Are you a Tiki-betic? - Beyond Tiki

S SugarCaddyDaddy Member Huntington Beach, California Joined: Jun 03, 2002 Posts: 1500	S SugarCaddyDaddy Posted posted on Sat, Jan 18, 2003 1:55 PM Humuhumu~ That's great that you are part of a research team specifically for TYPE 1. Unfortunately, 95% of all the studies and information out there are on TYPE 2 diabetics, not TYPE 1. Does that make you as mad as me? There are not nearly as many of us TYPE 1's so we seem to be kicked-to-the-curb when it comes to research and info. I do love to take a taste of my wife's various tropical drinks, although I can't (won't) consume a whole drink myself. Sure, most people would think "just take some insulin". Sounds easy enough, but it isn't. It's all trial and error. Take too much insulin, then there's the sugar-low. Too little then there's the possibility of spilling Keytones in your body. It's a roller coaster, back-and-forth struggle to get back on track if you get out of range on you blood level. Luckily, I have never needed to have the Glucagon Kit used on me. I've always TRIED to keep in control. Sure, I've had that 50 scary low. Most of us have at some point. I'm not on the pump. Never liked the idea. For me personally, it just reminds me of being fitted for a colostomy bag (even though it's nowhwere related), it's just the thought of an external unit being "hooked up" to me. As for the Gluco-watch. Good idea, I've researched it. It takes your blood level every 20 minutes. Drawback: It's not covered by insurance (yet). It's REALLY expensive, and there are still some bugs in the unit to be worked out. It will get there, I'm sure. For now: it's Lantus Insulin for my long-lasting, Humalog Insulin for my quick-reacting. I test 10+ times a day. My Hba1C level (taken every three months): 6.2. Average level: 122. All other blood readings such as Cholestrol, triglycerides, etc., are that of a non-diabetic. I'm proud of my level control. My doctors are pretty happy since I've found out that most of their patients are not good at keeping a good glucose level. For the long run, eye, kidney & nerve disease is what I want to stay away from in my old-age, and doing that means taking care of business NOW. Remember, maintaining higher levels now will get you (in a bad way) at the end. So, like Trustar, a cocktail or two followed by Club Soda or diet drink the rest of the night is ok. We can still have fun! Oh, by the way, there is FINALLY a sugar-free Slurpee! For those non-diabetics, they may think "so what!". For us that truly miss that brain-freezing good taste, it's a real treat! Why? BECAUSE IT'S A TROPICAL DRINK WITH THE ADDITION OF A LITTLE RUM!! Sugar-freeCaddyDaddy [ Edited by: sugarcaddydaddy on 2003-01-18 13:56 ]

Humuhumu~
That's great that you are part of a research team specifically for TYPE 1. Unfortunately, 95% of all the studies and information out there are on TYPE 2 diabetics, not TYPE 1. Does that make you as mad as me? There are not nearly as many of us TYPE 1's so we seem to be kicked-to-the-curb when it comes to research and info.

I do love to take a taste of my wife's various tropical drinks, although I can't (won't) consume a whole drink myself. Sure, most people would think "just take some insulin". Sounds easy enough, but it isn't. It's all trial and error. Take too much insulin, then there's the sugar-low. Too little then there's the possibility of spilling Keytones in your body. It's a roller coaster, back-and-forth struggle to get back on track if you get out of range on you blood level. Luckily, I have never needed to have the Glucagon Kit used on me. I've always TRIED to keep in control. Sure, I've had that 50 scary low. Most of us have at some point. I'm not on the pump. Never liked the idea. For me personally, it just reminds me of being fitted for a colostomy bag (even though it's nowhwere related), it's just the thought of an external unit being "hooked up" to me. As for the Gluco-watch. Good idea, I've researched it. It takes your blood level every 20 minutes. Drawback: It's not covered by insurance (yet). It's REALLY expensive, and there are still some bugs in the unit to be worked out. It will get there, I'm sure.

For now: it's Lantus Insulin for my long-lasting, Humalog Insulin for my quick-reacting. I test 10+ times a day. My Hba1C level (taken every three months): 6.2. Average level: 122. All other blood readings such as Cholestrol, triglycerides, etc., are that of a non-diabetic. I'm proud of my level control. My doctors are pretty happy since I've found out that most of their patients are not good at keeping a good glucose level.

For the long run, eye, kidney & nerve disease is what I want to stay away from in my old-age, and doing that means taking care of business NOW. Remember, maintaining higher levels now will get you (in a bad way) at the end.

So, like Trustar, a cocktail or two followed by Club Soda or diet drink the rest of the night is ok. We can still have fun!

Oh, by the way, there is FINALLY a sugar-free Slurpee! For those non-diabetics, they may think "so what!". For us that truly miss that brain-freezing good taste, it's a real treat! Why? BECAUSE IT'S A TROPICAL DRINK WITH THE ADDITION OF A LITTLE RUM!!

Sugar-freeCaddyDaddy

[ Edited by: sugarcaddydaddy on 2003-01-18 13:56 ]

Post #20211 by SugarCaddyDaddy on Sat, Jan 18, 2003 1:55 PM