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05-23-2007, 08:58 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,113
| | | hello everyone.
im having my daughter write to you guys im good with my diabetes 5.9 A1C, kidneys are good, but my eyes don't behave. i don't know what else to do because this keeps happening no matter what, i don't even drive anymore but i haven't forgotten you guys send me as many good vibes as possible because i feel real confused about the state that im in. any ideas that you guys may have for me i'll have my daughter read them to me.
still love you all.
marlene.
__________________ T1- 24 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
05-23-2007, 09:26 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,280
| | | Hi Mars. I'm sorry you are having so many problems, I wish there was more we could do to help. You have a great little girl there helping you though, we should all have one just like her. Take care of yourself, and get well!
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Some people
No matter how old they get
Never lose their beauty-
They merely move it from their
Faces into their hearts
Martin Buxbaum
All my forum friends are beautiful
9/25/07 A1C 6.0 
3/20/08 A1C 7.4
Cholesteral below 100
BP 114/64
Still anemic
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05-23-2007, 09:47 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,347
| | | Hey Mars.... I am so sorry this is happening to you. I know you must be scared right now. Please know that we are all hoping and praying that it all works itself out for you and that your doctors come up with an answer. I wish I had words of wisdom, but I don't.
You are in my prayers my friend. |
05-23-2007, 10:36 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,573
| | | *BIG HUGZ* and LOTS of prayers headed your way Cinnabon!!! You're VERY missed around here!! No ideas for you, but I sure do hope they get it figured out and fixed!!!!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08  
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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05-24-2007, 12:38 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Posts: 611
| | Glad you're here. 
The only practical advice I can give is to try and focus on doing things that do not require your sight so much. I am just suggesting that to take your mind off, I know it's not a solution...
For example, learn to play an instrument (if you don't already play). I am also getting ready to pick up my guitar again as my sight deteriorated recently. You can learn basic chords from audio courses. But be prepared for some pain on your testing-weary fingertips!  |
05-24-2007, 05:01 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,833
| | We do miss you dearly and it's upsetting that your eyes are not improving. Keep in mind that you do not have to have your eyesight to live a happy, fun life. I go in for trigger point therapy on my frozen shoulder and the LMT is completely blind. She told me the other day that she went roller skating with her kids! Be strong and continue to be that good role model for your daughter. Best wishes. 
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You may call me Locutus  |
05-24-2007, 05:23 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 6,221
| | | Hey Marlene..sending thoughts, prayers and well-wishes your way.
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis)  |
05-24-2007, 06:13 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,540
| | | Thanks for checking in with us, Cinnabon. We miss you! Sending good vibes your way and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Karen |
05-24-2007, 08:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California
Posts: 350
| | | I think I'm also one of those people with glucose sensitive eyes. When my A1c was in the low 6's I had some bleeds that caused dark splotches in my vision, and constant floaters were a way of life. I also had frozen shoulder. It wasn't until I not only got my A1c's down to the low 5's, but also stabilized the swings, that I was able to reverse those complications to the point where my retina scans look completely normal. Once that happened, I went for something like a year without a single floater, and then I had a bout of extreme insulin resistance which caused my blood sugars to rise frequently into the 200's for several days, and the floaters came right back. Coincidence? I've heard that blood sugar has nothing to do with floaters, but it sure seems to with me. So I'm not allowed a break when it comes to my eyes, and you seem to have to work much harder than I do.... totally unfair. |
05-24-2007, 08:49 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | hi cinnabon!i'm so sorry you're not well.you're in my thoughts!take care of you.trish |
05-24-2007, 08:57 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 6,959
| | Awww..........Mars !!!!!!!
So sorry to hear this. If I can do anything at all, have Alissa IM me on AOL or send me an email or PM.
Lots of hugs and love. Good vibes going out to you. 
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you. |
05-24-2007, 06:31 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | Cinnabon,
I have been thinking about you- I am very sorry that your eyes are still causing problems for you, I know that that must be very hard on you ...
Please know that we are here for you... You have my complete support... so please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Keeping you in my thoughts
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Linkin Park~ "What I've Done"  |
05-24-2007, 08:20 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 2,500
| | | Whats the latest on your eyes mars? Are they healing? Are you going blind? I hope you are ok. |
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