tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post4215013694781818991..comments2024-01-27T06:41:34.292-06:00Comments on Lord, Make Me a Saint: DiabetesJamie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-52705348284681379172011-12-05T09:39:33.878-06:002011-12-05T09:39:33.878-06:00Hi Jamie!
Miss you. I have a sick computer and s...Hi Jamie!<br /><br />Miss you. I have a sick computer and so I'm checking in from hubby's laptop. ugh!<br /><br />Anyway, you did such a great job on this post! Thanks for educating folks about Type 1...even if it doesn't sink in for the general public. Sounds like your blog readers "get it"!<br /><br />I understand a lot of what you shared. A college boyfriend developed Type 1 and was diagnosed 3-weeks before our graduation. He was 21 and began losing weight w/o trying.<br /><br />I have had Gestational 3 times; what.a.pain! But, as you said, it's a lifestyle. And frankly, if I would follow the recommended "diet" provided by the nutritionist at the Daibetes Mgmt. Center that I always get sent to...I would be so much healthier!!! Not that being thinner would prevent Gestational...I know several "skinny" women that have ended up with it as well...but true to fact...we were all over age 35 which is a "risk" factor. Seems the pancrease just gets worn out easier the older we are. Combine that with high pregnancy hormone levels and that problematic placenta (for gestationals) and you've got a recipe for GD!!! <br /><br />Unfortunately, I went for a wellness check-up last week and my fasting was over 100! Yikes. Not by a lot (101), but still...I wasn't allowed to have a fasting over 90 when pregnant...and anything over 70 was considered "creeping" up there! <br /><br />When I get a chance, I'll be back to puruse your blog...I'm sure I've missed a ton!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />ValValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-90422994806620423812011-12-04T08:34:55.427-06:002011-12-04T08:34:55.427-06:00Jamie, Every time I think wow this woman is an ins...Jamie, Every time I think wow this woman is an inspiration! You manage to raise the bar even higher. You are awesome!!!So glad I found you online and have gotten to "know" you :)Conservamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909700052654712606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-49751548038478682802011-12-03T14:42:42.016-06:002011-12-03T14:42:42.016-06:00My nephew has type I. They think his was triggered...My nephew has type I. They think his was triggered after having chicken pox. It was 7 years ago...He handles it so beautifully. He is on the pump now which was life changing for him. What a beautiful post, Jamie! Know I am praying for you, even though I have been quiet in this part of the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-54733517827332716502011-12-02T11:32:52.922-06:002011-12-02T11:32:52.922-06:00Great article and great attitude! Thank you for sh...Great article and great attitude! Thank you for sharing:(Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-36512991988968697672011-12-02T09:27:28.522-06:002011-12-02T09:27:28.522-06:00Gotcha. She makes bad choices. Like bread and past...Gotcha. She makes bad choices. Like bread and pasta for dinner and then dessert. I have a chronic illness that causes me to think a lot about my food choices, too. But if I eat the wrong food it results in severe bladder pain. Maybe it would be easier for my sister-in-law to "make good food choices" if the result was pain. I think most of us try hard to avoid it. :-/<br /><br />About the pump -- I understand not wanting to have something "on" you. My sister-in-law is a special ed teacher in a Catholic school and so she doesn't really have little ones "on" her. I think there is a belt or something for when she wears a dress. It gives her insulin periodically, you can hear it beep when it does, but she can also adjust it for when she "makes bad food choices." I guess she is pre-empting a high sugar level.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-72780054481528620332011-12-02T09:08:24.478-06:002011-12-02T09:08:24.478-06:00Barbara--I kind of answered you in Colleen's a...Barbara--I kind of answered you in Colleen's answer. My doctor does ask about the pump about once a year. I do think I will eventually. I just have kiddos crawling all over me all the time and don't want it attached to me. I know a person would get used to it...but,but, but... I'd have to always wear things with a waist too...I'm stubborn, and if something is working, why change it?<br /><br />Yes, it would be less shots and pricks, but I've gotten used to it and it's what I know, that 2nd nature thing...change is hard.<br /><br />If you sister is on a pump, then, that will help her with that cheating, I'm sure. <br /><br />The problem with cheating is you need to take more insulin...I could eat a whole cake, if I compensate with a whole lot of insulin. But that would be stupid, right? If she eats something (cheats) it's fine if she compensates with insulin, but the problem with cheating too much would of course be unhealthy choices and weight gain. <br /><br />If she's not compensating with insulin, (after cheating) then, well, that is very bad, because of the high blood sugars and possible spilling of sugars in her urine. Bad, very bad for the kidneys. It's those high blood sugars for long periods of time that hurt our organs, eyes, etc...<br /><br />You know, I hate that term "cheating" because it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle, a way of eating, and making good choices. Maybe instead of "cheating" it should be called "bad choices"?Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-41177131920732271522011-12-02T08:56:38.772-06:002011-12-02T08:56:38.772-06:00Christine--Yes! That is a dumb question. What do...Christine--Yes! That is a dumb question. What do you think, I'm poking a needle in my skin? Try it. (haha!! you know i'm kidding you right?) But...well...think about it.<br />(you get used to it because you have to or you'll die!)<br /><br />Dr Halstrom? Really? wow! Interesting!<br /><br />Nicole--I think it is a big deal for the parents of kid with these types of diseases. The person with the disease, has to get used to it, like the video says, we adapt quickly because we have to.<br /><br />Over the years, I've seen them go back and forth on whether type 1 diabetes is hereditary or not, which I find funny. They have always said though, that type 2 is.<br />Which is also funny, because that is the unhealthy diet one...<br /><br />Yes, the symptoms do take a long time, I should have written about that....I had symptoms for at least a year. Excessive thirst, therefore frequent urination, weight loss, I had this eye matter that I would wake up each morning and my eyes would be dried shut. <br /><br />Odie---once a person is in control, it's hard to go back to uncontrolled, because it's so unpredictable when not controlled. I like how tight it is controlled during pregnancy. It's harder to go back to only testing 4 times/day afterward....but obviously cheaper!! <br /><br />I should have gotten into that, we pay $150/month on insulin and supplies! (always have)<br /><br />Becky--good, that is what I hoped!<br /><br />Colleen--Yes, I could get a pump, but don't want one. Sometimes you feel like a guinea pig, with all the things the doctors want you to do. I will do that if I can't control it on my own. The pump just gives you the insulin kind of like a drip, throughout the day as you need it, but you still control when it gives you what and when. I don't want to wear anything. I guess it can get rid of the peaks of having low blood sugars and also therefore the highs too....if that's a problem.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-74704372602675684792011-12-02T08:51:59.230-06:002011-12-02T08:51:59.230-06:00I enjoyed reading your story Jamie. You make me la...I enjoyed reading your story Jamie. You make me laugh and it's a good thing that you can laugh about it!<br /><br />My sister-in-law has Type 1 and was diagnosed around the same age as your mom. Just like you said -- the doctor's said a virus attacked the pancreas. She doesn't watch her diet as she should and I worry about her. She cheats, a lot, and I worry about her long-term health. One thing she does have going for her is a pump -- so no sticks. The next time you see your doctor ask about one -- maybe your insurance would cover it. She places it in a new spot in the skin (I think once week) and then the machine checks her sugar and gives her the right dose. It's a tiny little pack she keeps around her waist. It's been wonderful for her.<br /><br />Praying you have an easy couple weeks, until the baby comes. Go put your feet up and let the kids read to you!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-14383548304346682242011-12-02T08:23:33.194-06:002011-12-02T08:23:33.194-06:00My brother-in-law got it when he was in 2nd grade,...My brother-in-law got it when he was in 2nd grade, and got the pump a few years ago (around age 25). It seems to help him a lot. Can you do that? When he was younger, I used to ask him about it all the time - probably super annoying, but I just find medical things so interseting. You are carrying a cross even if you don't see it that way, and you are offering it up ever so graciously. What a role model!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-914973694929036242011-12-01T19:10:59.050-06:002011-12-01T19:10:59.050-06:00Good post! Wow, I learned a lot today! I had no id...Good post! Wow, I learned a lot today! I had no idea about the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451590537173713861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-8145899537769202982011-12-01T18:05:18.886-06:002011-12-01T18:05:18.886-06:00I learned some stuff too as Linda has type 2 and d...I learned some stuff too as Linda has type 2 and doesn't manage her's very well and the worst part for her is not eating at the right times or skipping meals. A very good post Jamie.<br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-74215775238880459062011-12-01T17:11:02.874-06:002011-12-01T17:11:02.874-06:00Very interesting, Jamie. People who don't live...Very interesting, Jamie. People who don't live with something every day just don't get it (even if they are sincere about trying to). We get that with the boys' celiac disease all the time.<br /><br />My dad and grandfather have type 2. However, they are an odd case as they are thin (so not the typical reason why you get type 2). Type 1 is genetic. It is an autoimmune disease so you're more open to getting other autoimmune diseases (like celiac, thyroid problems, etc.). Of course you can be the first person in the family to get this "genetic" disease like my boys were.<br /><br />I didn't know that about insulin and weight gain. That sucks. Getting older certainly doesn't help with the losing the weight either, does it! I did learn something about type 1 from my kids' ped. He said that it used to be thought that it happens very suddenly (yes, the "final" symptoms are of a sudden nature), but that it can take years for the body to "kill off" the pancreas so that it can't produce insulin. And the only reason I learned that is my oldest had some weird stuff go on back in Feb when he came down with the flu. Ever since then, we've had these episodes reoccur so he told me about type 1 and what to keep an eye out for. So that's a lovely waiting game...