be
>> more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)

>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can
>> say I don't know that for sure, actually.

>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
>> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
>> appreciate all that you share.


>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 17:00:57 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 12:00:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
In-Reply-To: <BC05BCFC52A74D7FA461B9B7A5E9C1F2@eileen>
References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>	<049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com>
	<BC05BCFC52A74D7FA461B9B7A5E9C1F2@eileen>
Message-ID: <002601d0e733$45083ae0$cf18b0a0$@gmail.com>

Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:54 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 17:03:24 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 12:03:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the 
> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have 
> felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying 
> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the 
> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a 
> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it 
> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel 
> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and 
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once 
> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And 
> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of 
> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical 
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us. 
> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own 
> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still 
> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I 
> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other 
> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, 
> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. 
>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, 
>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick 
>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I 
>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my 
>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch 
>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye 
>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling 
>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice 
>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to 
>> tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, 
>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even 
>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice 
>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources 
>> and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very 
>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and 
>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 
>> 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
>> more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if 
>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems 
>> with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that 
>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my 
>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a 
>> day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, 
>> so much more is variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be 
>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
>> be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- 
>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre 
>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or 
>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to 
>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the 
>> same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You 
>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that 
>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, 
>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot 
>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid 
>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much 
>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit 
>> into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. 
>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of 
>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all 
>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which 
>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. 
>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For 
>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at 
>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on 
>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I 
>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as 
>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to 
>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low 
>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to 
>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even 
>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not 
>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  
>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 
>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and 
>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the 
>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This 
>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so 
>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full 
>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get 
>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with 
>> a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
>> together to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
>> ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. 
>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where 
>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top 
>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn 
>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, 
>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a 
>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
>> Keep it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind 
>> diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
>> forgive me for that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before 
>> that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening 
>> up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I 
>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm 
>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
>>
>>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 17:10:37 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 10:10:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Mark:

In addition to the booklet "Bridging the Gap" being on the NFB website in HTML and audio, I have it as a Word document so if you'd like me to send it to you, please just drop me a private note.

As I've said elsewhere, once BARD comes back up, I'd recommend Gretchen Becker's book: "the First Year: Type 2 Diabetes - a Guide for the Newly-diagnosed". You'll find both the First Edition and Second Edition on BARD.

Mike Freeman


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Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

Bridgit

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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 17:11:24 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 10:11:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 17:49:59 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 12:49:59 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Cc: Mike Freeman
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 18:26:10 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:26:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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References: <35FC15F3E9CF45AE8B3272ACAC90EC4A@eileen>	<049001d0e5fc$0ad7d2a0$208777e0$@gmail.com><3FE1B96985A14B7A97AB89B9E2C32C5B@mPC>	<002e01d0e6ab$aba0e9b0$02e2bd10$@gmail.com>	<7FE5A11146F84FE4A2008ED06DD2B6F0@mPC>	<005b01d0e734$baeacc90$30c065b0$@panix.com>
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I'd bet the honest answer would be that the Type 2's don't give a rip!

Incidentally, I test four times a day and use an internist.

Mike


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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 20:05:53 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 15:05:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Mike,

Do you find testing only four times a day helps you track trends as best as possible? For me personally, if I test less than five times a day, I experience more inconsistencies with my sugars.

Bridgit

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I'd bet the honest answer would be that the Type 2's don't give a rip!

Incidentally, I test four times a day and use an internist.

Mike


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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 20:20:36 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:20:36 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Except upon rare occasions, I have not tested more than four times per day. I have tested five times a day when I found something odd to be going on. So the answer under normal circumstances is: I don't know.

Mike


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Mike,

Do you find testing only four times a day helps you track trends as best as possible? For me personally, if I test less than five times a day, I experience more inconsistencies with my sugars.

Bridgit

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I'd bet the honest answer would be that the Type 2's don't give a rip!

Incidentally, I test four times a day and use an internist.

Mike


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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 20:59:47 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:59:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Oh Bridgit, your post made me laugh. Sometimes I joke that my number can just go up if I think about food. I'll have to try planning to exercise and see if it goes down. <laughing!>
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:01 AM
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Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 21:00:45 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:00:45 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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I have a mini trampoline that came with a bar which can be attached. It turned out that the bar made it really fun to do jumping kinds of things with it. 
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:03 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the 
> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have 
> felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying 
> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the 
> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a 
> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it 
> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel 
> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and 
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once 
> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And 
> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of 
> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical 
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us. 
> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own 
> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still 
> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I 
> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other 
> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, 
> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. 
>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, 
>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick 
>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I 
>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my 
>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch 
>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye 
>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling 
>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice 
>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to 
>> tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, 
>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even 
>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice 
>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources 
>> and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very 
>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and 
>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 
>> 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
>> more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if 
>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems 
>> with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that 
>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my 
>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a 
>> day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, 
>> so much more is variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be 
>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
>> be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- 
>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre 
>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or 
>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to 
>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the 
>> same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You 
>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that 
>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, 
>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot 
>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid 
>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much 
>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit 
>> into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. 
>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of 
>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all 
>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which 
>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. 
>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For 
>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at 
>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on 
>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I 
>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as 
>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to 
>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low 
>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to 
>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even 
>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not 
>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  
>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 
>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and 
>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the 
>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This 
>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so 
>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full 
>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get 
>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with 
>> a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
>> together to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
>> ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. 
>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where 
>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top 
>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn 
>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, 
>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a 
>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
>> Keep it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind 
>> diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
>> forgive me for that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before 
>> that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening 
>> up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I 
>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm 
>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
>>
>>
>>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 21:04:16 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:04:16 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, 
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I 
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my 
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 21:06:05 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:06:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I agree that if my tests are more infrequent, there's more fixing to do when I finally get a good test done. And life goes on anyway. <grin>
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
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Except upon rare occasions, I have not tested more than four times per day. I have tested five times a day when I found something odd to be going on. So the answer under normal circumstances is: I don't know.

Mike


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Mike,

Do you find testing only four times a day helps you track trends as best as possible? For me personally, if I test less than five times a day, I experience more inconsistencies with my sugars.

Bridgit

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I'd bet the honest answer would be that the Type 2's don't give a rip!

Incidentally, I test four times a day and use an internist.

Mike


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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 21:25:44 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:25:44 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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I bet! Having a bar handy makes a lot of things more fun! Hiccup!

Mike


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I have a mini trampoline that came with a bar which can be attached. It turned out that the bar made it really fun to do jumping kinds of things with it. 
Veronica

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First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

Bridgit

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Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the 
> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have 
> felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying 
> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the 
> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a
> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it 
> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel 
> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and 
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once 
> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And 
> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of 
> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical 
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us.
> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own 
> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still 
> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I 
> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other 
> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, 
> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. 
>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, 
>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick 
>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I 
>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my 
>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch 
>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye 
>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling 
>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice 
>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to 
>> tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, 
>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even 
>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice 
>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources 
>> and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very 
>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and 
>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test
>> 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
>> more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if 
>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems 
>> with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that 
>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my 
>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a 
>> day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, 
>> so much more is variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be 
>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
>> be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- 
>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre 
>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or 
>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to 
>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the 
>> same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You 
>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that 
>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, 
>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot 
>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid 
>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much 
>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit 
>> into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results.
>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of 
>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all 
>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which 
>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour.
>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For 
>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at 
>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on 
>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I 
>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as 
>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to 
>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low 
>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to 
>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even 
>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not 
>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.
>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 
>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and 
>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the 
>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This 
>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so 
>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full 
>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get 
>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with 
>> a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
>> together to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
>> ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out.
>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where 
>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top 
>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn 
>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, 
>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a 
>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
>> Keep it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind 
>> diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
>> forgive me for that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before 
>> that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening 
>> up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I 
>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm 
>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
>>
>>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Sep  4 21:26:22 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:26:22 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I *like* it! The "Think system" from Music man!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 2:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Oh Bridgit, your post made me laugh. Sometimes I joke that my number can just go up if I think about food. I'll have to try planning to exercise and see if it goes down. <laughing!>
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From pickrellrebecca at gmail.com  Fri Sep  4 21:36:08 2015
From: pickrellrebecca at gmail.com (Star Gazer)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 17:36:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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			Bridget, 
I've started going to a gym with a kids club, basically a daycare. I go in the morning after my older daughter goes to school. It's nice, my little one gets some time with people other then Mommy and I get to excersize. It helps to watch a show on your Iphone or Ipad or listen to music, basically get something you want to watch or listen to then excersize while doing that. 

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Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Sep  4 22:06:55 2015
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:06:55 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
Message-ID: <4ce3cdce.4168.4091.a5d7.cb23efda1f9c@samobile.net>

Loved that one Mike.
Line them up rite/

Original message:
> I bet! Having a bar handy makes a lot of things more fun! Hiccup!

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 2:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

> I have a mini trampoline that came with a bar which can be attached. It 
> turned out that the bar made it really fun to do jumping kinds of 
> things with it.
> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:03 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

> First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need 
> to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, 
> so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. 
> You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held 
> onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

> Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

> On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
>> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the
>> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have
>> felt like my
>> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying
>> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the
>> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a
>> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it
>> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel
>> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I 
>> have tested throughout the day, I test.
>> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.

>> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and
>> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once
>> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And
>> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of
>> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really 
>> listen to our bodies.
>> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical
>> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us.
>> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own
>> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still
>> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I
>> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other
>> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue,
>> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely 
>> phantabulous!!!

>> Bern.

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list.
>>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts,
>>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick
>>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I
>>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my
>>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch
>>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye
>>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling
>>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But 
>>> boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice
>>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to
>>> tough out
>>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well,
>>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even
>>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice
>>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>>> Veronica

>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources
>>> and I

>>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very
>>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.



>>> Mark Tardif
>>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and
>>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of

>>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test
>>> 3 or
>>> 4
>>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually,
>>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this
>>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly 
>>> needs modification.



>>> Mark Tardif
>>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> Mark,

>>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain
>>> more

>>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test
>>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's,
>>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things
>>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much
>>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we
>>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely
>>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if
>>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems
>>> with inconsistencies.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two
>>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C
>>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that
>>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my
>>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a
>>> day with no problem.



>>> Mark Tardif
>>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

>>> Eileen,

>>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some
>>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many
>>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants,
>>> so much more is variable.

>>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7
>>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be
>>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are
>>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always
>>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She
>>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I
>>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can
>>> be varied enough to create such differences.

>>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in
>>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced--
>>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre
>>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or
>>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>>> I
>>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I
>>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to
>>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then
>>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an
>>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the
>>> same time each day?
>>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your
>>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You
>>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that
>>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night,
>>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot
>>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid
>>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much
>>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack
>>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have
>>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit
>>> into each meal, smile.

>>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your
>>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results.
>>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of
>>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all
>>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which
>>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour.
>>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For
>>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at
>>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on
>>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I
>>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
>>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

>>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do
>>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as
>>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to
>>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low
>>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


>>> Hi Veronica and all:

>>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.

>>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my
>>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they
>>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.
>>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin
>>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I
>>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to
>>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

>>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
>>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have
>>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things
>>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus
>>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even
>>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over
>>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not
>>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having
>>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the
>>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C
>>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I
>>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
>>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.
>>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the
>>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around
>>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and
>>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

>>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
>>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the
>>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This
>>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so
>>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

>>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by
>>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.

>>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a
>>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect
>>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full
>>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get
>>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with
>>> a bit less worry.

>>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving
>>> together to improve control.

>>> Eileen


>>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>>> Hi Everett!
>>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I
>>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C
>>> ran between
>>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't
>>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out.
>>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where
>>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top
>>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn
>>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human,
>>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a
>>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>>> I
>>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are
>>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis 
>>> don't help much.
>>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>>> Striving! <laughing!
>>> So go for it, all of us!
>>> Veronica

>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working!
>>> Keep it up!

>>> Mike


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

>>> Hello All,

>>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
>>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind
>>> diabetic'
>>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite,
>>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please
>>> forgive me for that.

>>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or
>>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that
>>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low,
>>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before
>>> that.

>>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and
>>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as
>>> they come.
>>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much
>>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the
>>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and
>>> for a while twice a day. That's it.

>>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I
>>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening
>>> up a bit.
>>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally
>>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

>>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the
>>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe
>>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that
>>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

>>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along
>>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to
>>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>>> ;-)

>>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar
>>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For
>>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've
>>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the
>>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a
>>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that
>>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test
>>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I
>>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

>>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
>>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
>>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm
>>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

>>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
>>> appreciate all that you share.


>>> Strive On!
>>> Everett
>>> In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Sep  4 23:38:37 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 16:38:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Oh man, busting up laughing! Now that's the way to do exercise; I'll have to give that a try! Oh I needed that laugh! Yeah well, maybe the bar too. Hahahaha!
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I bet! Having a bar handy makes a lot of things more fun! Hiccup!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 2:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a mini trampoline that came with a bar which can be attached. It turned out that the bar made it really fun to do jumping kinds of things with it. 
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:03 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the 
> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have 
> felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying 
> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the 
> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a
> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it 
> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel 
> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and 
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once 
> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And 
> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of 
> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical 
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us.
> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own 
> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still 
> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I 
> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other 
> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, 
> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. 
>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, 
>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick 
>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I 
>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my 
>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch 
>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye 
>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling 
>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice 
>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to 
>> tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, 
>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even 
>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice 
>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources 
>> and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very 
>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and 
>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test
>> 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
>> more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if 
>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems 
>> with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that 
>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my 
>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a 
>> day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, 
>> so much more is variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be 
>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
>> be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- 
>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre 
>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or 
>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to 
>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the 
>> same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You 
>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that 
>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, 
>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot 
>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid 
>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much 
>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit 
>> into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results.
>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of 
>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all 
>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which 
>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour.
>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For 
>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at 
>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on 
>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I 
>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as 
>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to 
>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low 
>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to 
>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even 
>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not 
>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.
>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 
>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and 
>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the 
>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This 
>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so 
>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full 
>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get 
>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with 
>> a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
>> together to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
>> ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out.
>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where 
>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top 
>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn 
>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, 
>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a 
>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
>> Keep it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind 
>> diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
>> forgive me for that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before 
>> that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening 
>> up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I 
>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm 
>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 00:52:51 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:52:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Just curious. I seem to test more than most diabetics I know. Always interested in learning how others do things.

Bridgit

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Except upon rare occasions, I have not tested more than four times per day. I have tested five times a day when I found something odd to be going on. So the answer under normal circumstances is: I don't know.

Mike


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Mike,

Do you find testing only four times a day helps you track trends as best as possible? For me personally, if I test less than five times a day, I experience more inconsistencies with my sugars.

Bridgit

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I'd bet the honest answer would be that the Type 2's don't give a rip!

Incidentally, I test four times a day and use an internist.

Mike


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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 00:58:46 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:58:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Yes, in addition to jogging, I will do high steps and twists and crixx-cross moves with my feet to switch things up as well as work other muscles, smile. Trampolines are quite fun, and I've heard that ten minutes on a trampoline is equivalent to 30 minutes on a treadmill or jogging outside. Not sure if this is true or not, so I still do 30 minutes, but for what it's worth... smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a mini trampoline that came with a bar which can be attached. It turned out that the bar made it really fun to do jumping kinds of things with it. 
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:03 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

First, I usually keep it close to an object I can hold onto if I need to orient myself. There's also a plastic lining around the outer edge, so if your feet feel the plastic, you know to step back or to the side. You can also purchase mini-tramps with hand rails attached. I have held onto my cane before also to keep orientated.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridget How do you run on a mini trampoline without falling off?

