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Richard157
- 70, Male
- Kingston, NY
- United States
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A Bolus That Is Not Initially Absorbed. What Happens To It?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave _ 1 day ago.
Labile Diabetes
Started Nov 16
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I've had delayed absorption occur from time to time. I keep carbs and test strips handy for the eventual plummeting bg's.
I agree - the same thing happens to me sometimes (boluses that appear to do nothing) and sometimes they just take several hours longer than expected to hit me, but other times, zippo, nothing, ever. I've never been able to figure this out.
I wish I knew too. I always wonder if it's going to be a site with bad absorption. It makes sense that it should end up lowering the bg, unless it gets broken down. I follow a very strict rotation, I get my husband to help me put it in out of the ...
I have had many problems with scar tissue and very slow or zero absorption after bolusing. What happens to that insulin? It is in my body but it is not initially absorbed so I spike. Does that insulin eventually get absorbed very slowly or does it...
In the 1940's, when I was diagnosed, the term "brittle" diabetes was used to describe those diabetics who experienced dramatic swings in their blood sugar levels from low to high and high to low, throughout the day. The term "labile" is now being ...
Unusual day. I tested 102 at noon and 76 at 2 PM. I could not exercise at that level. In had a 20 carb bowl of soup at 2:15 PM and did not bolus. At 3 PM I was 122. Treadmill for 14 minutes (3 mph speed with a 7.0 incline). Then I was 102.
I did ...
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Roanoke, VA
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- September 15, 1945
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 5.6
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Free Style/ Relion
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- MM 522
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://none
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- I found a list of diabetes sites in a post elsewhere.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- N/A
- What do you do for a living?
- Retired math teacher, college level.
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62 Years Of Type 1......CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 3
Before I was diabetic Daddy drove a milk truck and delivered milk to people's homes. Mother was always a stay at home Mom and there was barely enough income to pay the rent on the house and put food on the table. A few years later Daddy applied for a job at the Roanoke Post Office and was accepted. The salary was substantially larger and that was when we made a down payment on the 10 acres that became our farm.
The house across the street from ours was huge and was made from big, bea… Continue
Before I was diabetic Daddy drove a milk truck and delivered milk to people's homes. Mother was always a stay at home Mom and there was barely enough income to pay the rent on the house and put food on the table. A few years later Daddy applied for a job at the Roanoke Post Office and was accepted. The salary was substantially larger and that was when we made a down payment on the 10 acres that became our farm.
The house across the street from ours was huge and was made from big, bea… Continue
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 6:17pm —
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 2
Prior to the discovery of insulin there were several treatments for diabetes. Those treatments included bleeding, opium, starvation, exercise and diets. A diet low in carbs and high in fat and protein was sometimes used. Without the availability of insulin these treatments extended the lives of diabetics by approximately one year.
Insulin was discovered in 1921 and became available to the general public in 1923. The first insulin was taken from pigs and cows by a Canadian team. Thank… Continue
Prior to the discovery of insulin there were several treatments for diabetes. Those treatments included bleeding, opium, starvation, exercise and diets. A diet low in carbs and high in fat and protein was sometimes used. Without the availability of insulin these treatments extended the lives of diabetics by approximately one year.
Insulin was discovered in 1921 and became available to the general public in 1923. The first insulin was taken from pigs and cows by a Canadian team. Thank… Continue
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 7:30am —
62 Years Of Type 1 Diabetes, My Story
INTRODUCTION
Some of my friends on diabetesdaily.com asked me to write about my 62 years as a Type 1 diabetic. I have done so and my story has been presented on that site in a 21 chapter format. I have included many autobiographical parts of my life as well.
I have spoken to Manny and he wants me to post my story here on this wonderful site.
The fact that I am alive and well today, after 62 years of diabetes, is due in large part to my Mother and my precious wife who gave me such loving care… Continue
Some of my friends on diabetesdaily.com asked me to write about my 62 years as a Type 1 diabetic. I have done so and my story has been presented on that site in a 21 chapter format. I have included many autobiographical parts of my life as well.
I have spoken to Manny and he wants me to post my story here on this wonderful site.
