tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14067768185767078062024-02-21T00:52:01.324-08:00Random MusingsThe random musings of a vaping, chocolate loving, diabetic man.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-58093495524114400462014-10-27T17:21:00.001-07:002014-10-27T17:21:53.625-07:00Aint we got fun.<p>Hello folks, been a few weeks. Not much different here. <br>
A short time ago I made a trade with a fellow D person. Couple vials of novolog and he gave me 45 lantus pens. While I don't enjoy the burn, I do like my fasting numbers. (80s). <br>
But those morning I got woken up with a 48!!!!! Treated and now I just want to lay in bed. Unfortunately, work beckons.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-23870313217697731732014-09-27T16:54:00.001-07:002014-09-27T16:54:26.687-07:00Struggles<p>So I'm still trying to get my basal rates under control. Seems no matter how much levemir I take I can't get under 200 fasting. Its frustrating to say the least.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-85771485499263635232014-09-05T04:20:00.003-07:002014-09-05T04:20:51.188-07:00PumpcationHello everyone. Well I saw my Endo and am now completely tubeless. Got me a few flexpens and some vials of levemir. Still tweaking things a bit but so far I.m quite pleased.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-41442319286658216882014-08-24T17:30:00.001-07:002014-09-05T04:18:38.614-07:00I just want sleepSo I went to bed about 6:30 this morning. Got woken up about 2 hours later by shakes and sweat. 53mg. It took me a few minutes to wake up enough to get some food in me. Now, 9 hours later, I just feel wasted. Someone please find a cure.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-13228892941813859782014-08-12T17:26:00.001-07:002014-08-12T17:26:43.734-07:00Same old, same old<p>Not much happening lately. Had a low this morning and the headache is killing me. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. </p>
<p>Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-9131331259512574812014-08-05T17:21:00.001-07:002014-08-05T17:21:43.558-07:00Picnic problems<p>So yesterday we went to my companies annual picnic. This year it was at one of the zoos that are in the area. It was fun. The kids had a great time. Me, not so much. I hate crowds. I hate heat. And I hate sunlight. </p>
<p>We got the trifecta. We stayed for a few hours, then drove home. Sadly the food at the picnic was not typical. Veggie burgers?!?!?! Not your typical fare. </p>
<p>More on the panic part. Perhaps its not really the appropriate word. To say I don't like crowds is an understatement. I despise them. I'm surrounded by them while at work, and on my days off I prefer to stay indoors.</p>
<p>Also when I'm at work, there is separation between me and the crowd. In public, I feel exposed and vulnerable. I can't explain why.</p>
<p>That's all for now. Godspeed </p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-68526292945852265432014-08-02T19:52:00.001-07:002014-08-02T19:52:38.722-07:00A few days later<p>So the posterior site went well. Pulled it out today and it was slightly kinked. Not too bad. Going to add it into my regular rotation.</p>
<p>That's all for now. Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-90220241751515698672014-07-29T17:28:00.001-07:002014-07-29T17:28:15.206-07:00New site<p>Trying out my tucas today as an alternate site. Getting used to the limitations of movement. Tired of rotating around to the same six general areas of my waist. So we'll try this out and see what kind of absorption I get. </p>
<p>That's all for now. Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-32946267190440100532014-07-28T18:21:00.001-07:002014-07-28T18:21:09.073-07:00Oops. Here we go again.<p>Like the idiot I am I forgot to refill my cartridge today. Going to be empty in about 4 hours. Oops. </p>
<p>Saw some interesting news coming out of SDCC. Looking forward to new games and movies. </p>
<p>Not much else happening here.</p>
<p>Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-46010761369608858652014-07-25T18:45:00.001-07:002014-07-25T18:45:07.304-07:00Friday funtimes<p>Well its Friday. Going to be an interesting night. One of our managers called in. So all of us are newbies tonight. Tried to sleep in today but the body wouldn't let it happen. </p>
