OT. Now I am really down in the dumps

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Aw JEEZ.
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Sooz

Shirley,

So sorry to hear that.

There are some better sugar-substitutes out now...

marisa2

Shirley Shone wrote:

If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
T-shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley


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I'm sorry, Shirley... big hugs headed your direction.

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"Shirley Shone" wrote in message
...
If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
T-shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley
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Shirley Shone

I just realized that was kind of a dumb remark... I'm sorry.

Actually my mother (who can't eat sugar and a whole bunch of other
things because of her alergies and other problems ) has pretty much
changed the way she eats altogether and now really likes eating other
types of foods.
Of course baked goods are the ones that she sometimes craves. Since she
can't eat wheat or dairy either it is a challenge. DH has been
inventing recipees that she can eat... if you're interested I can send
you a few.

marisa2

Marisa2 wrote:

Shirley,

So sorry to hear that.

There are some better sugar-substitutes out now...

marisa2

Shirley Shone wrote:

If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
T-shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley





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inspired by nature

For unique jewelry or apparel, or to learn about having your
own Jewelry home-party or children's party, please visit:

http://www.tevayafae.com

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PS: Be sure to rotate the fingers you test on, and never poke yourself
in the pads of your fingertips. Otherwise, you end up with extremely
raw, sore fingers.

Better yet...get the test device that lets you poke yourself on the
forearm...MUCH less sensitive!!

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized
LC in Sunny So Cal
Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)

Since I take blood thinners I have to be careful because I have a
tendency to bleed a lot.
Now I want to get blood from my fingers It is like getting blood out of
a stone. It must rush back up my arms when I get the kit out.

Arondelle has given me some good tips which I will try.

Thanks for your message but I do not know if that type is available in
UK.
Shirley




In message , LC aka Fiddy
writes
PS: Be sure to rotate the fingers you test on, and never poke yourself
in the pads of your fingertips. Otherwise, you end up with extremely
raw, sore fingers.

Better yet...get the test device that lets you poke yourself on the
forearm...MUCH less sensitive!!

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized
LC in Sunny So Cal
Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)


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Shirley Shone

Yes I would like the recipes very much. Thanks
Shirley




In message om,
Marisa2 writes
I just realized that was kind of a dumb remark... I'm sorry.

Actually my mother (who can't eat sugar and a whole bunch of other
things because of her alergies and other problems ) has pretty much
changed the way she eats altogether and now really likes eating other
types of foods.
Of course baked goods are the ones that she sometimes craves. Since
she can't eat wheat or dairy either it is a challenge. DH has been
inventing recipees that she can eat... if you're interested I can send
you a few.

marisa2

Marisa2 wrote:

Shirley,
So sorry to hear that.
There are some better sugar-substitutes out now...
marisa2
Shirley Shone wrote:

If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley




--
Shirley Shone

Shirley,

DH said that his most successful sugar-free attempts have been with
Splenda. Do you have that there? It is relatively new so you might
have to look. It is a sugar substitute that can be used more or less
cup-for-cup in place of sugar. Stevia, a herbal sugar replacement, is a
liquid; you only need a drop or two to replace a lot of sugar, which is
unfortunate for baking (have to substitute for the bulk of the sugar).
We won't use nutra-sweet or the other older sugar substitutes because
they may cause cancer in the long run (and don't taste like sugar anyhow).

I will get him to write up whatever else he has.

Most of his baking modifications have been for me, diary-free and
egg-free. Would be happy to share those too if anyone needs them

marisa2

Shirley Shone wrote:

Yes I would like the recipes very much. Thanks
Shirley




In message om,
Marisa2 writes

I just realized that was kind of a dumb remark... I'm sorry.

Actually my mother (who can't eat sugar and a whole bunch of other
things because of her alergies and other problems ) has pretty much
changed the way she eats altogether and now really likes eating other
types of foods.
Of course baked goods are the ones that she sometimes craves. Since
she can't eat wheat or dairy either it is a challenge. DH has been
inventing recipees that she can eat... if you're interested I can send
you a few.

marisa2

Marisa2 wrote:

Shirley,
So sorry to hear that.
There are some better sugar-substitutes out now...
marisa2
Shirley Shone wrote:

If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley







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Teva Yafae Original Designs
inspired by nature

For unique jewelry or apparel, or to learn about having your
own Jewelry home-party or children's party, please visit:

http://www.tevayafae.com

================================================== =============

Sorry to hear this, Shirley. I wish I had something useful to tell you!
Know that you are loved and lots of people are sending prayers and vibes for
you.

Tina


"Shirley Shone" wrote in message
...
If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
T-shirt.

I feel really dumped on. The weather is in key with me because it is
bucketing down.
Shirley
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Shirley Shone

Kathy N-V wrote:
On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 12:46:32 -0400, Arondelle wrote
(in message ):

Shirley Shone wrote:
If my bad news last week was not enough I am facing another issue.
I have been diagnosed as I diabetic. Got the testing kit but not the
T-shirt.

One off the wall thing, though. Keep an eye on your feet.

Seconded. Having a (weird?) fascination for all things medical I have seen
pictures where people haven't taken care of their feet. But be good with
eating, testing and take care of your feet and you *can* cope with this. And
we're all here for you if you need to let off steam about it.