[Diabetes-talk] Spike.

Bridgit Pollpeter bpollpeter at hotmail.com
Mon Mar 12 21:34:35 UTC 2012 

Thanks. For those who have been pregnant, I could really use some advice
and suggestions. I know the pregnancy is going to create some bumps in
the road and glucose control has to be monitored meticulously because
things change rapidly, but I'm experiencing problems with stability.

I'm testing 12 to 15 times a day including before meals and two hours
after meals. I'm eating very healthy and sticking to meal times around
the same time each day. I exercise at least four times a week (when
nausea permits, ug) for at least an hour. I send BG records to my endo
at least once a week and making adjustments as necessary.

So I feel like I'm following the regimine established by my endo and
working to do everything by the book, and yet my sugars keep
fluctuating.

I'm running between 140 to 180 most days, which is not the target goal.
I'm extremely sensitive to insulin, so when we make changes, it has to
be conservative otherwise I drop. We can't seem to find a balance. II'm
glad I'm not above 200, and staying pretty consistent in that mid-100
range, but I want to achieve the target goals of 80 to 120.

So, I would appreciate stories from those who have been pregnant and
what you did. You can contact me off-list if you wish. Baby is doing
really good, but I want to do what is best for my child, and striving to
maintain the best possible management of my diabetes is a part of that.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
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"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M
Robinson
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.


Congrats Bridget!!
Denise

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Colleen,
>
> Thanks for the kind words and thoughts. I appreciate all the support.
>
> We spent three years thinking a biological pregnancy wasn't even an 
> option, but back last September, my new endo said it was not only an 
> option, but one she supported. I started a pre-pregnancy plan and was 
> given the full go-ahead in late October. We just became pregnant much 
> sooner than we expected, smile. Before, though, we had pursued 
> adoption and were beginning to meet with case workers. This pregnancy 
> is such a blessing, but for us. Whether biological or not, we wanted a

> family and would love any child despite orgins of birth.
>
> In fact, we potentially were slated to adopt our niece, who my sister 
> had while in high school. My sister decided to marry the father after 
> they graduated, however, so after four months, she was no longer 
> "ours." We still maintain an extremely close relationship with her 
> though, and we have her consistently every weekend, Friday through 
> Sunday. She calls me mama and has her own room at our house. I already

> feel like a mother so it's just the pregnancy that is a new 
> experience, grin.
>
> So we would still love to pursue adoption one day as we hope to have 
> more than one child, at least one who gets to stay with us every day, 
> smile. It's encouraging to know others who have adopted and can 
> provide info and support.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Colleen Roth
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
>
>
> Hi Bridget,
> I know that I probably shouldn't be posting this to the List but I 
> will keep you in my prayers. I know you have some challenges but it 
> really sounds like you are trying to kaep on top of the situation. 
> After my Daughter Monica was killed in a bus accident my husband and I

> adopted two multiply-handicapped girls. I never felt differently about

> them. They were my girls no matter how they arrived. They have both 
> passed away due to medical conditions. Our Biological Daughter also 
> had Multible Issues. If, at any time, you decide to adopt I am sure 
> you will find it very rewarding. God Bless!
>
> Colleen Roth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Sunday, Mar 11, 2012 10:09:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
>
> >
> >
> > Thanks so much. So far things are going pretty well, though I'm way 
> > more cautious now than ever before. Mommy instincts already kicking 
> > in, grin. Every tiny little thing that feels different, I'm on the 
> > phone with the docs. I want this kiddo to have the best I can give, 
> > including a healthy pregnancy and birth. We too have considered 
> > adoption, and still would like to adopt some day, especially since 
> > this may be the only time we can do a biological pregnancy. Thanks 
> > for
>
> > the warm wishes and thoughts.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Read my blog at: 
> > http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
> >
> > "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." 
> > The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and 
> > Bernadette Jacobs
> > Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:03 AM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
> >
> >
> > Bummerinski!  I agree Darling.  Concentrate on that lovely baby of 
> > yours!  I wish I could be there to hug you and help you!  I'm so 
> > happy
>
> > for you and
> >
> > your husband!  Just be careful Honey!  I lost mine and I thought I 
> > was careful enough.  Just wasn't meant to be Honey.  god had other 
> > plans
> for
> >
> > that little bambino.  It would have been a Valentine's baby.  I had 
> > to
>
> > adopt my two lovlies.  But I don't regret it for a minute!  True 
> > blessings they are.
> >
> > Bernadette M. Jacobs
> > 1st Vice-President of Diabetes Action Network
> >
> > Please consider making a donation to the Diabetes Action Network 
> > because
> >
> > Diabetes is the leading cause of Blindness
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 11:37 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
> >
> >
> > > Bern,
> > >
> > > I wish we could make it to convention, but we are expecting in 
> > > early September, and it will just be more of an expense that can 
> > > go
> towards
> > > the baby. I've not been able to find a job, though my doctors are 
> > > discouraging employment if it works for me so I can focus on the 
> > > pregnancy, but that's easy to say for a doctor making upwards of 
> > > $200,000 a year and more, smirky grin! Anyway, I love going to 
> > > national, but it just isn't in the budget this year.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > > Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Read my blog at: 
> > > http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
> > >
> > > "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." 
> > > The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> > > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and

