tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post1681767900282632391..comments2024-01-21T03:26:23.301-05:00Comments on Musings: Traveling Around the World with Diabetessagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-29537100852535197272016-04-01T03:36:12.461-04:002016-04-01T03:36:12.461-04:00This post was a real education for me, as I know n...This post was a real education for me, as I know next to nothing about diabetes. As I read your always fascinating journal of travel, I found myself becoming increasingly concerned about which geographic areas were up too date on carrying insulin. The Customs Agent had me on the edge of my seat. But I was glad you completed the trip. Stay well, Sage! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-80306036415066971852016-03-30T23:37:32.509-04:002016-03-30T23:37:32.509-04:00When I was 56, I developed asthma and a big tumor ...When I was 56, I developed asthma and a big tumor inside my heart. Was pretty sure my life was threatened. I got disassembled, rebuilt and was back to work in 3 months --gardening. Now I'm 66 and wondering how I did that. I think I got off easy. It takes courage to get through one's 50s and you have courage in abundance. My admiration and best wishes for continued good health. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-62346240660341918432016-03-28T13:05:32.143-04:002016-03-28T13:05:32.143-04:00This seems to be a disease on the rise. I seem to ...This seems to be a disease on the rise. I seem to be learning about new cases from friends and relatives all the time.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about how you prepared to deal with diabetes while traveling. That was quite a story, especially about connecting with the stranger on the train. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-35866486321113551362016-03-27T20:45:29.769-04:002016-03-27T20:45:29.769-04:00Thanks, I've been blessed!Thanks, I've been blessed!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-72561971842682133132016-03-27T20:45:07.505-04:002016-03-27T20:45:07.505-04:00My blood sugar was much easier to maintain in SE A...My blood sugar was much easier to maintain in SE Asia, even with the rice and noodles. I think a lot of it had to do with no additional additives especially sugar.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-86776532781804204812016-03-27T20:43:42.300-04:002016-03-27T20:43:42.300-04:00The idea of ruling the world balloons my head...The idea of ruling the world balloons my head...sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-13704630391340924982016-03-27T20:42:57.024-04:002016-03-27T20:42:57.024-04:00I hope so--it did throw an interesting kink in my ...I hope so--it did throw an interesting kink in my planssagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-4444473377172853712016-03-27T20:41:58.070-04:002016-03-27T20:41:58.070-04:00Thanks! I am looking forward to the A-Z challenge...Thanks! I am looking forward to the A-Z challenge. sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-42035675207709744432016-03-27T20:41:21.151-04:002016-03-27T20:41:21.151-04:00There is something about being 1/2 century! I hope...There is something about being 1/2 century! I hope your husband is able to keep it under control without insulin.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-45525240317627840782016-03-27T20:40:35.243-04:002016-03-27T20:40:35.243-04:00Thanks, you have a great blog!Thanks, you have a great blog!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-80406890104576732132016-03-27T20:39:46.254-04:002016-03-27T20:39:46.254-04:00China was interesting but the air was so bad. I r...China was interesting but the air was so bad. I really enjoyed Vietnam and Mongolia!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-3644341617408284762016-03-27T20:27:24.940-04:002016-03-27T20:27:24.940-04:00Thankfully, the highest A1C I've had since my ...Thankfully, the highest A1C I've had since my diagnose was one 6.6--mostly I've been around 6.2. But I had no choice but to go on insulin. I would try to eat well and exercise as much as possible.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-19850511759447576952016-03-27T15:57:24.755-04:002016-03-27T15:57:24.755-04:00I found out I had type 2 diabetes almost 2 years a...I found out I had type 2 diabetes almost 2 years ago. I still don't have it under control because either my insurance won't pay for my medicine or the meds have bad side effects. She doesnt want to give me insulin yet so I'm taking other meds now but my A1C is still 10.1 so I applaud you in being able to get out there and travel the way you did. My doc freaking out when my A1C came back at 10 I can't imagine what yours said at 15.1 dang. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-8816073846507292832016-03-27T09:32:47.701-04:002016-03-27T09:32:47.701-04:00I think it's amazing that you did such exotic ...I think it's amazing that you did such exotic travel while managing what was, for you, a new disease. I love that it proved a means of establishing connections with people, too. You live well, sir!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-46537510777045364652016-03-27T09:21:39.665-04:002016-03-27T09:21:39.665-04:0015.1 good lord man not even on my worst test...
2...15.1 good lord man not even on my worst test...<br /><br />20 years now soon to be 21 and I never considered it to be much of a problem. But then I don't deal with international travel (or much of any travel of late).<br /><br />I say it is only a problem if you make it so, there are organic foods that will help you regulate BSL's if you know the compounds they contain, they work in a pinch.<br /><br />Travel on Jeff--it's more of a pest than a nuisance.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-9328680297846117032016-03-26T15:36:36.388-04:002016-03-26T15:36:36.388-04:00I'm jealous of your travel opportunities and i...I'm jealous of your travel opportunities and in awe at how adeptly you travel while keeping up with diabetic needs. You could rule the world, brother!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-78345885288355845382016-03-26T12:13:32.906-04:002016-03-26T12:13:32.906-04:00A nice story about the unseen side of your journey...A nice story about the unseen side of your journey and I'm sure an inspiration to others with diabetes!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-35045312114256972162016-03-25T10:33:28.341-04:002016-03-25T10:33:28.341-04:00Looking forward to reading your posts!
I admire ...Looking forward to reading your posts! <br /><br />I admire you for going on your epic trip even through you had to deal with such a big challenge as diabetes. Well done. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-20454492151702014812016-03-24T20:41:38.865-04:002016-03-24T20:41:38.865-04:00I'm sure it makes it much more challenging to ...I'm sure it makes it much more challenging to travel and deal with diabetes, but I'm glad you are able to keep it under control. My husband has diabetes also, but he is on pills rather than insulin at present. We both started having medical issues in our 50's. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-30987010456010425362016-03-24T15:38:52.811-04:002016-03-24T15:38:52.811-04:00My first visit to your blog ... I found you in Blo...My first visit to your blog ... I found you in Blogoratti's blog list!<br /><br />Wonderful post to read. Thank you.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-50810915985667099682016-03-24T12:57:50.972-04:002016-03-24T12:57:50.972-04:00I didn't know you have diabetes. That would be...I didn't know you have diabetes. That would be a huge challenge with your life style. I'm so glad you haven't let it stop you. Your trip to China looked amazing!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-38924635275686453112016-03-24T12:18:46.580-04:002016-03-24T12:18:46.580-04:00I plan to keep on keeping onI plan to keep on keeping onsagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1881918457127128312016-03-24T12:18:29.632-04:002016-03-24T12:18:29.632-04:00Yes, it was a while ago, but in some ways doesn...Yes, it was a while ago, but in some ways doesn't seem that long agosagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-49570163297532595242016-03-24T12:18:07.787-04:002016-03-24T12:18:07.787-04:00I wish I would have taken of picture of the guy in...I wish I would have taken of picture of the guy in China--it was neat to connect with him via disease even though we couldn't talk to each othersagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-82465217053002318252016-03-24T12:17:24.458-04:002016-03-24T12:17:24.458-04:00It is a strange disease with the variations of it ...It is a strange disease with the variations of it and how it is different in most people.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.com