Started a new approach to fighting my Diabeties....

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papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

For the last 5 years my blood sugar never got below 240 at best. Tried several different pills to control my numbers because I just wasn't mentally ready for insulin and the needle in the belly every day. Well, the last 13 months, my blood sugar has peaked around 460 and wouldn't come down. So my doc talked me into insulin. I use this insulin pen and shoot into my thigh one time every night. The morning after my first night, I went from 437 to 171. Highest my number has been now is 220. And I've been feeling a lot better.
ʝɑʗƙƊṏɲƙɛγ Apr 1, 2012

I have had juvenile diabetes since I was 4. I am on an insulin pump.
ʝɑʗƙƊṏɲƙɛγ Apr 1, 2012

What is your A1C?
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

A1C if I remember, was in a daze, 14
Ꭱ3V Apr 1, 2012

Damn bro sorry for ya. My father in law is diabetic. It's gotta be rough sometimes. And you're a braver man than me. I'm terrified of needles. But it's good you're doing better. At least it's worth it. Don't wanna take a chance with your life ya know.
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

Can't find my copy of the results. I know it was bad. And I remember the number 14 somewhere.
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

Thanks Grimm. Thankfully I have a good woman who is very supportive and a damned good cook.
Ꭱ3V Apr 1, 2012

papabear72 wrote:
Thanks Grimm. Thankfully I have a good woman who is very supportive and a damned good cook.

Right on. I'm sure having support makes it easier. And she'll probably regulate whatever you eat now lol. If she's a good cook at least it'll taste good though. Just take care of yourself. My wife's great uncle got a diabetic infection and ended up losing his leg over it. I never knew that could even happen until she told me about it.
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

I personally know people who have lost toes and half their feet.
Kᴈᵞᶊᴈᴿ Apr 1, 2012

Be careful. That shit is crazy dangerous. My gf father had high glucose so he gave himself a second dose! THAT'S THE EXAMPLE OF WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

The doc started me on only 10 units of insulin
Don Davido 🇺🇸 Apr 1, 2012

Type 1 diabetic right here. The disease sucks.
※ Ꭰ Ꭺ Ꮩ Ꭼ Ᏼ ※ Apr 1, 2012

My mum in law has it but is scared of needles so I give it do her in the arm and I hate neddles but she needs it more then I hate them scares the living death out of me when she comes round to stay at our house
papabear72 Apr 1, 2012

I'm not afraid of needles but have never given myself a shot, so was apprehensive my 1st time doing it.
Gambit221 Apr 1, 2012

I'm very glad to hear your doing better. All the best.