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the 
> most loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have 
> felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying 
> about that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the 
> beginning of the year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a
> 200 number. One of the things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it 
> certainly indicates anything one way or another. When ever I feel 
> unusually thirsty, tired, or just not right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and 
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once 
> again, all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And 
> that is, we must all take every advice for what we here, and some of 
> it, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical 
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us.
> And they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own 
> experts. Not that we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still 
> know ourselves best. I thank you guys for being so wonderful. I 
> appreciate everyone's candor. This is great. I, too have been on other 
> lists. But I always come back to this one, when I need true, blue, 
> advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. 
>> Very well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, 
>> hahahaha, let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick 
>> and get a number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I 
>> could feel it. No surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my 
>> way through a bunch of obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch 
>> just jumped out and clobbered me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye 
>> flew out, hit a pole and I spent the next fifteen minutes crawling 
>> around looking for it. My dog finally pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice 
>> to the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to 
>> tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, 
>> that is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even 
>> out your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice 
>> body you have. <grin> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources 
>> and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very 
>> much, and this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and 
>> by diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test
>> 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
>> my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
>> neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
>> more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
>> less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
>> should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
>> and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
>> more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
>> test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
>> feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if 
>> bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems 
>> with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
>> diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
>> level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that 
>> was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my 
>> glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a 
>> day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
>> regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
>> variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, 
>> so much more is variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
>> means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be 
>> totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are 
>> differences between type one and two, and people don't always 
>> understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She 
>> typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I 
>> shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can 
>> be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
>> my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- 
>> ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre 
>> exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or 
>> use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
>> jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to 
>> an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
>> hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
>> hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the 
>> same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
>> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You 
>> could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that 
>> meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, 
>> like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot 
>> done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid 
>> to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much 
>> during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
>> unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
>> a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit 
>> into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
>> treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results.
>> I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of 
>> mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all 
>> the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which 
>> happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour.
>> The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For 
>> breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at 
>> supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on 
>> the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I 
>> usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
>> what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as 
>> you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to 
>> try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low 
>> frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
>> numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
>> are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.
>> I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin 
>> regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I 
>> don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to 
>> being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
>> had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
>> started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
>> I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even 
>> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
>> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not 
>> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
>> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
>> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
>> results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
>> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.
>> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
>> numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 
>> 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and 
>> could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
>> always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the 
>> better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This 
>> just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so 
>> wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
>> Bridget, yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
>> short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
>> the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full 
>> hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get 
>> a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with 
>> a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving 
>> together to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
>> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
>> ran between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
>> obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out.
>> Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where 
>> I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top 
>> of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn 
>> out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, 
>> knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a 
>> supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
>> really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
>> Keep it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
>> about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind 
>> diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
>> most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
>> forgive me for that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
>> two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that 
>> great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, 
>> personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before 
>> that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
>> I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as 
>> they come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
>> as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the 
>> first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and 
>> for a while twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
>> sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening 
>> up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
>> gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
>> need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
>> it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that 
>> it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
>> the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
>> be more true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
>> levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For 
>> decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've 
>> been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the 
>> Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a 
>> teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that 
>> doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test 
>> em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I 
>> can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm 
>> actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 01:09:24 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 20:09:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 01:10:30 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 20:10:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Oh, if only, sigh...

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I *like* it! The "Think system" from Music man!

Mike


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Oh Bridgit, your post made me laugh. Sometimes I joke that my number can just go up if I think about food. I'll have to try planning to exercise and see if it goes down. <laughing!> Veronica

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Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 01:16:48 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 20:16:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I usually read while exercising, but sometimes I watch a show too. My son likes to climb on me while doing floor exercises, which I guess adds some resistance, grin. I have a home gym, which is nice, but I use to do Pilates, and I miss it, so I've been looking into Pilates classes in my area. I'm a night owl, so exercising late at night isn't a big deal for me, but it might be nice to get it done earlier in the day so I can just relax at night. My hubby and I tend to go to bed between midnight and one, but nonetheless, I want to try to re-schedule my exercise routine. We do a lot of walking on our walking trail in our neighborhood, and this we do in early evening. When the weather is nice, we get out as often as possible on the trail. But it's nice to have a backup, and I do enjoy my elliptical, smile.

Bridgit

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			Bridget, 
I've started going to a gym with a kids club, basically a daycare. I go in the morning after my older daughter goes to school. It's nice, my little one gets some time with people other then Mommy and I get to excersize. It helps to watch a show on your Iphone or Ipad or listen to music, basically get something you want to watch or listen to then excersize while doing that. 

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Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

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Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 02:00:50 2015
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 21:00:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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One thing to watch if you work out in the evening. It can interfere with your sleep. I usually hit the treadmill after I get home from work, and that pushes my bedtime back to around midnight. Ideally, I would work out in the morning, but that doesn't fit the requirements of my job.

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I usually read while exercising, but sometimes I watch a show too. My son likes to climb on me while doing floor exercises, which I guess adds some resistance, grin. I have a home gym, which is nice, but I use to do Pilates, and I miss it, so I've been looking into Pilates classes in my area. I'm a night owl, so exercising late at night isn't a big deal for me, but it might be nice to get it done earlier in the day so I can just relax at night. My hubby and I tend to go to bed between midnight and one, but nonetheless, I want to try to re-schedule my exercise routine. We do a lot of walking on our walking trail in our neighborhood, and this we do in early evening. When the weather is nice, we get out as often as possible on the trail. But it's nice to have a backup, and I do enjoy my elliptical, smile.

Bridgit

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			Bridget, 
I've started going to a gym with a kids club, basically a daycare. I go in the morning after my older daughter goes to school. It's nice, my little one gets some time with people other then Mommy and I get to excersize. It helps to watch a show on your Iphone or Ipad or listen to music, basically get something you want to watch or listen to then excersize while doing that. 

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Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 14:06:32 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:06:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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For me, I stay up until midnight or later, so work-out until nine or ten isn't a huge deal for me. And I'm not a person who can just fall asleep instantly anyway, so for me, even though exercise is a stimulating activity, it helps my brain settle down a bit. I exercise, stretch and floor exercises, shower then lay down. Usually I read a bit before falling asleep too.

In high school, I would get up at 5 to work-out, but I like my sleep, and I'm not a morning person, so I don't like to do much activity right away in the morning. And I'm up between six and seven getting my son ready for school most days too. After lunch or the afternoon would be a good time for me too, I just need to change things around in my daily schedule, smile.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

One thing to watch if you work out in the evening. It can interfere with your sleep. I usually hit the treadmill after I get home from work, and that pushes my bedtime back to around midnight. Ideally, I would work out in the morning, but that doesn't fit the requirements of my job.

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I usually read while exercising, but sometimes I watch a show too. My son likes to climb on me while doing floor exercises, which I guess adds some resistance, grin. I have a home gym, which is nice, but I use to do Pilates, and I miss it, so I've been looking into Pilates classes in my area. I'm a night owl, so exercising late at night isn't a big deal for me, but it might be nice to get it done earlier in the day so I can just relax at night. My hubby and I tend to go to bed between midnight and one, but nonetheless, I want to try to re-schedule my exercise routine. We do a lot of walking on our walking trail in our neighborhood, and this we do in early evening. When the weather is nice, we get out as often as possible on the trail. But it's nice to have a backup, and I do enjoy my elliptical, smile.

Bridgit

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			Bridget, 
I've started going to a gym with a kids club, basically a daycare. I go in the morning after my older daughter goes to school. It's nice, my little one gets some time with people other then Mommy and I get to excersize. It helps to watch a show on your Iphone or Ipad or listen to music, basically get something you want to watch or listen to then excersize while doing that. 

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Hi Bridgit, 

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop. 

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely.  I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it that late because of time considerations. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all: 

This for me has been a really interesting topic.  

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.  

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry. 

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day. 
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic' 
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come. 
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit. 
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly. 
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never. 
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From aogletree2015 at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 18:58:00 2015
From: aogletree2015 at gmail.com (Anita Ogletree)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 11:58:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Good morning!  I am grateful for all of the posts as well.

I contacted my doctor's office regarding the meter with speech and I
should hear from them early next week.

In regards to oxygen levels I wanted to mention the diagnosis I got
that I have sleep apnea.  Prior to this information I rarely noticed
how my breathing was at night (or at least I didn't associate what was
going on with having this condition).  There have been times when I
have jumped up in the bed because I felt I was being smothered and my
heart is usually pounding in my ears and beating fast.

Since the diagnosis, however, I stress about it more.  I have been
given a C-pap machine which is a monster to get use to but I know that
weight, blood pressure and diabetes can bring about many uncomfortable
sistuations that can make you feel out of sync.  The difficulties I
have are with getting enough exercise and being financially able to
buy food that isn't so hard on my efforts to change my eating habits.
But I am going to have to put my health before the feelings of those I
live with and help myself out.

So my congrats to all who are doing well with managing your blood
sugar.   I plan to do the same.  Let's all keep up the good work!

Anita

On 9/4/15, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey gang! Burn here! Yeah, I know. It's been a long time since I've posted.
> I have been reading things on and off, and have found this to be the most
> loving, relaxing, and informative. I too, for many years, have felt like my
> A-1 C was a forecaster of doom and gloom. I feel better, not worrying about
> that, quite so much. I have been started on Invokana at the beginning of the
> year. Since then, however, it's very seldom I see a 200 number. One of the
> things I do, it may sound crazy. However, it certainly indicates anything
> one way or another. When ever I feel unusually thirsty, tired, or just not
> right. No matter how many times I have tested throughout the day, I test.
> That, for me, is usually an indication that I need to take some action.
>
> Everett, I'm so thrilled for you. This is great. As for Veronica, and
> Bridget, and Mike, I feel like this is old ? home week for me, once again,
> all of you, and your own way have reaffirmed my conviction. And that is, we
> must all take every advice for what we here, and some of it, needs to be
> taken with a grain of salt. What we must do, is really listen to our bodies.
> For it is we, who know our bodies best. Yes, there are some medical
> professionals with great expertise. However, they don't live with us. And
> they don't spend time in our bodies. We, here. Our our own experts. Not that
> we shouldn't listen to anyone else. But, we still know ourselves best. I
> thank you guys for being so wonderful. I appreciate everyone's candor. This
> is great. I, too have been on other lists. But I always come back to this
> one, when I need true, blue, advice, insight, and expertise. Thank you
> guys!! You are absolutely phantabulous!!!
>
> Bern.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I am really enjoying all of the kindness and wisdom on this list. Very
>> well stated, Bridgit. And after reading all of these posts, hahahaha,
>> let's see, I tried five times before dinner to do a stick and get a
>> number. No luck! But I knew I was running high because I could feel it. No
>> surprise though. Earlier today I was threading my way through a bunch of
>> obstacles on the sidewalk when this branch just jumped out and clobbered
>> me below my left eye. My prosthetic eye flew out, hit a pole and I spent
>> the next fifteen minutes crawling around looking for it. My dog finally
>> pointed it out with his nose. But boy tonight that eye is really hurting.
>> And I do find that pain above a certain level just makes my numbers crazy!
>> This is one thing diabetes did teach me. Stress hormones are not nice to
>> the system. Not at all! I now treat pain I might have tried to tough out
>> 30 years ago because I can see the results of it when I test. Well, that
>> is, succeed at testing! Sheesh!
>> And Dar, even something like an increase in oxygen could help even out
>> your numbers. Please don't be afraid of taking care of that nice body you
>> have. <grin>
>> Thanks again, all of you.
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
>> on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee
>> Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Mark Tardif
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I
>>
>> want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much,
>> and
>> this is very much what I need to be aware of.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by
>> diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or
>> 4
>> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
>> exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
>> have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Mark,
>>
>> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more
>>
>> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
>> frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
>> four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
>> what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
>> inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
>> possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like
>> how
>> I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to
>> have
>> more potential problems with inconsistencies.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
>> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and
>> I
>> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
>> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
>> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>> Eileen,
>>
>> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
>> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go
>> into
>> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is
>> variable.
>>
>> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means
>> I'm
>> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
>> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between
>> type
>> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
>> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
>> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
>> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
>>
>> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
>> early
>> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
>> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
>> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio.
>> I
>> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on
>> a
>> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
>> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
>> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
>> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
>> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
>> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also
>> do
>> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
>> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
>> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
>> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
>> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
>> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
>> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full
>> course
>> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
>>
>> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
>> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
>> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
>> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
>> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
>> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
>> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
>> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also
>> change
>> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of
>> day,
>> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
>> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>>
>> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
>> works
>> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
>> results
>> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C
>> below
>> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
>> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>>
>>
>> Hi Veronica and all:
>>
>> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>>
>> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
>> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my
>> mind,
>> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
>> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
>> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows,
>> but
>> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s
>> which
>> I can live with and fix.
>>
>> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
>> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
>> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
>> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see
>> BG
>> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
>> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not
>> like
>> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to
>> the
>> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
>> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
>> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
>> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
>> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
>> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers
>> I?m
>> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because
>> that
>> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
>> and heart function.
>>
>> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
>> always
>> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
>> control
>> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
>> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
>> number.
>>
>> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
>> yourself & everet today.
>>
>> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
>> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
>> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still,
>> I
>> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
>> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
>>
>> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
>> to improve control.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hi Everett!
>> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
>> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran
>> between
>> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
>> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
>> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend
>> a
>> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
>> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
>> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to
>> ride
>> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise.
>> I
>> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
>> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
>> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
>> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
>> Striving! <laughing!
>> So go for it, all of us!
>> Veronica
>>
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
>> on
>> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
>> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Mike Freeman
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
>> it up!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Everett Gavel
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
>> about
>> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
>> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
>> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
>> that.
>>
>> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
>> ago,
>> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but
>> try
>> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
>> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
>>
>> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
>> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they
>> come.
>> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
>> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
>> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
>> twice a day. That's it.
>>
>> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
>> kept
>> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
>> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
>> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>>
>> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
>> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
>> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
>> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
>> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>>
>> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
>> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
>> true, where it says, better late than never.
>> ;-)
>>
>> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
>> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
>> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
>> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked
>> more
>> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center
>> was
>> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days,
>> I
>> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
>> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
>> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
>> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
>> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
>> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
>> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>>
>> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
>> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
>> appreciate all that you share.
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, USA
>>
>>
>>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Sep  5 20:33:01 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 13:33:01 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> 
And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
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Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 21:23:01 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:23:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Santa Cruz, California
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Sep  5 21:48:53 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 14:48:53 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Bridgit and veronica:

I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes really *is* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests differently for each person who has it.
I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life) don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for himself/herself how he/she reacts.
By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2 bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple glucose tablets.)
I remember I described this once on this list five or eight years ago.
And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress, my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went *way* down. But after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation. I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that this wasn't uncommon.
Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes *nothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing the trick.
Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative rather than indicative.

Mike Freeman


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Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
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Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Sep  5 22:42:10 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 15:42:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Oh Bridgit, what funny stories! I was already married when I was diagnosed so all I got was from the professionals who assumed that Peter was my attendant or something. When I went through surgery two years ago, all the doctors just kept assuring me that I wouldn't heal because I have diabetes. Ummm, never mind that I had to stop all of my drugs for RA because they interfere with healing! Hello? So for six weeks after surgery I literally tested every two hours. Yes, round the clock. I was so driven partly by fear, partly by anger and shere I told you so kind of a reaction. Obviously there came a point where I decided that sleeping through the night had some real attraction and eventually the rest of life kind of came back in as well. But I sure did like catching changes before they became big changes. Sometimes I do really think about trying the Dexcom with the iPhone and then another part of me wonders if the amount of info I'd get is worth the head aches involved in dealing with the CGM. But I never say never! <grin>
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Sep  5 22:46:35 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 15:46:35 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Nice post, Mike. My blood sugar levels aren't much affected by alcohol either. And honestly on some days when I've been somewhere where I've ended up finding nothing but food I probably shouldn't eat, man, those are the days when my numbers seem to be the most stabile. We have a lot of funny jokes about junk food diets for diabetes around here. <grin> 
My lows are very easy to treat but I couldn't run at 70 all day. Boy sometimes I wish I could though. 
But this has been a great week here. I'm really enjoying reading everyone's thoughts and stories.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:49 PM
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Bridgit and veronica:

I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes really *is* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests differently for each person who has it.
I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life) don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for himself/herself how he/she reacts.
By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2 bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple glucose tablets.)
I remember I described this once on this list five or eight years ago.
And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress, my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went *way* down. But after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation. I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that this wasn't uncommon.
Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes *nothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing the trick.
Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative rather than indicative.

Mike Freeman


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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From rkrieg7583 at gmail.com  Sat Sep  5 22:53:53 2015
From: rkrieg7583 at gmail.com (Rachel Krieg)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 15:53:53 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
Message-ID: <000001d0e82d$bdaf0280$390d0780$@gmail.com>

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab



From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Sep  5 23:04:45 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:04:45 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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You wouldn't heal because of diabetes? Sheesh! Some gurus!

Mike


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Oh Bridgit, what funny stories! I was already married when I was diagnosed so all I got was from the professionals who assumed that Peter was my attendant or something. When I went through surgery two years ago, all the doctors just kept assuring me that I wouldn't heal because I have diabetes. Ummm, never mind that I had to stop all of my drugs for RA because they interfere with healing! Hello? So for six weeks after surgery I literally tested every two hours. Yes, round the clock. I was so driven partly by fear, partly by anger and shere I told you so kind of a reaction. Obviously there came a point where I decided that sleeping through the night had some real attraction and eventually the rest of life kind of came back in as well. But I sure did like catching changes before they became big changes. Sometimes I do really think about trying the Dexcom with the iPhone and then another part of me wonders if the amount of info I'd get is worth the head aches involved in dealing with the CGM. But I never say never! <grin>
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Sep  5 23:16:47 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:16:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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I can't answer your question definitively but I'd bet others on this list
can. It seems to me, though, that one just mixes two ingredients, each of
which has its own packaging -- no measuring needed.

