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

[d m gina]

I shared rite away that I was going to see the diabetic coordinator on Tuesday.
We had lots to talk about.
I make allot of noise here in Billings.
Thanks for being kind.

Original message:
> Funny how that customer is always right thing just goes out the window when
> it's medical stuff, doesn't it. Dar, never give up! Never shut up! <smile.>
> Make them talk about what's best for you and not just what's convenient for
> them. And never forget, we're behind you and with you.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:46 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] "Too Young for Insulin?"

> Hi there,
> I called the doctor today, with the raising of the pills, where Jim
> comes with me all of the time.
> We were told to take one four milagram in the morning, with a two
> millagram in the morning.
> then at night one four millagram with metforman.
> gliporide. My numbers went to dinner.
> They forgot lunch.
> then I was told No, one four milagram in the morning and one four
> milagram in the evening.
> Drop the two milagram.
> OK fine we will do this.
> Jim shared he heard the same thing I said, as well as on the bottle it
> says one tablet of the four milagram in the morning.
> We are moving rite along, where it does get weriesome always in the wrong.
> We came home and read the bottle.
> Don't think I will see insulin really soon.

> Original message:
>> Off of what Cheryl and others have said, if you would like an eye opener
> on
>> side effects of insulin, take that little piece of paper that wraps around
>> the insulin bottle when you first open it, scan it and read through it...a
>> bit scary, but the consequence of NOT taking insulin is worse, so lets
> just
>> say it is the least of the evils
>> Denise

>> On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 6:23 AM, cheryl echevarria <
>> cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:

>>> 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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