Wednesday, August 19, 2009
My latest addiction.
Ive gotten hooked on Mafia Wars on facebook. This game is fun and its scary addictive. There is even a good guide on how to do quite well in the game.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sad days indeed
A true legend has passed. Les Paul is the God father (IMHO) of rock. Without his innovations and creations, todays music would be nothing. Say a prayer and play some music in honor of a great man please.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Rapid Response. Minimed to the rescue.
So I decided to change out my battery the other day and noticed several cracks around the cap on the main body of the pump.
I called Minimed and asked how serious these were, thinking no big deal, just stay away from water. I disconnect to get in the shower/hot tub any. Well apparently it is a BIG deal. They are overnighting me a new pump. w00t!
I called Minimed and asked how serious these were, thinking no big deal, just stay away from water. I disconnect to get in the shower/hot tub any. Well apparently it is a BIG deal. They are overnighting me a new pump. w00t!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Awesome finds
I find some interesting things now and then. Take today for example.
I'm at my local Grocers and about to leave when I see a display with this little jewel.
I just could not resist.
I'm at my local Grocers and about to leave when I see a display with this little jewel.
I just could not resist.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Evil Pizza.
Yesterday was a Blah day. You know the kind of day. "what do you feel like having for dinner?" "Blah I dont know. "you feeling ok?" "Blah."
So my wife went out with her mother to Costco. Now Costco is a great store if you like to purchase items in bulk. And the same can be said for their take home pizza. So I get home from getting the boy and the wife is home and she has brought two of these monstrous pizzas home for dinner. Normally this is a good thing, however I'm not exactly feeling well since I caught this slow cold. (thanks daughter of mine). Now my CK guide says that Costco pizza is about 70 Gm CHO per slice, however is this the in store slice(1/6th of a pie) or the take home slice(1/12th of the pie) and why on gods green earth can't they cut the damn things evenly.
So to make a long story short, I ate 3 take home slices, bolused for about 135gm CHO and still went sky freaking high. then to top it off I slept through my alarm to remind me to test after a correction. All in all not by dest pizza day.
So my wife went out with her mother to Costco. Now Costco is a great store if you like to purchase items in bulk. And the same can be said for their take home pizza. So I get home from getting the boy and the wife is home and she has brought two of these monstrous pizzas home for dinner. Normally this is a good thing, however I'm not exactly feeling well since I caught this slow cold. (thanks daughter of mine). Now my CK guide says that Costco pizza is about 70 Gm CHO per slice, however is this the in store slice(1/6th of a pie) or the take home slice(1/12th of the pie) and why on gods green earth can't they cut the damn things evenly.
So to make a long story short, I ate 3 take home slices, bolused for about 135gm CHO and still went sky freaking high. then to top it off I slept through my alarm to remind me to test after a correction. All in all not by dest pizza day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Bad Blogger, No Donut
I realized that I havent posted in a LONG time. Bad, bad, bad me. The problem is, that between financial issues, work, and the recent issues of at work hypos, I havent been in much of a mood to post about anything.
But today I'd like to talk about a few of my coworkers. Let me explain that I work in a small company. Under 100 employees. Of that small sampling about 6 of us have D or D related issues. I'll talk about the other 5 as those who know me already know my story.
Subject 1 is an older male with controlled T1.5. He watches his diet, tests when needed and takes his insulin as often as needed. He's very active and IMHO is a model of a "Good" diabetic
Subject 2 is also older but was diagnosed with D after problems with his liver/pancreas due to alcohol. He has since cut alcohol from his activities and tries to control but doesnt understand the basics of carbs and their relation to his diabetes. He takes his meds daily but doesnt test as often as he should.
Subject 3 was Dxed as T2 very recently and is still new to the game. So far he is doing well with diet and exercise but I feel that he isnt getting good info from his Drs about proper care.
Subject 4 has not been Dxed yet but has classic Reactive Hypoglycemia. Her Drs arent all that concerned which is a shame. She is taking good care of herself and is working on a healthier lifestyle.
