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Happiness is waking up in the morning and knowing you have another day with your family and friends.
About Me:
I am a Production Coordinator for dLife. I have worked here for six years.
My co-workers are my extended family.
Being able to help people living with diabetes get the resources and information they need to live a healthy life, is something I am proud to be a part of.
I look forward to meeting you all and hearing your stories.
Personal Goals:
Eat healthier and be more active.
Favorite Music:
Si*Se, Lenny Kravitz, Cyndi Lauper, Foo Fighers, Tiesto, Stevie Wonder, Rubin Blades, Taio Cruz, Rihanna, Deadmau5, David Guetta, A Tribe Called Quest,
Favorite Movies:
Pans Labyrinth, The Secret Garden, Just Go with It, Dodgeball, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Edward Scissor Hands, Happy Gilmore, The Secret of Nimh, Shrek,
Favorite TV Shows
A Game of Throwns, Lost, NipTuck. Tosh 2.0, Everybody Loves Raymond, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead
Hi Justpatti. The community lifetime points is a way for new members to see who is active in the community and connect with others. The dLife moderators sometimes reach out to the top members to see if they would like to be dLife Ambassadors and help moderate the forum. We also send free dLife merchandise from time to time to those who have been active in our community as well. =) Zen
View full commentHi Justpatti. The community lifetime points is a way for new members to see who is active in the community and connect with others.
The dLife moderators sometimes reach out to the top members to see if they would like to be dLife Ambassadors and help moderate the forum.
We also send free dLife merchandise from time to time to those who have been active in our community as well. =)
I am grateful that support has straighten things out very quickly for me and come to find out that I must have made a mistake in the past that stopped them from coming to me. I am relieved that it is straihten out and I want to express my appreciation to the support personel and thank you Zeneida for giving me the information to contact them. When I make a mistake I want to own up to it very quckly so I won't undermine the good work that the employees for dLife do. Again than you for your...
View full commentI am grateful that support has straighten things out very quickly for me and come to find out that I must have made a mistake in the past that stopped them from coming to me. I am relieved that it is straihten out and I want to express my appreciation to the support personel and thank you Zeneida for giving me the information to contact them. When I make a mistake I want to own up to it very quckly so I won't undermine the good work that the employees for dLife do. Again than you for your assistance and it just reaffirms to me that dLife staff really cares about the members and their needs.
Sally
Walking really is a great exercise. Good luck! If you need more recipe ideas take a look at the dLife recipe finder which has a lot of great and tasty recipes: www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/
That is a magnificent weight loss. I know you must feel proud ofyourself. Don't worry about the A1C just yet. I suspect that you will have it down in no time. Sally
View full commentThat is a magnificent weight loss. I know you must feel proud ofyourself. Don't worry about the A1C just yet. I suspect that you will have it down in no time.
Sally
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Hello and welcome. It's nice to meet you. I too enjoy meeting new people and am learning new things everyday. If you want to share advice and ideas, please feel free to message me.
I understand so very well how pain can cause depression and with me even irritability and that can't get out of control when you have children can it? I am curious if you are getting enough calcium. I remember when my children were small I saved all the milk for them, but women need it too. I know if there are things that are missing from you diet you can get muscle cramps. I don't know why but I think of potassium out of my mind. If you feel you could use an antidepressant or therapy don't...
View full commentI understand so very well how pain can cause depression and with me even irritability and that can't get out of control when you have children can it? I am curious if you are getting enough calcium. I remember when my children were small I saved all the milk for them, but women need it too. I know if there are things that are missing from you diet you can get muscle cramps. I don't know why but I think of potassium out of my mind. If you feel you could use an antidepressant or therapy don't hesitate to do it. But remember that some antidepressants can raise your sugar level.
IBProphen is good for inflamation. Are you hurting in your joints? I have arthritis and I have a prescription from my doctor for it with 60 mgs. More than that isn't beneficial. You can take it 4 to 6 hours apart. Just can't take them all of the time because it can inflame your stomach.
I am wondering how you are doing now? I know you were very discouraged when you posted. Hope those feelings have lighten up. I am a firm believer that problems come and usually go. You are seeking outside help and I know it will lead to the answers you need. Does massage of your muscles loosen the tightness that might be causing the cramps.
By the way, how is your garden growing?
I know it is easy to stop moving when you hurt but please fight that impulse.
