"Hi, I understand how you're feeling. I had highs that lasted for a few hours and I cried a lot during my pregnancy. The best advise I can give you is to call your doctor to help you adjust your insulin if your attempts at fixing it aren't…"
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Being diabetic may prevent me from going to grad school
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Keelan May 13, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I was accepted to graduate school which would mean leaving my employment where I have insurance coverage. The student insurance is awful and expensive! In fact the maximum benefit for prescription…Continue
Discoloration of skin on toes???? WhAt In ThE wOrLd Is GoInG oN?!?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teena Nov 21, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So I have noticed over the past few months that on one of my big toes the top middle area of skin is discolored! It looked like I had dirt or something on my foot (of course my eyesight is not great)…Continue
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Rose Joelle replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I have been super worried too. I have terrible nausea and throw up frequently too so I actually have home healh IV meds/fluids now. In spite of how sick I have been my OB keeps telling me babies are tough and as long as I am getting the highs down…"
JuliaS8 replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I recently found out that I was pregnant. Last week my blood sugars were climbing and no matter how much insulin I took it just stayed high. I have adjusted my basal rate and finally they are coming down. I too am very worried about what this will…"
Anna replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Congratulations!! Highs during pregnancy are really scary, especially ones over 300. I didn't find out I was pregnant until 6 weeks, and one night of over 300 and not being able to get it down was what tipped me off and what made me take a…"
Rose Joelle replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Oh, and yes - totally worth it. I had my first ultrasound yesterday and I could see the little heartbeat even at just six weeks (based on the untrasound Im not as far along as they originally guessed)."
Rose Joelle replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Thank you all so much. I am doing my best and keeping in close contact with my endo. I totally over corrected today and Im suffering the consequnces this evening but I will just keep fighting. :)"
bethany replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Take a deep breath!! Stress just makes it worse. We've all been there...high blood sugars define diabetes. I made myself (and my husband) crazy over those high blood sugars. Especially in the beginning when your emotions are all over the place…"
SS replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hi, I also had some very high bgs early on and baby(s) were ok (although I tried super-hard to keep them really good throughout the entire pregnancies).
Yes, just don't forget that it's typical for insulin requirements to go up ALOT during…"
Amy M replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Rose Joelle - Try not to stress too much. I know its hard, but do all the things previously mentioned to bring down your BG and focus on how to prevent it from happening again. I had a high BG early on in my pregnancy - baby was born perfect!…"
lizzistardust replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I've had a couple over 350 (and several in the 200s) and felt similarly. Doesn't it feel just terrible? :(
As I understand it, the occasional high isn't a huge concern as long as you're usually in very good control. But my endo…"
Kate replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hey Rose Joelle - me too. It is so completely nerve wracking to be on guard 24/7; to know that another life depends on my choices; to know that the technology available to me to mimic a fully functioning pancreas falls short of perfection.
I know…"
E. Louise replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'High glucose levels ? ? ?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"If you can't get your blood sugar down, call your doctor. If you're pumping, take an injection instead of a bolus and then change your infusion set and site. Check for ketones and take extra insulin as directed by your doctor. Drink lots…"
Rose Joelle added a discussion to the group Oh! BABY!!!
High glucose levels ? ? ?
I am so so concerned about hurting my baby and even having a miscarriage because of high blood sugars. I am really really upset today because my glucose is up over 400 and I CANT get it down :( Has anyone been told anything about one or two highs ending a pregnancy if I do better most of the time? What in the world do I do? I can't be perfect all the time but this is terrible.See More
Rose Joelle commented on jessica's group 'Oh! BABY!!!'"Thank you. I really really appreciate the feedback. Its been an emotional week. Today I am realizing I must be more ready or at least wanting this more than I thought because Im worried over having hardly any "symptopms" *I heart that is…"
Rose Joelle replied to Rose Joelle's discussion 'Positive symptoms, negative test... :(' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Thanks :) I am doing my best to take care of myself and this baby now ! I have no idea what I will do from there but I know that is most important right now!"
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"HI" is not a friendly greeting
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
My diabetes is a mess as am I a lot of the time because of it... but at least occasionally in the midst of being out of control I can choke back the fear that this chronic condition is going to get the better of me and I can poke some fun back at it. Maybe this is no laughing matter but I am past crying over my A1c levels and off chart liver enzyme tests...
I have a Bayer Contour meter right now (it seems like the preferred meter company gets juggled a lot with my substandard… Continue
I have a Bayer Contour meter right now (it seems like the preferred meter company gets juggled a lot with my substandard… Continue
The pump funding battle
Posted on September 19, 2009 at 10:17pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed when I was 10 years old. I have always struggled with my diabetes; it is a constant challenge to balance out the levels of insulin, food intake and exercise. It takes multiple blood tests every day and lots of injections. For me I have become so frustrated because I am doing all of the things that should result in having reasonable glucose levels but all the work and energy I put into it isn’t working. My glucose will bounce from high to low over and… Continue
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- At 7:32pm on August 31, 2010,
Linda G said… - Hope you had the best of times on your Special Day Rose!
- At 7:16am on August 31, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 4:57pm on February 2, 2010,
Carrie J said… - Thanks Rose Joelle, my husband called when it was delivered and said the box was big enough to fit a small child in it, he wasn't kidding.
Keep us updated on your progress.
- At 12:00am on January 25, 2010,
Kristin said… - What pump and what infusion set are you using Rose? I used to have problems with the 9mm QuickSet infusion set kinking and then I wouldn't get any insulin and go very high. Now I use the 6mm Quick Set and have no problems.
Hope that your blood sugars come down quickly!
- At 2:49pm on December 26, 2009,
Karla J Sherer said… - Rose, I saw your post on the Animas Pump Forum. I wanted to try to offer help about the financial end of pumps and supplies. I'm a little confused if you already have a pump or not? Anyway, I got my Ping started July 21st. It has changed my life. I have other health issues and needed a pump because I could not keep any long term control of my BG. I get help with cost by CCS, a distributor. Liberty Medical also does this but it is for Medicare patients and I am disabled so have Medicare. If you are younger, then email me at toddranch@valornet.com and I'll give other suggestions.
- At 12:36pm on October 18, 2009, Kristin said…
- Hi Rose! Sorry to hear about the frustrations with the pump payment. Any news on that? Did you try appealing the insurance decision? Mine did not want to pay at first either, but eventually did.
- At 4:10pm on October 10, 2009,
Patti Burns said… - Hi and Welcome to TuD, Rose! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.
- At 3:41pm on October 5, 2009,
Colleen in NH said… - It's too bad you live on the other side of the country. We could compare our stresses! Incidentally, my photo was taken in Washington two years ago. We loved it and want to go back for another visit. Nice to "meet" you!
- At 12:19am on September 18, 2009,
Teena said… - Hello there Rose. Happy to see you here. I hope you will have fun learning with us here. The community is overflowing with understanding and support. You can also share your insights, comments and suggestions. Welcome to the family!
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