I think I'd call your local fire department and tell it that you wish to
just try to prepare a glucagon injection under the direction of the
paramedics to see for yourself if it's possible. All the department can do
is to say yea or nay but you might not have the hang-ups that you'd
encounter with your local endo. If you found you got the hang of it, you
could just ask to demonstrate to your endo or hospital personnel and if they
refused, you could work with your local NFB chapter to bring this to the
attention of your local press.

You might also call the Joslin Institute in Boston to see what its people
say.

Now I'll defer to others on this list. I know I'd just buy a dose or two of
the stuff (I don't remember whether a prescription is needed) and do a
little self-instruction/practice (short of giving the injection, of course).

 

Mike

 

P.S. does anyone have handy the phone number of the certified diabetes
educator Ann that did her insulin pen study at one of our conventions a few
years ago? You might also try writing to Lynn Bailliff I think her email
address is mailto:lbailliff at yahoo.com - she is blind c\and could give you
tips also.

 

Mike Freeman

 

 

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Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

 

Hi, all.

 

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be

able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they

refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it

possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to

use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no

vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I

wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire

department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital

in which case they send an ambulance.

 

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Sep  5 23:37:32 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:37:32 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Rachel, Mike is on the right track. What I've gotten is a tray which
contains two things, a syringe containing liquid and a little vial
containing powder. All you do is to stick the syringe into the vial lik you
would an insulin vial, push down the plunger, shake the vial for a bit, put
it back in the plunger and inject. It's meant to be easy for sighted people
to do as well. So I would say absolutely you could administer this yourself.
As for practice, this world is full of people like me who used to fill the
prescription and never used it before it expired. All you'd have to do would
be to find an expired batch to play with and just not inject it. I would
think this should be a slam dunk for a quick session with a decent diabetes
educator. It's really a shame that these professionals are so many centuries
behind in their attitudes about us. 
Good luck and go for it!
Veronica

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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:17 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

I can't answer your question definitively but I'd bet others on this list
can. It seems to me, though, that one just mixes two ingredients, each of
which has its own packaging -- no measuring needed.

I think I'd call your local fire department and tell it that you wish to
just try to prepare a glucagon injection under the direction of the
paramedics to see for yourself if it's possible. All the department can do
is to say yea or nay but you might not have the hang-ups that you'd
encounter with your local endo. If you found you got the hang of it, you
could just ask to demonstrate to your endo or hospital personnel and if they
refused, you could work with your local NFB chapter to bring this to the
attention of your local press.

You might also call the Joslin Institute in Boston to see what its people
say.

Now I'll defer to others on this list. I know I'd just buy a dose or two of
the stuff (I don't remember whether a prescription is needed) and do a
little self-instruction/practice (short of giving the injection, of course).

 

Mike

 

P.S. does anyone have handy the phone number of the certified diabetes
educator Ann that did her insulin pen study at one of our conventions a few
years ago? You might also try writing to Lynn Bailliff I think her email
address is mailto:lbailliff at yahoo.com - she is blind c\and could give you
tips also.

 

Mike Freeman

 

 

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Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

 

Hi, all.

 

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be

able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they

refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it

possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to

use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no

vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I

wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire

department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital

in which case they send an ambulance.

 

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sat Sep  5 23:43:23 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:43:23 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Rachel Krieg 
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Sep  5 23:55:17 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:55:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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References: <000001d0e82d$bdaf0280$390d0780$@gmail.com>
	<577B85112E6A478D92FB89F1F3328D4F@eileen>
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Wow! Eileen! Maybe we're going to have to start paying attention to brands of kits to see which ones are easier to use. The one I had wasn't hard to manipulate. As for getting the syringe into the vial, I just pressed the needle somewhere on the rubber and in she went. I never even thought of using a guide. Too bad I can't remember the brand I had though. Hmmm, can't even remember the last time I had one around. Got tired of paying for them and not using them. So it's a good thing we can add up the variety of experiences here for any future use. <grin>
Veronica

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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Rachel Krieg 
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Sun Sep  6 01:10:40 2015
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:10:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Thanks everyone.

On 9/5/15, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> You wouldn't heal because of diabetes? Sheesh! Some gurus!
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Oh Bridgit, what funny stories! I was already married when I was diagnosed
> so all I got was from the professionals who assumed that Peter was my
> attendant or something. When I went through surgery two years ago, all the
> doctors just kept assuring me that I wouldn't heal because I have diabetes.
> Ummm, never mind that I had to stop all of my drugs for RA because they
> interfere with healing! Hello? So for six weeks after surgery I literally
> tested every two hours. Yes, round the clock. I was so driven partly by
> fear, partly by anger and shere I told you so kind of a reaction. Obviously
> there came a point where I decided that sleeping through the night had some
> real attraction and eventually the rest of life kind of came back in as
> well. But I sure did like catching changes before they became big changes.
> Sometimes I do really think about trying the Dexcom with the iPhone and then
> another part of me wonders if the amount of info I'd get is worth the head
> aches involved in dealing with the CGM. But I never say never! <grin>
> Veronica
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Veronica,
>
> It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change.
> It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.
>
> Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how
> low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always
> test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not
> jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how
> much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without
> testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running.
> I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I
> exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8
> times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and
> boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
>
> Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband
> was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I
> was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't
> sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I
> thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was
> married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned
> with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it,
> but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
>
> As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and
> screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was
> simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was
> happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got
> really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when
> I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This
> didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I
> think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it)
> but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a
> low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused
> about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and
> low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when
> asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and
> disorientated.
>
> When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse
> educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including
> how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various
> symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
>
> Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told
> my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article
> about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include
> erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually
> developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this
> comment, grin.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for
> winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there
> it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And
> of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an
> occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to
> do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing
> because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even
> lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a
> low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> Veronica
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Veronica,
>
> Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some
> days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone
> by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I
> treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high
> without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently
> too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same
> food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the
> same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still,
> things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at
> times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in
> the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working,
> all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't
> always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where
> exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than
> this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my
> diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal
> rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day,
> adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my
> sugars more even-keeled.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I
> don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how
> people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high
> I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know
> how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing.
> Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get
> a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> Veronica
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer
> curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars
> are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have
> noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do
> so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
> Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently,
> for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the
> day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica
> pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they
> are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can
> this happen without testing frequently daily?
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4
> times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
> exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
> have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Mark,
>
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more
> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
> frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
> four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
> what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
> inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
> possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how
> I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have
> more potential problems with inconsistencies.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Eileen,
>
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
>
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
>
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
>
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
>
> Hi Veronica and all:
>
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
> I can live with and fix.
>
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
> and heart function.
>
> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
> number.
>
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
> yourself & everet today.
>
> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
>
> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
> to improve control.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
> it up!
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hello All,
>
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> that.
>
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
>
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
> twice a day. That's it.
>
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)
>
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> appreciate all that you share.
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
>
>
>
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Sun Sep  6 01:47:12 2015
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:47:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Hi Rachel,
I also do not buy Glucagon any more.  They kept expiring on me.  When I was
a child though, the pharmacy would exchange for me, for free, a fresh
package.  

What I have done now is to keep 2 bottles of glucose tablets, both labeled
in Braille, on either sides of our bed.  My husband knows to break up 2
tablets in half and put between my cheeks and gums, lower halves.  My saliva
will help me to absorb the glucose into my system just as fast as it might
take a pro to inject the Glucagon into me.

Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Rachel Krieg <rkrieg7583 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From aogletree2015 at gmail.com  Sun Sep  6 02:08:54 2015
From: aogletree2015 at gmail.com (Anita Ogletree)
Date: Sun, 06 Sep 2015 02:08:54 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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Thank God u have mates who actively support u...

Anita
On Sat, Sep 5, 2015 at 6:11 PM Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thanks everyone.
>
> On 9/5/15, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> > You wouldn't heal because of diabetes? Sheesh! Some gurus!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:42 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Oh Bridgit, what funny stories! I was already married when I was
> diagnosed
> > so all I got was from the professionals who assumed that Peter was my
> > attendant or something. When I went through surgery two years ago, all
> the
> > doctors just kept assuring me that I wouldn't heal because I have
> diabetes.
> > Ummm, never mind that I had to stop all of my drugs for RA because they
> > interfere with healing! Hello? So for six weeks after surgery I literally
> > tested every two hours. Yes, round the clock. I was so driven partly by
> > fear, partly by anger and shere I told you so kind of a reaction.
> Obviously
> > there came a point where I decided that sleeping through the night had
> some
> > real attraction and eventually the rest of life kind of came back in as
> > well. But I sure did like catching changes before they became big
> changes.
> > Sometimes I do really think about trying the Dexcom with the iPhone and
> then
> > another part of me wonders if the amount of info I'd get is worth the
> head
> > aches involved in dealing with the CGM. But I never say never! <grin>
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> > Laurel Creek Music Designs
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Veronica,
> >
> > It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs
> change.
> > It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life,
> smile.
> >
> > Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just
> how
> > low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't
> always
> > test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not
> > jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know
> how
> > much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals
> without
> > testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are
> running.
> > I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for
> when I
> > exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to
> 8
> > times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and
> > boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
> >
> > Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my
> husband
> > was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but
> I
> > was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I
> wasn't
> > sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved
> it, I
> > thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was
> > married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he
> returned
> > with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized
> it,
> > but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
> >
> > As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and
> > screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was
> > simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was
> > happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just
> got
> > really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though,
> when
> > I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This
> > didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I
> > think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it)
> > but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up
> with a
> > low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am
> confused
> > about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and
> > low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but
> when
> > asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and
> > disorientated.
> >
> > When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes
> nurse
> > educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes,
> including
> > how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat
> various
> > symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
> >
> > Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law
> told
> > my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an
> article
> > about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include
> > erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as
> actually
> > developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about
> this
> > comment, grin.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates
> for
> > winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but
> there
> > it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin>
> And
> > of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an
> > occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what
> to
> > do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing
> > because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going
> even
> > lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour
> after a
> > low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> > Laurel Creek Music Designs
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Veronica,
> >
> > Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some
> > days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have
> gone
> > by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I
> > treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high
> > without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently
> > too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same
> > food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing
> the
> > same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still,
> > things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at
> > times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run
> high in
> > the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been
> working,
> > all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I
> wouldn't
> > always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing
> where
> > exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than
> > this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my
> > diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal
> > rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the
> day,
> > adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping
> my
> > sugars more even-keeled.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I
> > don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how
> > people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really
> high
> > I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know
> > how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing.
> > Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't
> get
> > a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> > Laurel Creek Music Designs
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's
> sheer
> > curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're
> sugars
> > are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have
> > noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all,
> do
> > so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
> > Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and
> frequently,
> > for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout
> the
> > day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as
> Veronica
> > pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter,
> they
> > are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how
> can
> > this happen without testing frequently daily?
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I dare say that goes for all of us.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Cc: Mark Tardif
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3
> or 4
> > times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
> > exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
> > have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Tardif
> > Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain
> more
> > consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
> > frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
> > four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
> > what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
> > inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
> > possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like
> how
> > I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to
> have
> > more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
> > don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9,
> and I
> > felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
> > case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
> > 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Tardif
> > Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
> > work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go
> into
> > the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is
> variable.
> >
> > What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means
> I'm
> > running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine.
> Type
> > two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between
> type
> > one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a
> type
> > two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
> > doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
> > between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> >
> > Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
> early
> > 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
> > and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
> > like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for
> cardio. I
> > do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog
> on a
> > mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
> > hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook
> back
> > up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
> > after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> > This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your
> sugars
> > will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could
> also do
> > it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
> > three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine
> and
> > ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
> > smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this
> actually
> > works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> > can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
> > low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full
> course
> > with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal,
> smile.
> >
> > But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
> > and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
> > candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat
> candy,
> > bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I
> do
> > run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
> > correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
> > down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
> > one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also
> change
> > depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of
> day,
> > I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
> > needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> >
> > So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
> works
> > for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
> results
> > you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C
> below
> > 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
> > staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> >
> > Hi Veronica and all:
> >
> > This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> >
> > I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
> > are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my
> mind,
> > still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
> > getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
> > eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows,
> but
> > the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s
> which
> > I can live with and fix.
> >
> > Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
> > intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
> > good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
> > happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see
> BG
> > numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
> > really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not
> like
> > I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to
> the
> > pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
> > leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
> > been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
> > when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
> > because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
> > doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers
> I?m
> > running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because
> that
> > would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
> > and heart function.
> >
> > I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
> always
> > insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
> control
> > and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
> > like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
> > number.
> >
> > So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by
> Bridget,
> > yourself & everet today.
> >
> > As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
> > workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
> > during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.
> Still, I
> > can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
> > getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> >
> > Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving
> together
> > to improve control.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hi Everett!
> > Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
> > first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran
> between
> > 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
> > consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
> > months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to
> spend a
> > lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
> > burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like
> here
> > is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to
> ride
> > the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is
> exercise. I
> > feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> > My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
> > problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help
> much.
> > But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> > Striving! <laughing!
> > So go for it, all of us!
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> > Laurel Creek Music Designs
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> > To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Mike Freeman
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working!
> Keep
> > it up!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Everett Gavel
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
> about
> > my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> > lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> > read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> > that.
> >
> > I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
> ago,
> > my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but
> try
> > to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since
> I
> > was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> >
> > I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> > admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they
> come.
> > At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> > could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> > couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a
> while
> > twice a day. That's it.
> >
> > I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
> kept
> > with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> > Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally
> gave
> > in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> >
> > Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> > the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> > Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe
> it's
> > some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> > wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> >
> > So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> > lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> > true, where it says, better late than never.
> > ;-)
> >
> > So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> > sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar
> levels
> > are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> > average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked
> more
> > times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center
> was
> > where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These
> days, I
> > can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or
> 600,
> > seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> > who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> >
> > Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is
> 7.0.
> > I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> > challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> > attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> > focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> >
> > So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> > You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> > appreciate all that you share.
> >
> >
> > Strive On!
> > Everett
> > In Colorado Springs, USA
> >
> >
> >
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Sep  6 02:34:07 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:34:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Veronica, 

You and I have been diabetic a long, long time and a lot more experienced in handling syringes and techniques of inserting a needle into a vial.  My husband is not a diabetic and really has had very little experience doing it.  

I do not expect him to be able to do it if there isn?t a comfort level or if he finds it too difficult.  Each person is different and there are different strokes for different folks.  My sighted sister-in-law happened to be here the day we tried the experiment and even she had a difficult time of it.  It is not an easy task for those who are un-used to doing it.  If there were opportunities to practice with it maybe, but it would get expensive just trashing kit after kit to try and get it working.  

Luckily I have never passed out due to a low and have always been able to get myself to juice or food when needed.

Eileen

From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 7:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Wow! Eileen! Maybe we're going to have to start paying attention to brands of kits to see which ones are easier to use. The one I had wasn't hard to manipulate. As for getting the syringe into the vial, I just pressed the needle somewhere on the rubber and in she went. I never even thought of using a guide. Too bad I can't remember the brand I had though. Hmmm, can't even remember the last time I had one around. Got tired of paying for them and not using them. So it's a good thing we can add up the variety of experiences here for any future use. <grin>
Veronica

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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Rachel Krieg 
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Sun Sep  6 16:10:47 2015
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 11:10:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered. 

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Sep  6 21:50:54 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 14:50:54 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Eileen, I agree with you. This is why it would be really cool if we could find out about the different brands because one might be way easier than another. I totally believe your description, not to mention, doing it during a calm test time sure isn't the same as doing it when someone you love is unconscious. So it really does have to be easy and comfortable for the spouse or whomever. I just got lucky in that the kit I had was easy, that's all. Since I have never needed to use the stuff, I stopped getting it and for all I know, the next kit I'd get might not be so easy to use. So I'll take this opportunity to say,  ummm, crossing my paws that I don't lose my awareness of hypos and send out my support to those who get surprised by severe lows. But my RA drug is mixed up the same way and it sure is easy so it would seem that these manufacturers sure could make a glucagon kit that would be easy to administer by another designated person. As I said yesterday, after all, if it's easier for us, it's easier for sighted people who are not comfortable either. Look at what they've done for defib in public; voice guidance and everything. Glucagon is just as life saving, right? 
So I am in complete agreement with you on this one. <grin>
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 7:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Veronica, 

You and I have been diabetic a long, long time and a lot more experienced in handling syringes and techniques of inserting a needle into a vial.  My husband is not a diabetic and really has had very little experience doing it.  

