[Diabetes-talk] Diabetes and the long term issues

[d m gina]

You know, if you go to the middle person not a dentist you can get a 
better deal.
A denture clinic.
My bottom plate split in half, sixty dollars to get it fixed.
the dentures I have paying less than you do with a dentist.

Original message:
> 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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