[Diabetes-talk] Diabetes and the long term issues

[Blindhands at aol.com]

Yes I have had a lot of probloems with the teeth and gum disease too.   Due 
to loosing the molars so long ago I have been recently told by more then 1  
dentist now that since I don't have or had false teeth in the back, I am 
not a  candidate to have full dentures on the top as not enough gum or ridge 
area is  left to hold them in there.
 
I had lots of bridge work done on the bottom and they have put their time  
in there 25 years now.  
 
While I had dental insurance I kep things up and now that dental work costs 
 so much I can't see refinancing  my house for $16 thousand to have my 
teeth  done over.  I will keep going with what I have and hope the bridgework 
last  longer.
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 2/28/2013 1:42:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bwilliamson at redeemer.net writes:


Hello to All:

These recent experiences are very  interesting. I have been a diabetic for 
43 years. I became a diabetic at the  age of 5 and now am 53. So, a long 
time. I can remember yes, glass syringes,  and lente insulin, urine testing and 
such. So, today's technology has been  terrific so far. I too like many of 
you have lost my sight from diabetes. I  was 25. I am currently working as a 
School Counselor in a Lutheran School. I  love what I do but do miss my 
dance studio from the past when I had sight. I  am currently working with a 3 
and ½ year old that became a diabetic last year.  She lives 2 houses down 
from me. She is a real trooper. She just got her pump,  bright blue I tell you 
how she is a mess. She comments each day that I take  care of her for a few 
hours, giving mom a break, that I am a part of her  diabetic team, really 
cute. She is really learning and it just appears so  simple from her world but 
knowing all of the consequences of high blood sugar  and such I fear for 
her future. I never knew or was told about the teeth  issues. I have been 
blessed with good teeth but my husband is a diabetic. He  has had many teeth 
issues but appears to have done better of late. I too like  many of you do not 
have the flexiability that I once had. Insulin can cause so  many calcium 
issues you cannot imagine. Frozen shoulders, trigger fingers and  such are 
just to name a few. I have had all and more. I do miss the  flexibility. In my 
past life being a dancer and all I really get ticked when I  just do not 
have the flexibility to do what I use to be able to. Gastro  Paresis is and has 
been for 23 years my largest problem. Yes, I agree it can  and does sneak 
up on you when you least expect it. By using medications, diet  and good 
blood sugars it appears to stay in its cage for the time being.
I  too, like many of you would like to see a cure. Not only for the future  
children and adults but maybe for us as well to slow down the progression 
of  break downs of the body functions.  I have been able to handle the  
blindness, wish there was more I could do, but for now it is holding its own.  
The largest area for diabetics that are blind is having medical technology  
talk. I am not able to read Braille do to all of the finger sticks and such  
but talking pumps would be nice. Maybe Santa Claus will bring one this year,  
probably not..sigh.  So, I appreciate all of you and your thoughts. I  have 
enjoyed all the questions and answers. Besides I have learned a  lot.  Take 
care to all of you and I look forward to seeing a cure soon  for diabetes 
and maybe Santa claus will come through this year..
Bonna  Williamson
School Counselor
Redeemer Lutheran School
Austin,  Texas

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