my history.

[edlam]

I am 85 and diabetic for 18 years on medications until 2 years agoand now on humulin and lantus. Am ambulatory with a walker but have developed neruoopathy in hamstrings and buttocks. Other than that have no probems with weight and usually feel pretty good . Looking for general info from others in my category. Edlam

[KickStart101]

I am 85 and diabetic for 18 years on medications until 2 years agoand now on humulin and lantus. Am ambulatory with a walker but have developed neruoopathy in hamstrings and buttocks. Other than that have no probems with weight and usually feel pretty good . Looking for general info from others in my category. Edlam

Hi!! Ed::hello: You're 85?? As in years old?? Now, I really want to
see your birth certificate. :D LOL. Just Kidding ya. I must say I am
impressed however. Congrats!! :thumbsup:
Sorry, to say that I don't have anything in common with you except
that we are both here. and live on the same planet. :D , I think.:) I
even have the wrong Type of Diabetes. Oh well, There is Don(dws)(Diabetic
since 1940) and Simons(Diabetic since 1943) and a few others. I'm not sure
what complications they have.
Anyways it's Very Nice to meet you. There is lots of info here and Great People.
I'm glad to hear that you are doing pretty good. :dancing2: Keep
up the Good work. I hope to see you posting often. ;)

[valc3]

Welcome edlam. I'm sure someone will come along that fits into your category. Glad to hear you're doing okay.

[liz32]

Great to hear from one with "wisdom". I hope to see you posting around.
Liz

[Penny]

I am 85 and diabetic for 18 years on medications until 2 years agoand now on humulin and lantus. Am ambulatory with a walker but have developed neruoopathy in hamstrings and buttocks. Other than that have no probems with weight and usually feel pretty good . Looking for general info from others in my category. Edlam

I must say Ed, this gives me some hope. At 59, I figured I didn't have a lot of time left. Welcome to the forum and I hope you are around until I am at least 85!

[Cinnabon]

Welcome Edlam..
Glad u are here. Sorry u had to go on insulin, but it will better your control.
I Want to be your age, I really do! If I am being 2 nosy, just tell me...:o
besides neuropathy, what other complications have u had?(eyes, kidneys, heart)?

What would u like, Help with food, low blood sugars? Ask away..........

[am1977]

Hello and Welcome :hello:

[yu qinghua]

Hallo edlam,

The fact that you entered the forum itself encourage most of diabetes patients here!
I am a 71 years old man in Tianjin China ,a 27 years diabetes patient.Since 1992, I suffered from Diabetes complications, diabetes peripheral arterial disease(PAD)-arteries became clogged with fatty deposits,and peripheral neuropathy(PDN)-a nerve damage caused by chronic high blood surgars.Since then,I`ve been sent to Tianjin Diabetes Hospital for three times.The three times reports of Doppler instrument and pulse volume waveform analysis showed that my block rates of leg arteries were 20%,30% and 40%.The symptoms of aches, cramps,fatigue, heaviness and numbness from my feet ,ankles and legs gradually became more and more severe, Arteries radiography showed both my front tibial arteries gradually became blocked.Since I still had the vein problems, the rest times of the day,I had to leave both my legs high up,preventing it from heaver and swellen.That is me.
kindly regards.

yu qinghua

[jimmy]

G'Day edlam and a very warm welcome, take care jimmy.

[sydneya]

Welcome, Edlam!! It will be wonderful having you with us. You will be a benefit to us. I am 59 years old with some neuropathy just setting in and seem to be at a cross roads with this stupid disease. I seem to need some medicines being adjusted or sense knocked into my head to keep things in better control. I seem to hit these crossroads every once in a while--thank goodness not all the time.

It will be good to hear from you often. I feel you will help many of us when our attitude gives out. You sure have a good one.

Have a good evening. Syd

[July2005]

Dear Edlam,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouraging condition you have. As many said it, you are really an advisor to all of us, a role model...
I do hope you post often.

[Peter Lee]

I am 85 and diabetic for 18 years on medications until 2 years agoand now on humulin and lantus. Am ambulatory with a walker but have developed neruoopathy in hamstrings and buttocks. Other than that have no probems with weight and usually feel pretty good . Looking for general info from others in my category. Edlam
A big welcome from me also. It's nice to be junior to someone on this forum.