Howdy all, Well my old meter died and I not have a new one that allows using other then finget to draw sample. But so far I can't get any blood from anywhere then my fingers. I can pinch my fingers...
I'll bet the peeler is in the WII...
WAY TO GO! You shouldn't change a thing. It is working and your numbers are alot better then mine. I average 6.5 and my doc will not let me go for lower he believes the risks for low bs isn't worth...
Well I have lasted alot of years just using pain relievers to take the edge off but it has gotten to the point that I have having to consider using a " long acting pain med for maintenance" But all...
Wow and I thought I had it tough as a type 1 and having to do bowel surgerys and the prep. Can you give us a little more info. What meds are you taking now? Why is the resection needed? Will the docs...
I kneel down on one knee in front of the toilet to empty my pouch. As far as the clip stabbing problem. you could get shorter pouches but if you high output they fill faster....
Waving a watch back and forth saying calming things............ Ok if that didn't work, re read the posts above and remember you have already been through the worst of it. It will be so much better...
Since my new supplier charges to punch out my 1 1/2 hole I am looking for a punch that doesn't cost alot. Cheapest I have found so far was 30 bucks /community/emoticons/sad.gif Anyone got any...
Rhonda. Wellcome to our forums. First off take a deep breath and relax. Your BS is coming down that's good. It will not happen over night. You and your doc will have to find the combo that works for...
Well, here we are at day 8 and had 2 full and 2 half days down so been a great trip so far!! Disneyland was great! Indiana, Pirates, Big thunder mountain, Space Mountain, Tiki room, and the...
Sorry I havent posted. Internet connection here at this hotel isnt working most of the time. So far only one stay in bed day out of 3 so doing great and since I havent been here in 17 years alot of...
Oh great now I got that dang song running in my head!LOL COme on down Lanie and we will see you there. We leave here in 9 hrs!!! Woo Hoo!...
There is also a great one in Eugene Oregon. Dr Dehaas has operated on me four times and I will not let anyone else touch me! What I did was when the time had come that I had to have my first diconect...
You gotta try "Fuze" drink. I think the one I did was tropical punch. and if you drink the whole bottle it is only 4G I love them and it helps kill the sweet attack!...
Well I finally got all my teeth removed. They have been rotting away for a couple of years now. Side affect I got from all the wierd meds, diabetes, and remicade treatments. Oral surgen had to do it...
Well guess I am gonna be the old stern guy today and tell you the same thing I just told T13. YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR NOW. Could be sometime simple or it could be something serious. So do not be...
Long story short YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR NOW. Could be sometime simple or it could be something serious. So do not be like so many of us that put it off too long! go find out NOW!...
If you do have to have surgery. As soon as you are told it needs to be done ask to be sent to an ostomy nurse. They are a great help. Then ask the different pouch suppliers to send you samples....
Now that I have gotten my disability and on medicare I need to find a new supplier for my pouches etc.. Any suggestions? Any online places that you have had good luck with. I was going to use Liberty...
With being a diabetic and all the tests and Iv's and... well you get the idea......
Vent away BBG we all need to from time to time....
I am lucky have to have good surgeon also. Dr David Dehaas in Eugene Oregon....
anything below 70 is low . And if you are on pred. then sounds like your meds need adjusted....
Star, Check and see if there is a local chapter of the Diabetes assoc. They have meetings but the local contact numbers are usually volenteers that are diabetics and can be of great help. If not you...
Welcome Star. I am so sorry to hear you joined our club, but you know you are welcome and we will be here for you. The only stupid question is the one that goes unasked! Hang in there...
A few years back I went to a non coded meter ( accu-chek advanced) and it works great. Any time I am at docs or in hospital and they are doing a BG test I whip my meter out and test my reading to...
Short answer is yes the juice will give you a quick recovery on the low bs.But it will not last long. You need to eat something if it is going to be a while before your next meal. there are a few...
I was dx with Myofascitis many years before I got FM dx....
Stephanie says keep the good teeth but then goes on about how much trouble she is having with the partials. food for thought for me. Looks like it is gonna be dentures, all I need now is for SSD to...
I am not a big fan of broccoli but I love it with Tostitos Salsa Con Queso chip dip on it. YUM!!!!...
Well the remicade, other meds, diabetes, and other things have finnally taken their toll and most of my teeth or shot but I am not sure which way to go and would like to hear your opinions. Has...
Welcome Kisssy, Sounds like you have already got a handle on it!! Way to go!!! Hang in there with it. It is so worth the effort....
Sorry it is called MISTO there is no MR. It is a refillable pump spray that you can use for things like non stick cooking or even basting. you can google misto spray....
Well I have made it through yet another round of "we have no idea what is causing these intestinal infections. 4 hospital stays later and still no one can tell me what it is and what is causing it. I...
Instead of using pam or other sprays get yourself a "Misto" sprayer, fill it with whatever oil you want pump and spray. The only time I use non stick sprays anymore is for the bar b que grill....
The best pants for those of us that the waist line hits the stoma area are materinty pants. They are great. And this is coming from a guy. I get mine at second hand stores, goodwill, etc.......
Smoked Turkey. I love to snack on cold smoked turkey after I smoke a bird I strip it but most doesn't go on sandwhichs. I fill a baggie with bite size pieces and munch for days. And for the ppl out...
Wow she is a walking coma! my first question is does she take any kind of steriod, prednazone or big antibiotics? Lots of meds out there that can send blood sugars through the roof. Don't take it for...
I was a little concerened about one of our cats. Him being part bengal, 22 lbs. and razor shape claws. But he never takes it personal when I won't allow him on my tummy after one of the surgerys I...
For the "If anyone deserved to have our medical challenges" I nominate the judge at my disabilty hearing!!!! for being unjust and unfair and ignoring the evidence. It took a long time but her denial...
We are glad your here but sorry you need to be. Welcome to our little corner of the web. Know that you are one of us and we look foward to seeing your posts....
It can be a catch 22. When you get your diabetes under control your body process what you eat unlike before when what you eat just goes right through. Now if you over eat and don’t get enough...
Me, I won't go without my laptop, They make me sign a waver itcase of theft, But I can listen to music, watch movies, play games. The notepad is a great idea I never thought of thanks. I will add...
If I am understanding your question here is my answer. Insulin Resistant aka type 2: people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin their pancreas secretes is either not enough or...
It can be from BS raising or droping quickly. Anytime I get on that roller coaster I get bad headaches that are not related to my Migraines. Also I can not take pred as it sends my BS through the...
Since most of us here know you bake cakes for weddings etc.. How do you avoid the temptation? /community/emoticons/nono.gif Cmon share with us and maybe inspire people like me that over indulge...
I would contact Hollister about it and see what they suggest. I haven't had any luck with any brands filtered pouches. For me they clog within 1 day. So I use the 2 piece short bags from convatec and...
Where you take the shot does matter. If you are on your feet alot taking the shot in your legs the insulin enters the system faster. I always use my stomach. The one time I took it in my legs I...
Well it has finnally come to the point I am going to have to have surgery to get my herniated stoma repaired. It has been getting worse over the last couple of years and was waiting for the crohns to...
Mama, When your doing your prep for a colonoscopy let your BS run a little high to keep from crashing. Me i just try and maintain a 200 and so for wil dozens of the scopes everything has been ok. AL...