<p>Yesterday went shopping with the family. Found some emergency chocolate. Will upload a pic later. Just a quiet night tonight. See you all later. </p>
<p>Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-38177235916947139112014-07-24T12:32:00.001-07:002014-07-24T12:32:57.276-07:00My BG is what?!<p>So yesterday I was rudely awoken at 6 am by a large, loud and very annoying thunder clap.  I didn't think too much of it, and went back to sleep.</p>
<p>Then a few hours later, I was <u>awoken</u> again by my BG.  Tested and boom, 48mg.  (Insert Whitney expletive here.)  </p>
<p>Later, after I had been awake for a while, we rearranged the family room.  Started getting shaky. 61.  </p>
<p>Today I feel like crap.  I just want to lay in bed, but I'm at Les Schwab to get new tires.  Then we need to get a cell phone for the wife so we can ditch the home phone an drop our costs some.</p>
<p>Hope your day is better than mine.   </p>
<p>Godspeed.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-41902333141821118452014-07-22T17:30:00.001-07:002014-07-22T17:30:39.086-07:00Its my friday.<p>For most of the world today is Tuesday. But for me, it's my Friday. What does this mean? Not alot really.</p>
<p>I work in the casino <u>industry</u> and very few people get weekends off. </p>
<p>I got a fasting under 190 today. Woot!!! Other than that not much happening today. Have a good day.</p>
<p>Godspeed </p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie47.518764 -121.84176tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-4083094736290839392014-07-21T17:38:00.001-07:002014-07-22T17:24:47.302-07:00Hello world.<p>Hello, just another day here in Random Musing land.  I ordered some stuff from the Healthy Outcomes site and with any luck it should arrive soon.</p>
<p>Lately I can't seem to get my fasting under 230.  It's getting quite annoying.  Perhaps I need a pump break.  Going to talk to my endo <u>about</u> it next month if I can't get a handle on it.  I'm just a bit irrated that the Max basal rate is 2 units per hour.  </p>
<p>That's all for now.  Godspeed folks.</p>
Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-57835520139134134692014-07-17T05:37:00.000-07:002014-07-17T05:37:06.499-07:00Sup folks.Well goodness gracious me. It really has been a long time since Ive been here. Well lets see. Let me try and give you an update of sorts. <br />
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Im a full time floor supervisor now. Had to go back to working nights but now Im also in training to be a Pit Manager. <br />
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Sadly my previous Endo passed away. Met with a new Endo a few months back and she is awesome. I'm starting to come out of my D burnout. im testing about 3 times a day on average and my numbers are coming down. I was up to an A1C of 10 but at last check is was in the 8s.<br />
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Even MORE sadly, my MIL passed away last year. She was a kind sweet woman and she will be sorely missed. <br />
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In happier news, I've recently discovered my new favorite D warrior. Alexys (Lex) Flemming from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXoZHFowJUlDVMuRFAwVAw" target="_blank">Madeyewlook.</a> This woman is amazing. Seriously. Check her out. <br />
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Ummm trying to think of what else to tell you about but nothing comes to mind. soooooo, Hopefully I'll be back sooner rather than later. Be careful out there and "Godspeed."Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-65615736559188412342011-09-30T13:56:00.000-07:002011-09-30T14:01:57.417-07:00Hello again.Yeah I know, Long time no post. A lot has happened in the last year, I got a new job, New car, Better health benefits, yep thats a lot.<div><br /></div><div>Ive also spent the last year suffering from a severe case of D burnout. My A1Cs have gone up to the 7-8 range. I miss my 5s. And joy of joys, today I woke up with a nice cold. </div><div><br /></div><div>Yes I'm whining. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hows your day?</div>Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-45600027185497462422010-04-20T12:34:00.000-07:002010-04-20T12:38:07.371-07:00Now thats kinky.So far 2 of my last 3 sets have kinked. Hopefully this isn't going to be an ongoing trend.