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<blockquote data-quote="janabelle" data-source="post: 132414" data-attributes="member: 7788"><p>Hi increasingly Cynical,</p><p>In answer to your question I personally don't know of any type-1s who manage their condition without insulin. That is because there is no way of surviving without insulin if you're type-1. </p><p>When I was diagnosed 21 years ago, it was with a urine test at my GP, then the local hosp where i had blood test and was sent home in the afternoon with a pile of goodies, including insulin of course. I was concerned that no tests had been done to find out why my pancreas wasn't working and whether this could be a temporary malfunction rather than a life-long condition. I was 19 and very frightened. The reality is that doctors have been treating this condition for many years and insulin IS the only treatment and that is that.</p><p>I might be reading this wrong, but I get a strong sense from your posts that you are scared of the whole idea of injecting insulin and what it involves. That' s completely understandable and it seems you are looking to find any reason to avoid going on insulin by asking these questions. Can I reassure you that while low blood sugar is potentially serious, many type-1s can have hypos that don't even interfere with their day. I had one yesterday just as I was about to go on my treadmill, BG was 3.6. I had 2 squares of dairy milk and 5 swigs of lucozade, and as I felt fine, went straight on the treadmill for 25 minutes-no probs.</p><p>As for the insulin, hydrochrloric acid is naturally present in the stomach, and the preservatives, well I try not to worry about that one-it's a necessary evil. I take porcine insulin, which is the closest to natural human insulin and it works really well for me, I feel great and am fairly active. Being on the right insulin for you is crucial and it's a very individual thing-there are many types available, not just GM analogues; perhaps researching the different types may help you feel more confident in your decision.</p><p>Of course we'd all prefer not to be diabetic and have to take insulin, but it's keeping us alive and I'm very grateful for it and that I'm able to test my blood-sugar so easily with modern equipment-people didn't have it so easy years ago as you know.</p><p>If you're not taking insulin, are you checking your blood-sugar levels; and if so what are your daily levels like? What does your doctor think of your refusal to take insulin, I imagine he/she must be very concerned. And lastly, what's your diet like?</p><p>Jus</p><p>PS please take note of Pheonix's post!! I'm losing my sight due to a progressive condition called RP, which is unrelated to diabetes. I can assure you it's no fun and wouldn't recommend it. I can no longer cycle which absolutely breaks my heart. If there was anything I could do to reverse or treat it I would; I want to SEE my children grow up. I presume your sight is good and if you want it to stay that way I suggest you take action now!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="janabelle, post: 132414, member: 7788"] Hi increasingly Cynical, In answer to your question I personally don't know of any type-1s who manage their condition without insulin. That is because there is no way of surviving without insulin if you're type-1. When I was diagnosed 21 years ago, it was with a urine test at my GP, then the local hosp where i had blood test and was sent home in the afternoon with a pile of goodies, including insulin of course. I was concerned that no tests had been done to find out why my pancreas wasn't working and whether this could be a temporary malfunction rather than a life-long condition. I was 19 and very frightened. The reality is that doctors have been treating this condition for many years and insulin IS the only treatment and that is that. I might be reading this wrong, but I get a strong sense from your posts that you are scared of the whole idea of injecting insulin and what it involves. That' s completely understandable and it seems you are looking to find any reason to avoid going on insulin by asking these questions. Can I reassure you that while low blood sugar is potentially serious, many type-1s can have hypos that don't even interfere with their day. I had one yesterday just as I was about to go on my treadmill, BG was 3.6. I had 2 squares of dairy milk and 5 swigs of lucozade, and as I felt fine, went straight on the treadmill for 25 minutes-no probs. As for the insulin, hydrochrloric acid is naturally present in the stomach, and the preservatives, well I try not to worry about that one-it's a necessary evil. I take porcine insulin, which is the closest to natural human insulin and it works really well for me, I feel great and am fairly active. Being on the right insulin for you is crucial and it's a very individual thing-there are many types available, not just GM analogues; perhaps researching the different types may help you feel more confident in your decision. Of course we'd all prefer not to be diabetic and have to take insulin, but it's keeping us alive and I'm very grateful for it and that I'm able to test my blood-sugar so easily with modern equipment-people didn't have it so easy years ago as you know. If you're not taking insulin, are you checking your blood-sugar levels; and if so what are your daily levels like? What does your doctor think of your refusal to take insulin, I imagine he/she must be very concerned. And lastly, what's your diet like? Jus PS please take note of Pheonix's post!! I'm losing my sight due to a progressive condition called RP, which is unrelated to diabetes. I can assure you it's no fun and wouldn't recommend it. I can no longer cycle which absolutely breaks my heart. If there was anything I could do to reverse or treat it I would; I want to SEE my children grow up. I presume your sight is good and if you want it to stay that way I suggest you take action now!! [/QUOTE]
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