[Diabetes-talk] Diabetes and the long term issues

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Going along with this scientific approach, what would cause the loss of
flexibility in well-managed diabetics? Just a hypothetical, grin.

Bridgit

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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes and the long term issues


bonna: 

How do we know that such diabetic complications involving calcium as
frozen shoulder and trigger -finger are consequences of insulin use
rather than of diabetes per se? Anecdotal evidence isn't good enough
here. We need long -term, randomized, double -blind studies to make such
determinations. Let's not fall into the trap medical news reporters
often do where generalizations are made on inadequate data. In fact, I
know a Type 2 diabetic who has never taken insulin who had trigger
-finger which was corrected with minor surgery. 

Cheers, 

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone

On Feb 28, 2013, at 10:40, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:

> 
> 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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