Subject 5 is a classic T2 and doesnt care about control. Meds are a necessary evil to her and she only takes them because the Drs tell her too. She eats constantly and doesnt bother to count carbs. Testing is done in the mornings and she is constantly at 180mg/dl or higher, and she thinks that this is ok. No exercise, no control, constant illnesses, and scabs/scars that wont/dont heal.
I dont feel sorry for any of these people. The majority of us accept our lot in life and deal with it accordingly. The last one however makes no attempt at proper control but wants pity when she doesnt feel good. Sorry, not gonna happen. I DO feel sorry for her child though. The child will be the one that gets the worst of it when mommy is hospitalized because of poor control leading to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney failure, amputations, and or/death. I hope she gets her wake up call before this happens.
In other news, not only am I bad for not posting, but last week I ate chowmein noodles and General Tso's chicken. I guestimated for about 200 carbs and monitored closely every hour for about 4 hours. After that I was at 96mg/dl. Not too bad for a once in a while treat. What can I say, I ♥ chinese food.
But today I'd like to talk about a few of my coworkers. Let me explain that I work in a small company. Under 100 employees. Of that small sampling about 6 of us have D or D related issues. I'll talk about the other 5 as those who know me already know my story.
Subject 1 is an older male with controlled T1.5. He watches his diet, tests when needed and takes his insulin as often as needed. He's very active and IMHO is a model of a "Good" diabetic
Subject 2 is also older but was diagnosed with D after problems with his liver/pancreas due to alcohol. He has since cut alcohol from his activities and tries to control but doesnt understand the basics of carbs and their relation to his diabetes. He takes his meds daily but doesnt test as often as he should.
Subject 3 was Dxed as T2 very recently and is still new to the game. So far he is doing well with diet and exercise but I feel that he isnt getting good info from his Drs about proper care.
Subject 4 has not been Dxed yet but has classic Reactive Hypoglycemia. Her Drs arent all that concerned which is a shame. She is taking good care of herself and is working on a healthier lifestyle.
Subject 5 is a classic T2 and doesnt care about control. Meds are a necessary evil to her and she only takes them because the Drs tell her too. She eats constantly and doesnt bother to count carbs. Testing is done in the mornings and she is constantly at 180mg/dl or higher, and she thinks that this is ok. No exercise, no control, constant illnesses, and scabs/scars that wont/dont heal.
I dont feel sorry for any of these people. The majority of us accept our lot in life and deal with it accordingly. The last one however makes no attempt at proper control but wants pity when she doesnt feel good. Sorry, not gonna happen. I DO feel sorry for her child though. The child will be the one that gets the worst of it when mommy is hospitalized because of poor control leading to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney failure, amputations, and or/death. I hope she gets her wake up call before this happens.
In other news, not only am I bad for not posting, but last week I ate chowmein noodles and General Tso's chicken. I guestimated for about 200 carbs and monitored closely every hour for about 4 hours. After that I was at 96mg/dl. Not too bad for a once in a while treat. What can I say, I ♥ chinese food.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
New toys for the new year
So a few months back I started collecting junk laptops. Then a few weeks ago my beautiful 19" widescreen LCD died on me. Well the other day I was talking to a friend of mine and told him of my predicament. He offered me a working laptop for my broken monitor and 2 of my junk lappies.
So now I sit here in my room, not at my main computer, and type from my working laptop. Its something that most take for granted but for me its a new experience.
In other news, too many great Icons have passed this year. Eartha Kitt, Forrest Ackerman, Michael Crichton, Isaac Hayes, Estelle Getty, George Carlin, Harvey Korman, Charlton Heston, Roy Scheider, Majel Barrett, and Don Davis. These are just a few. They each had their moments in my life. Please wish them well.
So now I sit here in my room, not at my main computer, and type from my working laptop. Its something that most take for granted but for me its a new experience.
In other news, too many great Icons have passed this year. Eartha Kitt, Forrest Ackerman, Michael Crichton, Isaac Hayes, Estelle Getty, George Carlin, Harvey Korman, Charlton Heston, Roy Scheider, Majel Barrett, and Don Davis. These are just a few. They each had their moments in my life. Please wish them well.
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