Livin on the I - n - sulin

Since we last talked I was asked to give my CNS my insulin injection units and numbers for the past three days. I did this... She still has not emailed me back with my meal doses like she was supposed to. Also I had called her last Thursday, four days ago, and spoke with her nurse, and told the nurse that my stomach was in severe pain and that I had a constant headache. I never heard back from her. Needless to say, someone is going to get an earful on Monday. She better watch out. You do not leave a new diabetic lost in the dark while on their first regimen of insulin. Highly unprofessional.

However, I have had bad congestion for the past three days, and a CONSTANT never ending headache. It goes away while I sleep and in the morning, but it is pulsing through out the day. Needless to say I am a little worried.

I can't express my dislike for the medical system at this present time. I am already worrying about the rest of my life, I don't need to have to worry about my medical professionals. WHO GET PAID ENOUGH I MIGHT ADD...

I am angered. But I am determined to kill the thing that killed my dream. I have become enamored with the idea of a cure, and the idea of finding out how to whip this horrible disease. I will not let it take anyone elses' dream if I can help it.



Here are my numbers and sliding scale results that I sent my ex-CNS:

2/16/11
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Breakfast - 0 units Nova
Before: 122
After: 137

Lunch - 0 Units Nova
Before: 88
After: 146

Dinner - 0 units Nova
Before: 76
After: 162

ALL MEALS FOR THIS DAY INCLUDED BREAD (eggo waffles, fajitas, and chips/queso with salad)

11 Units Lantus

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2/17/11
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Breakfast - 1 units Nova
Before: 167
After: 151

Lunch - 0 Units Nova
Before: 82
After: 145

Dinner - 0 units Nova
Before: 120
After: 145

ALL MEALS FOR THIS DAY INCLUDED BREAD (eggo waffles, fajitas, and chips/queso with salad) - same as previous day

12 Units Lantus

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2/18/11
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Breakfast - 1 units Nova
Before: 156
After: 173

Lunch - 0 Units Nova
Before: 137
After: 170

Dinner - 1 units Nova
Before: 181
After: 206

**ALL MEALS FOR THIS DAY INCLUDED BREAD (eggo waffles, fajitas, sugar free candy, popcorn, and hamburger)

**ALSO HAD MEDECINE containing acetometaphin for congestion and cold like symptoms. Also had one pill of aleve.

**I have been experiencing congestion and a CONSTANT headache for the past three days.

13 Units Lantus


Also enjoy:

Insulin treatment: Phase One

So, today I went to the endocrinologist and the CNS (certified nurse specialist) put me on a regiment of insulin. It consists of a nightly long lasting insulin shot that is administered at 10pm and then the next regimen is of fast acting insulin. This insulin is taken before every meal. Thus, before every meal I check my blood sugar, and then dial in a unit of insulin according to the reading. The injection is of pen type and works like an epi pen that I inject into my stomach, and because I am somewhat thin (thanks diabetes...) the needle I use is the smallest available- about the size and gauge of my Delica lancet. I have to work my way up to an insulin pump, and I can only use one after my glucose is under control on administered insulin.

The antibodies test registered a .7, I believe, on my lab results, so this is a high indicator of type 1 diabetes, and also the C-Peptide test was 1.1, which is in range but is still extremely low. So, basically, my pancreas is producing just enough insulin to keep me working for a little bit, but the glipizide, which is forcing more insulin to be made, is actually speeding up the destruction of the beta cells in my pancreas. So the regimen of glipizide and metformin has been stopped. It's insulin all the way now!

P.S. If you want to inject into your leg, be wary that because this is where a lot of muscle interaction occurs, the insulin will be used up faster than if it was injected into the stomach.

I also would like to add, that I found a school with an Aviation Management degree closer in Texas. I am actually going to go to Central Texas College / Central A&M University to get a bachelors in Aviation Sceince with an emphasis on Aviation Management. Here I will also get my private pilot's license.

Let's keep our fingers crossed!

This is Evan,

Signing off.

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The news came back. Type 1.

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The Video Blog!

Here is my first video blog. I hope to make more like it even though it took quite a while and I was rushed to make it today. I am a little camera shy, but I will get used to it.

Let me know what you think. 

This is Evan,

Signing off.

P.S. 


THE WAITING IS KILLING ME STILL. GUH.