[possum220]

Welcome Gr3tta. I am so sorry that your wife is so ill. That must be so hard on the both of you. Hope that her eyesight does come back. Sending you thoughts both thoughts of healing.

[Gus1234U]

Gr3tta~ one cannot imagine how you must suffer to see her suffer so much~!
diabetes is truely a diabolical condition... i hope you keep us posted on how things are progressing, and how you are coping~

[Gr3tta_0]

What a nice welcome, thank you! 😊
My wife is having an extra dialysis treatment this evening, and will go again tomorrow. (She normally goes Tues/Thurs/Sat) She will probably sleep all day Sunday. I have Mon off work, so hopefully we will do a little something fun, even if it's just watch a movie in bed. Sometimes listing all her conditions gives the impression we are seniors, but she is 38, and i am 39, just for reference.
Does anyone have Labor Day plans?

[Deejay14]

Welcome Gr3tta! I am sure the medical stuff must be a huge stressor for both of you. It's a lot at any age. My LD plans are work and work! That's probably not a bad thing, but one can never be totally certain where human beings are involved in close quarters. A few days of vacation after that!😊

[Gr3tta_0]

Good luck at work, Deejay! I hope it goes well. 😊

[Marylin]

My blood sugars are still too high and not under control, I can't stop drinking the fruit juices,I crave them.I have to try harder to get my sugars down to an acceptable level.

[Gr3tta_0]

Originally Posted by Marylin

My blood sugars are still too high and not under control, I can't stop drinking the fruit juices,I crave them.I have to try harder to get my sugars down to an acceptable level.

I'm sorry Marilyn. Could you try mixing juice with sparkling water or diet Sprite? Like a spritzer?
Do you take a bolus of insulin with your food? Could you need to adjust your correction factor?
I hope you feel better soon.

[Gus1234U]

excellent suggestion, Gr3tta~! i have been enjoying apple cinnamon tea instead of coffee... whack 175 calories~!

[Deejay14]

Okay.... I have good news and bad news. The good: I had blood work taken for my upcoming surgery. My glucose reading was 90 (that was still with no medication). The bad news I am trying hard to exercise but i hate to sweat. We have had a record 41+days of oppressive humidity and a record number of 90 degree plus days. This has impacted exercising a d I am physically losing ground. I was stronger two months ago. What to do!? Working is also impacting this....any ideas?? Just heard...5 more days of Florida summer weather this week.....UGH!!!

[Quietmouse]

Hello everyone I am new! Would some of you mind giving me some advice? I have been injured for almost two years and I have been feeling very lonely lately. I live in an area where people highly value exercising, and I feel down I can't participate or attend any fun events/places. I have noticed people aren't very understanding and get bored with my suggestions a Does anyone have suggestions on how I can meet new people where this won't be seen as a nuisance?

[possum220]

Originally Posted by Deejay14

Okay.... I have good news and bad news. The good: I had blood work taken for my upcoming surgery. My glucose reading was 90 (that was still with no medication). The bad news I am trying hard to exercise but i hate to sweat. We have had a record 41+days of oppressive humidity and a record number of 90 degree plus days. This has impacted exercising a d I am physically losing ground. I was stronger two months ago. What to do!? Working is also impacting this....any ideas?? Just heard...5 more days of Florida summer weather this week.....UGH!!!

Weather like that is just cruel. Wondering when the heat eases off that you will feel much more energetic? Years ago when I had a treadmill at home I would put the fan on directing the air to where I was walking. But maybe in this heat don't be too hard on yourself it's just so draining. Plus if you arent well - pending op - be kind to yourself.

[possum220]

Originally Posted by Quietmouse

Hello everyone I am new! Would some of you mind giving me some advice? I have been injured for almost two years and I have been feeling very lonely lately. I live in an area where people highly value exercising, and I feel down I can't participate or attend any fun events/places. I have noticed people aren't very understanding and get bored with my suggestions a Does anyone have suggestions on how I can meet new people where this won't be seen as a nuisance?

Welcome to our humble abode Quietmouse. There are those people who's main goal in life is to be as fit as they can be. Believe it or not there are other things to occupy oneself. There must be other groups on our around your campus that have a different focus? What do you like to do? If you are still injured are there any places around that have rehab facilities and groups that do things? I don't live in the US so I am hoping that others here may have some more useful suggestions.

[unaluna]

Originally Posted by possum220

Weather like that is just cruel. Wondering when the heat eases off that you will feel much more energetic? Years ago when I had a treadmill at home I would put the fan on directing the air to where I was walking. But maybe in this heat don't be too hard on yourself it's just so draining. Plus if you arent well - pending op - be kind to yourself.

Thats what i do, i have a little bike-mill set-up, i can work up a sweat even going short strides. I feel so much better when i exercise. But i wont go outside - i used to almost collapse from the heat and humidity. That cant be good for you.

[Gus1234U]

welcome Quietmouse~
no one can really suggest something without quizzing you on your interests and abilities... BUT i can say that i really enjoyed singing, and would often find choral groups in which to participate. you'd be amazed at what a great workout singing can be~ and it does help you to remember to Breathe~!

[Gr3tta_0]

So when you're done laughing, this really IS a practical suggestion for ladies in particular who exercise is warm rooms or weather: tuck a few ice cubes in your sports bra. It's very refreshing, and as they melt, the wet fabric continues to cool. In a loose garment it just looks like you've worked up a sweat. 😁

[unaluna]

Theyd be melted before i reached the machines!

[Marylin]

I haven't been measuring my blood sugars,haven't done so for about 10 days,I think they are really high....I am scared,mainly I fear the diabetes making me lose my eye sight.

[Gr3tta_0]

Originally Posted by Marylin

I haven't been measuring my blood sugars,haven't done so for about 10 days,I think they are really high....I am scared,mainly I fear the diabetes making me lose my eye sight.

I hope you will test soon. It's always better to know. I do understand it's scary if a big number might pop up. Could you have a friend support you when you test? - the four-legged kind works well, if you have any of those friends around.
I hope you feel well soon. 😊

[possum220]

I am my own worst enemy. I have been binging for weeks. The indigestion is so bad at night that have to sleep in a recliner. Don't suppose I am doing my soon to be gone gall bladder any good. Don't know how to steer this in another direction. I am on three types of meds that increase appetite. Living on my own and feeling lonely. Maybe I should put this in the cheese and whine thread.

[Gr3tta_0]

Originally Posted by possum220

I am my own worst enemy. I have been binging for weeks. The indigestion is so bad at night that have to sleep in a recliner. Don't suppose I am doing my soon to be gone gall bladder any good. Don't know how to steer this in another direction. I am on three types of meds that increase appetite. Living on my own and feeling lonely. Maybe I should put this in the cheese and whine thread.

I'm sorry you feel loney. And i have found doctors often underestimate the power meds have on appetite.
If your indigestion includes heartburn, lying on your left side can provide some relief, because your stomach is the left side.
I hope you feel better soon.