Sex with diabetes?

[bignads 15]

due to my diabetes I am no longer able to have erections. Are there women out there who would enjoy just having mutual masturbation, and oral and playing with toys? I am able to ejaculate but the amount is lessening.

[redgirlwithfrec 33]

Maybe it is the medication you are on. Check with your doctor as they may be able to prescribe something else with less effect on you. I was diagnosed a year ago with type 2 and it has had no effect on my erections. Actually the wife is real happy as it finally gave me the motivation to drop 70 pounds.

[avid 134]

I'm diabetic too - diagnosed 10 years ago. Although I'm female, so erections aren't a concern for me!

 

I can't speak to your question, but I did want to mention that exercise can play a huge role in sexual response for diabetic men. Could you try adding some activity in your life?

[bignads 15]

thanks for the replies. I exercise 7 days per week, I take Novolog and Lantus

[ncmd_couple 597]

Bignads,

 

Talk to your Doc. I had a reaction to a combination of meds that gave me erectile problems. Viagra solved that, and got me off the meds! I still have a minor problem now and then, but a Viagra does the trick. Oh, and if you get Viagra, get the 100mg tabs and cut them in half. The price for each is about the same so you save some money!

[serendipitysam 5]

Although I have no problems with erections I have known a few ladies in my life and my partner echoes my thoughts here. A woman likes to feel her man not necessarily inside her but feel he is close and loving. We use toys and the odd occasion when I am tired I take great pleasure in giving my wife pleasure with toys. Always as she cums she likes to hold me and feel me next to her, I think the big thing is communication.

[avid 134]

I'm guessing you either have Type I or a more challenging Type II diabetes.

 

I'm thinking that your personality and charm are going to be the deciding factor in terms of how you play. The thing is, competition is decidedly fierce for single men, and as you suspect, you've got an extra challenge.

 

My suggestion for you is to not have expectations about playing, but just go out to clubs with the intent of socializing and having a sexy time. If anything happens after that, it will be because of you, as a man, not because of your "package".

 

Enjoy your life.

[realcplub2 513]

As others have said... Start with the Dr first...

 

The TV Commercials for Levitra and Cialis have gotten to the point they mention Diabetes as well as High blood Pressure..

 

I have type 2, and yes.. there have been times when despite everything else being revved up and ready to go, there was a Houston we have a problem coming from the launch pad..

 

The doc and I talked, and he started out with samples.. to see which one works better for me.. personnaly Cialis doesnt compare to Viagra.. and thankfully, the issue seems to be correcting itself as the levels are brought under more control..

[bignads 15]

I tried these medications and a severe headache resulted/ Will women settle for mutual masturbation, oral and toys

[Guest screaminggood]

Uh, yes, we'd consider you even with your condition....Just let the playmates know about it up front so that there are no surprises in the bedroom.

[tribbles 490]

Just tell people. We have had group experiences where a guy did nothing but use his mouth and fingers cuz he couldn't get it up. It was still fun.

 

If you are daring, and wish for an erection at times, check this out.

https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/alprostadil-treat-ed#1

 

We also have played with guys who used that method of treating ED with success for them.

[willyoats 324]

This question is only peripherally related to the other posts here, but those of you with diabetes may be able to answer it.

 

In my swinging experience, I give oral to most of the woman I have contact with. I love the taste of the secretions, expecially after the woman comes. Absolutely the sweetest, most wonderful woman I ever had the pleasure of eating was diabetic. Her juices, in addition to being wonderfully sweet, were silvery and pearl-like in appearance.

 

I didn't think at the time to ask her if she was so different from other women, and so special, because of the diabetes. That was nearly 15 years, and I still treaure that time with her.

 

Can you tell me if there is a connection between the diabetes and the unusual secretions?

 

Thanks.

[biornot 15]

Hi try useing a vaccum erection pump it will work if you can't take the pills.The pump works 95% of the time and they are all prices. You can find them on internet. biornot

[Miss_Piggy 98]

To answer your first question, yes there are women who enjoy mutual masturbation and toys. There are often times when I wouldn't at all be disappointed if that was the only thing on the menu. I enjoy it with women, so why not with men.

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

ALL T2 diabetics should be asking their GP's or especially their endos about a new medication called Byetta.

 

With most prescribed meds (metformin/sulfonyrea) side effects are weight gain. Byetta is the ONLY med who's side effect is weight loss. Additionally posters on diabetic blogs claim prior ED issues disappeared. Nausea if it occurs is usually transient and diminishes in a week or two.

