Trisha's Blog: NEVER DOUBT

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February 15, 2012

The Burn Barrel

- has been busy...

For a few years now, I've often thought about cleaning out all old things - 'betes related. Twenty year old lab reports, files from previous doctors, mounds and mounds of log sheets. Cluttering up the attic and closet, all that paperwork just setting there, doing nothing but creating dust. Do I really still need these? Do they serve any useful purpose at this time? Absolutely not.

The last few weeks has been pleasantly spent...uncluttering. Other than important medical stuff, such as new diagnoses throughout the years, it's all gone. Burned to ashes in the burn barrel.

A new guideline I hope to follow, is that after one year, if I've no use for it, it will follow the same path to the burn barrel. As we get into our older years, it is time to relax, and enjoy life more. Get more things accomplished that haven't been yet. Try new things and cherish all of it.

What have you cleaned out lately?

Trisha

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Article Title: Kidney Care Counts, Especially In Diabetes
Page #: page 18; Magazine Name: Health Monitor, in December 2007 printed issue; Resources listed at end of article (and shown below)
"If you use insulin, you may need to start taking it in smaller doses, because damaged kidneys are less able to break down insulin."
Source: The American Journal of Medicine, Diabetes Care, and Diabetes Forecast
copy and paste the following link...it works.
http://community.diabetes.org/t5/Trisha-s-Blog-NEVER-DOUBT/Kidney-Damage-Use-insulin-Read-this/ba-p/...

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Hi Trisha  - what did I  cleaned out lately?

Well-ll-ll-ll  With Bill's career, moving constantly, we had to keep our tonnage of belongings at a minimum.  But retired in our present home for 22 years - oh boy, what pack rats we have become! When the neighbors need something - we've got it! Geeeeez

First on my list every year is always the closets!  I also have tons of D records; good idea to chuck them out (we can not have burn barrels anymore). 

Joan

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Oh Joan, that's too bad on the burn barrels. They are so handy, and no worries on others seeing info -that is none of their business. Does your recycling facility take anything paper? That might be an option for you, and it will save space in the rubbish can.

My hubby is actually more of a packrat that I am. Anything antique and he wants it. I  do, only if it is something I would truely enjoy, and find a use for it.

Have fun getting rid of all the old 'betes stuff!

Trisha

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Quote from Trisha: "

Oh Joan, that's too bad on the burn barrels. They are so handy, and no worries on others seeing info -that is none of their business. Does your recycling facility take anything paper? That might be an option for you, and it will save space in the rubbish can.

My hubby is actually more of a packrat that I am. Anything antique and he wants it. I  do, only if it is something I would truely enjoy, and find a use for it.

Have fun getting rid of all the old 'betes stuff!

Trisha

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Oh Joan, that's too bad on the burn barrels. They are so handy, and no worries on others seeing info -that is none of their business. Does your recycling facility take anything paper? That might be an option for you, and it will save space in the rubbish can.

My hubby is actually more of a packrat that I am. Anything antique and he wants it. I  do, only if it is something I would truely enjoy, and find a use for it.

Have fun getting rid of all the old 'betes stuff!

Trisha

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Joan,

Your reply didn't show up, unless it was the quote of what I had written, in my comment? Just a little confused here.

Trisha

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Hi Trisha - yes, I know my mesage is off in cyber space!  Sometimes nothing I do on the computer works well!  So here goes again.

Our town does have a recycling center nearby as most towns, cities and farm areas have in Oregon.  We are a very green state!  The reason for the no burn is due to the coast area being mostly forest and a spark could set off a dangerous situation.  In some areas the ban on burning is seasonally, and other locations like the coast it is permanent.

I do not throw away all D records as some helped me a few years ago win my case with Medicare. Also we use news paper print and recyclable computer paper for lasagna gardening.  Ever hear of this?  If not, I shall let you in on a well known secret for no weeds in the garden!

As for antiquing I agree with your hubby!  Love to do this.  Well, it must be that we share a birthday month; December if I remember correctly.  I do not know any Sagittarius  folks who does not enjoy antiquing; there may be some who do not, though.

Joan

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Sorry Joan, I had forgotten about the forests. We do have limitations on our burns. We can burn from 1800 to 0600 M-F, and all weekend. If the wind is blowing at a certain mph, burning is banned. It seems like there is a one month period that we can't burn period.

I don't know that I've heard it called lasagna gardening or by any name really, but my daughter and son-in-law use newspapers, for that purpose.

Your memory serves you quite well! Yes, hubby's birthday is I think the day after yours. Yours is on the third, correct? His is on the 4th. I know one Sagittarius that absolutely hates looking or going shopping - unless it is for toys! That would be River, my 8 year old grandson - his BD is the 9th!

Trisha

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Hey Trisha - no need to be sorry.  We can't remember very much about any of them.  I have lived in 10 states in a 20 year time span.   Carolina, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Washington, California, and of course Oregon. 

We remember the highlights and special locations but that is about it.

The news paper idea is probably quite old and has different names depending on the the area one lives   We get the Pacific coast  MOTHER EARTH magazine and  California  has a way of naming everything.

Yes, I remember pretty well those who have b'days in December! .  My b'day is the 3rd.

Changing  the subject:  I wrote to you some time ago about what you did for your gastroparises but did not find an answer. I hope I remember correctly that you deal with this issue.   I have a mild case; digesting in 4 hours; no other symptoms.  I have read up on gastroparises and avoid some foods and eat small meals.  With the pump I can take a Square Wave program which divides the insulin into two separate injections but......it does not always solve the problem.  So, if you have the time to pass along any suggestions or specific reading materials I  could purchase or find at the library, I would appreciate it.  I do pretty well but not always.   The pump does not solve this problem due to the fact that it knows only how many carbs; not the type of carbs!  But I rally like the pump; just wish it did more for me than it does as "everyone" promised.

Time to go to sleep.- enjoyed our chat last evening. 

Joan

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Joan,

I must have missed that question, so sorry. I don't do the subscribe thingy. Gastroparesis is one issue i don't have. Could it have been Kelly that you were thinking of? She has had it for quite some time. On her blog at www.kellywpa.com , she has lots of info on gastroparesis, and probably some links as well, to other sources. Unfortunately, I know nothing about it, and know even less how to help. I wish the pump would work better for you. One thing I do know, is that Kelly used Apidra for MDI's, and then also with her pump. You can also leave her some comments on her blog. Good luck with it Joan, I wish I could help more. I've also enjoyed our chat, and just about time for me to go to bed too!

Trisha

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Hi Trisha - Thanks!   Well there goes my memory again

Have a great day

Joan