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Forum Post: GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

Ashley — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:19:00 GMT

Hey there. My name is Ashley. I have been Type 1 Diabetic for 4 years now. I have a blog that normally revolves around diabetic topics and I would love if you would read some of my posts and give me some feedback. Also, I am asking for suggestions for topics! What do you want to hear about?! :) Please leave comments.

Here is the link to the blog: www.iamjuvenated.blogspot.com

Check it out ladies

Forum Post: Re: High blood sugars while on birth control

Shelby — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Yeah, an IUD wouldn't be ideal for me personally, but I've heard good things about it! I've been paying more attention and being even more exact than usual the past few days to my numbers and it's helping a little. I've also adjusted my basal rate on my omnipod a few times which is a trial and error kind of situation. Usually diabetes is not so bad, but in situations like this it's just so frustrating!

Forum Post: Re: Panic attacks and PMS?

FLP9 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:39:00 GMT

Sally, I never thought about this, but I'm now realizing that I have more panic attacks when I'm PMSing...wow...I swear lol

Forum Post: Re: New post about pizza at www.everydayhighsandlows.com

everydayhighsandlows — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:37:00 GMT

Don't you just hate pizza carbs? Read my new post on #www.everydayhighsandlows.com

Forum Post: New diabetes mom blog! www.everydayhighsandlows.com

everydayhighsandlows — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Hi everyone,

I would love to invite you guys to check out a blog I started on raising twins. One of my guys has Type 1 diabetes and one does not.

I keep it pretty light and easy to read because, let's face it, our days can get pretty heavy at times.

The website is www.everydayhighsandlows.com

Feel free to become a member and/or leave a comment. My readers would love to hear your story too.

Thanks,

Shari

Forum Post: Re: Hysterectomy and Type 1... What can you share?

Jenn — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:31:00 GMT

Thanks Jenna! That is a very info packed website. It answered some questions, and helped me realize others I needed to ask.

Forum Post: Re: Early Menopause, due to Diabetes...?

jennagrant — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:52:00 GMT

I'm 38 too and haven't noticed any signs, but the women in my family tend to have fairly mild menopause in their early 60s. Guessing that's what my experience will be too.

Forum Post: Re: ever noticed?

LeahMarie — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:21:00 GMT

Well, this past cycle was SOOOO much better. Accoring to our friend/dr the tape on the pump now has the pump "on" and so are all of my womanly organs. :) And almost no cramping whatsoever. No nausea, throwing up or even having to use a heating pad. Just saying, I know you all think I'm nuts but I think she has something here, plus, she's using the same thing on my mom who has had issues all her life and she's getting better. Actually I just ran into a friend today, she's been like deathly ill for months and she's almost completely better and the only things she has done are what our mutial friend/dr has suggested and worked through with her. It's sounds crazy but it's not. Also, anyone who commented on this post should look up

Energy Medicine Muscle Testing.

Forum Post: Re: the pill and cholesterol levels?

Rebecca — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:20:00 GMT

Caron, I have had bad periods since they started. Originally my OB put me on progesterone pills for the first 10 days of every month, and then my periods would be lighter and go away on time and the cramps were better. I would have stayed on that pill, but my endocrinologist was worried about any hormones (the progesterone or birth control) so I went off. Of course all the bad things happened again, and we asked my OB for the lowest dosage birth control pill, to try to appease the endo and get some relief. (personally I'm pretty sure with the pill I'm on know to keep everything under control I'm on way more hormones than if I would have stayed with the progesterone, but he doesn't complain anymore =P) Even on the pill I have some cramping so I would say it probably worked about the same. Just something to bring up to your OB as a different option.

Forum Post: Re: Being a girl SUCKS!!!!!

Lost — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:13:00 GMT

I'm right there with you, my BG sky rockets and I just have to wait a couple days and it evens out.

Also, you're correct. Being a girl does indeed suck.

Forum Post: Re: Dress and pumps

Lost — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:09:00 GMT

Use some panty hose, and cut off the legs. I'm in chorus and have to dance in a long black dress ( which I strongly dislike, by the way) for every preformance, and It works really well. You'll just have to go to the bathroom to bolus, or sit down near a table.