 

Problem is most GP's or PA's are idiots and only prescribe the oral therapies. Byetta is a twice a day injection, not via syringe however, but a disposable pen which holds 30 injections. Needle is so small you will not feel the injection, which is generally done in the fatty area of the stomach 30 minutes prior to eating. Company has a ONCE A WEEK version that should be on the market in late 2009. Just think...ONCE A WEEK and no pills and great numbers with weight loss!

 

It is self regulating...mechanism of action shuts off when sugar level is low. No need for finger sticks. Majority of patients attain FDA recommended

 

Just my 2 cents, but this medication is changing the paradigm in how diabetes is treated. I know 3 people on Byetta and they have lost between 20 - 70 lbs. It has changed their lives.

 

Scott & JoAnn

 

PS...Additional information can be found in a new book by David Mendosa, 'Losing Weight'. It is a positive and easily read book. Byetta while not a weight loss medication per se has resulted in weight loss while helping many people to gain control over their diabetes. Mendosa's book mentions that there are those who have been on Byetta for a period of time and have stopped using ALL of their other meds.

[intuition897 2,177]

I'm not diabetic (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night)...My Mom is diabetic. She has talked to me about her various struggles with it, although the impact on her sex life hasn't come up.

 

One thing we had talked about was a raw food diet. There's a new documentary in the works due out this spring called Raw for 30 Days, which is the antithesis to Supersize Me. Remember that documentary by the guy who decided to try eating nothing but McCrap for 30 days? Anyway, the took a group of 6 diabetics to a secluded retreat in Arizona and for 30 days they ate only raw food. Nothing cooked, baked, steamed, or otherwise heated. No dairy, no meat, no alcohol or caffeine. According to the trailer, the results were unbelievably dramatic. Diabetics who had been on the insulin needle for 20 years were off their insulin after 2 weeks. Blood pressure and cholesterol normalized (or at least dropped a LOT), major drop in excess body fat, increased sense of well-being, disappearance of other aches and pains. It sounds essentially like the body normalizes itself.

 

Now of course, the only catch is that you have to rethink the way you enjoy food. Develop a sort of zen-like appreciation for the beauty of nature's bounty in its most perfect and natural form. I'd get into it about 3 or 4 days: "Oooooohhhhhmmmm-this-uncooked-cold-vegetable-puree-with-no-salt-is-good-for-meeeeee....Aw shit, where the f#@* is the nearest barbecue? And where the hell are you hiding the meat? I need chocolate!! Just back away slowly from the chocolate and no one gets hurt."

 

It would be ideal, but it may not be realistic. Just thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

intuition897 said:

I'm not diabetic (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night)...My Mom is diabetic. She has talked to me about her various struggles with it, although the impact on her sex life hasn't come up.

 

One thing we had talked about was a raw food diet. There's a new documentary in the works due out this spring called Raw for 30 Days, which is the antithesis to Supersize Me. Remember that documentary by the guy who decided to try eating nothing but McCrap for 30 days? Anyway, the took a group of 6 diabetics to a secluded retreat in Arizona and for 30 days they ate only raw food. Nothing cooked, baked, steamed, or otherwise heated. No dairy, no meat, no alcohol or caffeine. According to the trailer, the results were unbelievably dramatic. Diabetics who had been on the insulin needle for 20 years were off their insulin after 2 weeks. Blood pressure and cholesterol normalized (or at least dropped a LOT), major drop in excess body fat, increased sense of well-being, disappearance of other aches and pains. It sounds essentially like the body normalizes itself.

 

Now of course, the only catch is that you have to rethink the way you enjoy food. Develop a sort of zen-like appreciation for the beauty of nature's bounty in its most perfect and natural form. I'd get into it about 3 or 4 days: "Oooooohhhhhmmmm-this-uncooked-cold-vegetable-puree-with-no-salt-is-good-for-meeeeee....Aw shit, where the f#@* is the nearest barbecue? And where the hell are you hiding the meat? I need chocolate!! Just back away slowly from the chocolate and no one gets hurt."

 

It would be ideal, but it may not be realistic. Just thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

 

Mostly BS. While a dietary regime of raw foods or mostly vegetable products will certainly be more healthy and lead to weight loss, thus affecting one's cardiovascular profile (BP, Cholesterol, etc) via weight loss, and as such with reduced weight comes less stress on joints (aches/pains), and of course this would have an effect on one's increased sense of well being.

