Comments for The Girl's Guide to Diabetes

Comment on Zoloft Killed that Loving Feeling by Laura P.

Laura P. — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:33:58 +0000

I am so glad you wrote about this. My husband started taking an anti-depressant for anxiety about 18 months ago until he was done with his graduate program. He recently weaned himself off of it was horrible. He tried so hard to control his anger and impatience, but he would just crack. He wanted so badly to not be dependent on them. I about told him to forget it and just take them for the rest of his life, but then all of a sudden things got a lot better. I guess it just had to work out of his system. That tells you how powerful these drugs are. It took a little over a month for his body to regulate. I juiced for him- to no avail and made him go to bed early, but it just took time. I wish people understood that more so they can just hold on and find other solutions to their issues than drugs. Good job Sysy. There is a place for these medicines, but hopefully not long term. We just have to make sacrifices for our weird and wonderful genes!!

Comment on A Type 1 Diabetic’s Decision to Have Children by kyle

kyle — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:13:53 +0000

Sysy,

I do not have diabetes. I hope my children do not. But having loved a young woman with Type 1 diabetes and been to conferences where we were told that there are specialists you can see to reduce the risk of a childbirth with automatic Type 1… I feel there is no reason to be ashamed. While I would be thankful for children with or without, I felt it would be an adventure worth pursuing to try for children born free of Type 1. And if they had it? To grow strong and be able to support the woman I love and the child we had been blessed with.

Comment on Can diabetic nerve damage be reversed? by telef

telef — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:12:27 +0000

I am taking cinnamon concoction. I have some nerve problem due to diabetes. Can it be reversed after consuming cinnamon tea?

Comment on Why you don’t need an insulin pump by Emile

Emile — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:16:38 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! Ive been diabetic for 26 years (I’m 29 now), and have been on shos since day 1. For a large portion of my life pumps didn’t even EXIST, and I learned to control my blood sugars with reglar testing an shots. Lately my doctors have been pushing pumps pretty hard (“You can’t have a baby if youre not on a pump”, etc.), and seem to be ignoring my A1Cs of 5.2%- 6%. I’ve asked about the problems you mentioned in your post, and they seem to just gloss over those.

26 years, regular A1Cs under 6%. If it aint broke, dont fix it, right?

Comment on Zoloft Killed that Loving Feeling by Tim

Tim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:05:05 +0000

Thanks Sysy, I totally agree. The more we all share about the various medications we take and their side effects the better. Being diabetic has its share of effects from a sexual perspective that all of us have to deal with to one degree or another, men and women alike. Openly sharing tips and information can only benefit all of us. Thanks for being brave enough to do that. I agree, exercise can help with lots of issues we all face, perhaps your husband will go out and run/exercise with you. From my perspective that can only lead to even better things…

Tim

Comment on Zoloft Killed that Loving Feeling by scully

scully — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:23:42 +0000

DITTO DITTO DITTO!!!
Are you reading my mind? (or my blog) This is just uncanny.

I am right there with you except my evil love dissipating drug is Effexor that I’m trying to get off of. Any tips? I’m trying everything right down to counting the granules in the capsules day to day.

This stuff is good when you need it but terrible when you don’t.

Comment on Zoloft Killed that Loving Feeling by Kate

Kate — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:59:11 +0000

5k every other day! Wow, amazing! I’m sure you’ll be feeling back to “normal” in no time Sysy. I’ve tried a couple of these types of drugs for either depression or anxiety before. I agree that they helped in the short term, but I experienced the same effect with all of them. It’s frustrating that they take away a part of life that can be so healthy, nurturing, and definitely at times necessary(!), in the guise of making us feel better. Personally, I stopped because I no longer felt any of the ups and downs that reminded me I was alive. I felt detached from too much in life. Best of luck with concurring the anxiety and thanks for the inspiration. Today I will run and enjoy the feelings it brings!

Comment on The Case for Diabetes Cure Hope by A friend!

A friend! — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:51:16 +0000

My late mother was, sadly T1D, so I’ve always had a bit of an interest in the slow progress toward a “cure”. I know people have felt disappointed in the past – but, I think “interesting” things are starting to fall into some sort of shape. Two names to watch “Orgenesis” [T1D] and “Mesoblast” (T2D) AND…wait for it….”Mesoblast” again for all D’s for complications – yes, no promises, but “interesting” things are happening – do your own research to your own satisfaction!

Go Orgenesis…..
Go Mesoblast…..

Comment on Juice Fasting with Type 1 Diabetes by Laura P.

Laura P. — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:38:29 +0000

You’ve totally inspired me. I am going to try it again. I think I know more of how to do it more effectively so I can control my BS and not get hungry. Despite my challenges in doing it, I did feel remarkably better.
(Yes, we do need to catch up! :-) You are busy doing wonderful things, no worries, my dear.

Comment on Why you don’t need an insulin pump by britney

britney — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:02:03 +0000

i just want to start off by saying, i have been a diabetic 14 yrs. dianosed when i was 12, itook up to 7 shots a day.had a very rough time being a teen dealing with my diabetes. at the age of 18 i got insulin pump.yes, best thing that ever happened to me. and i have recently lost my insurance and can not afford pump supplies so this is my first day being on shot in 8 yrs. i am sad and happy all at the same time.. i get to swim all day without having to get out every 30 mins and hooking up to my pump. but im scared my blood sugar will stay sky high.. So after reading what you have written, i just want to thank you for this. It has inspired me that i can do this. :) and when you talked about your weight gain due to snacking.. that is soo me.. you reminded me of myself.. i feel so as if i can do this!!! THANK YOU!!