"I believe you should be on some type of injected insulin. You blood sugars are way too high for oral medications to do you any good. You never got below 238, which is an improvement, but still way too high. Do not sit and wait for an appointment…"
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Battling retinopathy--could really use some input
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cinderfella Mar 22. 4 Replies 2 Likes
I have been battling retinopathy for two years. I have had multiple laser treatment, several shots if Avastin and one vitrectomy. The eye bleeds just keep on coming. I have had very stable a1c 's for…Continue
Does anybody ever go into panic mode over diabetes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stuart Mar 2. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I can go along for several months not worrying about diabetes too much, but then I'll read or hear something scary about it. Or something will happen to make me aware of the tremendous toll it's…Continue
Can retinopathy ever be controlled?
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Jan 23. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I have retinopathy in both eyes after 27 years of type 1 diabetes. My retina specialist has been working for two years to get the situation under control. I have had multiple laser treatments in both…Continue
Happy Thanksgiving!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wren Nov 23, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on Tudiabetes. This is NOT the day to be a diabetic. I hope everyone is able to enjoy themselves today to the fullest extent posdible while managing to get through the…Continue
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Cinderfella replied to NyJonesy26/Ken's discussion 'Sugars going up for no reason almost all the time even when i'm not eating anything'"You can never check it too much."
Cinderfella replied to NyJonesy26/Ken's discussion 'Sugars going up for no reason almost all the time even when i'm not eating anything'"Sounds like you need to up your dose of background insulin. You might try splitting the dose into two equal parts rather than taking it all at once. I did this soon after switching to Labtus and it was the only way it worked for me. Sooner or later…"
Cinderfella replied to Marad Assukkeri's discussion 'When can my wife have her new lens replaced?'"I have several major eye issues going on as well. If I were your wife. I would try to get a pair of eye glasses that treats each eye's issues individually. I have that situation myself. One of my eyes needs a totally different preseiption than…"
Cinderfella replied to Nicole Olie's discussion 'Donating whole blood and volatile numbers afterward.'"I was told I could not give blood as well."
Cinderfella replied to Bobby's discussion 'What is the longest distance you have walked?'"The longest distance I ever walked all at once was seven miles. That was a long time ago though."
Cinderfella replied to Sam's discussion 'Celebration is in order'"Whoo hoo! Congrats on your accomplishment. I'm on a boat right now myself, the motor vessel Martha's Vineyard."
Cinderfella replied to Beatricec's discussion 'Lantus Solostar- once a day??'"I take Lantus, but I very quickly came to realize it doesn't quite work a full 24 hours. So, I had to move to a split does of half in the morning and half at supper time. That gives me pretty good coverage. Then you also need all your mealtime…"
Cinderfella replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"I saw my medical record from a doctor I only started seeing six months ago. I was referred to as an "uncontrolled diabetic". My A1c is 6.2!! What more do they want?"
Cinderfella replied to Bacail's discussion 'Finger stick site care'"You can also adjust the intensity of how hard the lancet strikes your finger. Maybe a lighter setting would help."
Cinderfella replied to Joe's discussion 'Frustrated - am I a crybaby?'"I am 53 as well and wondering/worrying about the same stuff. I have had type 1 for almost 30 years. I do okay now but there were times when I didn't. I am beginning to suffer some complications. I don't work the same length day as you but…"
Cinderfella replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'neuropathy'"I have a story for you. Last May I fell at home in kind of a freak accident, no fault of diabetes. I broke the tibial plateau on my right leg. A minimal compression. No surgery or pins needed, just eight weeks of no weight bearing on crutches. I…"
Cinderfella replied to Stuart's discussion 'Peripheral vision test... how would you describe it???'"The test is simple. You are instructed to concentrate on a light in the center of the screen. When you see a light in the perifery, you press the button. I'm sorry but I don't get why you are stressing about it. It takes only a few…"
Cinderfella replied to Jen's discussion 'Scared and alone'"I think it's the rare person who embraces a diabetes diagnosis and makes it their own from the very start. Most people have to make their way through the 7 stages of grief before they finally come to acceptance. The denial phase lasts the…"
Cinderfella replied to Jen's discussion 'Scared and alone'"I have been dealing with a retinopathy diagnosis as well. I hadn't been to the eye doctor in a couple of years so mine went undetected for a while. My retina specialist says we caught it in the nick of time. He has been working to get it under…"
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- June 2, 1986
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- At 12:34pm on February 28, 2013,
Marie B said… I hope you'll be able to make this event tomorrow with retina specialist Dr Wong
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-interview-with-retina-specialist-randall-wong-mdlet me know if you have any questions.
- At 1:36pm on January 22, 2013,
Linda G said… You are a featured member!!! BRAVA Cinderfella!!
- At 9:21am on August 20, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Cinderfella...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
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- At 6:12am on August 20, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Cinderfella. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:59pm on June 29, 2012,
Jag1 said… Grr, Another blank comment. You can tell I don't hang out here much. Sorry you can't use the rowing machine, but I'll be able to sell it. Hope you find some other way to exercise; personally I think its critical to keeping healthy as a T1, though I don't have anything to prove it. (Plus it makes you feel better). Good luck.
- At 3:55pm on June 29, 2012, Jag1 said…
- At 7:36am on June 2, 2012, Jag1 said…
Sorry, blank comment. I don't use this board any more, but saw your post about breaking your leg and needing exercise. I grew up in Belmont and live close by. If you are able to exercise your leg, and are just afraid of falling, then a rowing machine may be a perfect exercise for you. No chance of falling and you get excecllent full-body workout (legs, arms, back, abs, etc). I started rowing in college and have kept at it ever since. It is excellent exercise. Anyway, I have a spare rowing machine that you could have (free) if you think it would be useful. It is a Concept2, which is the best rowing machine available, though it is an older model. But it works perfectly. It is the kind they have in all the health clubs. So if you think you could use it, please respond back. I live close enough that I could easily drop it off. p.s. I've had T1 for 37 years.
- At 7:26am on June 2, 2012, Jag1 said…
- At 4:15pm on January 4, 2012,
Robyn said… You have helped me so much....thank you. xo
- At 12:00pm on December 22, 2011,
Jen said…
Hi! Absolutely, feel free to ask anything (really, I am pretty open about answering any questions). I hope you are enjoying the holidays so far.
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