 

All he promotes is healthier eating...essentially a diet. This of course is the demise of many T2 diabetics. Obesity is common in T2's and as such a healthier eating regimen would most definitely have an effect on a T2. ANY diet that reduces weight will accomplish what he implies.

 

However, it gets more complicated in a T1, which is an auto-immune disease. Diet will help, but they will always need insulin for glucose management.

 

T2's which progress to insulin have advanced to the stage whereby the pancreatic beta cells have burnt out and unless regenerated, the individual will require insulin medication. No diet, enzyme, or vitamin will restore activity to your beta cells.

 

There is only one synthetic peptide which has hope to restore/regenerate beta cell activity. Scientific name is exenatide or commercially, Byetta (marketed by Amylin Pharma/Eli Lilly).

 

Presently there is a study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to determine IF exenatide does indeed regenerate the beta cell. This would of course be the 'Holy Grail' in diabetes treatment.

 

As I mentioned in an earlier post, IF I was a T2 diabetic I would be beating down the doors of my endo for a prescription for Byetta.

 

Scott & JoAnn

 

PS...I too stayed at a Holiday Inn Espress last night!

[avid 134]

I think this is a really interesting discussion, both as a woman with diabetes, and as someone who is interested in nutrition (and making that good FOOD).

 

First, the nutrition points. I think we could ALL benefit from increasing the amount of raw food we eat. It doesn't HAVE to be boring, but it sure is a committment to eat that way. Any time we move away from processed, packaged (high fat/sodium, generally speaking), and move to a diet that comes from predominantly vegetable sources, we look at more work involved to bring it to the table. The question is, how much of ourselves are we willing to invest? It's MUCH easier to pop a pill, or in this case, take an injection. We all want a quick(-er) fix. (Says the woman who keeps opening the good bottles of red wine).

 

We haven't even talked about exercise, either. I'd sure love to see a randomized controlled trial that compares regular exercise with Byetta, metformin and the other drugs, along with good nutrition.

 

As for the Byetta, I think the jury is still out. From some preliminary research I did, the FDA is investigating a good number of cases of acute pancreatitis among users of this drug. Additionally, the side effects, including nausea and diarrhea sound pretty yucky. Geez, these may even account for the weight loss. Now, that being said, I don't seem to be a terribly good candidate for the medication anyway. I'm not very overweight (only about 15lbs), I'm quite fit, and my metformin already does a pretty good job of helping my glycemic control.

 

Now, if I were a man who is having ED problems, is quite overweight, and is having problems with glycemic control, you better believe I'd be checking it out for myself.

[dandawest 15]

Well to add my two cents this topic I would have to agree the diabeties does effect the body when regarding the sexual experience. There are the problems of ED and the minute man problem. Also for some of the males that try to regulate those problem with meds like viagra they don't always work.

I can also say from experience a healthier body works better, being a BHM with diabeties i had those problems. I was put on the Byetta 9 months ago and it is wonderful. have lost roughly 40 lbs (even though I dont trust scales) but have no clothes that fit due to size loss. I must say it is in pen for but still add syringe needle to give meds. I have had the side effects listed but other unmentionable.

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

avid said:

 

As for the Byetta, I think the jury is still out. From some preliminary research I did, the FDA is investigating a good number of cases of acute pancreatitis among users of this drug. Additionally, the side effects, including nausea and diarrhea sound pretty yucky. Geez, these may even account for the weight loss. Now, that being said, I don't seem to be a terribly good candidate for the medication anyway. I'm not very overweight (only about 15lbs), I'm quite fit, and my metformin already does a pretty good job of helping my glycemic control.

 

Now, if I were a man who is having ED problems, is quite overweight, and is having problems with glycemic control, you better believe I'd be checking it out for myself.

 

Byetta & Pancreatitis was a subject that was brought up and mostly pursued by brokerage houses on Wall Street who were 'short' shares of AMLN. After studying the FACTS it is apparent that there is a LOWER indication of pancreantitis in Byetta users than in the overall diabetic or obese population.

The incidence rate of pancreantitis is actually LOWER in Byetta users. I am venturing a guess you were misinformed by a GP or uneducated endo.

