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Allsgr8, we’re counting down the days with you!! .. How many more to go?? (Course you’re impatient, who wouldn’t be!?)
Sweettooth, your story sounds scaryyy!! i for one am sure glad you’re still around to tell the tale … It really is scary how the Dr’s can misdiagnose you or when they tell you everything is fine when it’s not.. Well, Rebbitzen, like you say, at least there’s hope :-)!!!
Cofeefan, what’s happened with your broken leg or that long over?! How you faring these days??
Heyyyyy! It’s PAGE 28!!!!
AREN’T WE GREAT!!!!
Rebbitzen – come along to welcome us all,
To Page 28, 1352posts – who says we’re not cool?!?!!?
princess- Awesome attitude!! Keep it up 🙂 So im glad that your taking more insulin but you NEED to figure out ur ratio cuz guessing is going to get frustrating if you dont have a set amount of insulin that you give for every gram of carbs. Also, if your working with a ratio you wont feel like ur taking so much insulin trust me. K so my ratio is 1 unit insulin for every 10 grams of carbs. So if I eat sandwich of 2 slices of whole wheat bread. There are approx 15 carbs in each slice= 30 grams= 3 units. What wld u do in such a case?
welcome one welcome all! keyn yirbu
hey y’all!
my foot is still broken but hopefully air cast boot thingy will come off this thursday!! so we only have a few more days to use that as a “meeting tool” lol!
BH BLI AYIN HARA my B.S. r great lately! idk what im doing diff….
princess- im soooooo proud of ur attitude i REALLY REALLY see a difference in the way you talk! that may not seem like a big deal but i believe its a really big step!! IYH you should continue in this right direction! and we’re all here for you!!
allsgr8- SOOOOOO???? how many more days??? i cant wait for you to try it!!!!
cofee- So excited to hear that your almost healed!!! 🙂 BH.
Dont know how much longer I guess probably another week or so cuz I just sent in the paperwork on thursday so I gotta give em some time
hey everybody i am back and tired. whew i though i was living in my car..lol
little sally- going back a bit. we did do a few blood tests and she does have ciliac. also please remind me what the night snack was for. thanks
allsgr8- i am so happy that you are getting the omni i hope that you have even better control than before.
princess – once you figure out the carb ratio then you can cut down on how much you eat. i myself took a long time till i got my ratio straight, but until then i was hard. keep on going you will get it.
princess??? Where are you? We gotta get workin on ur BG’s!!!! 🙂
i wouldn’t want my tax money to pay for osama’s test strips, especially at a dollar per strip!!!!
dx3, does it really come out to being a dollar per strip? I wouldnt know, cuz i dont pay for it, but thats crzyyyy!
Heyyy!! Thank you so much for caring so much!! Whoever chose the title of this D thread sure chose well…perfectly in fact!!
Where was i? Trying to meet some deadlines…i’m sure glad they are over now!
Great new subtitles Allsgr8 and Cofeefan! Alls – they must have been following ya or else just made a real good guess 🙂 i like yours coffeefan!
Hum Sweettooth, trying to imagine what would have happened if they would’ve placed you in some facility… (remember i’ve got a wild imagination?!) Interesting fact there about osama having D… Dx3 nor would i!! A dollar a strip??! Whoa!! And dx3 glad to see ya around here again! How was all that driving? Is it harder to drive with D? Why do you say cutting down food comes AFTER working out ratio’s?
Rebbetzin, how are you ###s??
Cofeefan, HEY TOMORROW!! Stare long and hard at the air cast booty … it’s almostttt off!! YAY!!! You notice a difference in my attitude??? Tha’s so cool!! (i didn’t, lol) and the comment you wrote – “and we’re all here for you!!” … well thank you, it sure keeps me going!
As for my numbers …. 🙁 🙁 🙁 basically it goes something like this… Seems like my basal is pretty correct until late afternoon, after that i have no idea. In that time when i didn’t eat or ate very little it seemed pretty much to work…But than as soon as i ate anything with more carbs in it’s a goner! Like i took PLENTY insulin for supper, still shot up to the 400’s, took even more insulin although had some insulin on board and yet only came down to higher 200’s! i know the foods GI make a difference..