I do not expect him to be able to do it if there isn?t a comfort level or if he finds it too difficult.  Each person is different and there are different strokes for different folks.  My sighted sister-in-law happened to be here the day we tried the experiment and even she had a difficult time of it.  It is not an easy task for those who are un-used to doing it.  If there were opportunities to practice with it maybe, but it would get expensive just trashing kit after kit to try and get it working.  

Luckily I have never passed out due to a low and have always been able to get myself to juice or food when needed.

Eileen

From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 7:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Wow! Eileen! Maybe we're going to have to start paying attention to brands of kits to see which ones are easier to use. The one I had wasn't hard to manipulate. As for getting the syringe into the vial, I just pressed the needle somewhere on the rubber and in she went. I never even thought of using a guide. Too bad I can't remember the brand I had though. Hmmm, can't even remember the last time I had one around. Got tired of paying for them and not using them. So it's a good thing we can add up the variety of experiences here for any future use. <grin>
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Rachel Krieg 
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Sep  6 21:54:08 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 14:54:08 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Hi Robert. I really appreciate hearing your perspective on this one. I could
certainly imagine just how stupid I might get in an emergency, especially if
we didn't have a plan and a routine down ahead of time. So good for you for
coming up with a solution that worked for the two of you. It's really nice
that you're here.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Shelton via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Robert Shelton
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered. 

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

-----Original Message-----
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Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep  7 00:21:58 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 20:21:58 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. 
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep  7 00:31:10 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 20:31:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Great, thank you, Mike.  I have been listening to it on audio, but thank you 
for these other suggestions.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark:

In addition to the booklet "Bridging the Gap" being on the NFB website in 
HTML and audio, I have it as a Word document so if you'd like me to send it 
to you, please just drop me a private note.

As I've said elsewhere, once BARD comes back up, I'd recommend Gretchen 
Becker's book: "the First Year: Type 2 Diabetes - a Guide for the 
Newly-diagnosed". You'll find both the First Edition and Second Edition on 
BARD.

Mike Freeman


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Thank you, Bridgit.  And I will certainly be seeking those resources and I 
want to read the entire book, "Bridging the Gap."  Thank you very much, and 
this is very much what I need to be aware of.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
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There's a lot of great resources out there for diet and exercise, and by 
diet, I mean meal plans, of the lifestyle variety, smile.

Bridgit

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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep  7 00:35:16 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 20:35:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I just got a new tread mill which I am slowly learning to use.  I like to 
listen to classic rock while exercising inside.  As I said earlier, this 
neighborhood has a lot of hills, so you get built-in inclines if choosing to 
walk outside.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I usually read while exercising, but sometimes I watch a show too. My son 
likes to climb on me while doing floor exercises, which I guess adds some 
resistance, grin. I have a home gym, which is nice, but I use to do Pilates, 
and I miss it, so I've been looking into Pilates classes in my area. I'm a 
night owl, so exercising late at night isn't a big deal for me, but it might 
be nice to get it done earlier in the day so I can just relax at night. My 
hubby and I tend to go to bed between midnight and one, but nonetheless, I 
want to try to re-schedule my exercise routine. We do a lot of walking on 
our walking trail in our neighborhood, and this we do in early evening. When 
the weather is nice, we get out as often as possible on the trail. But it's 
nice to have a backup, and I do enjoy my elliptical, smile.

Bridgit

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Star Gazer via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:36 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridget,
I've started going to a gym with a kids club, basically a daycare. I go in 
the morning after my older daughter goes to school. It's nice, my little one 
gets some time with people other then Mommy and I get to excersize. It helps 
to watch a show on your Iphone or Ipad or listen to music, basically get 
something you want to watch or listen to then excersize while doing that.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 1:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Oh my, I was not suggesting you work-out late, ha-ha! I'm trying to get into 
the habit of doing it earlier in the day, but I just get caught up doing 
other things. With my son now in preschool, I want to exercise while he's at 
school, it's just a matter of implementing a new routine, smile.

I'm also very sensitive to insulin. Last night, we had pasta for dinner. I 
had about half a cup of pasta and a salad. I was 130, and I bolused actually 
less than normal, about 1 per 20, knowing I would work-out. A couple of 
hours later, I hopped on the elliptical, and within five minutes, I knew I 
was dropping. I tested, and I was 62. I drank an 8 oz. juice and waited an 
hour before attempting exercise again. I remained unhooked from my pump too, 
and I ended up jumping up to 180. I did my work-out, then this morning, I 
was 77 when I woke up. So I totally understand your situation with insulin 
and activity. It can take trial and error, and some days, I work-out and all 
is fine, then on other days, I drop during a work-out, or right before one.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:54 AM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Hi Bridgit,

Yes, when I exercise its always in the afternoon.  I?ve reduced my bolis at 
lunch time, and since there is a time frame in the later afternoon when I 
drop, my doctor lowered the Bassel in the afternoon as well.  I?m just 
really sensative to the insulin and it doesn?t take a lot to make me drop.

I just have to be very careful with exercise and watch my numbers closely. 
I would never workout that late at night since I am also prone to very big 
drops in the early morning hours.  So if I go to bed a bit on the higher 
side, by morning the numbers are back in order. I get that you have to do it 
that late because of time considerations.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines 
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into 
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm 
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type 
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type 
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type 
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She 
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference 
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--  
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I 
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I 
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a 
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back 
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half 
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day? 
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars 
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do 
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and 
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, 
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually 
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I 
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless 
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course 
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment 
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a 
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, 
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do 
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I 
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come 
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is 
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change 
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, 
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always 
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works 
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results 
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good 
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers 
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, 
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that 
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally 
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but 
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which 
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had 
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started 
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG 
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it 
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like 
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the 
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and 
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has 
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year 
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s 
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My 
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m 
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that 
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart 
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always 
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control 
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling 
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C 
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, 
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short 
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump 
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I 
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on 
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together 
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was 
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb 
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two 
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a 
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of 
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here 
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride 
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I 
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a 
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep 
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about 
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most 
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for 
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, 
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try 
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I 
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll 
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I 
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first 
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while 
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept 
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave 
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, 
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's 
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels 
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the 
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more 
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels 
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my 
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more 
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was 
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I 
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, 
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so 
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying 
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually 
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep  7 01:02:22 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 21:02:22 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Yes it is scary, especially if that person doesn't seem terribly aware of 
how he/she is behaving.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Shelton via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 12:10 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Robert Shelton
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered.

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

-----Original Message-----
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Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.



My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Sep  7 04:10:11 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 21:10:11 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Mark:
If I am going to engage in strenuous exercise, I test immediately before hand. Then I test again immediately after the exercise to know what the effect was. Then I test two hours later to determine what the long-term effect was.g

Mike Freeman


> On Sep 6, 2015, at 17:21, Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bridgit,
> 
> This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc:Bridgit,
> 
> This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
> 
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> 
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
> 
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> 
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> 
> Hi Veronica and all:
> 
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> 
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
> I can live with and fix.
> 
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
> and heart function.
> 
> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
> number.
> 
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
> yourself & everet today.
> 
> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> 
> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
> to improve control.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
> 
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> To learn more, visit:
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> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
> it up!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> that.
> 
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> 
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
> twice a day. That's it.
> 
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> 
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> 
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)
> 
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> 
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> 
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> appreciate all that you share.
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 13:28:07 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:28:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Mike,

Thanks for pointing this out. And sorry if I came across as stating my symptoms and experiences are indicative for all diabetics. It's an individual disease, and everything varies from person to person.

As I've said, I am hyper sensitive to insulin and have always tended to run lower than higher. I also feel symptoms of low sugars beginning in the 70's, and those symptoms can be anything to feeling hungry to light-headed to dizzy and shaky to fatigue. It's different every time. And I can run super low, say 40, and one time, I'm completely lucid and able to treat on my own, then the next time I'm 40, I need assistance. Weird how that works. Like how at 40 degrees it just rains sometimes, then other times it snows, smile. And for me, glucose tablets do not work to bring up lows. For me, I usually require juice and a snack. But for many glucose tablets work just fine for treating lows.

And with highs, I tend to drop quickly after a correction. I feel high starting around 200, and my symtoms can, again, vary to be anything from headaches to feeling thirsty to fatigue to flu-like symptoms when high enough, though thank god I rarely run this high.

I think it's also worth pointing out that symptoms can change once your body adjust to different glucose levels. For example, I'm not proud of this, but in my teens and early 20's, I struggled with an eating disorder. I don't talk about this much, but due to my anorexia, my diabetes got out of control. I lived in the 300 to 500 range for years, so my body was used to being high all the time. Beyond extreme thirst all the time and occasionally some nausea, I felt fine and functioned for far longer than I should have been able too. It was a decade that this went on. When I dropped to 150, I would start feeling symptoms of a low because my body was so use to being high, anything lower than 200 gave me low-like symptoms. When I came to some difficult realizations, I started taking care of myself, and eventually, got my glucose levels in control. Once adjusting to normal, better sugars, my body not only started feeling high at 200, but the symptoms are such that I don't know how I lived for so long that way. And oddly enough, this experience is not how I lost my sight.

So for anyone still working on glucose control, especially if bringing levels down, your symptoms may change once your body adjust to a different level.

But anyway, as I've said before, so many variables go into the diabetic equation, and each individual experience can be different from person to person.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit and veronica:

I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes really *is* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests differently for each person who has it.
I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life) don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for himself/herself how he/she reacts.
By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2 bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple glucose tablets.) I remember I described this once on this list five or eight years ago.
And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress, my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went *way* down. But after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation. I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that this wasn't uncommon.
Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes *nothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing the trick.
Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative rather than indicative.

Mike Freeman


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

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Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 13:30:22 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:30:22 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Yes, I wish I could function at 70, but usually at 70, I need a snack, so lots of physical activity is not an option, grin.

I rarely drink alcohol, like maybe twice a year I have a margarita or Mai Tai, but when I do, I need a bucket of insulin, smile.

Bridgit

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Nice post, Mike. My blood sugar levels aren't much affected by alcohol either. And honestly on some days when I've been somewhere where I've ended up finding nothing but food I probably shouldn't eat, man, those are the days when my numbers seem to be the most stabile. We have a lot of funny jokes about junk food diets for diabetes around here. <grin> My lows are very easy to treat but I couldn't run at 70 all day. Boy sometimes I wish I could though. 
But this has been a great week here. I'm really enjoying reading everyone's thoughts and stories.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:49 PM
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Bridgit and veronica:

I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes really *is* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests differently for each person who has it.
I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life) don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for himself/herself how he/she reacts.
By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2 bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple glucose tablets.) I remember I described this once on this list five or eight years ago.
And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress, my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went *way* down. But after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation. I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that this wasn't uncommon.
Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes *nothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing the trick.
Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative rather than indicative.

Mike Freeman


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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.

Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.

Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!

As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.

When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.

Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Veronica,

Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.

Bridgit

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Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 13:32:46 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:32:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Rachel,

My husband does have some vision, but not where it helps him using Glucagon.
He cannot see well enough to really tell what he's doing visually with it,
plus, he learned to do it nonvisually anyway, so yes, a totally blind person
can also learn to administer it, smile.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 13:34:42 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:34:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Yes, glucagon is a prescription. And for me anyway, I'm suppose to call my
doctor every time it's used. Thank god, we have not had to use it for years.
I now feel like after saying that, I will have to use it, ha-ha! I can be a
bit supersticious like that, grin.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

I can't answer your question definitively but I'd bet others on this list
can. It seems to me, though, that one just mixes two ingredients, each of
which has its own packaging -- no measuring needed.

I think I'd call your local fire department and tell it that you wish to
just try to prepare a glucagon injection under the direction of the
paramedics to see for yourself if it's possible. All the department can do
is to say yea or nay but you might not have the hang-ups that you'd
encounter with your local endo. If you found you got the hang of it, you
could just ask to demonstrate to your endo or hospital personnel and if they
refused, you could work with your local NFB chapter to bring this to the
attention of your local press.

You might also call the Joslin Institute in Boston to see what its people
say.

Now I'll defer to others on this list. I know I'd just buy a dose or two of
the stuff (I don't remember whether a prescription is needed) and do a
little self-instruction/practice (short of giving the injection, of course).

 

Mike

 

P.S. does anyone have handy the phone number of the certified diabetes
educator Ann that did her insulin pen study at one of our conventions a few
years ago? You might also try writing to Lynn Bailliff I think her email
address is mailto:lbailliff at yahoo.com - she is blind c\and could give you
tips also.

 

Mike Freeman

 

 

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

 

Hi, all.

 

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be

able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they

refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it

possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to

use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no

vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I

wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire

department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital

in which case they send an ambulance.

 

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

 

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 14:01:24 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:01:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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My husband worked with my nurse educator, who had kits available to practice with. Inserting the syringe into the rubber stopper wasn't a problem for him, nor was the force it takes to eject and inject the solution, though it certainly does have a good amount of pressure.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

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To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 14:09:15 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:09:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Glucagon kits do not expire for a year, so those considering a prescription
for one, just to let you know. And in the event you use one, you call the
doc, and they prescribe another. If you do not need to use it, and it
expires, again, you have the doc call another one into the pharmacy.

For me, glucose tablets never dissolve in my mouth, even with some water to
help the process. I also tend to be very lucid with lows though, even when
in the 40's and 30's. This was years ago, but I was 19, and was able to tell
my boyfriend what to do. Nonetheless, I have never had glucose tablets
dissolve on me. When I was little, my parents tried glucose tablets too when
having insulin reactions, and the damn things just wouldn't dissolve. We
went through glucogon frequently when I was younger, unfortunately.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi Rachel,
I also do not buy Glucagon any more.  They kept expiring on me.  When I was
a child though, the pharmacy would exchange for me, for free, a fresh
package.  

What I have done now is to keep 2 bottles of glucose tablets, both labeled
in Braille, on either sides of our bed.  My husband knows to break up 2
tablets in half and put between my cheeks and gums, lower halves.  My saliva
will help me to absorb the glucose into my system just as fast as it might
take a pro to inject the Glucagon into me.

Warmly, Joy


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 14:13:09 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:13:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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If she's "gone," isn't she unconscious? Just clarifying. If the paste works,
that's great, and I say continue that protocol.

I will say this about glucagon, when it's been given to me, I go super high
for a couple of hours, and obviously have to correct. So, just to provide
all info on the kits...

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered. 

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 14:15:12 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:15:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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And glucagon kits also have directions on the case for sighted people. Obviously this doesn't help blind people, but for anyone sighted potentially using it, there are directions printed right on the case. And I think it has diagram drawings too.

Bridgit

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Eileen, I agree with you. This is why it would be really cool if we could find out about the different brands because one might be way easier than another. I totally believe your description, not to mention, doing it during a calm test time sure isn't the same as doing it when someone you love is unconscious. So it really does have to be easy and comfortable for the spouse or whomever. I just got lucky in that the kit I had was easy, that's all. Since I have never needed to use the stuff, I stopped getting it and for all I know, the next kit I'd get might not be so easy to use. So I'll take this opportunity to say,  ummm, crossing my paws that I don't lose my awareness of hypos and send out my support to those who get surprised by severe lows. But my RA drug is mixed up the same way and it sure is easy so it would seem that these manufacturers sure could make a glucagon kit that would be easy to administer by another designated person. As I said yesterday, after all, if it's easier for us, it's easier for sighted people who are not comfortable either. Look at what they've done for defib in public; voice guidance and everything. Glucagon is just as life saving, right? 
So I am in complete agreement with you on this one. <grin> Veronica

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 7:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Veronica, 

You and I have been diabetic a long, long time and a lot more experienced in handling syringes and techniques of inserting a needle into a vial.  My husband is not a diabetic and really has had very little experience doing it.  

I do not expect him to be able to do it if there isn?t a comfort level or if he finds it too difficult.  Each person is different and there are different strokes for different folks.  My sighted sister-in-law happened to be here the day we tried the experiment and even she had a difficult time of it.  It is not an easy task for those who are un-used to doing it.  If there were opportunities to practice with it maybe, but it would get expensive just trashing kit after kit to try and get it working.  

Luckily I have never passed out due to a low and have always been able to get myself to juice or food when needed.

Eileen

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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Wow! Eileen! Maybe we're going to have to start paying attention to brands of kits to see which ones are easier to use. The one I had wasn't hard to manipulate. As for getting the syringe into the vial, I just pressed the needle somewhere on the rubber and in she went. I never even thought of using a guide. Too bad I can't remember the brand I had though. Hmmm, can't even remember the last time I had one around. Got tired of paying for them and not using them. So it's a good thing we can add up the variety of experiences here for any future use. <grin> Veronica

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Rachael, 

I am not sure if you could or could not do an injection if the need arose.  