The fact that I am alive and well today, after 62 years of diabetes, is due in large part to my Mother and my precious wife who gave me such loving care… Continue
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 6:00pm — 19 Comments
Comment Wall (62 comments)
- At 11:25pm on September 10, 2009,
Teena said… 
glitter-graphics.com
- At 5:39pm on September 8, 2009,
patti lopez said… - Hi, Richard (online Dad)! Hope you and yours had a great Labor Day! Patti
- At 1:44pm on August 25, 2009,
Richard157 said…
- Terrie, John is still posting there and there are a few newbies that are quite regular and helping out rather often. Peter posts about twice per week. Ruby posted once recently. I am kinda burning out there too.
Yes, we have been good friends for a long time. We can still communicate here. That's great! You have never ruffled my feathers, why would you think that? I love your sense of humor. I know when you are teasing. Lol!!! Why are there no smilies on tudiabetes??? Talk to you later Terrie.
- At 1:16pm on August 25, 2009,
Terrie8 said… - Hey Richard!!!: :D
AW!!! We've been Friends for a long time. I know I ruffle your feathers sometimes =) but I wouldn't want to lose your Wonderful Friendship.
Ya, I miss you Guys so much but I seriously had to leave due to burn-out(3rd time on sites). The site was always on my mind even when I slept. I feel sorry for Bob but he assumed I would be his Super after Merien left. Not! He should have asked me first. I looked after Bob for 6 months. That's enough.
I guess John, Peter, 4x5, Lucas, Meg, and the others left then?? That's too bad. You know Ricky from Montreal sent me an email some time ago, saying that he still went there everyday but he couldn't participate. Parkinson's disease eh? He just enjoyed reading what we wrote. I did answer him. Maybe I should write him again. Poor Guy.
Joslin Medalist Study?? What's that? My Endo asked me a while back, if other Medical Drs. could view my records and he asked if I'd be interested in being in a Study or Trial.
Yup, 50 years is coming up for me in a while. I'd better get my Mom to write something up for me just in case, since all the files would be gone long ago. Your Sister wrote such a Wonderfully detailed letter for you.
I'd like to get the Medal but OMG all the info they ask. I'm sure they ask about the colour of toilet paper we use also. (You could confirm that for me). ROFL!! :D
Anyways, the Medalist's Meetup sounds Real Cool. You will have so much Fun Richard. ;-) May 2010 will be here soon.
Talk to you soon Hon. If you can say,,.Hi! to anyone left there for me. Thanks!
Friend Forever....
*Terrie* :)
- At 9:19am on August 25, 2009,
Terrie8 said…
- Hello Richard: :)
How are Ya feeling? A Big Congrats on receiving(or soon to) a medal for all(some) of the years that you've had Diabetes. You Well deserve it Sir. You are a True Inspiration. You take a licking but keep on ticking. Good for you!
I hope that you, John, Peter, etc. are not too upset with me. I'm sorry but I had to leave for my own Good. If you know what I mean.
*Terrie* :)
- At 6:45am on August 6, 2009,
Mike Shaw said…
- Hi Richard. Yes, I am a type 1 diabetic diagnosed later in life (age 39, day short of 40). Thanks for the comments. I think my kids are definitely keepers. But when they are naughty, I do want to give them away. LOL!
- At 6:04am on August 6, 2009,
- Hello Richard! I have been reading your story. Thank you for sharing a little of your life with us. I know it is going to be of great help to others who read it. You are an inspiration, even if you don't want that. I just wanted to say hi, and thank you for the friend accept.
- At 2:53am on August 4, 2009,
Martina H Milligan said… - Hi Richard this is Marti from Diabetes Daily how are you doing today?
- At 3:26pm on July 24, 2009,
vicky clanton said…
- I was one of the first people to receive a pump when they first came out I got really sick and almost ended up in a coma, after that I said forget this I want my shots back. Now I'v been back on the pump for 13 yrs, I can't imagine what I would be like without it. Vicky
- At 12:55pm on July 24, 2009,
vicky clanton said…
- Hi Richard my name is Vicky Ihave had diabetes for 45 yrs, I'm 46 yrs old. I to remember my glass syringe and that needle. My diabetes is not controlled. It's always been very diffilcult. My A1C is 9.8. I'm really scared, I know what can happen. I'm very thankful for everything I have. My husband of 28 yrs, my healthy daughter she is 26 yrs old. And for not having any serious complications. The doctors don't have an answer for it, He said I have a guardian angel looking over me. It was nice to read your story. Vicky
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