It’s just so frustrating!! i’m officially taking 1 to 7 but these days i usually end up just bolusing whatever…LOTS of it! When i’m busy it’s easier to keep away from food but that is not most evenings!! It takes so much energy and self control to go figure it all out although when eating less it sure feels better.. It’s not easy to keep going….
princess- 1 to 7 soundsl like it should probably be a good ratio. But Do u mind if I ask you how much you weigh?? I’m pretty small 5″2 and around 115 pounds. I use 1 per 10. I dont know how much you weigh but it is possible that you need 1 per 5. In either case it sounds to me like counting carbs is the crux of the problem here becuase your saying that ur basal works when your not eating and as soon as you eat you shoot up!
When you say you took LOTS of insulin for supper How much did you take and what did you eat? try to give me EXACT numbers if possible. (btw I agree with coffee, I also see a change in ur attitude 🙂 KEEP it UP!!! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!! :)))
princess- you sound much more positive about trying to get things under control. don’t give up.
driving was enjoyable but long. i usually don’t eat while i drive and so my numbers were pretty good. my kids were way out and i am now changing theis settings.
about the carb ratio and then cutting down- you firswt have to know how much your body needs per carb. if not every time you eat you will be out of control. so you first have to know your ratio and then you can eat acordingly. i myself hace two different carb ratios deppending on the time of day. also i have different basal settings also. you have to figure out your basal settings based on the time of day. i figure it out when i fast.
cofee- happy for you that the boot is coming off. do you plan on playing soccer tommorow. eat a lot before you do. 🙂
Today is just going all wrong!!! With my ##### i mean! It started out at a 300, gone above 600 at this time 🙁 🙁 . But how can i say i’m just gonna let go after you’re telling me i’m sounding more positive? 🙁 🙁 But…….
When i’m high like this or even not this high i end so snappy / irritable and usually end up going against a rule or two (like ???? ?? ??? etc) the drinking etc is beside the point! Do any of you get like this too?
Allsgr8 i think the point of counting carbs is for sure correct, i just wonder to how much extent. When i eat a little than it’s much easier to count carbs correctly but when it’s already more than it’s way harder because it means TAKING SO MUCH AND I HATE TO DO THAT!! The weight too… How much i weigh? Put it this way, more than you allsgr8, that much is too much.. It could be i need more insulin these eve times but even when i’ve taken plenty, presumably more than enough for the food, i’m still shooting really high. i like to prebolus but practically it doesn’t always work. Whatever. This D is going over my head but i better do the “SWIMMING” because else i’m doomed for sure! Appointment on monday..if my a1c isn’t down, that’s it…… Are you sure of the “you can do it?” and “don’t give up”?????
It’s so much fun to drive!! The freedom of it…!! When (if?) i get my A1c down i’m starting to learn bsd!! (kinda like a “bribe/motivation” from parents..! i never actually told them just how hi it is…) Dx3 what do you do when you get low? Do the rest of you drive?
i also get VERY VERY cranky and irritable when i’m high! its something we cant control! its like shakiness when low! i HATE that because im not a mean person in general but when its high i could get VERY mean and bratty sometimes! (my family already knows to tell me to go give correction when i get like that lol)
i drive everywhere! my doc keeps telling me i have to test EVERY time i start driving and i CANNOT drive if it is under 100… (not that i listen!) if i feel shaky i pull over and test and i keep winkies in the glove caprtment in my car if i need them i have them!
and btw princess- YES YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!! prove yourself wrong and just do your best!! just the fact that it bothers you that you are high is a step in the RIGHT direction!!! make us proud!!
alls CONGRATULATIONS on deciding, you’ll love pumping!! Let us know how it goes for you, I’d love to hear your feedback on the omni.
Princess, your attitude definitely improved. You can probably use a CDE who will help you out on fine tuning everything. btw at what age were you diagnosed?
hey princess! Yes I definitely still believe in the YOU CAN DO IT :))) I have tons of faith in you. I wish I can speak to you in person or at least over the phone cuz I think that will really help. I seriously wish I can spend 48 hours with you and see what we can come up with. Maybe like forever1 said you should get in touch with a certified Diabetes educator. But seriously if you want to contact me ask the mods. I give permission mods!
coffee- im so excited that your booty is coming off but I guess I’ll have to work harder to be sherlock holmes now that you dont have your identifying broken foot! lol
princess- I just noticed your subtitle LOL thats hysterical but I hope it gets changed to something like” keeping it low key” really soon!!!! ha ha im so corny tonight
allsgr8- you give permission to only princess?!?! i think im insulted!! lol just joking!