I had a glucogen kit in the house, stored in the frig, and it expired last year. The plan was that if I ever needed it, my husband who is also totally blind, would use it on me. Since they are gotten by prescription and they don?t give out samples of them for trial/practice my husband never got to try it out.  So when my kit expired, we took it out and tried running through filling the syringe.  It was not easy for him.  As I recall there were 2 main problems.

First there was inserting the needle into the rubber stopper on the vial.  This was even with the old needle guides I have and used to use on my insulin vial.  They did not work and if I?m remembering correctly its because the vial was a slightly different size from the insulin vials I used them on.

Second, the plunger on the syringe was quite difficult to push down.  I seem to recall it taking a lot of force.  I?m not sure if this is because the kit got old, but it was not easy. 

I did get a fresh kit, but told my husband to just call 911 as fast as possible and give the kit to them if the need should ever arise.

Now because we could not work it out doesn?t mean you would not be able to.  Maybe you would have better luck or technique if you had to do it.  And, the way you mix is by injecting the solution that is pre-loaded in the syringe into the vial and then re-drawing it back up into the syringe.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 15:17:07 2015
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:17:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Hi Bridgit -- good question, but no, she's not gone physically, but
mentally. The first time it happened, I had no clue how to deal with it.
Since, I've gotten very good at picking up on when she's going low and
usually can head it off while she's still able to cooperate. Like you said,
it's been a while, and I'm supersticious about statements like that too. 
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 9:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

If she's "gone," isn't she unconscious? Just clarifying. If the paste works,
that's great, and I say continue that protocol.

I will say this about glucagon, when it's been given to me, I go super high
for a couple of hours, and obviously have to correct. So, just to provide
all info on the kits...

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered. 

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

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Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Sep  7 16:51:24 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:51:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
Message-ID: <20150907165124.k7uij@panix.com>

Bridgit:
I didn't think you were representing your case as typical; each of us is just relating his/her experiences. I think you wrote a wonderful post. I'm sure it took courage to admit that you had gone through an eating disorder! Your post helps us all.
When I got back from my DKA experience in the hospital when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I experienced symptoos of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) at 98. So definitely what one's body gets used to makes a difference.
Anyway, keep the anecdotes coming, folks. It's all great stuff!

Mike 

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To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, September 7, 2015 6:29
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?

>
>
> Mike,
> 
> Thanks for pointing this out. And sorry if I came across as stating my symptoms and experiences are indicative for all diabetics. It's an individual disease, and everything varies from person to person.
> 
> As I've said, I am hyper sensitive to insulin and have always tended to run lower than higher. I also feel symptoms of low sugars beginning in the 70's, and those symptoms can be anything to feeling hungry to light-headed to dizzy and shaky to fatigue. It's different every time. And I can run super low, say 40, and one time, I'm completely lucid and able to treat on my own, then the next time I'm 40, I need assistance. Weird how that works. Like how at 40 degrees it just rains sometimes, then other times it snows, smile. And for me, glucose tablets do not work to bring up lows. For me, I usually require juice and a snack. But for many glucose tablets work just fine for treating lows.
> 
> And with highs, I tend to drop quickly after a correction. I feel high starting around 200, and my symtoms can, again, vary to be anything from headaches to feeling thirsty to fatigue to flu-like symptoms when high enough, though thank god I rarely run this high.
> 
> I think it's also worth pointing out that symptoms can change once your body adjust to different glucose levels. For example, I'm not proud of this, but in my teens and early 20's, I struggled with an eating disorder. I don't talk about this much, but due to my anorexia, my diabetes got out of control. I lived in the 300 to 500 range for years, so my body was used to being high all the time. Beyond extreme thirst all the time and occasionally some nausea, I felt fine and functioned for far longer than I should have been able too. It was a decade that this went on. When I dropped to 150, I would start feeling symptoms of a low because my body was so use to being high, anything lower than 200 gave me low-like symptoms. When I came to some difficult realizations, I started taking care of myself, and eventually, got my glucose levels in control. Once adjusting to normal, better sugars, my body not only started feeling high at 200, but the symptoms are such that I don't know how
  I lived for so long that way. And oddly enough, this experience is not how I lost my sight.
> 
> So for anyone still working on glucose control, especially if bringing levels down, your symptoms may change once your body adjust to a different level.
> 
> But anyway, as I've said before, so many variables go into the diabetic equation, and each individual experience can be different from person to person.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit and veronica:
> 
> I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes really ininis* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests differently for each person who has it.
> I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life) don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for himself/herself how he/she reacts.
> By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2 bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple glucose tablets.) I remember I described this once on this list five or eight years ago.
> And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress, my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
> One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went ininway* down. But after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation. I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that this wasn't uncommon.
> Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes ininnothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
> Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing the trick.
> Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative rather than indicative.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life, smile.
> 
> Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
> 
> Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
> 
> As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and disorientated.
> 
> When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes, including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
> 
> Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke about this comment, grin.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing where exactly I need to 
 adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing. Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
> 
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> 
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced? ballet, tap, jazz? and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> can? Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads? and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
> 
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> 
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> 
> Hi Veronica and all:
> 
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> 
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I'd like them to be.  I've found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That's not to say I don't have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200's which I can live with and fix.
> 
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I've been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C's.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40's.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300's, 400's and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn't watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I've pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that's because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I'm running are fine and they don't want me
  down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
> 
> I've been questioning the advice, because I've heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.
> 
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.
> 
> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> 
> Thanks for the great topic today and we'll all just keep striving together to improve control.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
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> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.
> 
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> 
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.
> 
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> 
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I ininl* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> 
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;com)
> 
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'Bs' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> 
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> 
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 19:08:44 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:08:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:22 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc. 
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 19:19:07 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:19:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
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I do have to say, my husband is great. Not only is he educated on diabetes, but he is knowledgeable of what to do in given situations. He knows how to operate my insulin pump. He's a huge candy nut, but I don't like to keep junk in the house, for various reasons, and I try to live healthier, and he's always on board for following my lead with food and health.

My family was like this too. I know so many diabetics whose family's don't change anything, often making it difficult for the diabetic. But my parents made the entire household implement changes. It helped that my parents were very healthy people who generally ate healthy and were very active, but nonetheless, I never felt different at home because my parents and siblings followed the same routine as me.

I've been a very lucky girl in this regard.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 9:09 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Anita Ogletree <aogletree2015 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank God u have mates who actively support u...

Anita
On Sat, Sep 5, 2015 at 6:11 PM Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-talk < diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thanks everyone.
>
> On 9/5/15, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> > You wouldn't heal because of diabetes? Sheesh! Some gurus!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:42 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Oh Bridgit, what funny stories! I was already married when I was
> diagnosed
> > so all I got was from the professionals who assumed that Peter was 
> > my attendant or something. When I went through surgery two years 
> > ago, all
> the
> > doctors just kept assuring me that I wouldn't heal because I have
> diabetes.
> > Ummm, never mind that I had to stop all of my drugs for RA because 
> > they interfere with healing! Hello? So for six weeks after surgery I 
> > literally tested every two hours. Yes, round the clock. I was so 
> > driven partly by fear, partly by anger and shere I told you so kind of a reaction.
> Obviously
> > there came a point where I decided that sleeping through the night 
> > had
> some
> > real attraction and eventually the rest of life kind of came back in 
> > as well. But I sure did like catching changes before they became big
> changes.
> > Sometimes I do really think about trying the Dexcom with the iPhone 
> > and
> then
> > another part of me wonders if the amount of info I'd get is worth 
> > the
> head
> > aches involved in dealing with the CGM. But I never say never! 
> > <grin> Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Veronica,
> >
> > It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs
> change.
> > It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life,
> smile.
> >
> > Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage 
> > just
> how
> > low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't
> always
> > test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure 
> > I'm not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I 
> > test so I know
> how
> > much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals
> without
> > testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are
> running.
> > I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more 
> > for
> when I
> > exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I test 
> > 6 to
> 8
> > times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day, and 
> > boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
> >
> > Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my
> husband
> > was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice, 
> > but
> I
> > was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I
> wasn't
> > sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he 
> > retrieved
> it, I
> > thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I knew I was 
> > married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When he
> returned
> > with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I 
> > realized
> it,
> > but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
> >
> > As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and 
> > screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that 
> > I was simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad 
> > stuff was happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions 
> > stopped, and I just
> got
> > really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years 
> > though,
> when
> > I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. 
> > This didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up 
> > when low (I think since I can lucid dream, this has a little 
> > something to do with it) but I was always aware of everything. But 
> > now, usually when I wake up
> with a
> > low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am
> confused
> > about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when 
> > awake and low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and 
> > dropping, but
> when
> > asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and 
> > disorientated.
> >
> > When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my 
> > diabetes
> nurse
> > educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes,
> including
> > how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to treat
> various
> > symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
> >
> > Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my 
> > mother-in-law
> told
> > my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an
> article
> > about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can 
> > include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted 
> > it as
> actually
> > developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke 
> > about
> this
> > comment, grin.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal 
> > rates
> for
> > winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense 
> > but
> there
> > it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! 
> > <grin>
> And
> > of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an 
> > occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess 
> > what
> to
> > do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without 
> > testing because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why 
> > risk going
> even
> > lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour
> after a
> > low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Veronica,
> >
> > Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. 
> > Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, 
> > hours have
> gone
> > by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 70's, and 
> > sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I never 
> > correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables 
> > tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same 
> > schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same 
> > time, exercise at the same time, doing
> the
> > same activity each day, get up and go to bed at the same time, and 
> > still, things change frequently for me, like every couple of months, 
> > though at times, it has happened in a matter of weeks. But suddenly 
> > I will run
> high in
> > the morning and low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been
> working,
> > all of a sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I
> wouldn't
> > always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, 
> > knowing
> where
> > exactly I need to adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier 
> > than this, and I wish I would, but ever since I was little, this is 
> > how my diabetes has been. I like that since being on the pump, I can 
> > set basal rates to deliver different amounts of insulin at different 
> > parts of the
> day,
> > adjusting as I need too. For me, this has helped tremendously in 
> > keeping
> my
> > sugars more even-keeled.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests 
> > is, I don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never 
> > understood how people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. 
> > Yes, if I'm really
> high
> > I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't 
> > know how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing.
> > Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I 
> > don't
> get
> > a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, 
> > it's
> sheer
> > curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what 
> > you're
> sugars
> > are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I 
> > have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not 
> > at all,
> do
> > so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
> > Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and
> frequently,
> > for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing 
> > throughout
> the
> > day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as
> Veronica
> > pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose 
> > meter,
> they
> > are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, 
> > how
> can
> > this happen without testing frequently daily?
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I dare say that goes for all of us.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Cc: Mark Tardif
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 
> > 3
> or 4
> > times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, 
> > my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this 
> > neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Tardif
> > Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to 
> > remain
> more
> > consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test 
> > less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, 
> > should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things 
> > and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much 
> > more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we 
> > test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely 
> > feel it, and I don't like
> how
> > I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend 
> > to
> have
> > more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
> > diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C 
> > level was 5.9,
> and I
> > felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate 
> > in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings 
> > rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Tardif
> > Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
> > regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many 
> > variables go
> into
> > the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is
> variable.
> >
> > What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
> > means
> I'm
> > running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine.
> Type
> > two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences 
> > between
> type
> > one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is 
> > a
> type
> > two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. 
> > She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the 
> > difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> >
> > Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in 
> > my
> early
> > 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, 
> > jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my 
> > work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical 
> > at home for
> cardio. I
> > do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I 
> > jog
> on a
> > mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an 
> > hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then 
> > hook
> back
> > up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an 
> > hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> > This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your
> sugars
> > will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could
> also do
> > it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a 
> > three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between 
> > nine
> and
> > ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without 
> > distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 
> > 100's, so this
> actually
> > works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing 
> > what I
> > can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack 
> > unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have 
> > a full
> course
> > with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal,
> smile.
> >
> > But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
> > treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their 
> > results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a 
> > friend of mine will eat
> candy,
> > bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. 
> > If I
> do
> > run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when 
> > I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day 
> > to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my 
> > carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. 
> > And this ratio can also
> change
> > depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time 
> > of
> day,
> > I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend 
> > always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> >
> > So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do 
> > what
> works
> > for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
> results
> > you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your 
> > A1-C
> below
> > 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are 
> > good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> >
> >
> > Hi Veronica and all:
> >
> > This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> >
> > I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
> > numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they 
> > are in my
> mind,
> > still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found 
> > that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment 
> > has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t 
> > have highs & lows,
> but
> > the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 
> > 200?s
> which
> > I can live with and fix.
> >
> > Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
> > intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I 
> > have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things 
> > started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus 
> > I would see
> BG
> > numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found 
> > it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  
> > Its not
> like
> > I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the 
> > change to
> the
> > pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference 
> > and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left 
> > questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 
> > 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the 
> > A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows 
> > while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have 
> > told me over and over that the numbers
> I?m
> > running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something 
> > because
> that
> > would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the 
> > heart and heart function.
> >
> > I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics
> always
> > insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
> control
> > and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me 
> > feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 
> > 7.whatever A1C number.
> >
> > So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by
> Bridget,
> > yourself & everet today.
> >
> > As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a 
> > short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect 
> > the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.
> Still, I
> > can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better 
> > handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> >
> > Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving
> together
> > to improve control.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hi Everett!
> > Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
> > was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
> > ran
> between
> > 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
> > obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. 
> > Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, 
> > where I seem to
> spend a
> > lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to 
> > phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I 
> > really like
> here
> > is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay 
> > to
> ride
> > the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is
> exercise. I
> > feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> > My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
> > really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis 
> > don't help
> much.
> > But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> > Striving! <laughing!
> > So go for it, all of us!
> > Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
> available on
> > iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> > To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Mike Freeman
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working!
> Keep
> > it up!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> Of
> > Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Everett Gavel
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little 
> > more
> about
> > my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> > lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
> > most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please 
> > forgive me for that.
> >
> > I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
> > two
> ago,
> > my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, 
> > but
> try
> > to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, 
> > since
> I
> > was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> >
> > I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
> > I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn 
> > as they
> come.
> > At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
> > as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for 
> > the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once 
> > and for a
> while
> > twice a day. That's it.
> >
> > I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
> > sometimes
> kept
> > with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> > Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I 
> > finally
> gave
> > in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> >
> > Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
> > need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> > Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. 
> > Maybe
> it's
> > some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it 
> > feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> >
> > So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
> > the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to 
> > be more true, where it says, better late than never.
> > ;-)
> >
> > So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> > sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar
> levels
> > are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, 
> > my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been 
> > clocked
> more
> > times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes 
> > Center
> was
> > where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These
> days, I
> > can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 
> > or
> 600,
> > seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore 
> > either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> >
> > Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal 
> > is
> 7.0.
> > I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a 
> > challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) 
> > paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. 
> > I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> >
> > So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> > You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly 
> > appreciate all that you share.
> >
> >
> > Strive On!
> > Everett
> > In Colorado Springs, USA
> >
> >
> >
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 19:21:19 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:21:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Funny story. When my husband and I were first married, I had told him that
often sweating in my sleep was a sign of a low sugar. For the longest time,
if I sweat at all in bed, he would wake me up, and I don't think a single
time I was low, LOL!

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi Bridgit -- good question, but no, she's not gone physically, but
mentally. The first time it happened, I had no clue how to deal with it.
Since, I've gotten very good at picking up on when she's going low and
usually can head it off while she's still able to cooperate. Like you said,
it's been a while, and I'm supersticious about statements like that too. 
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

If she's "gone," isn't she unconscious? Just clarifying. If the paste works,
that's great, and I say continue that protocol.

I will say this about glucagon, when it's been given to me, I go super high
for a couple of hours, and obviously have to correct. So, just to provide
all info on the kits...

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered. 

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
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Cc: Rachel Krieg
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.

 

My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Sep  7 19:24:09 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:24:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
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Mike,

Thanks. Yes, I really don't like sharing much about my personal life,
especially darker stuff like an eating disorder. I never addressed it openly
until recently, and I often feel vulnerable when doing so. But someone told
me that perhaps being more open may help others potentially, and if someone
can avoid the pit-falls I fell into, then maybe a little vulnerability is
okay, smile.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Bridgit:
I didn't think you were representing your case as typical; each of us is
just relating his/her experiences. I think you wrote a wonderful post. I'm
sure it took courage to admit that you had gone through an eating disorder!
Your post helps us all.
When I got back from my DKA experience in the hospital when I was diagnosed
with diabetes, I experienced symptoos of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) at
98. So definitely what one's body gets used to makes a difference.
Anyway, keep the anecdotes coming, folks. It's all great stuff!

Mike 

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To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, September 7, 2015 6:29
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?

>
>
> Mike,
> 
> Thanks for pointing this out. And sorry if I came across as stating my
symptoms and experiences are indicative for all diabetics. It's an
individual disease, and everything varies from person to person.
> 
> As I've said, I am hyper sensitive to insulin and have always tended to
run lower than higher. I also feel symptoms of low sugars beginning in the
70's, and those symptoms can be anything to feeling hungry to light-headed
to dizzy and shaky to fatigue. It's different every time. And I can run
super low, say 40, and one time, I'm completely lucid and able to treat on
my own, then the next time I'm 40, I need assistance. Weird how that works.
Like how at 40 degrees it just rains sometimes, then other times it snows,
smile. And for me, glucose tablets do not work to bring up lows. For me, I
usually require juice and a snack. But for many glucose tablets work just
fine for treating lows.
> 
> And with highs, I tend to drop quickly after a correction. I feel high
starting around 200, and my symtoms can, again, vary to be anything from
headaches to feeling thirsty to fatigue to flu-like symptoms when high
enough, though thank god I rarely run this high.
> 
> I think it's also worth pointing out that symptoms can change once 
> your body adjust to different glucose levels. For example, I'm not 
> proud of this, but in my teens and early 20's, I struggled with an 
> eating disorder. I don't talk about this much, but due to my anorexia, 
> my diabetes got out of control. I lived in the 300 to 500 range for 
> years, so my body was used to being high all the time. Beyond extreme 
> thirst all the time and occasionally some nausea, I felt fine and 
> functioned for far longer than I should have been able too. It was a 
> decade that this went on. When I dropped to 150, I would start feeling 
> symptoms of a low because my body was so use to being high, anything 
> lower than 200 gave me low-like symptoms. When I came to some 
> difficult realizations, I started taking care of myself, and 
> eventually, got my glucose levels in control. Once adjusting to 
> normal, better sugars, my body not only started feeling high at 200, 
> but the symptoms are such that I don't know how
  I lived for so long that way. And oddly enough, this experience is not how
I lost my sight.
> 
> So for anyone still working on glucose control, especially if bringing
levels down, your symptoms may change once your body adjust to a different
level.
> 
> But anyway, as I've said before, so many variables go into the diabetic
equation, and each individual experience can be different from person to
person.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit and veronica:
> 
> I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful for
newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to
bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each
person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes
really ininis* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests
differently for each person who has it.
> I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life)
don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I
drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to
going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in
drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I
have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I
would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for
himself/herself how he/she reacts.
> By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying to
run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I
have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold
sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I
have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird
reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2
bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in
weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple
glucose tablets.) I remember I described this once on this list five or
eight years ago.
> And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or less
lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress,
my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
> One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few years
ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went ininway* down. But
after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation.
I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that
this wasn't uncommon.
> Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes
ininnothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be
absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
> Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who go
nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's
missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system
itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing
the trick.
> Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. This
discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative
rather than indicative.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs
change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life,
smile.
> 
> Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage just
how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't
always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm
not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know
how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals
without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are
running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more
for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I
test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day,
and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
> 
> Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my
husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice,
but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I
wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he
retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I
knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When
he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I
realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
> 
> As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and
screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was
simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was
happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got
really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when
I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This
didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I
think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it)
but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a
low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused
about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and
low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when
asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and
disorientated.
> 
> When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes
nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes,
including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to
treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
> 
> Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my mother-in-law
told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an
article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can
include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as
actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke
about this comment, grin.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates for
winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there
it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And
of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an
occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to
do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing
because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even
lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a
low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.

> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. 
> Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, 
> hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 
> 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I 
> never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables 
> tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same 
> schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same 
> time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get 
> up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently 
> for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened 
> in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and 
> low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a 
> sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't 
> always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing 
> where exactly I need to
 adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I
would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like
that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different
amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too.
For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests is, I
don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how
people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high
I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know
how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing.
Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get
a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.

> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's
sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're
sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I
have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all,
do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently,
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can
this happen without testing frequently daily?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or
4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have
more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
> 
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means
I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine.
Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between
type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a
type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> 
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced ballet, tap,
jazz and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out,
I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio.
I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on
a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You
could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I
have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between
nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without
distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so
this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly
grabbing what I can Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads and I usually don't
snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a
full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each
meal, smile.
> 
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> 
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your
A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are
good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> 
> Hi Veronica and all:
> 
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> 
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I'd like them to be.  I've found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That's not to say I don't have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200's which
I can live with and fix.
> 
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
> intake/insulin ratio.  I've been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
> had good control with really good A1C's.  However, weird things 
> started happening to my control in my 40's.  When I was using Lantus I 
> would see BG numbers that could be in the 300's, 400's and even 
> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn't watching my diet or not 
> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
> results.  I've pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that's 
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  
> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
> numbers I'm running are fine and they don't want me
  down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low
BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
> 
> I've been questioning the advice, because I've heard other diabetics
always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me
feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a
7.whatever A1C number.
> 
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.
> 
> As for exercising for a full hour  I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> 
> Thanks for the great topic today and we'll all just keep striving together
to improve control.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
> ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind
diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.
> 
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two
ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but
try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since
I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> 
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.
> 
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes
kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> 
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I ininl* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> 
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;com)
> 
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'Bs' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> 
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> 
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
> 
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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Sep  7 20:25:31 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 13:25:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
In-Reply-To: <004f01d0e9a2$c568d520$503a7f60$@gmail.com>
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I never cared (and still don't) who knows what about my medical
conditions/problems. Different strokes, etc. In any event, I believe people
can learn from your situation since it's one that's so beyond my ken that I
can hardly conceive of it.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 12:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Mike,

Thanks. Yes, I really don't like sharing much about my personal life,
especially darker stuff like an eating disorder. I never addressed it openly
until recently, and I often feel vulnerable when doing so. But someone told
me that perhaps being more open may help others potentially, and if someone
can avoid the pit-falls I fell into, then maybe a little vulnerability is
okay, smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 11:51 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Bridgit:
I didn't think you were representing your case as typical; each of us is
just relating his/her experiences. I think you wrote a wonderful post. I'm
sure it took courage to admit that you had gone through an eating disorder!
Your post helps us all.
When I got back from my DKA experience in the hospital when I was diagnosed
with diabetes, I experienced symptoos of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) at
98. So definitely what one's body gets used to makes a difference.
Anyway, keep the anecdotes coming, folks. It's all great stuff!

Mike 

----- Original Message -----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
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To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, September 7, 2015 6:29
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?

>
>
> Mike,
> 
> Thanks for pointing this out. And sorry if I came across as stating my
symptoms and experiences are indicative for all diabetics. It's an
individual disease, and everything varies from person to person.
> 
> As I've said, I am hyper sensitive to insulin and have always tended 
> to
run lower than higher. I also feel symptoms of low sugars beginning in the
70's, and those symptoms can be anything to feeling hungry to light-headed
to dizzy and shaky to fatigue. It's different every time. And I can run
super low, say 40, and one time, I'm completely lucid and able to treat on
my own, then the next time I'm 40, I need assistance. Weird how that works.
Like how at 40 degrees it just rains sometimes, then other times it snows,
smile. And for me, glucose tablets do not work to bring up lows. For me, I
usually require juice and a snack. But for many glucose tablets work just
fine for treating lows.
> 
> And with highs, I tend to drop quickly after a correction. I feel high
starting around 200, and my symtoms can, again, vary to be anything from
headaches to feeling thirsty to fatigue to flu-like symptoms when high
enough, though thank god I rarely run this high.
> 
> I think it's also worth pointing out that symptoms can change once 
> your body adjust to different glucose levels. For example, I'm not 
> proud of this, but in my teens and early 20's, I struggled with an 
> eating disorder. I don't talk about this much, but due to my anorexia, 
> my diabetes got out of control. I lived in the 300 to 500 range for 
> years, so my body was used to being high all the time. Beyond extreme 
> thirst all the time and occasionally some nausea, I felt fine and 
> functioned for far longer than I should have been able too. It was a 
> decade that this went on. When I dropped to 150, I would start feeling 
> symptoms of a low because my body was so use to being high, anything 
> lower than 200 gave me low-like symptoms. When I came to some 
> difficult realizations, I started taking care of myself, and 
> eventually, got my glucose levels in control. Once adjusting to 
> normal, better sugars, my body not only started feeling high at 200, 
> but the symptoms are such that I don't know how
  I lived for so long that way. And oddly enough, this experience is not how
I lost my sight.
> 
> So for anyone still working on glucose control, especially if bringing
levels down, your symptoms may change once your body adjust to a different
level.
> 
> But anyway, as I've said before, so many variables go into the 
> diabetic
equation, and each individual experience can be different from person to
person.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit and veronica:
> 
> I'm glad all these stories are coming out because it's truly helpful 
> for
newly-diagnosed persons to have some ideas concerning how they may react to
bg highs and lows etc. But I want readers of this list to know that each
person reacts to life, food, insulin and everything differently. Diabetes
really ininis* a disease (if it is a single disease) that manifests
differently for each person who has it.
> I, for instance (and I hate to think what this shows of my past life)
don't really show much of a reaction in terms of blood sugar levels when I
drink alcohol (either the hard stuff which is supposed to make one prone to
going low because the liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol) or high (as in
drinking wine or beer when one should make sure to count their carbs). I
have tested before and after drinking and my bg just isn't affected. But I
would caution each person to not take my word for it and to verify for
himself/herself how he/she reacts.
> By the same token, I very rarely go low and as long as I'm not trying 
> to
run a marathon, I can run at 70 mg/dl all day and not notice it. And when I
have gone too low during the day, I usually just get one heck of a cold
sweat and my head is drenched but don't show other reactions. And when I
have gone low at night (which is rare for me), I tend to have weird
reactions like dreams when I am the gunner or bombardier in a heavy WW2
bomber which has been attacked causing the plane to go out-of-control in
weird aerobatics. (the plane never crashes; I just wake up and eat a couple
glucose tablets.) I remember I described this once on this list five or
eight years ago.
> And I, too, have had to vary my basal rates over the years (more or 
> less
lantus) but not very often. For the most part except when I'm under stress,
my metabolism appears quite predictable. I'm pretty lucky that way.
> One final weird observation: when I had a partial colectomy a few 
> years
ago, for about a month, my insulin requirements went ininway* down. But
after about a month, they went back to what they were before the operation.
I found that quite freaky and asked my internist about it and he said that
this wasn't uncommon.
> Which makes no logical sense: after all, the colon contributes
ininnothing* to nutrition; its total purpose is to allow water to be
absorbed from digestive waste and then to eliminate that waste.
> Which is why I'm rather suspicious of all the bariatric surgeons who 
> go
nuts about staving off diabetes with bypasses and such. I think everyone's
missing something here and it's the act of messing with the digestive system
itself rather than drastically reducing nutrition absorption that's doing
the trick.
> Oh well; that's enough irrelevant prattling from me for the moment. 
> This
discussion is very worthwhile and people should take it as illustrative
rather than indicative.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> It seems to be about every three to four months that my basal needs
change. It's weird, but like you, I make the changes and carry on with life,
smile.
> 
> Because I feel symptoms of being low early, and usually I can gage 
> just
how low I am, and how much time I have before I actually crash, I don't
always test. But yes, I definitely test an hour after a low to make sure I'm
not jumping up. I don't mess with highs. When I feel high, I test so I know
how much insulin I need to correct. And I also rarely bolus after meals
without testing because my bolus can change depending on what my sugars are
running. I like to test roughly every three hours in a day, adding in more
for when I exercise, which is usually five times a week, so this is why I
test 6 to 8 times a day. When I was pregnant, I was testing 15 times a day,
and boy-oh-boy, that was intense, smile.
> 
> Funny story, a few months ago, I woke up low in the morning, and my
husband was still at home. I knew instantly, so I asked the hubby for juice,
but I was a little disorientated. I knew where I was and who I was, but I
wasn't sure who my husband was. I asked for the juice, and while he
retrieved it, I thought to myself, "Who is this guy? Is he my husband?" I
knew I was married, but I just wasn't sure if this guy was my husband. When
he returned with juice, I asked, "Are you Ross?" Like ten seconds later, I
realized it, but to this day, Ross and my endocrine joke about this. LOL!
> 
> As a kid, I had awful insulin reactions. I hallucinated, seizure and
screamed then passed out for a few seconds. The worse thing is that I was
simultaneously aware of what was happening while all the bad stuff was
happening. As I grew older, these type of reactions stopped, and I just got
really tired when dropping too low. In the last couple of years though, when
I'm low and sleeping, I wake myself up, but often I'm disorientated. This
didn't use to happen. I've always been able to wake myself up when low (I
think since I can lucid dream, this has a little something to do with it)
but I was always aware of everything. But now, usually when I wake up with a
low, I know enough that I need to get juice and eat food, but I am confused
about where I am, or what objects are. This doesn't happen when awake and
low, even if crashing, I just fall asleep when awake and dropping, but when
asleep and wake up low, it's weird, I can become so confused and
disorientated.
> 
> When my husband and I were dating, he wanted to meet with my diabetes
nurse educator and do a training, so he had a crash course in diabetes,
including how to inject glucagon. He knows what to watch for and how to
treat various symptoms. He also knows how to operate my pump.
> 
> Another funny story, when we announced our engagement, my 
> mother-in-law
told my husband that people with diabetes can get crazy. She had read an
article about how when high or low, the symptoms can vary, and it can
include erratic behavior during the low or high. But she interpreted it as
actually developing psychological conditions, ha-ha! Ross and I still joke
about this comment, grin.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 3:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I'm with you here, Bridgit. I do seem to have to change my basal rates 
> for
winter and summer. Nobody seemed to think that analysis made sense but there
it is. I change the basals and get the results I want so there! <grin> And
of course, just when I think I know what I'm doing, there will be an
occasional misbehaving cannula and surprise! And I too never guess what to
do if I think I'm high. I've treated many lows before or without testing
because, well, as long as it sometimes takes me to test, why risk going even
lower. <grin> If my fingers cooperate, I like to test about an hour after a
low to make sure I'm not heading too far in the other direction.
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available
on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.

> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> Yes, I definitely have days where I don't test as often as I like. 
> Some days, I get caught up doing something, and before I know it, 
> hours have gone by without me testing. I start feeling lows in the 
> 70's, and sometimes I treat before knowing exactly how low I am, but I 
> never correct when high without knowing exactly how high. My variables 
> tend to change frequently too, even when I do things on the same 
> schedule. I can eat the exact same food every day at the exact same 
> time, exercise at the same time, doing the same activity each day, get 
> up and go to bed at the same time, and still, things change frequently 
> for me, like every couple of months, though at times, it has happened 
> in a matter of weeks. But suddenly I will run high in the morning and 
> low at night. When one per 20 for a bolus had been working, all of a 
> sudden, I need one per 15. If I didn't test frequently, I wouldn't 
> always catch this, and I wouldn't be able to track the trends, knowing 
> where exactly I need to
 adjust. Others may be able to remain much steadier than this, and I wish I
would, but ever since I was little, this is how my diabetes has been. I like
that since being on the pump, I can set basal rates to deliver different
amounts of insulin at different parts of the day, adjusting as I need too.
For me, this has helped tremendously in keeping my sugars more even-keeled.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 4:04 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Bridgit, my answer when I don't get in those regular or extra tests 
> is, I
don't. I fret or worry about what they are. I have never understood how
people could say oh I know I am, fill in the blank. Yes, if I'm really high
I can feel it. If I'm low, thank goodness I can feel it. But I can't know
how much insulin to take to bring me down appropriately without testing.
Unfortunately for me, I've had to accept the fact that sometimes I don't get
a number and I have to just go on with life. But it bugs me!
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available
on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.

> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 10:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's
sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're
sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I
have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all,
do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently,
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can
this happen without testing frequently daily?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 
> or
4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain 
> more
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy,
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have
more potential problems with inconsistencies.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two 
> diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some 
> regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.
> 
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 
> means
I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine.
Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between
type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a
type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
> 
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my
early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced ballet, tap,
jazz and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out,
I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio.
I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on
a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your 
> sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You
could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I
have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between
nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without
distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so
this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly
grabbing what I can Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads and I usually don't
snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a
full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each
meal, smile.
> 
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your 
> treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
> 
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what
works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve
results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your
A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are
good staying in the 7 to 8 range.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
> 
> 
> Hi Veronica and all:
> 
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
> 
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my 
> numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I'd like them to be.  I've found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That's not to say I don't have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200's which
I can live with and fix.
> 
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb 
> intake/insulin ratio.  I've been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have 
> had good control with really good A1C's.  However, weird things 
> started happening to my control in my 40's.  When I was using Lantus I 
> would see BG numbers that could be in the 300's, 400's and even 
> higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over 
> the numbers.  Its not like I wasn't watching my diet or not 
> exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having 
> Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the 
> numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C 
> results.  I've pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I 
> first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that's 
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.
> My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the 
> numbers I'm running are fine and they don't want me
  down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low
BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.
> 
> I've been questioning the advice, because I've heard other diabetics
always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your
control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me
feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a
7.whatever A1C number.
> 
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by 
> Bridget,
yourself & everet today.
> 
> As for exercising for a full hour  I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
> 
> Thanks for the great topic today and we'll all just keep striving 
> together
to improve control.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I 
> was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C 
> ran between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't 
> obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are 
> really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available
on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! 
> Keep
it up!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more
about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind
diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, 
> most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.
> 
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or 
> two
ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but
try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since
I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
> 
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and 
> I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much 
> as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.
> 
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I 
> sometimes
kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally 
> gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
> 
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the 
> need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe 
> it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I ininl* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
> 
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along 
> the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;com)
> 
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'Bs' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar 
> levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
> 
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
> 
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
> 
> 
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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep  8 00:14:36 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 20:14:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Sounds like a reasonable plan, thank you.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 12:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark:
If I am going to engage in strenuous exercise, I test immediately before 
hand. Then I test again immediately after the exercise to know what the 
effect was. Then I test two hours later to determine what the long-term 
effect was.g

Mike Freeman


> On Sep 6, 2015, at 17:21, Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Bridgit,
>
> This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
> recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before 
> coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day 
> is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a 
> day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more 
> about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often 
> per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people 
> normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after? 
> Thank you in advance.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's 
> sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what 
> you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the 
> day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently 
> or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or 
> internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test 
> regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But 
> without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your 
> numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually 
> more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best 
> control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing 
> frequently daily?
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc:Bridgit,
>
> This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
> recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before 
> coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day 
> is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a 
> day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more 
> about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often 
> per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people 
> normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after? 
> Thank you in advance.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's 
> sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what 
> you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the 
> day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently 
> or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or 
> internal med doc. Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test 
> regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But 
> without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your 
> numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually 
> more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best 
> control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing 
> frequently daily?
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I dare say that goes for all of us.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Mark Tardif
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 
> 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
> exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
> have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Mark,
>
> That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
> consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
> frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
> four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
> what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
> inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
> possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like 
> how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend 
> to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
> don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and 
> I
> felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
> case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
> 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
> Eileen,
>
> Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
> work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go 
> into
> the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is 
> variable.
>
> What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means 
> I'm
> running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
> two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between 
> type
> one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
> two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
> doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
> between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.
>
> Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my 
> early
> 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
> and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
> like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. 
> I
> do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on 
> a
> mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
> hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
> up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
> after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
> This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
> will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also 
> do
> it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
> three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
> ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
> smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
> works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
> can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
> low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full 
> course
> with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.
>
> But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
> and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
> candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
> bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
> run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
> correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
> down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
> one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also 
> change
> depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of 
> day,
> I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
> needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.
>
> So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what 
> works
> for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve 
> results
> you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C 
> below
> 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
> staying in the 7 to 8 range.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?
>
>
> Hi Veronica and all:
>
> This for me has been a really interesting topic.
>
> I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
> are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my 
> mind,
> still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
> getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
> eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, 
> but
> the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s 
> which
> I can live with and fix.
>
> Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
> intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
> good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
> happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see 
> BG
> numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
> really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not 
> like
> I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to 
> the
> pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
> leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
> been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
> when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
> because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
> doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
> running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because 
> that
> would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
> and heart function.
>
> I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics 
> always
> insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your 
> control
> and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
> like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
> number.
>
> So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
> yourself & everet today.
>
> As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
> workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
> during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, 
> I
> can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
> getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.
>
> Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
> to improve control.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hi Everett!
> Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
> first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran 
> between
> 13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
> consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
> months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend 
> a
> lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
> burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
> is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to 
> ride
> the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. 
> I
> feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
> My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
> problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
> But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
> Striving! <laughing!
> So go for it, all of us!
> Veronica
>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
> To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
> it up!
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Everett Gavel
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?
>
> Hello All,
>
> I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more 
> about
> my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
> lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
> read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
> that.
>
> I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two 
> ago,
> my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but 
> try
> to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
> was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.
>
> I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
> admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they 
> come.
> At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
> could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
> couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
> twice a day. That's it.
>
> I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes 
> kept
> with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
> Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
> in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.
>
> Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
> the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
> Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
> some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
> wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.
>
> So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
> lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
> true, where it says, better late than never.
> ;-)
>
> So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
> sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
> are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
> average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked 
> more
> times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center 
> was
> where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, 
> I
> can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
> seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
> who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.
>
> Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
> I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
> challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
> attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
> focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.
>
> So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
> You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
> appreciate all that you share.
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> In Colorado Springs, USA
>
>
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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep  8 00:32:02 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 20:32:02 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon
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Perhaps, but not necessarily, in my opinion.  "Gone" for me might also mean 
that person just isn't aware of how he/she is behaving or coming across, 
perhaps they are slurring their words without realizing it, not being 
terribly coherent without realizing it, coming across as if everything is 
just fine when it obviously isn't, that kind of thing.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 10:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

If she's "gone," isn't she unconscious? Just clarifying. If the paste works,
that's great, and I say continue that protocol.

I will say this about glucagon, when it's been given to me, I go super high
for a couple of hours, and obviously have to correct. So, just to provide
all info on the kits...

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Shelton via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 11:11 AM
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Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi. I'm the totally blind partner of a sighted diabetic. The first time
Linda went low, like out of her mind low, I didn't know for sure what had
happened, although I thought it was likely low BG. I'd seen her go low, but
never that bad. I tore through the kitchen looking for anything and found
absolutely nothing. Mind you, there were probably plenty of sugar sources,
but I couldn't find anything. I called the paramedics and decided I needed
to get serious about supporting my mate, and that's why I joined this list.

I've thought about trying to learn to administer glucagon, but Linda does
not seem to lose consciousness. If she ever were to do so, I figure it's
time to call 911. We do now stock the glucose paste that comes in tubes.
It's very effective, and in fact was what the paramedics administered.

An easier solution is a nice cold ginger ale that I keep in the fridge. It
helps that Linda likes ginger ale and she associates it with coming out of a
low, so I don't have to fight her to drink it, at least not usually.

It doesn't happen that frequently, thank God, and I've gotten a lot better
at dealing with it. Still, it's really scary when the person you love is
just simply gone for a while.

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 5:54 PM
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] glucagon

Hi, all.



My husband Jeremy's endo wanted my family since they live in the area to be
able to learn to administer glucagon in the event he went low. However, they
refused. As someone who is totally blind, with no light perception, is it
possible for me to administer it to him? I know the type she wanted him to
use you had to mix it, and that could be difficult for someone who has no
vision whatsoever. Usually, if he drops and I can't get anything into him, I
wind up calling the paramedics which in this town wind up being the fire
department, unless they deem it necessary to transport him to the hospital
in which case they send an ambulance.

Rachel and Lady the lovable lab

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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep  8 00:38:33 2015
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 20:38:33 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I 
just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not 
jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting 
everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, 
and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have 
recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again 
what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all 
must do.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Sep  8 01:46:03 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 20:46:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
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-----Original Message----- 
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not 
jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting 
everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, 
and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have 
recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again 
what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all 
must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Sep  8 03:24:10 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 20:24:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin>
Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin>
I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 7:39 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not 
jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting 
everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, 
and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have 
recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again 
what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all 
must do.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:22 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From pickrellrebecca at gmail.com  Tue Sep  8 11:38:49 2015
From: pickrellrebecca at gmail.com (Star Gazer)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 07:38:49 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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				Veronica, have you tried a treadmill? I really like it, I can put my headphones on and watch a show or listen to music and be in my own world for a bit. 

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Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Sep  8 14:03:47 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 10:03:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Hi Veronica, 

I have a tredmil which is what I mostly tend towards using.  I too like walking.  And, since the on-set of my husband?s cancer and needing to retire our dogs, its been a life saver in helping me get a good walk in. 

My husband also has a Total Gym. Since I?m not crazy about working with weights, I have to push myself to use it.  Its actually a nice piece of exercise equipment and easy to use and has the benefit of another good workout.  With all his health issues and hospitalizations this past winter and spring, I had a lot of stress and worry, so got away from exercising. Now, I am finally getting myself back to it on a more regular basis.  

Eileen 


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin>
Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin>
I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 7:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not 
jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting 
everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, 
and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have 
recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again 
what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all 
must do.

Bridgit

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Mark Tardif via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif
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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 6:51 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 6:40 PM
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
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Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Sep  8 14:09:37 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 09:09:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Yes, I prefer exercising out-of-doors. We are lucky and have a walking trail near our house, which is very nice for jogging and power walking. While my hubby may not do much exercising on his own, he has no problem exercising with me. He use to be more into it, but he no longer self-motivates, but we usually do family walks. Sometimes he plays with our son at the play ground while I make my rounds around the park, or we all walk together, pulling our son in his wagon.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Sep  8 14:23:01 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 09:23:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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And elipticals are great too because they are a low-impact exercise. I love mine. I watch a show or read a book. I can set various programs along with setting different levels of resistance, and it's sort of a low-impact jogging motion, but your feet don't ever leave the pads, making it low-impact. And you can hold onto handle bars for some arm toning and to get heart pumping even more. It's a total body work-out, which I love.

And BTW, when I do the walking trail, I usually take a three pound weight with me. I cane with one hand, and hold the weight with the other, doing pumping motions. On way back, I switch hands.

Bridgit

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				Veronica, have you tried a treadmill? I really like it, I can put my headphones on and watch a show or listen to music and be in my own world for a bit. 

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I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Sep  8 14:27:55 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 09:27:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Eileen,

I totally understand. I broke my ankle this summer, and had to spend weeks off my feet. I continued to do floor exercises, but I'm still getting back to the exercise level I was at before the break. I actually walked a lot sooner on it than originally anticipated, but based on certain criteria, I was given an unofficial go-ahead to start putting weight on it and walking. I was suppose to spend 12 weeks off it, but I was full-on walking at six weeks. Everything is good with it, all X-rays look good, but while I've been back to 100% mobility, the month I was completely off it-- between the actual break and surgery-- I'm still not at the level I was when exercising before the break.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Hi Veronica, 

I have a tredmil which is what I mostly tend towards using.  I too like walking.  And, since the on-set of my husband?s cancer and needing to retire our dogs, its been a life saver in helping me get a good walk in. 

My husband also has a Total Gym. Since I?m not crazy about working with weights, I have to push myself to use it.  Its actually a nice piece of exercise equipment and easy to use and has the benefit of another good workout.  With all his health issues and hospitalizations this past winter and spring, I had a lot of stress and worry, so got away from exercising. Now, I am finally getting myself back to it on a more regular basis.  

Eileen 


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407


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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
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Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
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Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From jfranks at nfbtx.org  Tue Sep  8 18:22:48 2015
From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 13:22:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Vitamins and supplements that have positive results
	for Diabetics
Message-ID: <CAMuaAOJ4S+c1PhiGuc17_swUr_3xJurYwayv64nhOGMqNws7gQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,
I hope you are all doing well. I was curious if anyone on this list
has been recommended any vitamins or supplements that your Doctors
have said would have positive affects on your diabetes and overall
health and why?

I look forward to hearing your responses

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Franks



From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Sep  8 18:34:07 2015
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:34:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Vitamins and supplements that have positive
 resultsfor Diabetics
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Hi Jonathan, 

Doctor?s rarely recommend vitamins.  However, with that said the ones that have been suggested I take include: 

a good Vitamin B complex to help support nerves and the effects of diabetes on the nerves. 
Alpha Lipoaic Acid for same reason as the B Complex. 
Omega Fish Oils for blood flow and to help the heart.
A good calcium supplement with vitamin D & magnesium ? this might be more a female thing, but high sugar levels are known to leach out the calcium from the bones so I would think its good for the guys too.
And, since my heart surgery, Magnesium 200Mg per day has been recommended along with a good Vitamin C every day.
Now, I had been taking most of this stuff anyway and without a doctor telling me too, but now they are having more to say about what vits are helpful!

Good luck.

Eileen 

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Vitamins and supplements that have positive resultsfor Diabetics

Hello all,
I hope you are all doing well. I was curious if anyone on this list
has been recommended any vitamins or supplements that your Doctors
have said would have positive affects on your diabetes and overall
health and why?

I look forward to hearing your responses

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Franks

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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Sep  8 18:37:49 2015
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 11:37:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Vitamins and supplements that have positive
	results	for Diabetics
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Hi, Jonathan.

Last time I had a full blood workup, my doctor said I had a vitamin D
deficiency (I had one a few years ago) so was put on I think a thousand
units per day (one big tablet). Other than that, no supplements or vitamins.
Also, given that I have no history of circulatory problems, my doctor
recommended *against* taking a baby aspirin; he didn't think it was
necessary in my case.

Good question, though.

Mike Freeman
 

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for Diabetics

Hello all,
I hope you are all doing well. I was curious if anyone on this list has been
recommended any vitamins or supplements that your Doctors have said would
have positive affects on your diabetes and overall health and why?

I look forward to hearing your responses

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Franks

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From jfranks at nfbtx.org  Tue Sep  8 20:24:46 2015
From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 15:24:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Your experiences in turning the struggles of
 Diabetic Gastroparesis into a success
Message-ID: <CAMuaAOJgFbE6nwaQ+-Vkv19Xe6dTijo9QyBuPBWZrG+ZFmGBqA@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all once again,
In 2007, I was diagnosed with having Diabetic Gastroparesis. I will
admit that I have had many struggles in dealing with this condition
from not having an effective medicine that I can afford or constantly
overindulging in food at one meal setting. I was wondering what
advice/ techniques and advice you all can give me in better managing
this condition.

In regards to the medicine I have been prescribed, I was prescribed
Reglan which gave me extremely negative adverse neurological affects.
I was prescribed a high dosage and these affects  did not subside
until I was completely taken of Reglan. I was then given a lower
dosage years later in hopes that it would work, but unfortunately it
does not. I am very hesitant to go for a higher dosage, because I do
not want the negative affects to surface again. and the other
Erythromicin I am severely allergic too. My insurance does not cover
any other medicine , that works well with the condition.

In regards to meals, I have been told many different things such as
stay away from high fiber foods such as broccoli, eat 6 small meals a
day or maintain a low fiber diet. In all honesty, I find myself
overindulging in my meals and do not always keep a consistent
half-meal diet.

I am hoping that many of you will share your experiences and stories
of challenges to success stories in dealing with Diabetic
Gastroparesis.

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Franks



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Sep  8 23:31:43 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 16:31:43 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I have tried a tredmill in the past but I just like being outdoors so I walk. <grin>
Veronica

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Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 4:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

				Veronica, have you tried a treadmill? I really like it, I can put my headphones on and watch a show or listen to music and be in my own world for a bit. 

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Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:22 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Everett Gavel via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Sep  8 23:33:59 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 16:33:59 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Oh Eileen, sending thoughts your way. Isn't it interesting how sometimes it seems like stress always draws us away from the one thing that helps us during stress the most. And yes, I do wish I had some sort of equipment here that works different muscles than a walk does. So we'll see. <grin>
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 7:04 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Hi Veronica, 

I have a tredmil which is what I mostly tend towards using.  I too like walking.  And, since the on-set of my husband?s cancer and needing to retire our dogs, its been a life saver in helping me get a good walk in. 

My husband also has a Total Gym. Since I?m not crazy about working with weights, I have to push myself to use it.  Its actually a nice piece of exercise equipment and easy to use and has the benefit of another good workout.  With all his health issues and hospitalizations this past winter and spring, I had a lot of stress and worry, so got away from exercising. Now, I am finally getting myself back to it on a more regular basis.  