Sally
I have type 1, and I was told by a ER DOC, because I have neuropathy so bad I am either using a walker or wheel chair, anyway try vitamin D, have those levels checked you have to ask! It's not routine however mine was very low, he also suggested magnesium supliments and tonic water. Since my vitamin d is up i have noticed a difference and the magnesium does wonders. My neuro pain is so bad though it doesn't take away totally but a suggestion. I have not tried tonic water though, so am not sure...
View full commentI have type 1, and I was told by a ER DOC, because I have neuropathy so bad I am either using a walker or wheel chair, anyway try vitamin D, have those levels checked you have to ask! It's not routine however mine was very low, he also suggested magnesium supliments and tonic water. Since my vitamin d is up i have noticed a difference and the magnesium does wonders. My neuro pain is so bad though it doesn't take away totally but a suggestion. I have not tried tonic water though, so am not sure if that works or not. Now a couple yrs later hubby goes in tells doc tired, no energy and achy. Tests showed his vit d levels low too, works indoors at home we don't get outside much. Anyway he started taking vit d and magnesium and he feels better also. Like I say a suggestion, because I know how it feels to be at that end of the rope! Good Luck.
Moma vikki
Steven. You are WORTHY, and you are valuable to our world!! I understand how life can be hard...especially when the pain of your loss is still there. But, your son would want you to take care of yourself, and live life the way he did. He risked his life so you and I could have a better one. He did what he loved, and his life had meaning! Do not allow his death to be for not. It can be hard to deal with this disease. It is day in, day out. Folks with cancer...they know they will either die,...
View full commentSteven. You are WORTHY, and you are valuable to our world!! I understand how life can be hard...especially when the pain of your loss is still there. But, your son would want you to take care of yourself, and live life the way he did. He risked his life so you and I could have a better one. He did what he loved, and his life had meaning! Do not allow his death to be for not.
It can be hard to deal with this disease. It is day in, day out. Folks with cancer...they know they will either die, or get cured...but, folks with diabetes...they have to live with it with no end in site.
I urge you to pick up a book called Diabetes Burnout. What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore. It is a wonderful book that helps you to get back on track, and discover how to deal with a lot of the things we deal with day in and day out.
I also would encourage you to do what I do...take a break at least once a month. I have a once a month PLANNED blow meal. This day is used for whatever I want. Go for my favorite foods, have dinner with my husband, have a holiday meal. Whatever. I do not count my carbs, and I just eat. (If you are on insulin, you probably will have to count. If not, don't worry.)
In addition, I recommend that you read a book called Diabetes On Your OWN Terms by Janis Roszler. This book will give you step by step know hows to get yourself in the health you want, without making you feel like a failure.
And, lastly...I would recommend that you seek out someone professional to work with...Diabetes alone can make one depressed, but your recent loss has you gripped with even more on your mind. It is NOT a failure to see someone when you need help. Again, you are a person that is needed in this world. Please take care of yourself.
Hi Lynna. We actually did a segment about this very topic. Here is the link to the segment: www.dlife.com/dlifetv/video/sports-fan-f... I am happy you brought the nuts and did not have to stay hungry the entire game. It is always good to plan ahead!
d-Life TV also comes on the retired living cable channel on Sat and Sun mornings around 9 am CST (cable station 261) in my area. These shows are re-runs but I enjoy watching them because I always find something that I missed the first time. Also if I a miss a show on Sun afternoon I can catch it later on this channel. Gima
View full commentd-Life TV also comes on the retired living cable channel on Sat and Sun mornings around 9 am CST (cable station 261) in my area. These shows are re-runs but I enjoy watching them because I always find something that I missed the first time. Also if I a miss a show on Sun afternoon I can catch it later on this channel.
Thank you for your comment and so glad that you find deep meaning in dLife. TV can tell stories that make people feel things they may not ordinarily feel or want to feel and that is what we try to do at dLife. I was watching a documentary about when Magic Johnson got AIDS and he said something profound and I believe sincere, "God gave it to me because he knew I was strong enough to help others". And he immediately went to work doing just that.
I agree with Zeneida, Jo. Although I wasn't a primary caregiver for my late father, he also suffered from a number of diabetes-related issues late in life but had his own ideas about diet and exercise. It was pretty frustrating for those who loved him, but I agree with your thoughts on balancing our feelings with those of the person with diabetes. Your mom is lucky you are so involved. I.
