tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post4493785320423908851..comments2024-03-28T06:46:43.878-05:00Comments on Texting My Pancreas: Relearning "Normal".Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857046266371772742noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-79346775766349260482011-07-05T16:28:17.156-05:002011-07-05T16:28:17.156-05:00Okay so I know I'm a little late on the commen...Okay so I know I'm a little late on the comment here but i just found the website and starting to catch up on everything... you don't know how long it took me to figure out who Jim and Ping were. :) <br />But I thought I would say that based on my experiences and this was spot on. The "with out the fun" part made me laugh because it's completely true. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-43724988445913878172010-10-18T18:16:29.108-05:002010-10-18T18:16:29.108-05:00Hi Doris! Thank you for leaving a comment with su...Hi Doris! Thank you for leaving a comment with such encouraging words. I do appreciate every comment that gets left on my posts here.<br /><br />While our beliefs and methods may differ, I do commend you for doing what you feel is best for your own health. <br /><br />My reasoning for a lower BG target than I would normally shoot for pertains to my wanting to start a family soon, and the BG targets that are recommended during that time. <br /><br />I wish you the best and am glad you've found something that works for you!<br /><br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857046266371772742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-81956330887182727142010-10-18T15:59:08.544-05:002010-10-18T15:59:08.544-05:00Good for you Kim.
I've been targeting 85 sinc...Good for you Kim.<br /><br />I've been targeting 85 since I read Dr. Bernstein's book and learn that IS normal. Not 110. Not 140. 85!<br /><br />I was looking for "better" primarily due to joint problems that my rheumatologist said were caused by "advance collagen degeneration." I researched it and golly gee - NON-normalized blood sugar (not the label of diabetes) is the cause.<br /><br />So, then I found Dr. Bernstein's book and it's been a huge difference. <br /><br />I did decrease my target 10-20 points at a time so I could reset my normal without feeling low. It worked. I feel like I should at 70 or 85. I function well. Never had a seizure or passed out anyway but my brain definitely retrained itself lower. That's a good thing. It's much safer if you can think, don't pass out and are not beligerent.<br /><br />So - good for your girl. I don't know what made you do it. We do all have motivations. But I'm glad you know, found and target the REAL normal now. I just wish it didn't take me 29 years to find it. Shame on those who try to tell us that an A1C of 6.5 is "normal" and that post-meals of 140-180 or fine and dandy. They're not and they do damage. <br /><br />FYI - I have a few "rules" that might be helpful. I do not eat carbs >110. I fix anything >100. And I use Dr. Bernstein's theory of small numbers. Small doses - doesn't matter if it is in a syringe or a pump. It's a lot less dangerous.<br /><br />Doris J. DicksonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-37769341076073640372010-10-18T14:36:36.496-05:002010-10-18T14:36:36.496-05:00I love this post! I always thought I was a defect...I love this post! I always thought I was a defective diabetic because I don't correct fastings unless I'm under 60 (my CGM has confirmed it usually comes back up on its own). My endo was NOT happy with me when I told her that. Glad to know someone else does this too!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695475733558368333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-50181426684525973452010-10-17T22:31:44.562-05:002010-10-17T22:31:44.562-05:00Thanks so much for this post (and bonus Fight Club...Thanks so much for this post (and bonus Fight Club reference, nice!). We are hoping to get a CGM for my daughter before the end of the year, and this just confirms it's the right decision for us.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-77620895461790388872010-10-16T21:13:07.344-05:002010-10-16T21:13:07.344-05:00I totally agree that the cgms has created a safety...I totally agree that the cgms has created a safety net that frankly, I never knew I needed, but would never give up now that I know the comfort of it.Abbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588198554464872405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-60549490814465108582010-10-16T06:55:37.709-05:002010-10-16T06:55:37.709-05:00Holy snap, "you're eating a horse on a ro...Holy snap, "you're eating a horse on a rollercoaster while drunk" is such a perfect analogy but "WITHOUT the fun part"<br />I'm going to come back to this post again. thank you!Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745442527137426283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-33716217075066471342010-10-15T22:51:05.453-05:002010-10-15T22:51:05.453-05:00Great post, I know the up and down, crawling out o...Great post, I know the up and down, crawling out of skin feeling. Right Now, it sucks. Not the post, how I'm feeling.Daniel Dunnhttp://www.summitactionsports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-78877110935690793592010-10-15T20:11:49.719-05:002010-10-15T20:11:49.719-05:00This is the greatest post ever. I find myself dee...This is the greatest post ever. I find myself deeply desiring your life. I hope I can join you on the tightrope soon.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510534969948745738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-3267342640483251332010-10-15T19:00:18.860-05:002010-10-15T19:00:18.860-05:00This may be too early in our relationship to share...This may be too early in our relationship to share with you, but I just can't help myself... I think I love you. :D<br /><br />Ah, "perfect" control. So enticing, yet so elusive. I'm so proud of you! Your "best" makes me want to try my best too.<br /><br />Yay, textingmypancreaspants! <-- THIS JUST MADE ME THINK OF A DIABE-TEE! A picture of a pancreas holding a cellphone and texting. IT'S PERFECT!<br /><br />I digress...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com