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Comment on Aaron: The statistics by Maureen Lee

Maureen Lee — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:17:09 +0000

I have been a diabetic since 1976 and after 18 months on pills, was put on insulin which made my diabetes a lot easier to handle Note: no longer scared of needles! I have had a couple of diabolical hypos landing me in hospital. Ambulance driver had the right idea and brought me out of one quickly with concentrated Raro – excellent if not a bit extreme. And lately a couple of minor hypos quickly controlled by liquid honey. Not a good idea to get into a hypo though as you lose all kinds of sensation including brain cells. Its better to be on the higher side of blood sugar readings which one can control both by insulin and food, than hypos which often taken me up to 3 hours to get over, not to mention soggy clothing etc.etc. Medical staff are still aren’t sure if I am a Type 1 or 2??? And I am standing on the right side of Heaven’s gate!

Comment on Aaron: Medic alert much? by Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:34:34 +0000

I wear a medical bracelet with my son’s info alerting them to his diabetes and epilepsy. He also wears one, but if I was seriously injured and he was present, it requests that they identify and monitor him before he runs into trouble himself.

Comment on Guest Blog: Sympathy Vote continued… by Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:12:55 +0000

Hi Scott,

You’re welcome for the visit – you’ve got a great blog!

Comment on Guest Blog: Sympathy Vote continued… by Scott K. Johnson

Scott K. Johnson — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:35:19 +0000

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. This stuff is scary, isn’t it? I too hate the terms they so often use “Diabetic Attack”, etc.

The police here, at least in Minnesota, do take it very seriously, though I don’t know all of the details. It’s a fine line to balance, isn’t it? We don’t want to be singled out and feel picked on, but we would also hate to hurt anyone.

Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Porridge. by Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:40:35 +0000

I take 1/2 cup of rolled oats put into a bowl pour over boiling water to cover and put a lid on and leave for about 3 mins. I then add chia seeds, protein powder, a small handfull of fruit ( I use blueberries or cranberries) and then a dollop of yoghurt. This is no cooking, delicious, keeps you full and does not affect my sugar levels. I also know the chia seeds, protein powder and yoghurt keep me fuller for longer as good sources of protein.

Comment on A Christmas farewell. by Nic

Nic — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:07:09 +0000

Thanks all for your lovely comments! Here’s to a prosperous 2011 for all of us x

Comment on A couple of curly ones. by Lori Cartwright

Lori Cartwright — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:45:58 +0000

Check your intake of sugar and honey and products made out of these. Avoid sweets and desserts. If you occasionally indulge in a dessert…make sure it is fruit based and compensate that with other food in the same meal. Use artificial sweeteners but in moderation.

Comment on A Christmas farewell. by Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:30:59 +0000

Grateful thanks to you both – life won’t be the same, but I hope we can keep in touch through Facebook.
all the best for Christmas and for 2011.
Will miss you all heaps.

Comment on A Christmas farewell. by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:28:58 +0000

thank you guys!

Wishing you all the best, a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2011.

For all of us diabetics may we have a healthy 2011 with no problems.

Cheers!

Comment on A Christmas farewell. by Debs

Debs — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:42:47 +0000

Have the Merriest of Christmases and a Wonderful 2011.
I will miss you! xx