cofee- awwwww sorry dont take it personally. Be happy that you dont need my consultation but if you want you can call me too 🙂 I’d love to find out who you are btw 🙂
forever1- Yup will let you know iyh how it goes. I cant wait!!
driving for me is not so bad, even if i am low i will fell it and i always have juice in the glove compartment if needed. my moods don’t really change so much when i am high or low, maybe because i am a boy. however my kids do get very kvetchy for both high or low.
where do you get the subtitles from? which store?
allsgr8- lol i was kidding bh i am doing great but i would be nice to meet you…..
dx3- there are a few subtitle threads, go ask for one there lol
everyone daven that the doc will let the boot thing come off tomorrow!i am so sick of wearing it! i hate the questions from EVERYONE that sees!! plus i actually miss exercise!! i never thought that would happen…..
dx3- I also dont really see a change in my moods when im high or low..once or twice I realized I was being a little snappy-i think from a low but otherwise no mood swings bh 🙂
cofee-will do iyh!
Heyyy!! Another lotsa hours break!! Thanks so much for your replys!!!
Cofeefan – is it off? Is it off? Please say yes! Oh please do! You did exercise alot?
I’m so glad to hear you also get cranky etc too when you’re high – course i don’t want you too but you know the type.. lol that they tell you to go give corrections.. i have those comments too, like, “are you high?” and i don’t enjoy them much!! But at least they care i guess…
Do you all share your d with your parents??
Forever1 – hum.. maybe that’s an idea.. diagnosed at 5 btw!
Allsgr8! When are you starting pumping?! I’d love to be in contact with you – how do we do this? Mods? You’re so thoughtful, thank you!!
And mods – thank you for the subtitle! … It was especially this?! LOL!!
TODAY I ACTUALLY HAD PRETTY GOOD NUMBERS BARUCH HASHEM!!! Most of the time.. No clue why, G-d just being nice to me 🙂 even after i ate lots of carbs! I thought of the carb counting (allsgr8) and for sure took so much i felt pretty awful at that..
sweet- Hey that doesnt sound too good 🙁 Why the moods?
Princess good for you keep on counting those carbs. Once you have the ratio set you will be flying high in spirit and perfect in numbers. Lol
Keep it up, I mean down, you know what I mean!!!!!!
princess- AWESOME!!! I am so proud that your having good numbers today :))))))))) Pleeeese dont feel awful about taking more insulin -remember its good for you!
Mods?? can you please get me in touch with princess?
princess- NO ITS NOT OFF!! dont get me started i am sooooo mad i spent the day crying about it!!! the doc said its healing but not enough that he is confident in me taking off the boot. he said he wants to see me in 3 weeks so i guess im stuck in it till then. i am sooooooo upset
cofee- i am so sorry to hear that. i broke my finger and the dr. did the same to me. feel your pain. hang in there.
so i guess we have another three weeks to look out for the booooooot. keep your eyes open everybody
i heard that diabetics have a slower healing rate is that true or did i make that up? think thats why i need the stupid thing (i’m bitter abt it can you tell?!?!) for 7 weeks instead of the 4 he originally said? (i knnow it could be that i am just not staying off of it?!?!)
cofee- Im so sorry to hear I really feel bad for you:(! They do say that diabetics need more healing time but im skeptical about it..I never noticed it with myself..very possible that with such a big brake its more noticeable that you need more healing time though
cofeefan- sorry to hear! I cannot offer you any personal advice but keep up the good work.
Coffee! Reading your post makes us feel bad,
Because when you’re sad that makes us sad,
Another 3 weeks?! The frustration runs high,
When oh when is it time for the goodbye?
They do say diabetics can have slower healing rates, something to do with the white blood cells which kill the bacteria.. i checked online and called Diabetes American Association .. i saw it written that even with one blood sugar spike it stunned the white cells for 5 hours.. Glycation was also mentioned .. the physical pain can release epinephrine which can make the sugars go up…
The thing is though that this is about wounds like open cuts, infections etc.. not about broken bones 🙁
i reallllly hope you’ll feel better quick cofeefan! And yes, course can tell it bothers you…It bothers me for you..
Dx3 – hope your finger gets all better all quickly too…
Dx3 liked your comment of “flying high” … it’s just so difficult sometimes!! Like taking so so much insulin. i’ve never weighed this much before! It’s so awful! So allsgr8, no it isn’t exactly good for me..
