An Annoying What If

I'm not really sure why this annoyed me so much, but it really did and I want to get it out. Here's what happened.

My roommate opened the fridge, and I guess, for the first time noticed all the insulin boxes I have in there. We'd already had the D conversation. Her dad is a Type 2, so I'd already explained type 1 vs type 2, and had already dealt with all the associated usual comments. Anyway- so she notices the boxes, and says, "So tell me something, what would happen if someone shot me with one of those injection things filled with all the insulin in these boxes?" I kind of paused for a moment, deciding whether it was the overall question or use of the term "injection things" that most annoyed me, and then said, "If you were alone, and didn't know it was insulin, you'd probably pass out soon." Then she said, "What if I didn't know I'd been shot, but someone found me in about 10 minutes?" "You'd probably look dazed, and not really know where you were," I say. Then she starts laughing, and says, "So I'd be on the verge of a coma, and slowly going from Type 1 to Type 2!"

What?!!?!?!?!

She continues laughing as my brain near explodes with aggravation. We'd already gone over this stuff! I mean.... I don't know. Maybe it's only logical to someone who's dealt with it but still- it really bothered me. I go on to explain, again, the deal with T1 and T2, but I don't think she got it, as the conversation ended on a bit of a blank stare- maybe because I killed her joke, but.... well, I'm bracing for another stupid question all the same.

And that was that.

I'm baaack.... that sounds way too creepy

And now, finally... post number two.

Thank you to everyone who checked out my blog, and to those who commented- extra thank you to you... that's not to say I like one group of people more than the other... I'm just saying.... THANKS!

I apologize for the delay, but as it turns out, the new job I started was crazier than expected... lot's of fun, but none the less, VERY long hours. This plus the fact that said job included a geographical move and... well there was a lot of getting used to. Things are getting into a groove now though... for the time being at least. I do still need to figure out how to live without a television though... I love TV, and right now am working a job with very close ties to it, so I should, for crying out loud, have a tv, but sadly... not quite the case, and I've been regulated to downloading various clips off the computer, frequenting YouTube, and borrowing series DVD's from friends. I think I have an addiction...

In the diabetes vien of things... I been having some trouble with morning lows as of late. I was taking 14 units of NPH before the move, and waking up at around 100-130. Now, I'm taking 8 and waking up around 56... except for Friday, when I woke up at 245. Not too sure what this is all about... I've been sleeping less, but wouldn't sleeping less factor more into waking high since that NPH has a certain peak time? I havn't had a snack at bedtime for a while now, but maybe I'll have to go back to that...

What else... ah yes, having borrowed a DVD set containing the first season of Arrested Development, I have officially converted into one of the people I used to scoff at, with an insane facination for said show (a little too late, I know, but for some reason I never thought the episodes funny on a television screen. Now that they're being broadcast off my laptop though... oh so delightful!).

Alright, I suppose that is enough for now. Again, thank you to everyone who visisted, and again, I apologize for my delay... I promise to get better at this blogging business... it may take me a while, but I will do it. Bye!

My First Post

After reading lots of blogs on D, I've come to the conclusion that if I can't find a support group for type 1s near me, then by gum I'll find one nearby in the 0's and 1's of cyber-dom (not a real word, but sounds like kingdom- also, the 0's and 1's reference may be off as I'm basing it in the def of a very technical friend who I often have trouble understanding, and also, "by gum" isn't a phrase I normally use, but it seemed pretty appropriate at present).

So yes. I'm Anna, a 22 year old Type I for 16 years now. I'm an MDI'er for various reasons- one: my endo won't recommed a pump (something about control not being "bad enough," insurance, and -at least I think- the fact that she only treats T2's; besides me I mean); and two, I've never been the kind of person who likes stuff in my pockets, and three... well I guess that's it... not so many "various reasons" I guess, but those two listed above are pretty big ones I'd say. I could probably get used to the pockets thing, but endo's not a fan of the pump... I think I need a new endo... not just cuz of the pump thing, but more so because I swear she thinks of 50, probably on account of the fact she deals with mostly with older T2 D's, and as noted above, I'm not either... I wish I had a really cool endo who'd, I don't know, give out free insulin, and... good tasting sugarless treats, and also had a mohawk (or something else that said, 'Dude, I'm frikin up with times and can soooo help you give D an ass whooping whenever, yeah!')

...Perhaps the mohawk thing is slightly extreme... though I'm kinda keen on the idea of the above noted fantasy endo. Any other suggestions for qualities "frikin awwsome" endo should have?

Besides D, I think I'm pretty normal-ish. My favorite tv show of all time is The Simpsons, and right now I'm really digging The Office. I love comedy, and for some reason have really taken to hair-band rock music as of late. My favorite movie of all time... Ghostbusters 2... or The Wedding Singer... I'll get back to that. What else... I just graduated from college, and will be starting my first for reals job as of Monday... diabetes sure to take a beating with that as the scheduale looks to be very crazy. Other than that, I'd love to meet any and all, and hope to establish a network of others who know what it's like, well, you know....

Oh yes! As a sidenote, I went to the endo today and she recommended a medicine called Zesenopuil (that how it looks to be spelled on the prescription). Said it was a new preventive medication for protecting the kidneys, and made it seem like doctors are handing it out like candy to all their Type I patients, anybody have experience with the meds? I don't think I really need it (blood results were pretty normal), but is it something worth considering?

Okay, that's it for real. Hope to meet anyone soon!