<br /><br />Glad you're in control of it and it's "no big deal" for you though!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120865033676075065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-62820382438772841362011-12-01T16:20:26.161-06:002011-12-01T16:20:26.161-06:00Your dr. (halstrom) he had the flu and soon ended ...Your dr. (halstrom) he had the flu and soon ended up with Type 1 diabetes. Must be a link there. <br /><br />I have always wondered...hope this isnt a stupid question.....if the shots hurt....or do you get use to it? <br /><br />I would think the answer would be...it hurts darn bad!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-66198205867221378002011-12-01T14:42:15.699-06:002011-12-01T14:42:15.699-06:00Shelly--Good! Sorry about your friend, that's ...Shelly--Good! Sorry about your friend, that's too bad...it's so important, once she gets her attitude right, and starts managing things better, she will feel so much better too. Those companies that contribute/use aborted babies, have the info right on their websites...usually under "research" and it says something to the effect that they will use any and all means to find a cure and have no qualms about it....But the baby is called a "fetus" or "tissue".<br /><br />Second Chances-- Both your father and brother, wow, that's late to get type 1...it's funny too, they say that Type 1 is not as hereditary as type 2, yet, I hear so many stories of multiple siblings or mother daughter, like me, or in your case father son...<br /><br />Really, the only time I struggle with it, is when I'm trying to lose weight, it does add an additional challenge...<br /><br />Tina Marie-- You brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps!! What a special gift, and how blessed you were to be able to go. Thank you so very much!<br /><br />Kelly--Type 2 diabetes is very similar to Gestational. I always feel sorry for women with Gestational Diabetes, because it's thrown at you, usually toward the end and it's hard to understand, then as soon as you have that baby, it's gone!<br /><br /> I can tell you something that might help next time, preventing GD--no fruit or juice in the morning and add a protein for breakfast. That's it. Also, add a snack before bedtime, like yogurt or cereal w/milk.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-73675320369193462412011-12-01T12:44:58.349-06:002011-12-01T12:44:58.349-06:00You're an inspiration, Jamie. Thank you for sh...You're an inspiration, Jamie. Thank you for sharing all of this. My grandfather has Type 2 diabetes and I have had gestational diabetes one of my pregnancies and possibly another one that they didn't catch it on. But I didn't know a lot about type 1. <br /><br />God bless you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076870583313429655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-29980422119272154422011-12-01T11:03:40.506-06:002011-12-01T11:03:40.506-06:00I had no idea! I knew that you were Typ 1 diabetic...I had no idea! I knew that you were Typ 1 diabetic, but I was ignorant to the amount of effort it takes to manage it. You are amazing!!!<br /><br />On a side note, I have something for you. I went to the presentation about St. Gianna Molla at our parish last night. The director of the St. Gianna society came and gave a talk and had St. Gianna's relics with him. They were not encased in glass (as per usual). We held one of Saint Gianna's gloves in our hand and received prayers cards that were touched to her gloves as well. Anyway, long story short... I have a prayer card for you. Prayer cards that have been touched to her relics have caused miracles to happen (the director's own son was cured and didn't need a bone marrow transplant after praying with her card). I thought of you and your baby and can't wait to send you a prayer card and brochure. God Bless.Tina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091162271468740853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-13263472687881833002011-12-01T10:41:45.051-06:002011-12-01T10:41:45.051-06:00Great post Jamie.
My father was diagnosed with ...Great post Jamie. <br /><br />My father was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at age 40 (after a looong bout with flu that never went away like you mentioned). Then, when my brother was 30 he was diagnosed. They are both stick think, like you were. I worry about when I will be diagnosed all the time. <br /><br />I have watched them struggle with balancing insulin for many years, and my heart goes out to you. Not just for dealing with the disease, but like you said, the embarrassment that goes with it. There is a lot of judgement, especially in a day and age where being "fit" is often viewed as a moral issue. Don't get me started on that one!<br /><br />Praying for you as you navigate life with diabetes. Please let us know if you ever come across a foundation that does not support immoral testing. Grr.Second Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995486505355339008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-48000898295563494452011-12-01T09:46:30.797-06:002011-12-01T09:46:30.797-06:00Wow! I truly learned some things today. I admire y...Wow! I truly learned some things today. I admire you and how well you manage diabetes. I have a few friends who have it and one acts like it is a death sentence for her. She's not much into managing her diet. I also did not know these companies use aborted babies. THAT really is upsetting. I'm going to be checking into some things with that. <br /><br />You are so inspiring, Jamie Jo! Thank you for taking the time to educate us today-Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.com