Happy New Year!

[SloeWyne]

Hello everyone...just introducing myself to all you nice folks...and wishing everyone a Great '08!!!

You can call me SloeWyne, Sloe or Sheryl - I'll answer to all...:)

About me: I'm a Type 1 (since age 33, and I'm now 50), who has had a dramatic wakeup call - in September, I had my fourth toe on my right foot amputated because of osteomyelitis (a bone infection) - that I only noticed when I woke up one morning and had a hole in my toe! Immediately went to the hospital, and they told me I'd be losing it. And I did...I lost it COMPLETELY (meaning I got hysterical)! Never felt any pain or ANYTHING because my neuropathy is so advanced. :frown:

Anyway, I'm dealing with it, and it's nearly healed...but it has caused me to be a WARRIOR about checking my feet (and my blood sugar levels)! I have also vowed to change my eating habits, but that's easier said than done (I'm a bread fiend.)

I'm looking forward to sharing with you all, and learning what your experiences have been - and how you've dealt with what I call "this **** diabetes thing"!

All the best for the New Year! :D

[notme]

Hi Sheryl and welcome to Diabetes Forums. We seem to have a lot in common. I was also diagnosed type one in my early thirties and have had diabetes for 21 years. You do the math... ;) I also love photography.

I am sorry for your foot trouble, but glad you have decided to take control of your diabetes.

Welcome to DF. Glad your here!

[SloeWyne]

Thanks, Nancy! Glad to be here...actually, I'm glad to just BE! LOL!

LOVE that pic of the Northern Lights! Did you take that?

[samdavid6]

Hey.. welcome from another newbie. Sorry to hear about your toe. I dread anything like that, and can understand how it might make one feel.

I didnt know you could be type 1 and find out in your 30s.. I am 32 and just found out, and I assumed that type 1 is from birth and type 2 is acquired later in life. Is that true..? Whats the difference..?

Hope you have a happy new year..!! Great time for some new resolutions to change ones lifestyle..

[SloeWyne]

Hi SamDavid...thanks for the welcome!

Actually, my diabetes is secondary to a pancreatic condition...my pancreas quit working, quit producing insulin, and VOILA...

So mine is a little different than the normal Type 1...

As for my toe being amputated, it happened so quickly (emergency room on 9/22, surgery on 9/24) that I had NO time to really process it until afterwards...and by then it was like, "OK - so where do we go from here?" Can't grow it back...LOL!

Look forward to conversing wit'cha...

[ant hill]

Hello everyone...just introducing myself to all you nice folks...and wishing everyone a Great '08!!!

You can call me SloeWyne, Sloe or Sheryl - I'll answer to all...:)

About me: I'm a Type 1 (since age 33, and I'm now 50), who has had a dramatic wakeup call - in September, I had my fourth toe on my right foot amputated because of osteomyelitis (a bone infection) - that I only noticed when I woke up one morning and had a hole in my toe! Immediately went to the hospital, and they told me I'd be losing it. And I did...I lost it COMPLETELY (meaning I got hysterical)! Never felt any pain or ANYTHING because my neuropathy is so advanced. :frown:
Aww that is so dissapointing. :( Welcome to our happy family Sheryl and you will get answers here. :D

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Anyway, I'm dealing with it, and it's nearly healed...but it has caused me to be a WARRIOR about checking my feet (and my blood sugar levels)! I have also vowed to change my eating habits, but that's easier said than done (I'm a bread fiend.)
what color is the bread? If it's white then that will give you BG's a rise.

[COLOR="Purple"][COLOR="DarkRed"]I'm looking forward to sharing with you all, and learning what your experiences have been - and how you've dealt with what I call "this **** diabetes thing"!

All the best for the New Year! :D

Yes Diabetes is a real ***** to deal with as I have lernd here quite a bit.

[DCaplinger]

Welcome aboard, Sheryl. There is a lot of information already here on the forums about the differences between types 1 and 2, and their specific causes (well, guesses at most of them anyway, since there really is no 'one' cause), so just have a look around. :)

Regards,

Darian

[kgm0612]

Hi Sheryl........and WELCOME!
Nice people and tons of information to be found here.

Karen

[xMenace]

Welcome Sheryl.

WHat kind of regimine are you on? Have you ever considered pumping?

[ant hill]

Hey you are beautiful baby!!! Woot!! Can I have a smile like yours as that reminds me of a ballerina that I know. :D

[Cyborg]

Well... 9/10 ain't too bad! Let's keep the rest in place by getting that bg under control. Welcome aboard. :wavey:

[Keezheekoni]

Hi and welcome to the board! Glad to have you here. :D

Sorry to hear about your toe. That sucks. :( So far I have no neuropathy, knock on wood, but I'm almost expecting it because I do have foot problems (had a neuroma removed 10 years ago and constant ingrown nails).

Again, glad to have you here. :D

[notme]

Thanks, Nancy! Glad to be here...actually, I'm glad to just BE! LOL!

LOVE that pic of the Northern Lights! Did you take that?

I wish Sheryl!!! I didn't take the pic, but find our planet so amazing. Glad you are here!

[Dewey]

Hi Sheryl and glad you found us. Sorry that you lost your toe, but I'm glad that the rest of you is still intact. Great pic of you, by the way! :thumbsup:

Feel free to ask any questions you might have, and to share your stories & experiences with us. Glad you're here & I look forward to hearing more from you. Welcome aboard. :shakehand