tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post1112532069094202169..comments2023-10-29T09:44:35.624-05:00Comments on calm and chaos (my life in words): I guess it depends on how you look at itkreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645396422406173022noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-58585873294226610762011-05-17T01:52:13.082-05:002011-05-17T01:52:13.082-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-1374377277520067682011-02-15T23:31:15.440-06:002011-02-15T23:31:15.440-06:00I was diagnosed 10 years ago. First I was in denia...I was diagnosed 10 years ago. First I was in denial then acceptance. I worked it out like this I was on oral meds at first, I would try to watch my sugar but like you said poking your fingers all the time is no fun. Then I realized whatever my sugar level is I take this in the morning and that in the evening so I just quit checking all the time because it was just too aggravating. My blood sugars never got under control until 6 years ago I started taking Lantus a once a day insulin, I resisted insulin at first but it turned out that is what I needed along with my oral medicine. My A1C ran about 7-9 for the first years and after lantus and a change from avandia to actos 30mg once a day it runs about 6.0 to 7.0 consistently without too much or no diet change. I found out what my poison was and stay away from it, ice cream I love ice cream but it raises my sugar for days. So stop sticking yourself so much find your poison and if your A1C is really high talk to your Doc about Once a day long act insulin.Alfred Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-86364538739571298012011-01-02T07:11:37.747-06:002011-01-02T07:11:37.747-06:00I suspect it's probably both, sweetie. But you...I suspect it's probably both, sweetie. But you know what, if EVER I've known a woman of determination, it's YOU! I don't pretend that any of this will be easy, but I've no doubt that you will learn to control your diabetes and not vice versa. *hugs my sweet friend* You always know where to find me, and I hope you know I'm always here to listen. Love you, Kara.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999759633682551104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-46139843740666158822011-01-02T06:07:39.904-06:002011-01-02T06:07:39.904-06:00It won't necessarily be easy, and you won'...It won't necessarily be easy, and you won't flat out beat this new foe, but you will learn to live with it. If you ever doubt that, look at those two sweet kids of yours; they're the best incentive you have. If you ever need a place to yell, my email inbox or Facebook wall is as good a place as any. Hang in there!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551547836073871713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-7644862838063735332011-01-02T00:48:48.820-06:002011-01-02T00:48:48.820-06:00Kara, sorry to hear that you're having a hard ...Kara, sorry to hear that you're having a hard time dealing with your diagnosis. I will be praying for peace for you and that you adjust quickly to your new lifestyle change. Glad to hear that you have already found support online. Hang in there!Marathon Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909432845818586875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-71993565592339177792011-01-01T20:57:54.831-06:002011-01-01T20:57:54.831-06:00Kara, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My gra...Kara, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My grandfather was diagnosed when I was a small child. You did not need a wake up call, but he did and it was one of the best things to happen to him. The grandfather I remember the most was active and healthy and happy and had a wonderful long, long life. This is one more way that you will be an inspiration to and a model for your kids. Also, I have a yummy cookie recipe we used to make for grandpa that I can share. Hope to see you soon.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435668536950040148.post-90682957948658592492011-01-01T20:18:52.609-06:002011-01-01T20:18:52.609-06:00Oh, I'd say curse, for sure. But it can be a ...Oh, I'd say curse, for sure. But it can be a "lemonade outta lemons" thing. I just left you a novella of a comment on your FB wall. ;-) Seriously, feel free to vent if you need to.<br /><br />The first 6 months after Manoj's diagnosis were hellish and stressful as we figured out what worked for him. Apparently, not all foods affect every diabetic the same way, so it was a huge learning process. For example, rice has a bigger impact on his blood sugar than potatoes.Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.com