"Hi there; I have a rare uterine sarcoma called ESS (endometrial stromal sarcoma). After a hysterectomy two years ago, I spent six months on progesterone, which pushed up my blood sugar horribly. I increased my insulin, but it was kinda chaotic -…"
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Brian commented on Brian's blog post 'Seizures'"Thanks all for the input. It can certainly be a tricky thing to get dialed in but I think I can do a better job of it. I'm also hoping to get on one of the soon to be approved new long acting insulins. Stay tuned!"
A blog post by Brian was featuredSeizures
Just got back from a surf trip in Nicaragua. Overall, the trip was amazing but I had trouble with lows. I'm not sure why perhaps from all the energy I was exerting while surfing. I did adjust my dosing for increased activity level but I still went low as low as 24. One night while waiting for dinner I felt like I was starting to go low but thought I could hold out for dinner. Dinner finally arrived and I began eating only to have a seizure seemingly out of nowhere. Two nights later, I had one…See More
Holger Schmeken commented on Brian's blog post 'Seizures'"Maybe I was not so clear: I meant to reduce the basal day and night by 40% - not only for the time of the activity. Just to feel more safe. From that you can increase day by day."
shoshana27 commented on Brian's blog post 'Seizures'"hi brian, maybe you should lower the basal at night & talk to your endo.also test more often to prevent lows."
Holger Schmeken commented on Brian's blog post 'Seizures'"Adjust your basal to your activity level:
TBR to -40% or Lantus/Levemir/NPH -40%
This might level out at -30% but with your current lows I would be more drastic with the adjustment."
"I bet surfing would be the culprit. I only tried it once and got up on the board for about 3 seconds before I flew off. It was still a lot of fun but it trashed my BG. We had an hour lesson and I just bailed after about 45 minutes as my BG was…"
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- At 9:38am on March 20, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Brian...
Ahhh to be 40 again!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 6:10am on March 20, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Brian, Happy Birthday! wow, the big 4-oh, how are you doing these days? really good I hope.
- At 5:10am on March 20, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,my good friend Brian. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
How are you doing? Anymore races. Think of you often. Reed
- At 12:43am on March 20, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Brian!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 8:37am on February 17, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Hello Brian. I think of you often and thought I would drop in and say hello. For 84 I am still alive and kicking. My BG 94. My nephew Tom still running every race he can find. You still running?I was stunned when they had the Tudibetes Annual Awards to be voted Life Coach. Take good care of yourself. I care. Reed
- At 8:00am on November 9, 2011,
Suzi said… Hi Brian,
It was a brilliant experience. I am really pleased with my time 4:42:44. I know it's not fast but good for a first timer. I only acquired diabetes 2 years ago after I ran my first half marathon and I really ran this just to prove that I could. I am pleased to say that I had absolutely no diabetes related issues. It was tough but the crowd and the course were awesome. Just signed up for Berlin despite the black toes! How did it go for you?
- At 12:04am on November 1, 2011, Suzi said…
- HI Brian,
Yep really looking forward to it. I travel today so I am all packed and ready to go. I hope you have a good race too! Good Luck. S
- At 5:08pm on October 27, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Hello Brian. Been thinking about you? How did you do? Any problems? My nephew who comes to help me on weekends is a MarAthoner. Sat he is running 20 miles. Just before Thanksgiving,St Augustine is holding its first Marathon ever and Tom has entered. He comes to Reed's Diner for his energy. Take good care of yourself. I care. Reed
- At 10:20am on September 18, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Brian. I will be rooting for you on Oct 9th. I know you will do well. I got the post card thanks. I am doing well. My Bg readings good. I just bought a pair of slippers hot home both are left feet now have to go back. Take good care. Reed
- At 11:49am on September 17, 2011,
Jodil said…
- Hi Brian,
You are a real inspirationa and I wish you well. I am also Type 1 with many complications due to the diabetes. I am looking into getting on the pump and hope to stabilize. I have Type 1 since the pregnancy of my one and only child who also became diabetic last year at the age of 8. My brother and father are also Type 1 since very young and my dad is one of the longest living diabetics in Canada (70 out of 71 years he has diabetes). I am wondering if you use a pump and if so, how do you like it?
Take care,
Jodi L.
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