Amy Tenderich, author of the Diabetes Mine blog, writes about the difficulties that the law enforcement has in recognizing someone with diabetic hypoglycemia. I have been thinking about this for quite some time. While I have had only a few scary lows I often wonder about what could happen if I experience a low while driving and cause an accident. Will I be taken to a hospital for treatment or will I end up dying in some prison cell because the cops think I am drunk or on drugs? I have a medical ID alert bracelet that lets medical personnel know that I am both diabetic and allergic to penicillin. What is they don't see it?
Month: April 2007
Insulin Honey Moon
Wow! It's been over 3 months since my last post. December was the last time I saw my endocrinologist. I was experiencing a lot of "lows" so he recommended cutting out the morning insulin ( I was on one unit of NovoLog ) and taking blood glucose readings two (2) hours after each meal. I instead chose to cut out all insulin and hold my carbohydrate intake to 50g or less per meal. I have been doing this for about 3 months and except for a few mistakes ( incorrectly reading labels ) things have gone quite well. My before meal numbers have been between 90 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL with after meal averages of 150 mg/dL.
I eat mostly whole grains (oat, bulgur wheat), vegetables and lean meats (chicken, fish). I was doing this before diabetes so this was not a drastic change. I occasionally indulge in junk food (Cheetos are awesome!) and my favourite ice cream is Häagen-Dazs Rum and Raisin. I keep track of my food intake using the excellent Calorie King Nutrition and Exercise Manager.
iPod virus
Kaspersky Lab reports first iPod virus, sort of | News.blog | CNET News.com
Kaspersky states that the virus will only work if Linux has been installed on an iPod. Also, the user has to load the virus onto the iPod, Kaspersky said. "Podloso cannot be launched automatically without user involvement," the company said.
I also understand that if I replace the brakes in my Accord with the brakes from a Camry that it may result in an accident.
