Re: Health

[DPittman]

Just aint no fun going your whole life eating what you want, when you want to all of a sudden: no more
sugar. Blood sugar not really that bad but something I got to get used to sooner or later.

 

[Michael Soldan]

Diabetes is easily controlled ,with drugs or a once a week shot. Diet and exercise help but you can still have a dessert ! I am type11 and
pretty much enjoy all foods and an occasional dessert.

 

[Tony in SD]

I know someone very close to me that controls diabetes by limiting the amount of sugar but mostly limits the carbs intake . Also scheduled protein intakes helps. It is working well.

 

[Bruce from Can.]

Seems as though some folks are genetically
hardwired to be susceptible to certain things. I am
sure that there is a limit to which each of us will
succumb to any of the health issues related to diet
and consumption levels, but the rules are different for
each.

 

[Bob Bancroft]

Did you start having issues, or was this something a doctor came up with?
There used to be allowances for aging with blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, etc. Now the medical system seems to
operate on the premise that we can all be about perfect with chemical manipulation. I wouldn't expect an animal or a machine well
past its prime to operate like it once did. I know I sure don't!
I am thankful for something as simple as eye drops which can control glaucoma, but I am suspicious of the necessity for, and the
negative side effects of so many blood pressure/cholesterol drugs.

 

[LVPSWIA]

Hi, II am a Type 1 , 84 years old , broke with T 1 when 40 , farming 700 a, 150cow pairs plus 150 sows no confinement 6 ft2 and 160 lbs. Have a few
issues with eyes and feet. Used the local Doctor for the first 15 yrs. My advice is for you to find a Diabetic Endocrinologist as soon as you can. With the Pump and GGM and dietician It is a lot easier to control. The carbs are the hardest to control, Not a piece of Bruces pie. Sure tases good once in awhile. Hang in there and things will be better. LVP

 

[RedGreenGuy]

Son got type 1 it at 30. Now 61. He has new pump that he says is as near to a pancreas as possible. Yes
he watches what he eats, but the pump allows him to eat normally, just not overly large amounts. His biggest poblem is fighting insurance to get supplies. they cost $3000 per month. Had to pay last month on his own as insurance just keeps stalling.