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Comment by Ken McDade on November 11, 2009 at 5:19am

Today, I woke up, bs was 396, pump was buzzing low resivour, last night caught my CGM on the edge of a table and pulled the sensor out, so I did my adjustments which emptied out the pump, took a shower, shaved the areas for the new infusion set and CGM, changed everything out, finished adjusting for the high, put on the rain gear, and rode into work on the motorcycle. It is true, the only motorcycle you see at a psyciatrists office is the psyciatrist's own bike. Even in the rain a ride does wonders for my attitude. I guess that is the key to a good day, find something you like to do and do it. And whatever you do, stay away from Pizza the night before... I like it but it don't like me...

Ken

Comment by Rebecca on November 10, 2009 at 11:27pm

Hang in there, it's way to early to give up on today! Go ahead and scream (that's what they made pillows for) and then put yourself back together and realize that whatever it is, you are stronger. And no matter how bad today ends up being it really is only 24 hours and then it's over and tomorrow can be better.

Comment by Jawaid on November 10, 2009 at 11:07pm

There are days when I just want to scream. Today is one of those days.

Comment by Doug on September 27, 2009 at 11:12am

Rita, I don't want to sound like an ass, but the reality of our disease is, IT IS SERIOUS! I am very well read on diet, nutrition, the meds, what are they working on, etc... I felt and to so degree still feel like you do. I don't like to be told what to do and how to do it. I don't want to hear I can't eat this or that, but I have to hear it, because I have had diabetes now for TEN years, and it isn't going away, I'm not cured, because there is no cure! You NEED to take this disease seriously, there is nothing light hearted about it! So go to the meetings/classes, curse them under your breath, and try to learn something each time.

Comment by Tom Gallagher on September 27, 2009 at 8:00am

Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia area.

Tom

Comment by Rita Lewis on August 11, 2009 at 5:23pm

Thanks Dave. You know, I think it is that ADA way and its rigidity that has me baffled. Yeah, my daughter went to McDaniel and Westminster is sort of far. I appreciate the suggestion. I have a handle on the diet and meds and the science.

Comment by Dave Moran on August 11, 2009 at 4:57pm

Hi Rita, It would be a bit of a haul but Carroll hospital center in Westminster has a diabetes center. The ladies there particularly Susan are really great. The only negative I can say is they like most diabetic educators are stuck on the ADA way and not open to other ways of thought.

Comment by Rita Lewis on August 11, 2009 at 11:07am

Thanks Scott. I tried to attend and walked out because of the patronizing tone and the age of the participants. The people were very sincere but also really not listening and I guess I wasn't ready to jump into the rigid lifestyle. There must be some middle ground.

Comment by Scott on August 11, 2009 at 11:02am

Rita - Suburban Hospital has two day diabetes classes given every month (I think). I did not attend but I am familiar with some of the people giving the classes and I like them.

Comment by Rita Lewis on August 11, 2009 at 10:23am

Hello, I live in Potomac, MD and am newly diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I'm looking for a non-judgemental, non-lecturing place where I can learn.

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