Diabetes

Thanks for the input this is a great site to get real world input. The reason I am asking is I can take pills and diet and control my diabetes BUT a small amount of insulin is better on your body long term. ALL the pills beat up your liver and kidneys over a period of time. I am going to see a endocrinologist and will make some calls this week, and report back my findings.


Kevin

 

Ok so this is what I have found out so far If you are on insulin for any reason you are dependant on it, type I or type II doesn't matter. You can't cross border on insulin, both ways and there is an exemption but no one I could contact had any experience and doubted if it would be granted or changed any time soon. This industry is truly ran by stupid people.

I am on meds and a good diet now but I am concerned for the future. BUT I want to say this to all that read this at a later date. Diabetes is a silent killer like many other diseases, most people have it and don't know it. Guys and gals do yourself a favour and buy a tester with strips and check your sugar on your own. Have a meal and check it 2 hours later and it should read 4.5 - 6.5 and then check it first thing in the morning and the readings should be similar. This is for your own good, if it is a little high modify your diet . This is how I found out I had it, I tried a friends tester and saw higher than normal readings and set out after that to get it under control. When I told my doctor he said" how do you know for sure" Nobody has to know but you and you can tweek your diet and exercise and maybe live a few more quality years. Thanks for all the info and I hope I gave a little back

Kevin

 

If you are an American and only drive within the US you are fine. There is a medical form that your doctor has to sign that says your diabetes is under control. However you cannot cross border.

Kevin