 

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about 80,000 cases of acute pancreatitis occur in the United States each year. That is a rate of about one case per 3750 persons. Thirty cases of acute pancreatitis would be expected in the general population for every 112500 person years. The first question is, for how many person years has Byetta been used? Then based on that number, what would be the expected number of acute pancreatitis cases?

 

It might be possible to make an accurate estimate of Byetta person-year usage based on the total scrip data. Those data indicate that about 200,000 people were using Byetta as of January 1, 2006, and that about 450,000 people are now using it. That gives about 600,000 patient years of experience with Byetta since launch. Using the rate of acute pancreatitis in the general population, about 160 cases of pancreatitis would have been expected in a random sampling of this size.

 

However, pancreatitis is more prevalent among diabetics than the general population, and studies have also found that obesity increases the risk of pancreatitis by about ten percent for each 5 units of BMI, and also increased risk of other pancreas-related disorders (1,2,3). Considering the use pattern of Byetta, and its beneficial side effect weight loss along with the problem of obesity in diabetes, it is safe assume that a large factor in prescribing Byetta is weight loss, and that the average BMI of Byetta users is much higher than the target of 21-25. An average BMI of 35 would give a composite increased risk based on obesity alone of 20 percent, and about 192 cases of acute pancreatitis would have been expected. Diabetes itself also increases the risk of pancreatitis, so it is clear that a reported number of thirty during the period since Byetta launch is far below the expected levels and supports the notion that Byetta has an overall protective effect against pancreatitis among diabetics.

 

Adding to that is the fact that many other drugs contribute to pancreatitis risk, including many that are commonly prescribed for diabetes. According to a Swedish study (2) the use of glyburide (Micronase, a sulfonylurea drug) increase the risk of pancreatitis by two and a half fold. This effect was noted as early as 1975 with another sulfonylurea drug, tolbutamide (4). Since the initial approval for Byetta was for use in conjunction with metformin and/or sulfonylurea drugs it is certain that many Byetta users were using other drugs that increased their risk. Thus well over 200 cases of pancreatitis should have occurred among Byetta users so far.

 

Also in the FDA report is data that not all of the pancreatitis sufferers had a quick recovery, although most did. About 80 percent recovered without further intervention, which is about the overall recovery rate according to the NIDDK, so this does not point to any added risk of a poor prognosis. In addition, obesity is not just a risk factor of developing pancreatitis, but also in the severity of the disorder (5), and again with a prevalently obese cohort using Byetta the rate of recovery is not alarming.

 

Could Byetta be a contributing factor in some cases of pancreatitis? It is entirely possible, but the overall risk benefit analysis seems weighted in Byetta’s favor. The reported occurrence of pancreatitis was much lower in diabetics using Byetta than would have been expected considering just the added risk due to diabetes and obesity. Other drugs such as Orlistat (6), used to treat obesity, and Captopril (7), used to treat high blood pressure, for example, could also increase the risk in some persons. Only by a full understanding of all these potential contributing factors can Byetta be accurately assessed vis a vis pancreatitis. More needs to be known, yet at this stage it seems it is better to use Byetta than not to.

 

Finally, what could this mean for Byetta LAR? It is too early to tell how that program might be effected, but consider the only published case study of a person effected by pancreatitis while using Byetta (8). The patient developed symptoms of pancreatitis very soon after initiating Byetta treatment, and then was removed from all drug treatment, including other drugs that have a known effect of increasing pancreatitis risk. The case resolved itself quickly with no need for intervention. Although pancreatitis recurred after Byetta was reintroduced, the authors conclude that the other drugs cannot be ruled out as contributory. Thus, all that can be said is an association between Byetta use in this case and pancreatitis, not a cause and effect relationship. As for Byetta LAR, patients would likely not begin incretin therapy with the long acting version. It would be more prudent regardless of a potential pancreatitis issue to start with a low dose of Byetta, and titrate it to allow the patient to acclimate to the therapy. Only then would Byetta LAR be introduced, and by then it would be unlikely that an adverse event would occur.

 

Scott

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

We haven't even talked about exercise, either. I'd sure love to see a randomized controlled trial that compares regular exercise with Byetta, metformin and the other drugs, along with good nutrition.

 

 

This has actually been done. It is also a subject of discussion on how drup companies report data from the various trials of therapies in developments.

