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From:Indiana PA USA
Registered: Mar 2001

posted 03-22-2001 02:27 AM            

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My Fiance has diabities, and prefers to handle everything himself. However I am at a loss on what I should do if ever an emergency came up. I can not speak to him about it for it is some what of a touchy subject with him. If anyone has any information, or a site that I could go to that would be written in a way I would understand. Everything I have found is very medically termed and I am finding that it doesn't make much sence to me. I would really appreciate if you could send me an e-mail. Thank you very much.

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From:Waterloo, Iowa.
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 03-22-2001 05:12 PM            

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I take care of my diabetes by myself also. I have type one diabetes and I figured out after 11yrs that if I make adjustments to my insulin I have better results. But I do still go to the doctor often. That way he can test for complications and also check my hba1c.
Good sites for new diabetics are http://www.diabetes.org or http://www.diabetes.com there should be a link to new diabetics or something like that. Another one would be http://www.webmd.com .
I wish you luck

-Mark

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From:Pittsburgh, PA
Registered: Mar 2001

posted 03-22-2001 08:34 PM            

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Hi,
Another good site is mendosa.com, here you can find a good listing of the glycemic index and links to just about any topic you might want on diabetes.

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From:Florida
Registered: Mar 2001

posted 03-23-2001 12:15 AM            

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Hi Shelly-a little info for you... Hyperglycemia (hyper) means too much and hypoglycemia (hypo) means too little. If the blood sugar is too high, it needs to come down with drugs. If the blood sugar is too low, it needs to come up,by eating something high in sugar.. orange juice, etc. Low blood sugar (hypo) is usually caused by taking medication and then not eating. Or could be from taking meds at the wrong dose. It is very important not to guess if it is hyper or hypo... the best thing to do is learn how to check his blood sugar reading with a glucometer... then learn the normal limits...and know if blood sugar falls less than 80, he is hypo. His blood sugar is low. He needs to raise it. If blood sugar is above 180 or 200, he needs to decrease it. His doctor should be able to give you a written sheet about what to do. The most important thing is learn how to use a glucometer. Good luck, I think you'll do fine. Kay

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From:Waterloo, Iowa.
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posted 03-24-2001 04:21 AM            

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Thats kinda of funny. Myself I always considered 200 not bad. I really don't worry til I'm in the 400's. But I do try to keep it at 200.

-Mark

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From:Portland, ME, USA
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 03-24-2001 08:20 AM            

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Hi Mark:

I'm not expert that's for sure, but from my reading, I would think that a regular blood sugar of 200 is way too high. I have read that your doctor is supposed to work out what the normal levels are for you based on your treatment plan, but I think 200 would be considered too high.

Chris

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From:Waterloo, Iowa.
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posted 03-24-2001 10:28 AM            

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Actually I'm a brittle type one diabetic. My doctor is very happy when I'm below 200. So I guess under 200 is my goal. I'll have to live with that until I get on the pump in the next couple of months. Then my goal will probably be around 150. I've had diabetes 11yrs and 200 is real good for me. I remember just a few years ago when 500 was a everyday occurance.

Thanks for the response.

-Mark

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From:Portland, ME, USA
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posted 03-24-2001 01:18 PM            

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Wow, good luck Mark. I know someone that has just gotten a pump in the last 6 months and she is very pleased with it.

CHris

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From:Newman, California, USA
Registered: Mar 2001

posted 03-31-2001 01:15 PM            

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I commend you on caring so much for your fiance regarding his disease. This is a tricky one. I am type 1 and my husband is sitting where you are. I am diagnosed as brittle. Very difficult to control. We try all the time. I will have him get back to you, as he is the one with the great advice for this problem. He can relate. As from my side of the road, and I could go on forever, but, let's just say it is hard. You NEVER get to take a break from this. It is a constant. But once acceptance comes into play, I believe it becomes second nature and during this you come to find you live healthier and will be happier. Good luck and good health.

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