View full commentI agree with Zeneida, Jo. Although I wasn't a primary caregiver for my late father, he also suffered from a number of diabetes-related issues late in life but had his own ideas about diet and exercise. It was pretty frustrating for those who loved him, but I agree with your thoughts on balancing our feelings with those of the person with diabetes. Your mom is lucky you are so involved.
Jo, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your emotions. I do feel empathy for you. I was one of the caregivers of my father who had dementia and diabetes. My sister and I had to give permission for the amputation of his leg. That was one of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life but there was no choice. There were really rough times, but you know as I do that we have to take it one day at a time. Wish there was more doctors out there that specialized in geriatric care. I feel so much...
View full commentJo, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your emotions. I do feel empathy for you. I was one of the caregivers of my father who had dementia and diabetes. My sister and I had to give permission for the amputation of his leg. That was one of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life but there was no choice. There were really rough times, but you know as I do that we have to take it one day at a time. Wish there was more doctors out there that specialized in geriatric care. I feel so much for you and I could share things with you as they come up.
I wonder if your mother has seen a very good specialist about her eyes. Retinopathy can be treated. My life companion has had blood bleeding into his eyes at different times and the doctor drained the blood and the fluid in his eyes and lasered the openings and so far it has saved my companions eyesight. I know you are trying to preserve what your mother has. But if there is someone that has expertise available maybe there is something still to be done.
I hope the neuropathy in your mother's hands is not painful and never will be.
It is hard to be a child loving their parent so intensely with so many real life problems and decisions to make. It is all part of love and life. I hope all diabetics will learn something from your blog. What I have seen and experienced has made even more determined to try to ward off complications as long as possible. But for most of us it is a progressive disease. Hang in there and if you ever need to talk to someone who has experienced giving care to a parent with disabilities and diabetes I will be available. I am as close as a message.
Sally
Wow! What an inspirational post. Mind over matter is what I always say and you definitely have proven that. Good luck to you! I know that you will reach your goal.
Lol. Oh, that list can just go on and on... the things that we think about ALL THE TIME. It IS tiring! As I told Erin, it really warms my heart to know you all are doing this experiment. We diabetics understand what a huge effort this is for you all to make... and now you are getting a flavor for what it is like for us. It really touches me to think you would go to such ends to understand. Good luck. And oh... those Arizona Iced Teas... some things we discover we just can't accomodate anymore....
View full commentLol. Oh, that list can just go on and on... the things that we think about ALL THE TIME. It IS tiring! As I told Erin, it really warms my heart to know you all are doing this experiment. We diabetics understand what a huge effort this is for you all to make... and now you are getting a flavor for what it is like for us. It really touches me to think you would go to such ends to understand. Good luck. And oh... those Arizona Iced Teas... some things we discover we just can't accomodate anymore. :-
Great post Monica! There were so many things that I can speak on. 1. Arizona tea -when I was beginning this journey and my insulin pump -I gave myself insulin to cover that can and dropped really low. I learned quickly how liquid carbs may not necessarily stick with the body in terms of insulin (calories different story). 2. I have taken advantage of getting meters for free or via coupons. I have a meter at work, meter at home, meter on me at all times. Yes, I rotate test strips...
1. Arizona tea -when I was beginning this journey and my insulin pump -I gave myself insulin to cover that can and dropped really low. I learned quickly how liquid carbs may not necessarily stick with the body in terms of insulin (calories different story).
2. I have taken advantage of getting meters for free or via coupons. I have a meter at work, meter at home, meter on me at all times. Yes, I rotate test strips just to make sure none get old. -hey, I'm on the expensive one touch. ;)
3.Schedule???? Dinner and anything else lol.
4.Low in the morning? Or any bedtime...keep a juice or glucose tabs on the night stand -something should always be within reach. I've come across a few people that keep mini refrigerators in the bedroom.
5.No insurance makes me cry. I have met people with Diabetes and no insurance, I just can't imagine their lives. I have a flexible spending account that I usually diminish by August and end up with bill collector calls. :( Diabetes is ROUGH. It's been almost 4 years and I still haven't mastered how to manage the financial piece of it because something always comes up.
I know there's more that I could write, but I am kind of rushed. I am really glad that this forum is here -interesting to read and give feedback.
Well said Lynn! I had diabetes for only 3 months when I was pregnant, but that small amount of time gave me an inkling of an understanding of what it must be like to live with diabetes every single day. I have changed my eating habits since my gestational diagnosis in hopes to avoid type 2 in the future. And I still test my blood sugar to make sure it's in normal range from time to time. Glad dLife is doing this.
