[the terminator]

I thought I'd share some good news. My glucose levels are coming down. Here is a record that I have kept. It was 442 when I went to the hospital on the 17th. I am taking shots during the day, and lantus at night, as well as 2 doses of 500mg of metformin per day.

It seems that my doctors/nurses were very agressive in treatment. I see a lot of people who are new, and who are not getting shots. Shots, I think, are great. People I know have been saying, "I could never give myself shots." (done in my best whiny voice) You know, one does what they must, when they must. Anyhoo, thought I'd share maybe some other newbs like me can find some encouragement in it. best - Ted

Sept 20, evening: 259
Sept 21: 199, 264, 239.
Sept 22: 169, 180, 155.
Sept 23: 158, 246, 136
Sept 24: 111, 148, 179
Sept 25: 101, 156, 176
Sept 26: 81, 129, 162
Sept 27. 125, 179, 143
Sept 28: 90,

[yannah]

that is awsome! good work!

[notme]

Congratulations Ted! Your numbers are looking much better. I bet you are feeling better also.

I remember before diagnoses, watching a television show about a woman athlete with diabetes. I couldn't believe what she had to do just to participate in her sport. There was constant testing and shots and I really felt like I could never live like that. Well, I guess I can. I never thought it would be me in a few years. (Not that I am an athlete)

You are right. You do what you have to do to live a long and healthy life.

Congratulations on your improved numbers.

[GrammaBear]

terminator,

I hope you are proud of your efforts to get your bg under control. They are coming down gradually which is a good thing. I have also heard people say, "Ewww, I could never give myself shots." Well.....if you want to live and be healthier, then you do what you have to do. Keep up the good work.

GrammaBear

[Kanga]

Congratulations you should be very proud of yourself and thank you for sharing your positive outlook it makes me feel so much more hopeful for my future.

[the terminator]

Thanks for the smiles that you all have given me today. Now, I want everyone to pm their phone number so that I can call you if I get sad. You are all so good at making me feel great!

[princesslinda]

So glad to see things are looking up for you! Keep up the hard work!!!

[davef]

Ted,

Congratulations on the great improvement, bet you feel great.

[ihd1111]

Great Work!!!

Something I find interesting and I truly believe was God preparing me (He works in mysterious ways, folks!) for diabetes and giving myself shots was when I was a child I never minded shots. In fact, when I went to the doctor as a kid I would ask if I was going to get a shot, hoping I was. Weird, huh?

[notme]

Kids are so resiliant and curious. I think that is a great story IHD111. I never minded shots (after the first one). Kids just take things much more in stride than adults.