<div><br /></div><div>In other news, my employer is being forced to drop health benefits for the time being due to costs. Business hasn't been great. We've had to reduce our hours of operation, severely cut back on staffing, and lay a few people off. They did try to help with getting other individualized insurance coverage, but the costs were just too much for my wallet.</div>Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-41135106393934641262010-04-20T03:45:00.000-07:002010-04-20T03:48:27.622-07:00My 15 minutes of fame.So I got mentioned on a diabetes related website. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/">http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>They used part of my description for the Verio. w00t.</div>Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-59365245273859429472010-03-14T22:48:00.001-07:002010-03-14T23:15:10.466-07:00BoredomI'm bored. When I get bored I start surfing the net. Tonight I started checking out some friends blogs and noticed that almost all of us havent posted anything in a <b>LONG</b> time.(At least parrotletzoo is staying current.) For me this is nothing new. So here I am, trying to think of something to say, but failing miserably. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-44361295385529556632009-08-19T12:50:00.000-07:002009-08-19T12:54:52.778-07:00My 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.<br /><h1><br /></h1><h1>Ultimate Guide For Kicking Ass In Mafia Wars</h1><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more: <a href="http://tomuse.com/mafia-wars-guide-how-to-win-strategies-money-tips/#ixzz0Of10KL2H">http://tomuse.com/mafia-wars-guide-how-to-win-strategies-money-tips/#ixzz0Of10KL2H</a><br /></div><br /><a href="http://cli.gs/bS4ard"></a>Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-73195787823784284362009-08-13T13:13:00.000-07:002009-08-13T13:15:03.987-07:00Sad days indeedA 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.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-23794723197606492522009-04-24T17:24:00.000-07:002009-04-24T17:41:03.593-07:00Rapid 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.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlR0y0BHIlG4gxW4sgrL-iCK3duTaaW76V0KJ4f-b2OLDbSx1mYuOvjLdrWpK275uBhYlEfsMfgXGdYXOxCUPk-xusSf_6ILRz6oo6GQ2VqY5zXTWbxhLkkPJ2AFMPZH9hEfxo2vIDkEML/s1600-h/DSCF2740.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlR0y0BHIlG4gxW4sgrL-iCK3duTaaW76V0KJ4f-b2OLDbSx1mYuOvjLdrWpK275uBhYlEfsMfgXGdYXOxCUPk-xusSf_6ILRz6oo6GQ2VqY5zXTWbxhLkkPJ2AFMPZH9hEfxo2vIDkEML/s320/DSCF2740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328421748138744722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />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!Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-45758934921225409692009-04-05T22:38:00.000-07:002009-04-05T22:57:25.378-07:00Awesome findsI find some interesting things now and then. Take today for example.<br /><br />I'm at my local Grocers and about to leave when I see a display with this little jewel.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-rv06r0-y2g9M-9DavY6HglpQQgesx12ylTcsc9bQJnbA0pCMyLdf0cmbosRWu49giM1BQ9tpN5f_FjrYNUJYE5yASJS4aGJ_iFrnyr253SxbUIpjoznrsNYQVdJ_FLAry42KFXvQVMM/s1600-h/DSCF2738.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-rv06r0-y2g9M-9DavY6HglpQQgesx12ylTcsc9bQJnbA0pCMyLdf0cmbosRWu49giM1BQ9tpN5f_FjrYNUJYE5yASJS4aGJ_iFrnyr253SxbUIpjoznrsNYQVdJ_FLAry42KFXvQVMM/s320/DSCF2738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321453172568995010" border="0" /></a><br />I just could not resist.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-60941207632087186302009-03-12T21:58:00.001-07:002009-03-12T22:07:09.554-07:00Evil 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." <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-74745284149808016982009-03-11T13:54:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:23:17.515-07:00Bad Blogger, No DonutI 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406776818576707806.post-86947225535342419142009-01-03T01:31:00.000-08:002009-01-03T02:18:46.843-08:00New toys for the new yearSo 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.Mortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760890259376043990noreply@blogger.com0