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Diabetic bass players

#141
I'm Type 2, diagnosed in 2004. So far I've been able to maintain control through medication, diet, and exercise. I have a great endocrinologist and am doing well. I test once a day at this point, randomly, no set time, and I usually fall between 90-120, sometimes lower, occasionally a bit higher. I use my right thumb for testing; being a lefty, it's probably the best finger to use. At one time I was doing everything wrong; when I saw my A1C was at 11.7 I had my wake-up call. The last two tests it's been 6.6. I have too much to do to let diabetes stop me, but I plan to "cheat" on November 1; I'm getting married that day, and I WILL have a piece of wedding cake (albeit a small piece).

Bart

P.S.

I don't know of any diabetic bassists off the top of my head, but I do know of at least two drummers; Tommy Lee and Mick Fleetwood.
 

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#142
Here's am updated list:

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#143
Haven't been by here in a while...(Sorry folks!)

Well, I had been out of control for a while. But I am getting back on track! I have been monitoring my blood sugar level, which has improved significantly-thank God!

I had to stop eating bagels. (My doctor, whose a type I diabetic wanted me to go gluten-free. That's NOT happening anytime soon..)

Anyway, I have just taken up walking before I start work every morning. (Baby steps, mind you!) 20-25 mins for about 2.2 miles. Legs/shins still hurt like heck!

Hope to continue feeling a bit better. Cheers to everyone for turning their lives around and controlling their diabetes!

R...
 
#144
I was diagnosed with type 2 this summer. I am taking metphorman and trying to watch my diet. I need to excercise more and lose some weight.

I know I've crossed the line when my feet and toes tingle and hurt.

I keep some crackers in my desk at work for when my blood sugar falls too low. When that happens I get really dizzy and weak.
 
#146
whitedk57 said:
I was diagnosed with type 2 this summer. I am taking metphorman and trying to watch my diet. I need to excercise more and lose some weight.

I know I've crossed the line when my feet and toes tingle and hurt.

I keep some crackers in my desk at work for when my blood sugar falls too low. When that happens I get really dizzy and weak.
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#148
Add me too the list. I'm 29 and was diagnosed about a year ago. I have type 2. It does run in my family so I was expected it. Since I've been taking care of myself I have really turned it around. At first I would get the blurry vision. Then the low blood sugar. But I'm at a point where I schedule my meals so that I don't run into problems.

It hasn't effected my playing yet. I do get super tired when I don't take care of my sugars.

I do have some "bad" days where I feel horrible and have some mood swings. Some people say that us Diabetics use that as a crutch. But I can honestly say I don't fake when I'm sick and its not a good feeling when your sugars are all over the place.
 
#153
Had type one since I 2003... or 2004... or 2002

I'm 14 soon, and always manage to cram a snickers into my mouth before a gig :)

Not the most fun thing to have in the world, but I'm strangely well controlled (generally between 5 and 6 when I'm eating normal)

Great to see I'm not the only bassist with diabetes!

B-Man D
 
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#159
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CTbass&birdsong-6
eotpr-7
Thunderchief-8
Folmeister-9
dryheatbob-10
basscandle-11
John Wentsien-12
Ibanks-13
::Saint::-14
Chunk-O-Funk-15
Stoney Lonesome-16
Doughd54-17
FoxWorthy925-18
crapusername-19
DWBass-20
TeleTubby-21
dewbass4-22
KSfactor-23
Rudyboy98-24
Honk'n down-low-25
von buck-26
liquid-dream-ex-27
RD-28
Nakedfish-29
foyos-30
KrisH-31
old mark-32
Laklandlover-33
dela217-34
MurvintheWalrus-35
BobWestbrook-36
Orangeclawhamme-37
slowburnaz-38
Earwigger-39
Pearldiver-40
elHombreSuave-41
CPplaysBASS-42
Shyne-43
HashbrownCOBM-44
armybass-45
bassmanandy-46
Araillac-47
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