A few weeks ago I went through a bit of a rough patch, it did of course impact on my health. The thing I remember is the way it always passes, all the bad times do get better. So if you are out there thinking that you are on a desert island, remember you are not on your own. Chin up.
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Added by Josephine on July 5, 2009 at 2:00am —
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Imagine anyone having bother with the British. Before you all go haywire, I have many british friends and family, I just can't imagine how anyone would have any bother with gaining iindepence from them. I say this in jest ; )
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Added by Josephine on July 4, 2009 at 2:15pm —
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When I first joined TU, I was not at all used to coming on forums chatting to people. I was basically dealing with the D on my own, not really chatting to anyone about it. I just happened to come across TU, while looking for advice on diabetes. Well did I strike lucky or what. The welcome and layout of this site was and is amazing. I just wanted to say that I will never forget those people who welcomed me intially. Let's all try our very best to welcome those new people, it really does make a di…
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Added by Josephine on July 2, 2009 at 10:00am —
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This Summer seems to be a lot hotter than usual. We here in Ireland do not have to deal with high temperatures, but even at 26 C I am wilting. Wondering how you wonderful people in the hotspots manage to keep cool ? Are you constantly drinking to avoid dehydration, do you stand still for hours on end ? Tell me more.
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Added by Josephine on June 29, 2009 at 10:39am —
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If you could be a fictional character, who would it be
I'll go first................
I would love to work in a secret organisation, figuring things out and finding ways around " things" how about you ?
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Added by Josephine on June 28, 2009 at 12:25pm —
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Went for my A1c today. I usually don't get overly excited about things just in case it doesn't turn out good, but in the back of my mind I really thought I had put such work and effort into these last few months. Well I was disappointed to say the least, my A1c has only come downby 2%, which is great but I was expecting it to be a little lower. This D is on one major ego trip and I really have to give it everything I have got. I will just need to try even harder, gonna take it in baby steps thou…
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Added by Josephine on June 9, 2009 at 9:18am —
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Last night I had a really bad hypo, haven't had it that bad in a while. It completely took it out of me and i went down pretty quick. Had to lie down which I don't usually do and it frighrtened me, which doesn't normally happen either. The thing is I was getting ready to have something to eat, took my dose, then forgot to eat. Stupid girl ! Won't be doing that again, just reminds me what I'm dealing with here, don't mess with the D.
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Added by Josephine on June 2, 2009 at 9:57pm —
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It may be the sun, it may be the fact that A1c has come down, something is going on here cause I feel really healthy. Haven't felt this good in a long time. Went on a mini diet, after seeing photos, have now lost 6lbs, one more to go, it's good and I'm pleased with myself, just hope it stays there, don't want it to go up or down. Anyone out there with tips to keep it stable, doctors get all annoyed if my weight changes, I hate being weighed, how would they like it ? Maybe it's a girl thing, I du…
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Added by Josephine on June 2, 2009 at 1:30am —
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I have been thinking about Debbs alot today. Just hope she is okay and doing well. I don't think she has access to a laptop in prison, ah well. Hope they are treating her well. I will now send her my good wishes all the way from over here to our Debbs over there, here goes....................................................................
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Added by Josephine on May 19, 2009 at 2:19pm —
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Just got my medical records from the last 20 yrs. What a failure I have been. The only time my A1c's were normal was in the two years after being diagnosed and during two pregnancies. I had an A1c of 5's through two pregnancies, so if I could do it then what was stopping me before ? This just makes me more determined to have a decent A1c at my next appt. my doc has been really supportive over the years in his writings on these notes. I want to get this licked for once and for all, not that the w…
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Added by Josephine on May 14, 2009 at 9:51am —
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Is there anyone out there who thinks that it would better if T1's didn't have children. It crossed my mind as a young adult. I felt that I may pass it on. Still didn't stop me having two healthy children, although I do worry that I may have left them more vulnerable to this condition.
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Added by Josephine on May 12, 2009 at 9:36am —
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Went to a child's party today and the birthday cake just hounded me the whole time I was there, so I thought I'd try Jason's one bite thingy. Well to my absolute delight, it tasted AWFUL, it was too sweet. It has been about 18yrs since I lost my sweet tooth last, if that makes sense. Anyone else who hates sweet things now ?
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Added by Josephine on May 9, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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I am freezing, my poor little plants are freezing. Just wondered why I always get sore arms if I hold them above my head, anyone else out there ?
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Added by Josephine on May 8, 2009 at 5:29am —
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This is driving me mental, I don't think I can carry on doing this for the next 20 years, at the very least. Two children to look after so I have to be there for them and I don't want any major health complications because of poor control, but I just feel so, so, so bad when my blds aren't good. I wish I could look at them rationally and just see them as numbers instead of feeling that they are a total reflection on me all the time. Today it's raining, but so what, get over it, oh no I have to b…
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Added by Josephine on May 5, 2009 at 10:19am —
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If one goes for a walk with children is it quite enough ? We walk for about 1.5 to 2 hours, which includes a good few pit stops. Its a kinda stop and start type of thing with some jogging and climbing sand dunes in places, just wondering if its enough. Body weight normal but is it doing my heart any good ?
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Added by Josephine on May 4, 2009 at 6:09am —
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I'm having one today, children off school till Tuesday, do not need to be anywhere or do anything, so today is for chillin'. Tomorrow is another story however.
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Added by Josephine on May 1, 2009 at 8:06am —
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You are all cordially invited to my house for a knees up. RULES Everyone must attend. Everyone must drink Champagne ( or whatever else ), Everyone must eat cake. Everyone must stay in my house, four bedrooms should cover you lot. Everyone must put on very broad Irish accents, so as not to upset the neighbours.
Time 8pm
Location The Island of EIRE.
We may even find some Poitin, do you all know what Poitin is, its great for bl. sugars.
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Added by Josephine on April 24, 2009 at 10:36am —
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What are your most redeeming qualities ? Has D made us much more health conscious and healthier than those " normal " people ? MY most redeeming quality is the ability to make myself collapse into a fit of giggles while being all by myself, it is a very special life skill to have ! I also have a very healthy diet.
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Added by Josephine on April 22, 2009 at 1:26pm —
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I am starting to run out of steam here. It's relentless, maybe I'm just tired. I'm doing all the stuff that I should be doing but not as enthusiastically as before. I want a holiday from D.
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Added by Josephine on April 20, 2009 at 1:11pm —
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Do any of you know what presses are ? My children were cleaning them today.
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Added by Josephine on April 15, 2009 at 2:13pm —
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