tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post2585745402689187148..comments2024-02-19T20:33:44.458-05:00Comments on Joyful Mother of Six Children: Diabetes ClinicLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168494263698424081noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-56060209786620325302010-06-11T03:02:45.000-04:002010-06-11T03:02:45.000-04:00I am so glad that you were able to see a doctor th...I am so glad that you were able to see a doctor that you like so much. It is so important to have people around you that you trust. The food issues are hard. We tried being gluten free 100% for about 10 months. I did see sma;; improvements in sensory and behavoir but then we started to slip. It is a really hard lifestyle change. Right now we strive for very little gluten and dairy. We eat as much organic meat and produce as possible. <br>I pray that you find the right foods for your family.<br>Blessings,<br>DawnDawnhttp://homeschoolblogger.com/members/4sweetums/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-55930655555498743842010-06-11T07:55:55.000-04:002010-06-11T07:55:55.000-04:00Glad things are going well. I can't imagine w...Glad things are going well. I can't imagine what a tough transition it is/has been for you guys getting to know diabetes. <br><br>Hey, check out my girl today, I'm relatively proud of the photo. (I know, shameless huh!) http://photos.theshadesofpink.com/2010/06/365-30-l2l.html<br><br>Have a great day Leslie, we are praying for you!Sherihttp://theshadesofpink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-58783074164423515712010-06-12T14:15:26.000-04:002010-06-12T14:15:26.000-04:00I didn't realize that your son Joshua has Type...I didn't realize that your son Joshua has Type 1 diabetes. I've only been following your blog for a short time.<br>I'd like to suggest that you check out a book called Dr. Berstein's Diabetes Solutions by Richard Bernstein. Here is a link to his book:<br>http://diabetes-book.com/<br>He's a Type 1 who has been living with it for 64 years, so he's up there in age. He's an engineer by training who learned how to keep blood sugars low and stable, and then went back to medical school to become a devoted diabetes doctor. My mother (a Type 2 now on insulin) gave me his book when I was diagnosed with Type 2 during a pregnancy (and the diabetes did not go away post pregnancy) and it has been a life saver. I realize Type 1 and Type 2 are VERY different, with Type 1 being far harder to cope with. The Bernstein book is extremely meticulous on a host of subjects, and it has helped me tremendously in eating properly and working to keep my blood sugars down<br>God bless...such a hard road. We don't have any serious medical problems like this at home and my heart goes out to you. I'm also in awe of all you do given your children's special needs. God is good to give us the strength we need. I totally agree that big dietary changes are tough. May God give you wisdom.<br>God bless, LarabaLarabaKhttp://homeschoolblogger.com/members/larabak/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-92061133496555076422010-06-13T13:47:55.000-04:002010-06-13T13:47:55.000-04:00Leslie, I really appreciate reading all of this. ...Leslie, I really appreciate reading all of this. I find it very encouraging the way you approach things. Isn't it amazing how many autoimmune illnesses are related? I began finding out when my thyroid stopped working. I was really stunned and wished I'd known more about it BEFORE it happened! Food is a challenge here. I try to stay gluten free but it is hard in this present food culture we live in, and especially hard to do "this" for some people and "that" for the others! We should have a food clinic this upcoming school year -- let the moms each share a recipe that would fit several specific needs or something! <br><br>Love you!<br>LynnLynnhttp://www.amothersjournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-86508516412673170282010-06-14T03:22:17.000-04:002010-06-14T03:22:17.000-04:00I am so in awe of you and everything that you hand...I am so in awe of you and everything that you handle on a daily basis with such grace. She looked wonderful in her little outfit for the pictures. I am sure the calendar will turn out just adorable. Hope you had a relaxing weekend.<br>Blessings<br>DianeDianehttp://www.cabininthewoods-diane.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757692076937665492.post-6998450973718024732010-06-21T20:26:34.000-04:002010-06-21T20:26:34.000-04:00Thank you friends for your encouragement and your ...Thank you friends for your encouragement and your prayers!<br><br>Dawn - I'm sorry that you didn't see much improvement. That is a lot of work for not much results. <br><br>Laraba - Thank you for the book suggestion. Thank you too for the prayers. We definitely need wisdom!<br><br>Lynn - Hugs friend. I'm sorry you are dealing with stuff too. Food stuff just is a challenge. You handle it with grace. <br><br>Diane and Sheri - thank you both for your sweet words too!<br><br>I'm thankful for all of you!<br><br>Love<br>LeslieLeslieNhttp://homeschoolblogger.com/members/leslien/noreply@blogger.com