> > > Bernadette Jacobs
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 6:35 AM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
> > >
> > >
> > > Cory:
> > >
> > > Peanurt Butter-comfull of protein!  I actually have been doing the

> > > very same for years.  It truly does work.  I was 103 this morning!

> > > I've been trying
> > > to get myself anywhere from 80-120 at least most mornings.  Not
> saying
> > > I'm
> > > perfect.  But I try to keep as close to that goal as I can.
> > >
> > > Dar, I try not to venture too far above 1500 calories.
> > >
> > > As for you Bridgit, I want to thank you here for your SANE 
> > > approach. Are you going to be at Convention this summer?
> > >
> > > Bernadette M. Jacobs
> > > 1st Vice-President of Diabetes Action Network
> > >
> > > Please consider making a donation to the Diabetes Action Network 
> > > because
> > >
> > > Diabetes is the leading cause of Blindness
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Cory Jackson" <coryl.jackson at gmail.com>
> > > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 10:05 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Spike.
> > >
> > >
> > >arI also want to add, something I was told a few years back and 
> > >didn't arbelieve it first is before bed EDT spoonful of peanut 
> > >butter. Since
> I
> > >arhave been doing this every night I noticed that my sugars are 
> > >lower
>
> > >arwhen I first wake up in the mornings.
> > >ar
> > >ar Cory Jackson
> > >ar Sent from my iPhone
> > >ar
> > >ar On Mar 6, 2012, at 8:16 PM, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> 
> > >wrote: ar
> > >>> What do you allow yourself for a days calorie burn.
> > >>> Or what you feel your body could handle.
> > >>> One thousand callories fifteen hundred callories anything like 
> > >>> that?
> > >>>
> > >>> Original message:
> > >>>> Hi Alan,
> > >>>> For the last three or four years I have been taking two types 
> > >>>> of insulin every day. I would take rapid acting Humalog insulin
> before
> >
> > >>>> meals in Lantice before bed. I have started to limit myself to 
> > >>>> 100 g
> > >
> > >>>> of carbohydrate per day and I am now off of insulin. It took a 
> > >>>> while
> > >
> > >>>> to get used to only eating 100 g of carbohydrate every day, but

> > >>>> now
> >
> > >>>> it is working wonders.
> > >>>
> > >>>> Cory Jackson
> > >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Mar 6, 2012, at 4:43 PM, Alan Wheeler 
> > >>>> <awheeler65 at windstream.net>
> > >>>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>>> Hi everyone,
> > >>>>> For the second time in about a week, my blood sugar spiked 
> > >>>>> into the 190-200 range. I am going to my doctor on Friday, but

> > >>>>> in the
>
> > >>>>> mean time,
> > > what do
> > >>>>> I do
> > >>>>> when my sugar has spiked like this? Do I sleep it off (which 
> > >>>>> is all
> > > I
> > >>>>> feel
> > >>>>> like doing), or is something else recommended?
> > >>>
> > >>>>> Thanks in advance.
> > >>>
> > >>>>> Alan
> > >>>>> "The kind of work God usually calls you to is the kind of work

> > >>>>> that
> > >
> > >>>>> you
> > >>>>> need
> > >>>>> most to do and that the world most needs to have done.The 
> > >>>>> place God
> > >
> > >>>>> calls
> > >>>>> you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's 
> > >>>>> deep
> >
> > >>>>> hunger meet."
> > >>>>> - Frederick Buechner's definition of "vocation" in his little 
> > >>>>> book "Wishful Thinking" Psalms 33:3 Psalms 150:5
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>>> Alan Wheeler
> > >>>>> Lincoln, Nebraska
> > >>>>> awheeler65 at windstream.net http://twitter.com/#!/Country_Storm
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