 

What Amylin did when they were in the development and trial stages with Byetta, was to be very specific on WHO they entered into their trials. They selected individuals who were FAILING their existing medication and who were also involved in exercise intervention, but still could not achieve adequate glucose control. In other words, these folks are already doing everything they can to achieve control, but can't do it. Enter Byetta.

 

Byetta was added to the medications of these folks. Amazingly the majority achieved glucose numbers

 

With weight loss comes better overall metabolic control (lipid profiles), less stress on joints (fewer aches/pains), which naturally will allow folks to feel better and become more active. There have been additional effects that have been reported on many diabetic blogs for those using Byetta. Some of these include better vision, arthritic conditions deminished, endema diminished, less joint swelling, and yes...those with ED have reported fewer incidents.

 

The nausea/diarrhea you mention are well documented side effects that are shown to be transient and diminish in a week or two. Most, not all, of the nausea has been reported to actually be a feeling of 'fullness'. Byetta acts on the brain receptors that tell you that you are hungary. Habits are hard to break. Byetta will tell your brain you are full, but until you adjust WHEN you inject before the meal, you may eat your 3 plates of food BEFORE the Byetta kicks in telling you that you are full. Translation...you have now overeaten and feel uncomfortably full or nausea. Physicians are recommending injecting earlier before your meals (45 minutes). Eventually you will adjust and only eat one plate of food and feel full. This is how the weight loss is occuring, NOT by throwing up or diarrea.

 

Byetta will transform how diabetes is treated. It is just that it is a complete paradigm change for the medical community. Physician education is needed. Byetta should be the first therapy initiated once a diabetic is diagnosed. NOT the last therapy after all else has failed. Reason: Metformin/sulfunyrea are bandaids and only slow progression of the disease. Byetta not only immediately allows one to achieve glucose control and mitigate weight issues, but two areas which are rarely discussed and weigh heavily (pun intended) for a diabetic, are post prandial glucose excursions (glucose fluxuation) and beta cell health.

 

Glucolse fluxuations occur after meals. Sugar levels swing wildly. Byetta absolutely keeps these in a narrower band, which is better for all your major organs/overall health. Metformin does not offer control of your post prandial excursions anywhere close to what Byetta does. This is well documented. Beta cell health is the 'Holy Grail'. This is what produces your insulin. Byetta appears, studies to confirm out soon from NIH, to restore beta cell function. NO OTHER MEDICATION ON EARTH DOES THIS...PERIOD. So it's almost like the old FRAM commercials, "you can pay me now, or pay me later". The earlier Byetta is initiated, the less you will be paying later in life, with regards to diabetic complications...and we all know what they are and how bad they can be.

 

The problem with Byetta, is actually a problem with people. People like pills vs needles. Now Byetta IS an injectible, however, not a traditional injectible. It comes in a pen...looks like a marker. It has 30 injections in it. It is administered 2 times a day, just prior to a meal. Majority report they can not even feel the injection and have a hard time knowing if it went in or not until used to the process. Additionally, health providers prescribe the most inexpensive medications. Byetta is not cheap, may not be on some formularies, and you may have to fight to get it. It IS getting easier. You just have to be informed and find the right physician. GPs/PAs (general practicioners/physician assistants) are medical 'handymen' and are NOT informed as to how to prescribe other than those therapies used for decades.

 

My recommendation for those borderline diabetic or beyond. Find a KNOWLEDGEABLE endocrinolgist. One who knows about Byetta and has experience with it.

 

For those with T1, I'd suggest the above, but ask about Symlin for your treatment regimene.

 

Regards,

Scott

[avid 134]

Thank you for the VERY thorough reply, Scott.

 

You wouldn't happen to be a drug rep by any chance, would you?

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

Thank you for the VERY thorough reply, Scott.

 

You wouldn't happen to be a drug rep by any chance, would you?

 

Nope...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

Scott

[Spoomonkey 418]

 

Spoomonkey

[BiloxiCouple 694]

They ought to use that in a real commercial I would remember it.

 

If not a drug rep then maybe an endocrinologist? They stay at the Holiday Inn Express too.

[sweet_tna 680]

ROFLMAO!!! I just had to send this to my future sister-in-law (who works for the Diabetes Foundation).

[Scott & JoAnn 21]

dandawest said:

Well to add my two cents this topic I would have to agree the diabeties does effect the body when regarding the sexual experience. There are the problems of ED and the minute man problem. Also for some of the males that try to regulate those problem with meds like viagra they don't always work.

