October 20, 2005

My Diabetes (day 13)

It's been almost 2 weeks since Steph and I diagnosed me as having the Big D. My BGs are now mostly in the low 100's; it's irritating (emotionally) when I don't guess right on insulin dose, and end up in the 200's. I continue to check about 8 BGs/day and giving myself shots about 5-7 times/day.

I'm giving more shots, as I've become more comfortable with small touch-up doses if I'm high after guessing wrong on a mealtime bolus. Warning: Don't try this unless you're checking before & after meals, and before driving, and carrying sugar, and wearing MedicAlert ID.

I've learned to jab my belly for injections right through my shirt -- it's a snap, and that way I don't have to worry about tucking my shirttails back in...

By the way, I don't bother with the alcohol swabbing stuff. I always thought that all the alcohol did was irritate the skin germs, and stir them up (sort of like batting on a hornet's nest?). Anyway, as anticipated, it's a lot easier, and no skin irritation or infection.

And as always, many thanks to everyone for the words of sympathy and support.

Bill the diabetesdoc
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Posted by Bill the diabetesdoc at 00:00:00 | Permanent Link | Comments (3) |
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1 - I've been following your experiences with interest, and I have a major suggestion for you.

Get a pump. Seriously. Been there done that, and you are not going to get the fine control you are striving for without it. (Comment this)

Written by: Kathleen Weaver at 2005/10/21 - 04:05:46
2 - Yes you can Bill; pumps are a tool as all things. I have friends who were on them for years and then stopped due to the hassles. Sounds as though you are doing well and have the right attitude. The difference between success and failure with D is attitude.

Kirk

"50,000 injections and still not leaking"
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Written by: Kirk at 2005/10/21 - 14:27:04
3 - I'm so happy to have found this blog. I'm a TCU nurse and my father is a diabetic on oral meds. I cannot understand why his family doc has not started him on insulin. In my opinion his diabetes is not being controlled with the oral meds. Why are family docs so against insulin and seem to be satisfied with BS's near 200? My dad is beginning to have neuropathy and showing signs of worsening diabetes and all that goes with it. I'm so frustrated, he of course thinks that as long as his doc is happy with his blood sugar that he has nothing to worry about. Why the conservative approach? (Comment this)

Written by: Melissa at 2005/10/21 - 15:58:33
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