Forum Post: Re: Sex Drive and Diabetes

Kelly — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:51:00 GMT

My sex drive was higher once I started taking insulin after I got diagnosed and my BG's are more normal. It has gone WAY UP since I stopped taking the pill and got on prenatal vitamins. We were planning on trying for a baby later this year, so I got off the pill and on vitamins to prepare. All I can say is, my husband is a lucky guy =) Teehee!! TMI, I know...

Forum Post: Re: Missed Periods. Kinda freakin out here......

Rebecca — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:08:00 GMT

I'm a bit younger than the rest of you, and I've never had to worry about being pregnant, but my periods were never normal. My OBGYN, whom I've been seeing since 6th grade, said that since I'm diabetic and one of my hormone systems is off, that sometimes other systems get a little screwed up too. I've always been under good control, but i guess sometimes that doesn't matter. =P

Forum Post: Re: DIABETES BLOG :)

Ashley Kinstler — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:35:00 GMT

thank you! i continue to post :) please spread the word and "follow" me on blogger

Forum Post: Re: I need some advice!

Olivia — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:28:00 GMT

Haha C,

I have had to do that alot not becuz of this reason just becuz of my high sugars

Forum Post: Re: please help me ladies!

Rose — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:51:00 GMT

I was having the same problem. I talked to my doctor about it and he told me that if Im going to work out, the meal before I do I should give myself less insulin. Example: at dinner I normally get a 8 to 1 ratio of novalog, If I work out I give myself a 10 to 1 ratio. So if Im working out after dinner and I eat 50 carbs for dinner, I will take 5 units of novalog instead of 6 units. This works for me. Sometimes if I know Im going to work out for a long time or do something very strenuous I will do an 11 to 1 ration

Forum Post: Re: Pregnant with Type 1 - Anyone else out there?

vicky1990 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:56:00 GMT

Hi Nikki! No, I am happy top report that this September will be 23 years of Diabetes for me and I have NO SYMPTIONS of complications. My eye Dr told me that by looking at my eyes he would never guess that I was a daibetic, let alone for so long. My kidneys are great as well! I check my glucose often, something 24+ times per day, espcecially while pregnant. I have and have used the CGM, but I always felt it took too long to calculate the correct number. Mind you, I sky-rocket on occassion, even in pregnancy, but that is why I check often. Now as my kids are small, I am with them alone all day and some nights, therefore I cannot get low or too high. Especially when I drive. I was also told that kids may not be in my future and my previous OB said I would NEVER be able to have children. Now on my thrid, I just wonder if these Doctors feel the right to impose their opions on young naive patients whom trust them just so they feel in control. Regardless, get a second opinion and do what you feel is right. Diabetes shouldn't dictate your life, however you should dictate your diabetes. Take control and win. Get the life you want! I have no regrets, beside waiting so long. I am now 32 and I worry about the typical age-related issues with maternity, i.e. genetic diseases are more common in older mothers like down syndrome, heart issues, etc... but most doctors suggest testing for such things like genetic issues at 35 years. I just get paranoid being already high-risk. Long story short, do what you feel is right. Get healthy as possible so you are as strong as possible during pregnancy and after! Diabetes is the hardest caring and chasing around kids, keeping up with them and a house. I honestly preferred to sit at my desk behind a computer than all the 24/7 work I do now as a full-time mommy! lol!

I wish you the best and all the luck in your future!

Vicky

p.s. I just found out that I am having a girl! We already have 2 boys so this is so exciting!!!

Forum Post: Re: Being a Mother

Sarah — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:27:00 GMT

My endo had good advice when my son was born -- he said the chances of him developing T1 are so low, that I shouldn't test his BG every time I'm worried, or test him on a regular basis. He said I'd *know* if there was really a problem, so try not to have it as a stressful thing hanging over my head.

The wonderful but scary thing about having my son is how much it's motivated me to try (not always possible, lol) to keep in great control. I am SO motivated to be a healthy Mom to my son and to be there to see him graduate college, get married if he chooses, etc, etc.

The good thing about terrible twos, is they eventually end, lol. Just try to stay calm and in control as much as possible. (This is coming from someone who yelled at her 2 1/2 year old this morning when I finally lost it when he wasn't listening, but I try, ha, ha.)

Forum Post: Re: question about insulin requirements during menstrual cycle

Bobbi — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Brianna, thanks for the input. I actually just made appts with a couple of Dr's. I will get this figured out someday!! ; )

Forum Post: Re: i snooped...

Gina — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:11:00 GMT

Sarah you are hilarious LOL