Lovely numbers, Lynn. I would not even call 108 a "spike"! lol. Those are about as lovely and LEVEL as they get! Chasing the apple with the cheese might have prolonged the blood sugar effect a little (if you really want to try to read something into that. lol). Just a thought. The "translation" part can be the tricky part! You might eat the exact same things tomorrow in exactly the same quantities at exactly the same times, and your blood sugars would be completely different... depending on your...
View full commentLovely numbers, Lynn. I would not even call 108 a "spike"! lol. Those are about as lovely and LEVEL as they get! Chasing the apple with the cheese might have prolonged the blood sugar effect a little (if you really want to try to read something into that. lol). Just a thought. The "translation" part can be the tricky part! You might eat the exact same things tomorrow in exactly the same quantities at exactly the same times, and your blood sugars would be completely different... depending on your stress, your activity level, did you sleep well?, are you menstruating, did you bang your toe walking around in the dark last night, do you feel well, etc. AS for how that apple translates for diabetics... it varies from one individual to another. I personally don't tolerate (in terms of blood sugar effect) fruit too well... but as fruit goes, apples are not nearly as bad as some other fruits. Good luck with your experiment, Lynn. I hope everyone can stick with it for a week!
Hi LC and Jo. Thanks for reading my post and leaving comments! As I've continued to test I've noticed that I seem to run pretty low in general. I don't know if it's because of exercise, or because I was eating too few carbs, or if I tend to test more often when I start to feel low. I wish I had enough test strips to test before and after every single meal this week to get a more accurate picture, but this has definitely been an interesting (and eye-opening!) experiment.
Hi Jo, Erin, LC, Interesting experiment here... I think it important to remember that 68 or 70 mg/dl is not "low" blood glucose. Experts believe that a normal blood glucose reading w/o any insulin resistance is about 70, so I wouldn't get too concerned about readings in this range, in fact I'd be delighted. Erin, your comment about the need for treatment below 70 is correct only if you are taking oral meds (especially the sulfonylureas) or insulin. W/o drug interference, we all...
I think it important to remember that 68 or 70 mg/dl is not "low" blood glucose. Experts believe that a normal blood glucose reading w/o any insulin resistance is about 70, so I wouldn't get too concerned about readings in this range, in fact I'd be delighted.
Erin, your comment about the need for treatment below 70 is correct only if you are taking oral meds (especially the sulfonylureas) or insulin. W/o drug interference, we all have remarkable blood glucose regulating mechanisms that work to keep our blood glucose from dropping too low. This is something our bodies are designed to do from day one, but since most of us continuously bombard our systems with so much dietary carbohydrates, the hormone that works to pull our readings up (glucagon) gets a bit rusty. So, be patient with your new lower carb diet. Give your body a chance to get used to this new, lower-carb "normal" and you will find many, many benefits to this new low-carb diet.
I made weight watchers cupcakes myself this weekend. I'm not a cook, it was just the pound cake mix and diet 7 up. Easy :) How the children enjoyed their treat!
View full commentI made weight watchers cupcakes myself this weekend. I'm not a cook, it was just the pound cake mix and diet 7 up. Easy :)
Hi Sally. I replied to Virginia's post and will send her some dLifeTV shows once I have her address. I can empathize with you. There are so many people who do not have the proper resources to manage their diabetes. I feel some comfort in knowing that dLife.com and dLifeTV are getting folks some valuable information that may help them. Thanks for your post! Zen
View full commentHi Sally. I replied to Virginia's post and will send her some dLifeTV shows once I have her address. I can empathize with you. There are so many people who do not have the proper resources to manage their diabetes. I feel some comfort in knowing that dLife.com and dLifeTV are getting folks some valuable information that may help them.
I replied also but I can't find the post anymore. My suggestion was support groups where she could talk things out without having the stress of reading. I"m a hands on person and with my Support group experience it's just more talking than anything and you learn a lot.
I did see the moments on youtube. Thank you. I was curious and did a search on him on Yahoo and found out that he has done much more acting than I knew about. I am impressed. I didn't know the tip of the ice berg about his career. I think that I will always admire the work he does for dLife. It is really meaningful. Sally
View full commentI did see the moments on youtube. Thank you. I was curious and did a search on him on Yahoo and found out that he has done much more acting than I knew about. I am impressed. I didn't know the tip of the ice berg about his career. I think that I will always admire the work he does for dLife. It is really meaningful.
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