I have found that since I increased my D to 2000IU daily, I don't need my light visor as much. ( I always feel better in the summer).

Last year at this time I bought that visor, I could barely function at all.
This year...I started it in Oct, and that seemed to nip it in the bud. But since I started the 2000IU D3 (I was taking 1000IU) I have only needed the visor once or twice a week now, instead of every day. ( I am not getting outside at all lately because of the ice and falling potential we have here).

Another factor is that I am now doing the R-lipoic acid 100mg/in the morning.
This is really giving me energy big time... better than a caffeine jolt!

Makes one wonder how much "depression" is other metabolic failures? Part of aging, part insulin resistance, etc?

Mrs. D.

Guess what? Cornell told me to go to 22 of the Lantus. So yesterday was my first time going down 4 points to the 22. I had no idea what my reading would be this morning. I mean, what is 4 points of insulin?? I really don't know.

So I took my reading, and it was 124.

Do you think there is a chance (I'll take any chance believe me), but could it be possible that a 60 year old woman who has been on diabetes medication since she's 40, and insulin since I'm 57. Well, could I someday go off all diabetic meds?? Is this at all possible in someone my age?? Can the good eating lifestyle really let a person with Type 2, stop diabetic meds altogether?

Wouldn't that be a kicker??

Thanks much.

it is possible... but don't go nuts trying to do it. I think quality of life and fun
are also important.

Since you do not require a bolus of insulin with food, you may be able to go off.
It might be that the insulin is only contributing to the extra low A1c.

Other things that can lower blood sugar are
Cinnamon after meals
R-lipoic acid
Chromium supplements.

The chromium is very good at lowering blood sugar in the mild zones.
There is a study on PubMed..I put it up on medications..for the question of blood sugar that was elevated due to steroids. That study showed good blood sugar lowering.

and Cinnamon..

I have a problem with SAD,as my 2 sons, and I use the light,but like
Mrs.d the vit. d has helped so don't use it for as long as as did..Music
also helps me,but boy I miss dancing.. Hey Mel think of it this way
even if he's gay,maybe he likes to cook,clean,and he's purty to look
at. We have had some crazy weather almost everywhere ,this year,
usually not so cold,but is in Mo. this year.I can fly over the snow
in my Electric wheelchair,but it's not so easy trying to walk over
it on a walker.

Mel that was a mean thing for your Mom to say,sounds like she had
the problem,because as they say ,you can always loose weigh. She
was trying to make a problem she had your's and we are not talking
about weigh.. I have a problem going out ,sometimes it's hard to
do so many things that were so easy before,like getting dressed,
taking a shower without falling,getting any kind of excercise..Right
now with the PICC not being able to take showers..A Wellbutrin
helps,Billye the tests are a good idea.Psychiatrists..psychologists,
counslers,neighbors,kittys like Karens Baxter and Yorkiemom's yorkie.
whatever hobbies you can still do or teach,grandbabies,even if you
can see them on conputers,because there far away..And good
sweet cyberspace friends who haveee such good ideas when your
depressed,and we all are once in awhile..I'll be complaining how
hot it is soon. Your all just the best,feel better Susan,I can't
remember where I got my last pair of down slippers and I need some very
soft leg warmers,helppp. Hugs All Sue I think.

Mrs. D.

Don't worry, I don't go nuts. I like to have as less stress as possible. and I love to laugh. I actually enjoy eating my fish, and greens and anything that's new. I even know about Quinoa. Most people never even heard of this. You have to wash this very carefully because it has a natural pesticide on it so you wash it before you cook it. Has a nutty sort of flavor. Very healthy protein, so I have been told.

I know about Chromium. I have to pick some up.

bye for now.

These 'days and nites' and the weather? I'm almost ready for one of those visors...
Not quite a depression, just a 'dampening' of anything good in life rite now. And I've some little things to feel GOOD about. More later, maybe...
I always, ALWAYS compare my state right now to some prior times...then I've a basis of comparison and hit myself on the head and can say "IT'S BEEN WORSE!' So I'm crabby, I'm not sleeping well...well? I've been far worse...I just don't LIKE to be THIS way!
It all makes me THINK, re-THINK, and again Re-re-THINK about where I am in my pain and where I am in this world! Hey! I've got a few things going for me?
I am 'diagnosed' of a sorts. Far Better than many, many others.
I am being treated. Far better than others.
I am still mobile, luckier than others.
I am still left with a functioning brain [tho some may quibble here] that helps me decide how to continue with what life has given me.
I am GRATEFUL for what all I do have! I no longer mourn what I've lost, but have learned to appreciate little things...I do resent that I've lost lots, but at the same time, I'm learning to learn what I still HAVE.
Life is fragile, and a gift. We have to use it to the best to really give and in the giving get back the better part of all of us.
'Patience is the art of hoping'... - j

Wow, guys. I think I can formulate a plan with the encouragement and advice you have given me. I had forgotten about the light therapy for SAD. I suspect I have it since this time of year is always hard for me. I will look into trying it. And the Wellbutrin XL... I don't think I have ever tried it -- just the regular Welbutrin. I'll ask my doctor (I am going to make an appt. tomorrow. And just hearing that you all have been through it and come out of it some helps a lot. I know that, but I forget it when I feel so bad and I feel like it will never get better. I did get up and go to church today and did laundry when I got home and that is a better day for me. And Melody, I am doing okay with the eating, although I have certainly self-medicated with ice cream in the past! Thanks a million guys. Tomorrow I will make that doctor's appt. and make sure I get off the couch. I'll do it for my husband and kids and you guys....

Go and DO don't hesitate to TRY! What have you got to lose?
Yeah they can prescribe anti-depressants...just insist that they-THEY look for other options... Hey, they are supposed to KNOW about this stuffs...
Ice Cream is a DEFINITE medication at times! Trust me! Doesn't do anything for the waistline, but...sure sets off some boggle of endorphin responses! AND far more FUN than Chicken Soup? - j

Mrs. D, is vitamin D one of those vitamins that you have to be careful not to get too much of, like A? Or can I just atart taking the 200IU? And do you know a website where you can order the light visor? I can sure try these things and see what happens. I can only fell better, right?

Shiney Sue, I get my down booties from REI website or Eddie Bauer. I think I have a website for the leg warmers. I'll look it up and post again.

I like the picture of the guy, Mel. As long as I am imagining, I can imagine him being heterosexual..lol.

Here you go for legwarmers, Sue:

http://www.sock-dreams.com/_shop/pag...egoryID_71.php