Eileen 


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk 
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin>
Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin>
I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not 
jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting 
everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, 
and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have 
recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again 
what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all 
must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively 
recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming 
onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a 
problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in 
the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, 
and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the 
reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation 
to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer 
curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars 
are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have 
noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do 
so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, 
for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the 
day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica 
pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they 
are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can 
this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 
times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my 
exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we 
have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more 
consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less 
frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test 
four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, 
what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with 
inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as 
possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how 
I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have 
more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes,
don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I
felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my
case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above
200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines
work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into
the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm
running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type
two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type
one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type
two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She
doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference
between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early
20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz--
and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I
like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I
do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a
mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an
hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back
up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half
after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars
will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do
it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a
three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and
ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions,
smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually
works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless
low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course
with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment
and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a
candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy,
bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do
run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I
correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come
down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is
one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change
depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day,
I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always
needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works
for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results
you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below
7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good
staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers
are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind,
still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that
getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally
eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but
the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which
I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb
intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had
good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started
happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG
numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it
really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like
I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the
pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and
leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has
been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year
when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s
because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My
doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m
running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that
would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart
and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always
insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control
and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling
like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C
number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget,
yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short
workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump
during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I
can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on
getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together
to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was
first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb
consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two
months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a
lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of
burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here
is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride
the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I
feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a
problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep
it up!

Mike


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Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about
my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most
read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for
that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago,
my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try
to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I
was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll
admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I
could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first
couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while
twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept
with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave
in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need,
the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's
some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels
wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the
lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more
true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels
are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my
average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more
times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was
where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I
can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600,
seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so
who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a
challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying
attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually
focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly
appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Sep  8 23:36:55 2015
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 16:36:55 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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Switching hands? Wow! If I tried that with a cane I'd probably kill myself or someone else within five minutes. <grin> For some reason I am not quite sure, my rheumatologist limits what I do with weights. I have to find some other way to get the strength training I'd like to have.
But wow! Switching hands! I'm impressed. <grin>
Veronica

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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 7:23 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And elipticals are great too because they are a low-impact exercise. I love mine. I watch a show or read a book. I can set various programs along with setting different levels of resistance, and it's sort of a low-impact jogging motion, but your feet don't ever leave the pads, making it low-impact. And you can hold onto handle bars for some arm toning and to get heart pumping even more. It's a total body work-out, which I love.

And BTW, when I do the walking trail, I usually take a three pound weight with me. I cane with one hand, and hold the weight with the other, doing pumping motions. On way back, I switch hands.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

				Veronica, have you tried a treadmill? I really like it, I can put my headphones on and watch a show or listen to music and be in my own world for a bit. 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 11:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
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Phone: 831-429-6407


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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:46 PM
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Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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To learn more, visit:
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
To: 'Everett Gavel'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Sep  9 00:44:44 2015
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:44:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Process Message 1, Please Ignore
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It is not necessary to respond to this message in any way!  It is 
being sent to all nfbnet.org lists for three purposes:
1. to exercise/test all nfbnet.org plumbing,
2.  to initiate the search function for all low-traffic lists, yes 
find is fixed again,
and 3. to help remove bad addresses from all lists.

David Andrews, List Owner


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From fasac at icloud.com  Wed Sep  9 04:02:36 2015
From: fasac at icloud.com (frederick sacco)
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:02:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Vitamins and supplements that have positive
 results for Diabetics
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B-complex (sub-lingual), D-3 (caps), low dose Iron tabs, & Vit C (250-500 mg/ day). All vital to metabolism, daily, and not found in sufficient quantity in most diets.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 8, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Jonathan Franks via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> I hope you are all doing well. I was curious if anyone on this list
> has been recommended any vitamins or supplements that your Doctors
> have said would have positive affects on your diabetes and overall
> health and why?
> 
> I look forward to hearing your responses
> 
> Warm Regards,
> 
> Jonathan Franks
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Sep  9 15:03:01 2015
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 10:03:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw:  Good News?
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I don't cane well with my left hand, but on the walking trail, it's a super wide trail, with grass on either side, so on the return, when I switch to caning with my left hand, I can trail the grass, which helps me keep my pace and not amble to the other side accidently. You can also try a Pilates band for toning. I have a Pilates band with three different chords you can attach for various levels of resistance. Pilates bands can be used for all kinds of full-body toning exercises.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Switching hands? Wow! If I tried that with a cane I'd probably kill myself or someone else within five minutes. <grin> For some reason I am not quite sure, my rheumatologist limits what I do with weights. I have to find some other way to get the strength training I'd like to have.
But wow! Switching hands! I'm impressed. <grin> Veronica

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And elipticals are great too because they are a low-impact exercise. I love mine. I watch a show or read a book. I can set various programs along with setting different levels of resistance, and it's sort of a low-impact jogging motion, but your feet don't ever leave the pads, making it low-impact. And you can hold onto handle bars for some arm toning and to get heart pumping even more. It's a total body work-out, which I love.

And BTW, when I do the walking trail, I usually take a three pound weight with me. I cane with one hand, and hold the weight with the other, doing pumping motions. On way back, I switch hands.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

				Veronica, have you tried a treadmill? I really like it, I can put my headphones on and watch a show or listen to music and be in my own world for a bit. 

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I keep running into difficulties with various exercise equipment thanks to the RA. When all is said and done, I am a walker. I like to be outdoors and be in a different world for awhile. I can easily wander aimlessly for an hour or an hour and a half. <grin> Although we're about to head out on a long trip and it will be an interesting challenge finding good food on the road and getting enough meaningless walking since well, my hubby doesn't quite share my wandering passion. <grin> I'm really enjoying finding out what each of you do.
Veronica

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Awesome. While there's nothing wrong with the Y or other gyms, it's nice to have equipment at home, if you can, to exercise when not convenient to get to the gym. I love my elliptical. I do 40 minutes five days a week, but doing 30 minutes three times a week is great, and will ease you into doing more, if you wish. It's also about fitting it into your schedule. No one should feel forced or obligated to follow an exercise routine not tailored to you as an individual. The most important thing is to get activity into your daily schedule. Exercise while watching a favorite TV program or read an audio book at the same time. Time goes by faster this way, and you can still fit in other things into your schedule.

FYI, I label my buttons in Braille with dymo tape. High mark works well too.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Thank you, Bridgit.  I'm going to probably be ramping up my exercise since I just got a new treadmill and used it for the first time on Saturday.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

In my experience, type one's should test at least four to five times a day. 
Every endocrine I've ever had, have recommended five to six times at least. 
It's often good to test 2 to 3 hours after meals to make sure you're not jumping high. For exercise, I test right before than an hour afterwards. 
Again, this is my personal experience and situation, and I'm not suggesting everyone do what I do. As I've said, I do what my endo's have recommended, and I merely pass along not only my routine, but what my doctors have recommended.

As for type two's, I've always been told four times a day, and this is again what endo's I know have recommended. But again, not saying this is what all must do.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Bridgit,

This is an education for me because I have only started testing relatively recently, and I'd never heard of anyone testing 4 times a day before coming onto this list.  My doctor seems to think that once or twice a day is not a problem, and my parents, both of whom are type 2 both test once a day, in the morning.  So I think your question has made me think more about this, and I appreciate it.  Maybe I ought to be testing more often per day for the reasons you mentioned.  Thank you.  When do people normally test in relation to exercise, right after or a while after?  Thank you in advance.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 1:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I have a legitimate question, and this is not directed at anyone, it's sheer curiosity. Regardless if type one or two, how do you know what you're sugars are running without testing several times throughout the day? And I have noticed that the type two's I know who test infrequently or not at all, do so under the supervision of a general practitioner or internal med doc.
Whereas those who see an endocrine, tend to test regularly and frequently, for two's usually being four times a day. But without testing throughout the day, you don't honestly know what your numbers are running, and as Veronica pointed out, A1-C's, while usually more accurate than a glucose meter, they are not precise either. For best control and monitoring of sugars, how can this happen without testing frequently daily?

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

I dare say that goes for all of us.

Mike


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Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

And if it becomes necessary and my doctor recommends it, I will test 3 or 4 times a day and become stricter about exercise and diet.  Actually, my exercise routine is good, (a lot of walking, and in this neighborhood we have a lot of hills,) but my food intake certainly needs modification.



Mark Tardif
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Mark,

That's one big difference between ones and twos: two's tend to remain more consistent than type one's, and that's why two's can usually test less frequently. Personally, I think two's, regardless of A1-C's, should test four times a day, but as long as you're managing things and are healthy, what works for you is what works. One's have much more problems with inconsistencies, and that's why it's important we test as frequently as possible. At 200 and higher, I can definitely feel it, and I don't like how I feel in these ranges. Even if bolusing correctly, one's still tend to have more potential problems with inconsistencies.

Bridgit

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I think what you said here is very important.  I have type two diabetes, don't take insulin yet, just metformin, and my last A1C level was 5.9, and I felt perfectly fine and my doctor thought that was very appropriate in my case.  Even though I like ice cream, my glucose readings rarely go above 200, and I can test once or twice a day with no problem.



Mark Tardif
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?

Eileen,

Diabetes is an individual disease, at the end of the day. Some regimines work better for some, and not so much for others. So many variables go into the equation, and while there are some constants, so much more is variable.

What's an acceptable A1-C depends on a lot. For me, going below 7 means I'm running too low. For others, they can go below 7 and be totally fine. Type two's can usually have lower A1-C's too. There are differences between type one and two, and people don't always understand that. My grandma is a type two, and I'm a type one. She typically has A1-C's 6. 5 and lower. She doesn't understand why I shouldn't have mine lower, but the difference between one and two can be varied enough to create such differences.

Like Veronica, I need to get my daily work-out in. As a teen and in my early 20's, I ran three to five miles a day, and I danced-- ballet, tap, jazz-- and while I still incorporate ballet barre exercises into my work-out, I like to either power walk outside or use my elliptical at home for cardio. I do my ballet barre exercises and stretches afterwards. Sometimes I jog on a mini-trampoline too. In total, my work-outs last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. I usually have to disconnect during cardio then hook back up an hour afterwards. I test before working out then an hour-and-a-half after the work-out. Have you tried exercising at the same time each day?
This can help with consistency, and you can usually judge what your sugars will run before and after since doing it at the same time. You could also do it after a meal, adding a little more carbs to that meal. I have a three-year-old, so I tend to work-out late at night, like between nine and ten, since that's usually when I can get a lot done without distractions, smile. I tend to run higher at night, mid to upper 100's, so this actually works out. I also don't eat much during the day, mostly grabbing what I
can-- Greek yogurt, Clif bars, salads-- and I usually don't snack unless low, so I try to make supper the one meal I sit down and have a full course with all the wonderful foods you are suppose to fit into each meal, smile.

But it's really individually based. You can't always judge your treatment and effects of by how others are treated and their results. I can eat a candy bar, bolus and remain at 120, while a friend of mine will eat candy, bolus and have crazy, inconsistent sugars all the rest of the day. If I do run high, say 300 or higher, which happens during my lady time, when I correct, I can drop in an hour. The same friend will take all day to come down from a high sugar. For breakfast and lunch, my carb/insulin ratio is one per 22, while at supper, it's one per 15. And this ratio can also change depending on the carb I'm eating. Like if pasta, no matter the time of day, I usually do one per 15, though I eat pasta sparingly. My friend always needs to do one per 10, regardless of time of day or carb.

So what works for one, doesn't always work for another person. Do what works for you and what your doctors recommend, and as long as you achieve results you're happy with, it's okay. And if you want to try to get your A1-C below 7, try. If you start running low frequently, then you likely are good staying in the 7 to 8 range.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-talk
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Good News?


Hi Veronica and all:

This for me has been a really interesting topic.

I too have been using a pump for a year and a half now.  While my numbers are certainly better than what I had been experiencing, they are in my mind, still not perfect or the perfect I?d like them to be.  I?ve found that getting rid of the long acting Lantus in my insulin regiment has totally eliminated extreme highs.  That?s not to say I don?t have highs & lows, but the highs are at least contained to being no more than the high 200?s which I can live with and fix.

Usually, when I go high  its due to poor estimating of my carb intake/insulin ratio.  I?ve been a diabetic since I was 5, and I have had good control with really good A1C?s.  However, weird things started happening to my control in my 40?s.  When I was using Lantus I would see BG numbers that could be in the 300?s, 400?s and even higher!  I found it really stressful and was constantly fretting over the numbers.  Its not like I wasn?t watching my diet or not exercising.  .  .  Making the change to the pump and only having Novolog in my system has made a big difference and leveled out the numbers.  The only thing I have been left questioning has been my A1C results.  I?ve pretty much been around 7.4 to 7.8.  Last year when I first started the pump I did get the A1C down to 6.3, but that?s because I was having far too many lows while adjusting insulin rates.  My doctor and Diabetic Educator have told me over and over that the numbers I?m running are fine and they don?t want me down around 6.something because that would leave me having too many low BGs and could be damaging to the heart and heart function.

I?ve been questioning the advice, because I?ve heard other diabetics always insisting that the closer to a 6 you can get the A1C the better your control and the less the chance of complications.  This just has left me feeling like I was doing something, somewhere so wrong by having a 7.whatever A1C number.

So, bottom line is I feel a lot better after reading the posts by Bridget, yourself & everet today.

As for exercising for a full hour ? I wish I could! Even after a short workout of 20 or 30 minutes my BG level crashes.  I disconnect the pump during and then leave it off for another half hour to a full hour.  Still, I can sometimes have horrible lows.  I wish I could get a better handle on getting that leveled out so I could exercise with a bit less worry.

Thanks for the great topic today and we?ll all just keep striving together to improve control.

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 5:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hi Everett!
Oh how I loved reading your post. Congrats and bravo for you. When I was first diagnosed at age 34, for the first couple of years my A1C ran between
13 and 16 no matter what I seemed to do. NPH insulin just didn't obsorb consistently and no amount of fiddling seemed to sort me out. Within two months on a pump, I had my A1C down to 7 to 8 range, where I seem to spend a lot of time. I seem to go from being really on top of things to phases of burn out, then back at it again, then burn out. So what I really like here is that ability to be, well, human, knowing that sometimes it's okay to ride the ups and downs with a supportive group. The sanity for me is exercise. I feel really weird if I don't walk at least an hour a day.
My biggest struggle right now is blood testing. My callouses are really a problem and the swollen fingers from rheumatoid arthritis don't help much.
But as you said, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. <grin> Oh wait!
Striving! <laughing!
So go for it, all of us!
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hey Everett! Bravo, my man! Glad your attitude adjustment is working! Keep it up!

Mike


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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Good News?

Hello All,

I just realized that, while I've recently begun sharing a little more about my personal situation with my diabetes publicly on some 'blind diabetic'
lists, I've yet to share it here on my original and most favorite, most read, bestest list of them all for blind diabetics. Please forgive me for that.

I do have some good news to share. Good for me, at least. A week or two ago, my doc told me my a1c was 8.0. Now, that may not be all that great, but try to understand, I'm pretty sure it's not been that low, personally, since I was a young teenager, and possibly even before that.

I got diabetes when I was 10, and all through my teens and 20's, and I'll admit, even into my 30's truly, I was as stupid, er, stubborn as they come.
At least in regards to my diabetes. I pretty much ignored it as much as I could without bringing on a quick death. About all I did for the first couple of decades (I'm 45 now) was to take my insulin once and for a while twice a day. That's it.

I never cared what my a1c was on those 3-month appointments I sometimes kept with my docs. But a few years ago I started smartening up a bit.
Little by little I tried taking better care of my diabetes. I finally gave in and got a Medtronic pump about 1.5 years ago.

Today, I can say I finally made the mental switch and gave into the need, the smarter choice, to actually monitor my glucose levels regularly.
Nowadays, if I don't test at least 4 times a day, I feel wierd. Maybe it's some kind of guilt or something, I don't know. But I *like* that it feels wrong to not test at least 4 times a day, these days.

So, all that being rambled on about, while I realize it may be along the lines of too little too late, I'm hoping for the other cliche to be more true, where it says, better late than never.
;-)

So my BS levels are 8.0. Well, okay, my 'BS' (and
sarcasm) levels are often far higher than that, but, my blood sugar levels are now most often under 200, and for me, that's great. For decades, my average has been between 300 & 400 when I'd test it. I've been clocked more times than I can count, back in the day when the Joslin Diabetes Center was where I went for my 3-month check ups as a teen, at over 700. These days, I can't seem to find a monitor that doesn't quit counting around 599 or 600, seems like. But I don't test em out like that too much anymore either, so who knows? I'm glad I can say I don't know that for sure, actually.

Anyway, I'm newly inspired by my 8.0 a1c. In 3 months, my new goal is 7.0.
I'm not just counting carbs and taking insulin to cover, now. It's a challenge, and I love a good challenge. So I'm actually (gasp) paying attention to what I'm eating, and not just counting carbs. I'm actually focusing on, go figure, EATING BETTER.

So, I just wanted to share my small bit of good news and new inspiration.
You all, here, have been inspiring to me over the years, and I truly appreciate all that you share.


Strive On!
Everett
In Colorado Springs, USA



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