October 27th, 2009
I have had diabetes since the spring of 1966. I don’t have any eye, kidney, heart, nerve problems…thank God…but I have ba short term memory. I went to a neuro Doc and had many test done, I have some dead cells in the brain and damaged ones also that effect my short term memory. The Dr. said all he can figure out is that over the past 35 to 40 years my low blood sugars caused the damage. Have you ever heard of low blood sugar (insulin reactions) over a long term exposure causing this? ?? He suggested taking drugs that are used for treating Alzheimer’s . My long term memory and daily functions are not effected. For some reason I can’t add subtract or divide in my head now. I have to use a calculator?? Have you heard of other long term Diabetics with problems like mine? What treatments do you or have you heard of dealing with this?? Thanks
Charlie
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Tags: Diabetes, hypoglycemia, John Walsh, memory, studies
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October 27th, 2009
I have been pumping since January of 2007. I “did” the OmniPod for one year; had bad infusion site issues with it. Switched to the MM522 with Real-Time CGM in January 2008. I like it a lot. My issue is this: it seems as though some infusion sites are far more absorbent than others. Last night, during the night, I was awakened by my CGM at 1:30 a.m. BG was 69. The night before, with the same basal rate and the same before bed BG (120) all was well. This kind of variation drives me crazy. Though pumping is infinitely better than taking MDI was, the absorption of injected insulin seemed to be much more consistent. Do you have any tips for me?
June S.
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Tags: Diabetes, Infusion Sets, Infusion Sites, John Walsh
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October 8th, 2009
There is so much negative news about having diabetes (nerve damage, heart attach, kidney, and on and on and…………. Is there news that if blood glucose is controlled that these factors are at least reduced? If so where can I find this information. All the bad news is depressing and makes it difficult to care.
Larry
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Tags: A1C, Diabetes, John Walsh
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October 8th, 2009
Can Starlix be used with Lantus?
Nina
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Nina,
Starlix is used only in Type 2 diabetes. If this is what you have,
Starlix can be used to increase insulin output by your beta cells
(largely related to meal insulin need), while the Lantus can be used to
increase background insulin availability. In Type 2 diabetes, they are
often combined to improve glucose control.
Starlix is unrelated to older sulfonylurea type drugs. It increases insulin release but works only for a short period of time. This makes it ideal for taking before meals to reduce postmeal glucoses.
Because it releases insulin and Lantus is an insulin, there may be a slight increase in the chance for having a low blood sugar with this combination. Basically, if your postmeal readings tend to rise, it’s well worth trying.
Best regards,
John
Tags: John Walsh, Lantus, Starlix
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