tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post4775274369219693574..comments2024-01-25T17:58:34.297-05:00Comments on Scott's Web Log: My Spin on Type 1 Diabetes Awareness DayScott Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-54128884404349448132008-05-10T14:08:00.000-04:002008-05-10T14:08:00.000-04:00I have been reading your blog and noticed no one m...I have been reading your blog and noticed no one mentioned acid/alkaline balance which is the core of health issues. My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 over a year ago and is on no medication. She began following Robert O. Young's plan, "The pH Miracle for diabetes". His plan is revelationary. Learn what acid does to the body and how you can reclaim your health. Hope you will research him and learn the truth. He has a blogspot, Articles of Health and a website phmiracleliving.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-24612548809733613282008-04-19T17:06:00.000-04:002008-04-19T17:06:00.000-04:00I'm glad I found your blog and hope to learn a lot...I'm glad I found your blog and hope to learn a lot from you.<BR/>I've been a type 1 diabetic for 26 1/2 years and on an insulin pump for 7 1/2. I just recently started Symlin but I'm not sure if it is worth the trouble yet.<BR/>I think I'm lucky in having the Endo I do, she does treat me like a partner. I come to her with ideas I've read about and she has gone with my ideas many times. It is also set up with the local hospital that unless I'm unconscious I (and any other diabetic on insulin) is in charge of their blood sugars and insulin unless they choose not to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-83136110113320107732008-04-15T16:23:00.000-04:002008-04-15T16:23:00.000-04:00minnesota nice, I can certainly relate. Last plann...minnesota nice, I can certainly relate. Last planned surgical visit included arrangements to (1) store my animal insulin in hurses' station refrigerator, and (2) be in control of my own treatment. My 3 a.m. bG test was a bit high, and well understanding my heightened dawn-phenomenon, I rang the nurse to bring my insulin. She had to re-check my bG (any extra finger stick is greatly appreciated)--and in her estimation, according to ADA guidelines, additional insulin was not needed. I picked up my cell phone and told her that arrangements had already been made, and if my insulin was not brought immediately, I would (1) phone my doctor or (2) discharge myself. Not until I flipped open the phone did she recognize that I was quite serious . . . and then reluctantly complied.<BR/><BR/>--BrentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-767806875702347572008-04-15T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-15T14:08:00.000-04:00Scott,Great post, as always!Best,AmyTScott,<BR/>Great post, as always!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>AmyTAmyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435087061665819656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-85667083336891531482008-04-15T11:24:00.000-04:002008-04-15T11:24:00.000-04:00Every day all we can hope for is to gain tight "co...Every day all we can hope for is to gain tight "control". As always, a great recap Scott.Wingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867789638868481704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-66279129716032846702008-04-14T19:16:00.000-04:002008-04-14T19:16:00.000-04:00I have been reading lots and lots of blogs this ev...I have been reading lots and lots of blogs this evening and never thought about the "awareness" extending to the medical profession. OH YES!<BR/><BR/>When I broke my ankle a couple years ago, a friend had to smuggle some insulin in for me to have in the hospital. I knew from experience that they wouldn't give me what I needed and didn't want to be held over because of high bg. I had to keep it rolled up in a sock.<BR/>Another time, when I had a vitrectomy, I was not allowed to take a corrective dose when my bg was at 450 from the stress. "No outside drugs allowed", spoke the nurse.<BR/>BetterCell was right - doctors are uneasy with a knowledgeable patient.Minnesota Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170043587010711783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-37271019876229815422008-04-14T16:47:00.000-04:002008-04-14T16:47:00.000-04:00Thank you, Scott. I might also add, while we are r...Thank you, Scott. I might also add, while we are raising our voices regarding Type 1 diabetes, that Type 1 is often neglected or dismissed because we are undercounted and overshadowed by Type 2 diabetes. The CDC and ADA include people with slow-onset Type 1 autoimmune diabetes in the numbers of those with Type 2 diabetes (a different disease altogether).<BR/><BR/>MelittaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-16501887453107496442008-04-14T15:50:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:50:00.000-04:00Great post Scott. I very much appreciate how you ...Great post Scott. I very much appreciate how you constantly bring back to the surface that today's tools and care standards are just not good enough. Heck, they're not even good. <BR/><BR/>It is a very small minority of highly motivated people that can really attempt to manage diabetes.<BR/><BR/>Even with all that I (think I) know and a high level of motivation (most of the time), I can't get my A1C's below the mid 8's. <BR/><BR/>It's a real bitch. <BR/><BR/>And always lurking in the shadows are the mental aspects of dealing with all of it.Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-42920492640206764382008-04-14T15:28:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:28:00.000-04:00BetterCell--When you find such a critter, give us ...BetterCell<BR/>--When you find such a critter, give us a shout; I think many of us are looking for the same thing, and in the meantime, "make do" with the docs we have.<BR/><BR/>Scott (and other T1's)<BR/>--Consider yourself (cyber)hugged.<BR/><BR/>MelodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-7743832001545271802008-04-14T15:27:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:27:00.000-04:00BetterCell--When you find such a critter, give us ...BetterCell<BR/>--When you find such a critter, give us a shout; I think many of us are looking for the same thing, and in the meantime, "make do" with the docs we have.<BR/><BR/>Scott (and other T1's)<BR/>--Consider yourself (cyber)hugged.<BR/><BR/>MelodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-681939269898344762008-04-14T15:26:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:26:00.000-04:00Excellent post, as always, Scott.Excellent post, as always, Scott.Kerri.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11463843830570716380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-27032669907745329822008-04-14T15:05:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:05:00.000-04:00Re: Symlin.While it is a relatively new drug in th...Re: Symlin.<BR/>While it is a relatively new drug in the arsenal for T1DM, it cannot be used and should not be used for those of us who have Gastroparesis.<BR/>Gastroparesis is one of the many Complications associated with Diabetes(T1DM) which affect the nerves responsible for the absorption and digestion of food.<BR/>So basically, Symlin and Gastroparesis are accomplishing the same.......Slowing down the Digestive Process.<BR/>As for being pro-active in the Diabetes Community especially w/Physicians and other Healthcare Providers as you had addressed in the previous blog..........<BR/>My experience has shown that many Physicians that I have encountered do not want to be "Partners" with their Patients when it comes to Diabetes care and treatment. They want to be advisors w/o any of their Patients having a "second opinion." It makes them(Physician) uneasy to know that his Patient has knowledge, wisdom and good judgement in the treatment of T1DM.<BR/>Still looking for an Endocrinologist or General Physician that knows about, cares about, is passionate about T1DM..........and wants to Partner.BetterCellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667917240368089110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-48018951656612102622008-04-14T14:24:00.000-04:002008-04-14T14:24:00.000-04:00Great post. I often think that some of the lack of...Great post. I often think that some of the lack of public attention towards type 1 has at least a little to do with the fact that most of us do control it pretty well. And it seems wrong that our successful management of an illness should ever lessen (even in a small way) the need for a cure. <BR/><BR/>I also agree wholeheartedly with the call to improve education about type one in the medical field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com