Shabbos is awful (in this regard) i can’t face taking all this insulin!!!!!!!! What if i let go for just this one shabbos…..
princess- Dont let go even for one shabbos its not worth it! Just daven very hard before shabbos that hashem should make it easier for you and you’ll have siyata dishmaya! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!
I wish i could believe it! What would i do without your chizuk! If i let go for just one shabbos… it may just end up to be longer .. “been there, done that” as they say! And appoint is monday..
But just one shabbos! If only i could just let go!!!!!! it seems too much to make it through with good ###s..
i opened this new email address esp.. mods if you allow it through, after a couple of hours please delete it!
And to you others email too whilst the going is good!
sweet- ye ye shidduchim is definitely not easy but in the end all the pain is gonna be worth it cuz well end up marrying the perffect guy who will love us for who we are! whenever things get hard with shidduchim I tell myself that with each bit of suffering as long as I take a lesson and grow from it is gonna get me a better husband!! 🙂 and I truly believe it!!
“I tell myself that with each bit of suffering as long as I take a lesson and grow from it is gonna get me a better husband!! 🙂 and I truly believe it!! “
youre so good allsgr8! i wish i cld have an attitude like yours! ive been so depressed lately!
it was so weird on shabbos. i went to bed with a BS of 133 and woke up with 321! i bolused like i always do! any ideas why?
Sweettooth! – Read what i wrote under the email address…
“And to you others email too whilst the going is good!” Course you can email to the “new” address, maybe then we can 2 conversations at one time?!
Cofeefan – i sincerely feel for you. I wish i could make it easier for you in some small way. Do you fancy to be in touch?? How about emailing to that address a few posts up??
Sweet – i’m glad to see the “other side” beside just the “happy go lucky”…but i’m so so sorry it’s so hard…i really feel for you (too).. (tell you’re friend to come here to see how many people have D! jk) i just pray that it gets easier for all of us.. Shabbos i went crazy on this topic exactly, how D should NOT be a stigma, and it’s not fair, etc etc and my mum just sweetly says, “i know what D really can be, why would i want a boy with it (or other “STIGMA-TISED”) for e.g. my sis?” It’s enough to make anybody get mad! (well, maybe not allsgr8) i’m just glad i’m not next because i worry about it enough without it happening in reality.. if no guy wants to marry me it’s bc i not good enough.. not controlled.. overweight.. you know it.
Allsgr8!! When will you FINALLY show some signs of “humanity”??? How on earth is it possible to stay so positive??
It’s becoming so dif. to stay strong, to keep going, to not give up! It hurts so much to care.. Shabbos for me was a reflection of this mood.. The problem is it’s showing in actions, only in small ways but not caring if i go high.. not taking before.. forgoing “dieting”..and other ways too..
But i know that we must just keep strong. ?? ?? ????…do you think this can get easier??
Prince; thanks! Going right ahead…
or perhaps it was a bad dream. loll.. your too old for that one;)).
“or perhaps it was a bad dream. loll.. your too old for that one;)).”
lol sweet! do dreams effect BS? never heard that before!
have you all been using the email adress thing?
k everyone let me tell you that I am absolutely no Malach! I am a very normal, fun, regular Baiy yakov girl that works on being positive and happy 🙂 Trust me I have my times too when I am not so happy but I really work hard to minimize them. I will say that I probably wasnt always this way (although being happy is part of my nature) and I think that diabetes has made me into a much more positive person. You have to look for the good and then you see it. The thing that makes you strong is really davening and being able to SPEAK to Hashem and tell Him how you feel and just ask him to run your life in the best way possible for you bec only He knows what the best way is!!
(maybe when i wrote tmy last post I was in a very very good mood but definitely shidduchim is the hardest! I admit!!)
wow…a lot seems to have happened while i was away! keep it going! sweettooth, i really feel for you abt the shidduch! sometimes i think i should have kept it a secret, and sometimes i think that i’d rather the boy know before cuz i dont wanna have to tell him..but either way..what i keep remindign myself, is that you ultimately need one. and that right one wont care. and there’s no point in just ‘going out’..its stressful, and not fun. so even if your options are now limited-in a way, its easier…idk..
you guts said it well i have nothing to add. the one that accepted me did so without blinking an eye. you will see the same will happen to all of you sooooooon. v’nomar….
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