I can also say from experience a healthier body works better, being a BHM with diabeties i had those problems. I was put on the Byetta 9 months ago and it is wonderful. have lost roughly 40 lbs (even though I dont trust scales) but have no clothes that fit due to size loss. I must say it is in pen for but still add syringe needle to give meds. I have had the side effects listed but other unmentionable.

 

dandawest,

 

Congratulations are in order! 40 LBS in 9 months is great! I am assuming your 'numbers' are also satisfacory and that you are noticing other benefits. Has your GP/Endo followed up with complete metabolic profiles? Have your markers improved? My guess is after being on Byetta for 9 months the answer is YES. Have you noticed increased activity levels?

 

If I might ask what meds were you on prior to the Byetta and have you been able to reduce or discontinue any of them? Additionally, are you being treated by a GP or Endo? Have you had a C-peptide test? THIS is important and GPs and even most endo's will not request this test.

 

C-peptide, once thought to be a throwaway peptide, had been for years an enigma. If this peptide was unnecessary, why does it persist in serum? The evidence now is that C-peptide has important physiological roles in maintaining cell health. Many of the papers cited even provide evidence that C-peptide might play a small role in improving glycemic control, possibly by enhancing insulin activity.

 

It has been recommended that large-scale clinical trials to bring C-peptide into the clinical arena should be implemented (Sima, 2003). An alternative might come from a potential benefit of treatment with Byetta. It has already been established that Byetta improves beta cell health and restores first response activity of insulin in type 2 diabetics. This would be expected to result in an increase in C-peptide along with the increase in endogenous insulin.

 

At the least, the possibility of improving both insulin and C-peptide by giving a single drug could be beneficial to type 2 patients who are failing to control serum glucose with oral medications. Yet it is also known that many of the complications of diabetes such as neuropathy, retinopathy, renopathy, and microvascular disease have begun long before patients lose their responsiveness to oral medications. THIS is the point I was trying to make in prior posts, that the earlier the introduction of Byetta, the better the payoff later on...FRAM "pay me now or pay me later".

The cumulative effect of years of C-peptide deficiency, on top of the suboptimal glycemic control inherent to the disease, has set these complications in motion. If so, then drugs (Metformin/Sulfonyreas/Januvia) that are directed at insulin sensitivity are not the best way to prevent complications.

 

The only way currently available to increase C-peptide in diabetics is to stimulate insulin production, and Byetta is the only drug so far that has been shown to not only stimulate insulin production, but also improve beta cell health. It would seem, then, that some careful thought should be given to introducing Byetta much earlier than when patients are failing oral medications.

 

Again, those who are diabetic or newly diagnosed, should be better informed on treatment options. IMHO, there is only one. Byetta for T2's. Symlin for T1's.

 

Scott

[two4youinswva 3,067]

 

Heh heh. That's good. Thanks for sharing it.

 

Diabetes is no laughing matter.

 

BUT, I think we can all giggle at "Diabeetus".

[BiloxiCouple 694]

I make fun of alot of things around here. But at times I have to be serious.

 

So... on a serious note. Diabetes sucks. I was diagnosed as a type II last year. My medication was too strong for quite a while. Which meant I was crashing alot. My sugar would drop and I couldn't think, make decisions and the wife says I would get mean/nasty and you act kind of drunk. Plus it just wears you out afterwards. Finally got my medication adjusted where I can balance it most of the time with diet and medication. The diet part is tough too. Still trying to learn that and failing alot. Then in the same time I ended up having 2 heart caths and 7 stents within a six month time frame. Plus a nasty old heart murmur that is teasing me now. Then there is the side effects of the medicines which mess you up from time to time. Did I mention the allergies. Yuk. Did get my cholestorol under 100. Yeah. Did I mention the side effects. Yep. Sometimes they hurt real bad. Then they told me I was overweight:eek: Duh!! I can't get a colonoscopy or have my tooth worked on because of the heart medicine. Fortunately it's not an emergency right now. Didn't I say diabetes sucks?!! One day at a time and try to lose the weight. I'm not an expert at this, this is just my daily life in a summary.

 

I remember the days of being able to turn a 5 minute mile. That was another life.

[prettylady 221]

I was typing something then changed my mind, but instead of canceling, my sneaky son startled me into posting. Stupid snow days

 

I know nothing about diabetes other then a healthy lifestyle can improve your health greatly.

 

Now to go back to looking completely ridiculous.