[Diabetes-talk] "Too Young for Insulin?"

Wed Feb 27 22:54:36 UTC 2013

Good discussion here. I always tell people that of the three things I deal
with, blindness, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, the one I want to see
cured is most definitely the diabetes. There are things I do than can help
manage the RA, but it's not the 24/7 task that diabetes is. And some of the
drugs I take for that are certainly not benign either. But it's that risk
benefit equation that we balance daily. 
And life sure has no guarantees. My one desire is to help dump some of the
guilt and blame that seems to come with diabetes management. Obviously there
are truths. There are things we need to do in order to give ourselves the
best chances  of a long good-quality life. And sometimes stuff happens. And
then we need the compassion, the assistance and whatever else is needed. I'd
like a little less good girl bad girl stuff in terms of general public
attitudes. 
And it's a huge help to me just knowing that I can join lists with others
who may worry some about the future while enjoying the present. A list where
I can vent on a bad day and cheer on a good one. A list where I can safely
say I'm trying my very best and hey, today I blew it! <grin.>
So thanks, everyone!
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:10 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] "Too Young for Insulin?"

This is what terrifies me about the disease. No matter how well you
manage it, stuff still happens.

Oddly enough, I didn't lose my vision from diabetes, but I have
experienced some issues both directly and indirectly  related to
diabetes.

At 31, I am already experiencing teeth problems. I went 23 years before
needing a cavity filled, and since then, I continue to experience
cavities, decaying teeth and a general weakening of the teeth.

My kidney is still fine, though I've been on meds to help prevent
issues. During my pregnancy, it was a concern that I may develop kidney
disease but alas, I did not. This is of course a possibility for the
future.

I have had minor problems with gastroparesis, though, for some time now.
It's pretty well managed at this point, but for those who have it know,
symptoms can sneak up on you. I actually had very little problem with
this during my pregnancy. Afterwards though, I spent a couple of months
balancing things out once again. Things are fine now, but I still
experience symptoms from time-to-time.

So I admit I'm a little freaked as to what the future will bring. I work
closely with my endo and am well managed, but inevitably things happen.
At this point, I'm much more on board with a cure for diabetes than
blindness.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:23 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] "Too Young for Insulin?"

Having studied medical billing, we also had to take anatomy and study
the systems of the body, including the endocrin system which is run by
the pancreas.  That keeps in line. Unfortunately, with Autoimmune
Disease. No not AIDS.  
When we have Diabetes it affects every single system in the body through
the Circulatory System, which moves your blood around. That is why,
having diabetes affects even your teeth because of the calcium. I have
lost all mine, you wouldn't know it because I went dentures.  We are
prone to early Osteoporisis and other diseases. Such as kidney problems;
I had to go on dialysis in 2002, for those that do not know and new to
the list, I was on dialysis from 2002-2005 and am 8 years post kidney
transplant. So we need not to play around with this disease.  Yes we
need a primary care doctor, we also need someone that specializes in
diabetes and Endocrinologist and possibly other specialists to see once
a year to make sure the other issues in our bodies are well. I only saw
a primary care doctor for years, until I found out that my primary care
doctor, didn't give me the preventative medications for my kidneys, etc.
So when I lost my vision in 2001 from suffering from Diabetic
Retinopathy for over 15 years, my eye doctor, told me to get a full work
up to see if anything else is going on, since my vision loss was very
fast and not gradual.  That is when I found out from my new doctor,
since the other one retired, that I was in stage 3 of kidney failure and
the next stage would mean dialysis or a kidney transplant in May 2002, 4
months after that visit I started my first dialysis treatment. There are
many of us, who have had complications to this disease. We are here to
educate our experiences as well as, give first hand experience. If you
do not know of the specialists in your area, contact your health
insurance companies and Medicare, many of them have special programs
built into your policies that cover not only medications but also
specialists. I know with my insurance the last day of the month, I do
not have a co-payment for my insulin or diabetic medications. This isn't
the insulin pump supplies but the insulin itself. Wellness visits to
specialists, discounts at local gyms and so much more.

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> From: everett at everettgavel.com
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:47:40 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] "Too Young for Insulin?"
> 
> Hi Bridgit, and all,
> 
> Bridgit, I don't know, honestly. Never cared to
> research it. But several years ago, docs told me a 
> couple things I'd never heard before, and was 
> amazed at. Yet both seem true and have pretty much 
> been playing themselves out. The first is that 
> supposedly insulin builds up calcium deposits on 
> your bone joints over time. If that's true, the 
> old standby some Diabetics use, saying, if they 
> eat more, they'll just take more insulin, etc., 
> well, that has an additional consequence now, if 
> this is true. And honestly, I would argue for it 
> being true rather than against it, as it sure 
> seems like what's been hapening over the years. If 
> I was to get arrested and put in cuffs, they might 
> pull my shoulder, as I can these days barely touch 
> my hands together behind my back anymore. Yes, I 
> admit, I don't stretch much at all, but never 
> really have, and I'm far less flexible than I was 
> 10-20 years ago -- and I'm only 42, not old yet.
> 
> Second thing was that high blood sugar levels
> affect *all* of your body, even your teeth. Now, 
> this is simple, common sense I suppose. But it 
> never quite hit me, about it affecting my teeth, 
> too, y'know? It was just a sort of, "Duh," moment 
> for me. ;-)
> 
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Why does insulin affect calcium deposits?
> >
> 
> 
> 
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