Diabetic - Plumbing Zone

mssp · 01-31-2010, 08:10 PM

Is any one else on here a diabetic. I have been for about 22 yrs now. Just started to wear the insulin pump and have already spilled glue on it and melted a hole in it. This is the biggest reason I dont do drain cleaning. Makes it kind of tough to stay busy since new construction is so slow. just curious

ToUtahNow · 01-31-2010, 08:29 PM

23-years

SewerRatz · 01-31-2010, 08:30 PM

Type 2 for 4 ½ years

Bollinger plumber · 02-01-2010, 09:00 AM

I'm not but my mother was and had her leg amputated because of it. She later passed away from a brain aneuyrism. My sister was also and she passed away last year after going into a diabetic coma. Her own fault though as she refused to quit drinking alcohol.

3KP · 02-01-2010, 07:34 PM

I been a type 2 for 2 1/2 yers not doing so well with it.. Meds made me pretty sick. SoI quit taking them for about 1 1/2 Now I got new meds and started them last week. They don't make me sick but doctor said it will take about 3 weeks before I can tell if they are working correctly..

I know I shouldn't be playing around with it.. that's why I got my head on straight now and tring to correct my mistakes on this issue. When I woke up it was 255-275 now it's 220-195 so it working but slowly.. before dinner I'm 151 So hope fully by the the 3rd week I can be in the 70-120 range..

What does the Doc got you on??
I take Actoes 15 mg. use to take Metiforman?? 850mg made me sicker than a dog..

ToUtahNow · 02-01-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 3KP

I been a type 2 for 2 1/2 yers not doing so well with it.. Meds made me pretty sick. SoI quit taking them for about 1 1/2 Now I got new meds and started them last week. They don't make me sick but doctor said it will take about 3 weeks before I can tell if they are working correctly..

I know I shouldn't be playing around with it.. that's why I got my head on straight now and tring to correct my mistakes on this issue. When I woke up it was 255-275 now it's 220-195 so it working but slowly.. before dinner I'm 151 So hope fully by the the 3rd week I can be in the 70-120 range..

What does the Doc got you on??
I take Actoes 15 mg. use to take Metiforman?? 850mg made me sicker than a dog..

If you are at 255-275 when you wake up you may be headed for major problems. The reason Diabetes is so dangerous is you can feel great while things in your body are starting to break down. Do yourself a favor and make sure you take care of yourself now. You may want to ask your doctor to check your A1C.

Good luck-Mark

SewerRatz · 02-01-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ToUtahNow

If you are at 255-275 when you wake up you may be headed for major problems. The reason Diabetes is so dangerous is you can feel great while things in your body are starting to break down. Do yourself a favor and make sure you take care of yourself now. You may want to ask your doctor to check your A1C.

Good luck-Mark

I ended up stopping my meds due to insurance issues (lost it due to funding) But once I got onto a new plan they doc checked my A1C and it was 10.8 He put me back on my meds the old doc had me on plus some Now when I wake up my blood sugar is around the 90's and sometimes during the day it will go as low as 76 My next A1C test is coming up some time this month I let you all know what it went to since I restarted the meds.

3KP · 02-01-2010, 09:10 PM

My A1C was 8.1 or 9.1 can't remember. I had it tested a week ago. Wants me to come back begining of March to see ho wthe new meds are working..

Protech · 02-01-2010, 11:50 PM

It's all the processed food we Americans eat. Funny how most of the rest of the world doesn't have this problem.

sgplum · 03-03-2010, 02:24 AM

Not yet . and I am thanking God for it

01-31-2010, 08:10 PM	#1
mssp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 233 My Photos	Diabetic Is any one else on here a diabetic. I have been for about 22 yrs now. Just started to wear the insulin pump and have already spilled glue on it and melted a hole in it. This is the biggest reason I dont do drain cleaning. Makes it kind of tough to stay busy since new construction is so slow. just curious

01-31-2010, 08:30 PM	#3
SewerRatz Illinois Licensed Plumber Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 2,705 My Photos	Type 2 for 4 ½ years __________________ Ron Hasil Lic #058-160417 A-Archer Sewer & Plumbing specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters \| Drain and Sewer Cleaning Sump and Ejector Pumps \| Backflow RPZ Testing

02-01-2010, 09:00 AM	#4
Bollinger plumber Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Missouri Posts: 1,326 My Photos	I'm not but my mother was and had her leg amputated because of it. She later passed away from a brain aneuyrism. My sister was also and she passed away last year after going into a diabetic coma. Her own fault though as she refused to quit drinking alcohol. __________________ http://alsdrainservice.services.offi...m/default.aspx Only two devining forces have died for you. One is Jesus Christ and the other is the American soldier. One died for your soul the other died for your freedom.

02-01-2010, 07:34 PM	#5
3KP Plumbing Contractor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Your Momma's Posts: 742 My Photos	Type 2 I been a type 2 for 2 1/2 yers not doing so well with it.. Meds made me pretty sick. SoI quit taking them for about 1 1/2 Now I got new meds and started them last week. They don't make me sick but doctor said it will take about 3 weeks before I can tell if they are working correctly.. I know I shouldn't be playing around with it.. that's why I got my head on straight now and tring to correct my mistakes on this issue. When I woke up it was 255-275 now it's 220-195 so it working but slowly.. before dinner I'm 151 So hope fully by the the 3rd week I can be in the 70-120 range.. What does the Doc got you on?? I take Actoes 15 mg. use to take Metiforman?? 850mg made me sicker than a dog.. __________________ Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it. 'Have a Blessed Day!"

02-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#8
3KP Plumbing Contractor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Your Momma's Posts: 742 My Photos	A1c My A1C was 8.1 or 9.1 can't remember. I had it tested a week ago. Wants me to come back begining of March to see ho wthe new meds are working.. __________________ Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it. 'Have a Blessed Day!"

01-31-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
ToUtahNow Cruise Director Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California/Nevada/Utah Posts: 2,406 My Photos	23-years

02-01-2010, 11:50 PM	#9
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,150 My Photos	It's all the processed food we Americans eat. Funny how most of the rest of the world doesn't have this problem. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

03-03-2010, 02:24 AM	#10
sgplum Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 My Photos	Not yet . and I am thanking God for it __________________ Nassau Plumbing

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