Things are looking up.

[Type I Tester]

So I went to the hospital and had them check out my eyes. They referred me to a specialist and he used some sort of laser treatment to correct something called Diabetic Retinopathy.

Haven't had an episode since and my vision is actually BETTER than it was before the whole operation. Still need glasses though, which I have never been fond of.

I am also on a different sliding scale and it works. I have been normal for most the day now excluding when I woke up at 165 this morning. For the most part after taking my insulin this morning I have been in the 100-135 range which I hope is a lot closer to normal.

So all in all things are lookin up.

[xMenace]

So I went to the hospital and had them check out my eyes. They referred me to a specialist and he used some sort of laser treatment to correct something called Diabetic Retinopathy.

Do you know what kind of retinopathy? Roughly how many zaps did you get?

[Type I Tester]

Do you know what kind of retinopathy? Roughly how many zaps did you get?

No I only picked up on the retinopathy part but the specific type eh I don't remember.

But I was there for three hours getting zapped if that means anything.

[fairyblood]

You have complications and you have only had diabetes for two years. That is very unusual. You really need to get your diabetes under control and find a new doctor who can help you. I am finding all of this very hard to believe not that that maters. So one the off chance that you are telling the truth. You are in need of some help. Please also never do your insulin "fasts" again because as you can tell your health is at danger. Please get so real help and fire you current doctor. It is clear from you posts that you need more education and help. I wish you the best.

[LCD]

Do you know what kind of retinopathy? Roughly how many zaps did you get?

No I only picked up on the retinopathy part but the specific type eh I don't remember.

But I was there for three hours getting zapped if that means anything.

WoW..
I've gotten zapped three different occasions, with a total combination time of less than 10 minutes. Guess my retinopathy wasn't as bad as I thought.

I'm glad you can see better.

[EeyoreButterfly]

I'm glad that you are doing better, but I would hesitate to be too optimistic after only one day. Several people here have told you that a sliding scale is not your best bet. I'm glad that your new sliding scale is working (for one day anyway), but I would highly encourage you to take the advice offered here and find a new doctor who will work with you and educate you.

[LCD]

I'm glad that you are doing better, but I would hesitate to be too optimistic after only one day. Several people here have told you that a sliding scale is not your best bet. I'm glad that your new sliding scale is working (for one day anyway), but I would highly encourage you to take the advice offered here and find a new doctor who will work with you and educate you.

EB - What is the difference between a sliding scale and correction with a bolus? Don't you either increase or decrease your level of insulin depending on your bs reading and amount of carbs to be eaten? I'm confused? Libby

[EeyoreButterfly]

EB - What is the difference between a sliding scale and correction with a bolus? Don't you either increase or decrease your level of insulin depending on your bs reading and amount of carbs to be eaten? I'm confused? Libby

I don't know to be honest. It was just something I saw numerous people tell him on other threads, to get rid of the sliding scale.

[poodlebone]

EB - What is the difference between a sliding scale and correction with a bolus? Don't you either increase or decrease your level of insulin depending on your bs reading and amount of carbs to be eaten? I'm confused? Libby

A sliding scale starts with a fixed dose and adds/subtracts based on blood sugar. Someone may be told to take 6 units before each meal if their BG is between 80 -120. If BG is between 121-150, take 7 units. Between 151-180, take 8 units etc. With a sliding scale it's not really carb counting and the initial dose is usually fixed. A sliding scale isn't very good unless you eat the same amounts of food (carbs at least) at every meal.

[fairyblood]

In other words with a sliding scale you only treat a high blood sugar but don't bolus for carbs. You wait until you are high and then treat the high blood sugar. It is a very antiquated way of going about it. It is a reactive approach to blood sugar control and makes not sense in this day and age. It makes it impossible to maintain good numbers because you are waiting for them to be bad before you do anything. Which as we all know causes damage to your body. Swings are to be avoided and are pretty much impossible to avoid on a sliding scale. Sliding scale insulin dates back to when we only were able to test urine. It makes no sense in this day and age and any doctor still recommending it is very much out of date.

[poodlebone]

In other words with a sliding scale you only treat a high blood sugar but don't bolus for carbs. You wait until you are high and then treat the high blood sugar.

No, most people on a sliding scale DO bolus for carbs but that bolus is a fixed number of units. Additional units are added to that based on how high the BG reading is before the meal. If your BG is below your target, you subtract units. If your BG before a meal is in range, you take your fixed dose without any adjustments.

[fairyblood]

Okay I see what you are saying. However they are bolusing based on blood sugar and not counting carbs. So if you eat the same thing everyday and bolus on the sliding scale you are bolusing for the carbs but with no control or understanding. The only way for a sliding scale to work is if you have a very control diet. Honestly when the sliding scale was used people were also using the exchange list and eating in a very controlled fashion. If you are not eating a set amount of carbs you really are playing a game of luck with the sliding scales. I still see it as very reactive rather then proactive but I do see your point.

[HuskerMychal]

could all this be the result of the vitamix machine???