[martiehawk]

Type II seems more difficult to control to me. My best friend and my father-in-law have Type II and they are supposed to be controlling it with meds and diet/exercise. My friend does a much better job than my FIL though.

One thing they were teaching us about Type I, which I know works with either, are the carbohydrates. It was interesting the people who thought Skylar would never be able to eat sugar. That's not right though. She can eat it - just not a lot. But what affects her more are the carbs from bread, potatoes, rice, juice, etc.

I also know that Type I is not quite as difficult on the person diagnosed because they are usually so much younger when this happens than someone with Type II who is set in their ways. It's hard to change for diabetes, just like it is for losing weight.

If you need me to remind you about shots to keep you on the straight and narrow, just let me know!! I know my friend and FIL are supposed to keep their numbers between 80 and 120 consistently. If either of them get over 150, it's serious and going over 120 is when the other organs in your body are affected - eyes, liver, kidneys, etc. It's not fun and it's a ton of hard work.

Well, I need to find my water cup AGAIN. I keep losing it.