Not happy

[RTGENE]

Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home



Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home

So Monday it begins---I am having a serious problem getting my blood sugar right----its not normal very high then dives very low---Tuesday I get on the phone with my Doc----seems I have over heated my insulin all of it is ruined. He calls in a script for me. Wait around at Wal Mart----get what I need
---by Wednesday I have good numbers---I now have a three day supply ------ Time for me to head EAST.
Got home and Mrs Virginia reminds me I have Diabetes and I need to pay better attention.
Smilingene
More of the 66 trip tomorrow-----

 

[Mo Lee]

Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home



Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home

So Monday it begins---I am having a serious problem getting my blood sugar right----its not normal very high then dives very low---Tuesday I get on the phone with my Doc----seems I have over heated my insulin all of it is ruined. He calls in a script for me. Wait around at Wal Mart----get what I need
---by Wednesday I have good numbers---I now have a three day supply ------ Time for me to head EAST.
Got home and Mrs Virginia reminds me I have Diabetes and I need to pay better attention.
Smilingene
More of the 66 trip tomorrow-----

Thank God I was thinking we were gonna have to come looking for you.
Lee

 

[retired1]

Not Happy

Glad to hear that you got it under control, had us worried for a couple days. Not a word on the forum, except that you'd left. :lecturef_smilie:
Waiting to hear what comes nextopcorn:

 

[DynamoBT]

Glad you got things figured out and your Dr. helped you on the road with a Rx. Too bad about the trip. I take it you should have chilled your insulin somehow on the road? Next time you'll be better prepared.

 

[Red Recluse]

I am a diabetic also but I am on the insulin pump. I like it a whole lot better than taking the shots. You change it every 3 days. You don't have to keep this insulin cold after you open it but don't want to get it too hot. It is best to keep a small lunch bag type cooler with a ice pack if you are going to be in a lot of heat. If you take two or more shots a day the insulin pump is a whole lot better and it keeps your sugar regulated better.:2thumbs:

 

[FANG]

Glad to hear you are alright. Health is a fragile thing. Take care of yourself.

 

[BajaRon]

How about one of these?

http://www.compactappliance.com/226...utdoor_Living-Travel_Coolers-Portable_Coolers

 

[bone crusher]

Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home



Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home

So Monday it begins---I am having a serious problem getting my blood sugar right----its not normal very high then dives very low---Tuesday I get on the phone with my Doc----seems I have over heated my insulin all of it is ruined. He calls in a script for me. Wait around at Wal Mart----get what I need
---by Wednesday I have good numbers---I now have a three day supply ------ Time for me to head EAST.
Got home and Mrs Virginia reminds me I have Diabetes and I need to pay better attention.
Smilingene
More of the 66 trip tomorrow-----

I'm with ya...Type I too!

 

[Lamonster]

You got to have a plan, unfortunately those plans can change. Glad you made it home safe Bro. :doorag:

 

[BumbleBee]

You really had us worried sick here


I hope you are okay again, take better care of yourself

Did Jane stay with Irish or did she go home with you?

 

[bone crusher]

Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home



Good Grief---- Nuts I am Home

So Monday it begins---I am having a serious problem getting my blood sugar right----its not normal very high then dives very low---Tuesday I get on the phone with my Doc----seems I have over heated my insulin all of it is ruined. He calls in a script for me. Wait around at Wal Mart----get what I need
---by Wednesday I have good numbers---I now have a three day supply ------ Time for me to head EAST.
Got home and Mrs Virginia reminds me I have Diabetes and I need to pay better attention.
Smilingene
More of the 66 trip tomorrow-----

BTW, I always travel with a small cooler with an ice pack and blood checking machine and insulin...should never be on the road with out it...plus, tons of snacks all over the place! One reason I wanted a bunch of bags was so that I could always have what I need...

When I travel, I always make sure I have access to a fridge with a small freezer section or at least have a place to re-freeze my ice pack (regarding hotels). Humulin is quite sensitive to temperature changes, unlike the old beef/port mix. If you see crystals in your long-acting, you know you're in trouble!

 

[NancysToy]

Whew! Close call! Glad you are OK. I have never had to take insulin, except when hospitalized, but I know what those fluctuations are like. Scary stuff when on the road, since you could pass out if low, with disastrous results. Too high and you feel like crap. Guess your gonna have to make an insulin cooler your next mod.

 

[canam9]

I am a diabetic also but I am on the insulin pump. I like it a whole lot better than taking the shots. You change it every 3 days. You don't have to keep this insulin cold after you open it but don't want to get it too hot. It is best to keep a small lunch bag type cooler with a ice pack if you are going to be in a lot of heat. If you take two or more shots a day the insulin pump is a whole lot better and it keeps your sugar regulated better.:2thumbs:

:agree:

 

[Tom in NM]

Gene, sorry I missed meeting you here in New Mexico - you must be quite a guy to have so many people concerned about you.

We ( Irish, Dick & myself ) had some good riding weather, clear roads, and some good food. There were several times that the guys mentioned how much they thought you would have enjoyed things.

Well, make sure there is a next time first - then do it.

Take care,

Tom

 

[xpeschon]

Same here, Diabetic along with other health problems so I know that feeling brother.. I am happy that you are home safely but sadden about the fact that you where not able to complete this planned trip, really I am brother, I feel your pain BUT I'm sure you will find time in your many more years to make this trip and hey, look on the bright side you can start it where you left off.. Take care of yourself and I know its hard to control your blood sugar cause it is difficult for me sometimes even when I have done all the right things my number will be SKY HIGH for NO REASON,, It confussing to me at times... More fustrating I think..
Take care and see ya soon..

Joe
(X)

 

[Firefly]

Thanks for the update Gene. Take care, get things leveled back out and you'll get back on the Spyder in no time at all I'm sure!

Should be easy to come up with a mod to keep your drugs nice and cool.:thumbup:

 

[dltang]

Thank you for checking in Gene and for the voice mail. I was getting concerned. Now we need Jane to check in. Has anyone heard from her yet.

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Feel better, ride even better

Have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet but I was missing your humor on here.

 

[RTGENE]

"you must be quite a guy to have so
many people concerned about you."

Ahhhh Tom------I have borrowed money from all these
spyderlovers.
After Virginia saw your pictures she wants to take a
vacation in New Mexico.

Marilyn,
"I take it you should have chilled your insulin somehow on
the road? Next time you'll be better prepared."

Spoken like ah wife---smile

Would you believe that I bought a really good insulated
container ---then put in a water tight ice container it was
designed to last all day.---well after the ice melted it
turned the box into a mini oven. At night every thing went
in the refrigerator. Problem was that it hit the magic
temperature and it was ruined. Marilyn you and Virginia will
get along just fine. Please remind me every so often I
screwed up. smile

Valeria I need to check on the pump----We will meet and
talk in Sept. over some good BBQ at Lamonster's.

To all the well wishers Thank You-----

Ms. Virginia was happy to see me and had dinner ready when I got home.

I unpacked every thing except the laundry bag.
smilingene

 

[Yazz]

Stopping and getting your sugars under control was the right thing to do. Bet more than just you are going to put cooler mods on their Spyders.

By the way, I'm a Type 2 with other medical issues. Don't have to use insulin yet but have to be very careful what I eat on the road.

Glad to hear your back home safe and sound.:2thumbs: