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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on June 20, 2011 at 9:58pm

Mind if I jump in the spa with you? Not only someone to balance insulin and carbs, but also to cook wonderful scrumptious meals, and do the dishes and make the bed. (Which is what Gerri said in the first place)

I ate some macaroni and cheese just now, and almost certainly overbolused for it, so I may join you in the LOW club. It was going to be a binge, but after a few bites, I couldn't eat any more. I hate having to guess how much I'm going to eat when I take my insulin!!!! I almost always underbolus, and correct later -- this is a rare one for me.

I hope everyone feels better, too!

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on June 20, 2011 at 10:08pm

All are invited to the E-DKA spa.

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Permalink Reply by Betty J on June 23, 2011 at 3:39pm

Natalie may I suggest what works for me. I decide how much I'm going to eat ahead of time and set it aside and then bolus...works for me.

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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on June 23, 2011 at 4:32pm

Well, I DID decide how much I was going to eat, but then after a couple of bites, got nauseated and couldn't eat what I'd planned.

But sometimes it works the other way, too, although that's easier to deal with. If I decide to eat more than planned, I can always take another mini-bolus.

As you can see, I DID make it through the night, with minimal problems! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Betty J on June 23, 2011 at 6:13pm

@Natalie, Through the years I've had nausea happen after bolusing and had to stop eating. But it's something that happens once in a blue moon. I'm glad you were able to recover...we do the best with what knowledge we have.

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Permalink Reply by Judith on June 20, 2011 at 10:12pm

jrt.....I go to Working Class Acupuncture twice/week. (15.00!). I keep telling them we need to figure out a Working Class Spa Day!.....Maybe it's the the planets aligning to mess with us golden girls......

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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on June 20, 2011 at 10:14pm

I was told tonight that Mercury is out of whack. Must be Mercury, not D, huh?

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Permalink Reply by Judith on June 20, 2011 at 11:20pm

My sister does the most exquisitely poetic astrology readings (bless her whimsical heart, she calls herself a witch who is learning Buddhism!) and she always warns me before travel if Mercury is Retrograde, I think. I'll ask her!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Judith on June 20, 2011 at 4:24am

Sorry dearhearts, to butt in. I just can't sleep and would rather be absent tonight.....

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Permalink Reply by Kathyann on June 20, 2011 at 9:52am

I didn't have DKA. Was told in drs office that I was on the verge of it, whatever that means. Since I'm a nurse I was sure I could just go home and do fingersticks and inject insulin . I remember getting calls from the physician's assistant all week end (probably to see if I made it or not). Later my endo told me I should have been admitted to the hospital, low potassium, dehydrated, blurry vision, etc. but I wasn't thinking clearly. I feel for all of you that went through DKA because just being "on the verge of DKA" was frightening and confusing.

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Permalink Reply by angelic 1 on November 19, 2011 at 9:09pm

Hello, I've been looking for this group to get some understanding of what happened to my son john in september of this year. He went into severe DKA and was hours from death but didnt realize or understand what in the world was happening for 24hours. John had been at the ER at the same hospital less than 24 hours prior to this second visit. they didnt check any of the symptoms the day before. Since he is just married since August I've not been able to keep up as well with his diabetes in the past year untill this happened and now I'm seriously trying to not be to much of a nagging mother. The thought of loosing john really tugs at me alot since this happened. Didn't get much training on what was going on with him through all of this but after 4 days they sent him home. ICU 3 days then a regular room for part of a day. Sounds to short after such a major thing happening to him. About a week after john was put on insulin and sent home he started having issues with feeling his feet and burning/feet hurting very bad and unbareable pain. after 3 weeks this pain was getting very bad so I told his wife to take him back to the same ER. She brought him and she asked them about neuropothy and they treated her like she was stupid and said he was still dehydrated so they sent him home in alot of pain and papers about how to hydrate himself more. The funny thing is they had papers about neuropothy there to. John went home tried to drink more and deal with the pain. Wasnt working and feet legs back were all hurting worse after 2 days. Packed him up and met him and wife at a different hospital hoping to get some answers. Its been almost 4 weeks and john is on tramodol and Gabapentin 300mg morning and night. No insurence but finally got him in a free clinic. the day we walked in they were shocked to see what he was going through and we are trying to figure things out. Life is so frustrating for him and his wife rite now and he seems to be trying to get things good with the blood sugars. I dont want to miss something importent that might be going on and He cant just go to the clinic when ever and get test done to see whats still going on. Gave up on Hosptial after the last 3 trips there. Johns sugars are normal now but I dont know if there is still issues from the DKA going on? As a parent and what I see I would think the answer is yes. his potassum was still low when they said he was still dehydrated. we need answers and prayers that john doesnt have anything major going on that will do any damage to his organs ect.
I have very little understanding about this and I'm sorry its such a long story but trying to understand. Knowledge helps us prevent bad things from getting worse. thanks for your time. Kimberly

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Permalink Reply by ash-harris on January 31, 2013 at 11:26pm

Hello,
It has been nice to read about other peoples experiences of a DKA, as I have been feeing rather alone and cut off regarding the matter.
I have just spent a week at home following two weeks in ICU and a four day DKA induced coma. I had a little vomiting and thought it was a virus, however I awoke post-coma in the critical care unit covered in bruises and full of tubes. It had taken 16litres+ of fluids to stabilise me and apparently I am the second worst DKA they have had admitted in the last 20 years. In fact I managed to meet the mother of the other chap, who was one of my nurses!
I've been on a mostly liquid diet and am struggling to walk with all the bed rest, I am recuperating very slowly but am doing well and am cheerful enough.
One thing that has concerned me is that I am suffering from pins-and-needles in my feet a lot, it seems my circulation has taken a battering. I was wondering if other people experienced this and if they might have any tips?
Regards, ash

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