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04-07-2008, 05:08 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
| | | Latest Eye Exam
The Grunter said there's absoluetely no sign of any retinopathy. They look great!
Of course that's awesome news, but he's said that for the last year. I go back again in 3 months because of the three little bleeders I've had this winter. I still feel like I'm sitting on the edge of a cliff *sigh*
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-07-2008, 05:24 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 5,912
| | | Great news about your exam today, John.
I am glad to hear there is no sign of retinopathy and know EXACTLY what you mean when you say you sit on the edge of a cliff. When I go to eye doctor, I always hold my breath until they say it looks good. I have one small spot they found during my last exam that they said they will "watch"....I hate those words. In the past, they have always said, PERFECT.
Here's hoping you always get a good report from your eye doc!
__________________  Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
paradigm 715 CLEAR  |
04-07-2008, 06:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 800
| | | Good news!
And I know what you mean... it's nerve wreaking to live 3 months at a time like that.
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Type 1 Est.1984
MM 722 and CGMS
Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (5.12.08) 7.2 (6.26.08) woops!
Vitrectomies 5/07 & 7/07
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04-07-2008, 06:30 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: california
Posts: 481
| | | i am so glad you had good news today! i know the edge of a cliff feeling...great description....
be well
susan |
04-07-2008, 06:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California
Posts: 930
| | Pat pat pat on your back, John.
Good news from the Doc. I too know exactly what you mean. I'll be thinking good thoughts to keep it that way.
Are you still thinking of the new binoculars? 
Mich |
04-07-2008, 06:54 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 538
| | | " They look great!" is wonderful news & lets hope you hear those three great words in another three months.
This waiting game sure takes energy
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It's just an opinion of mine
& maybe not one to adopt.
Lee
Dx Dec 07
Jan 08 A1c 7
April 08 A1C 6.5
Control :
nutrition & exercise
Vitamin B ...July 08
Fish Oil Capsules... June 08
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04-07-2008, 07:14 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
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Originally Posted by adiantum  " They look great!" is wonderful news & lets hope you hear those three great words in another three months.
This waiting game sure takes energy | The waiting game is not fun at all
- before complications was stressful. 2 stars **
- during complications was very stressful ****
- after treatment ***
- during recurring watch period ****
- hemhorraging/vitrectomy *****
- post vit ****
- current ***
My BGs shot up to 15.5 after getting out.
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
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Originally Posted by Mich
Are you still thinking of the new binoculars?
Mich | I had already bought them the day of that post. I've used them every day but today. It was too farkin sunny out, if you know what I mean 
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-07-2008, 07:26 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 800
| | | So does this waiting game ever go away or do we now all get to the cliff every 3 months?
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Type 1 Est.1984
MM 722 and CGMS
Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (5.12.08) 7.2 (6.26.08) woops!
Vitrectomies 5/07 & 7/07
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04-07-2008, 07:29 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 538
| | 15.5 BG is a clear description of what you'd been through.
It also exhibits your strong personality to have conqured such an ordeal. You are an inspiration
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It's just an opinion of mine
& maybe not one to adopt.
Lee
Dx Dec 07
Jan 08 A1c 7
April 08 A1C 6.5
Control :
nutrition & exercise
Vitamin B ...July 08
Fish Oil Capsules... June 08
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04-07-2008, 07:34 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
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Originally Posted by adiantum 15.5 BG is a clear description of what you'd been through.
It also exhibits your strong personality to have conqured such an ordeal. You are an inspiration | So far I'm ****ing lucky. I'm lucky to have found this place. A 6.0 A1C was not possible otherwise. The information I learned to do that almost all came from here. You people motivate me every day. I know I wouldn't be out on the road three days a week plodding along if it weren't for you. I would not be eating the way I am. I only wish you slackers could help me lose some weight!
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-09-2008, 06:29 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 6,778
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Originally Posted by xMenace So far I'm ****ing lucky. I'm lucky to have found this place. A 6.0 A1C was not possible otherwise. The information I learned to do that almost all came from here. You people motivate me every day. I know I wouldn't be out on the road three days a week plodding along if it weren't for you. I would not be eating the way I am. I only wish you slackers could help me lose some weight! | We could send SGT Shoutmore to whip you into shape !!!!
That's wonderful news about your eye sight. I hope you continue to have fabulous reports. 
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you. |
04-09-2008, 06:31 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 1,638
| | | Congratulations John. Don't worry . . . be happy! Glad you can't hit me!
__________________  Type 1 since 1979
Pumping with MM 522 since Feb '08
HbA1c 6.1 - April '08 |
04-13-2008, 03:17 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 1,757
| | That's awesome John! It's great to hear that good news even when you are sitting on the edge of a cliff It lets you scootch back just a bit from the edge.
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~ Bethany ~
Type 1 since I was 3 (1981) - 26 years now
Pumping as of Sept. 13, 2007 - Paradigm 522 with NovoRapid (Novolog)
(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
CGMS as of Apr. 2008
Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
04-13-2008, 09:26 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: B.C., Canada
Posts: 1,872
| | Happy to hear the good news
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It's wanting what you've got.
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