Some Good News On The Family Front

Dogs:

For some of you that were around and remember when we went through that terrible ordeal with my oldest daughter getting type 1 diabetes and alomost losing her we had some good news today.

Things for the past 11 months have steadily gotten worse and managing the sugar has been rough at best. So we went to the Michigan Childrens Hospital for an all-day set of meetings today to get her a new doctor as well as get her into a program similar to what we had in Houston. To be honest we were hoping for the best but did not really think anything could be done and we would all just have to live with it.

The most amazing and wonderful thing took place. After about four hours of working through the data they figured out why she has been having so much trouble. With some slight corrections they think she will get off this wild roller coaster ride of trying to manage her sugar. This will result in her having a much more normal and healthy life.

Patti and I are completely wiped out from all the meetings …in a good way, and we thank God for the accomplishment today.

I thought I would share this good news with you because it was your prayers, thoughts and support that helped us get through that initial and very desperate time

Long Live The Brotherhood Of The Yard

Dan

Awesome news, Dan. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> God is great!!!

Exactly

Thanks
Dan

Excellent news!

Great to hear Dan! I'm glad things have worked out and I hope they continue to do so. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

+1 great news dan i dint know about it,but i can understand how it would be having kids of my own AWESOME!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

great news... good luck guys

That is great news!!!!

I'm glad everything is working out for you and your family Dan.

Now...go get the LE S5 ready for shipment next month! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the kind words and you actually sound a bit like Renee on the LE's <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Clearly I can work on it with a clear head <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Thanks so very much...it means a lot

Dan

My Mom is type 2, and she sees a diabetes specialist. She recommended the book below to her. My Mom has since switched to a Vegan diet, and her sugar is much more controlled, and she's losing weight and getting healthier. I don't know if any info in it would relate to type 1, but I thought you might want to check it out:

Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reve...tem for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs

That is great news Dan. More smoke up from California.(Well, I might as well put all our smoke to good use, no...?) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Someone told me a bout this book but they did not have any details in order to find it. Thanks for sharing this and it is really good news about your mom

Thanks again

Dan

Things always work out for the best. May God bless your daughter and your family.

I am so very glad to hear the great news, Dan. Some of our prayers are being answered every day.

2 Funny...thats a lot of smoke <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks
Dan

I could not agree more but it never seems like it at the time...must be what faith is all about

Thanks

Dan

There are lots of bad things in the world but there are also a lot of good things

This was good

Dan

+1 that is funny!

Wow I also remember what you and the family went through, a rough time.
I'm so glad you found a good doctor(s) and they correctly diagnosed the problem,
that must be such a load off the ticker!

Wonderful news Dan! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Good news indeed.

Love you guys!

Stay well!

Great news Dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- hang in there- keep smiling <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />- and the answers to all prayers will come. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Great news and I hope it continues to be positive

Man, I didn't know about this... That's gotta be some stressful days. Glad to hear things are looking up.

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I'm glad prayer does work...and hopefully things can get back to normal?? for you all. Check out the book "Eating right for your blood type". There is anew holistic compound on the market which stabilizes sugars in your system. It works for my type2 grandmother. God Bless your family and continued business.

Thats great news Dan! Type 1 diabetes seems like alot at first but after some time it becomes alot eaiser to control. I was diagnosed with Type 1 less then 2 years ago I was 23 at the time and it dosent run in my family and I was in good shape im 6'2 180Lbs. But all in all im happy to be alive considering I was in a coma on life support for a week. Honestly it's not as bad as everyone put's it out to be I can do the same things I did before I was diagnosed (besides binge drinking <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />).. the only limits you have are the ones you make for yourself. Im sure your daughter will live a long and fulfilling life and I wish her and your family the best of luck.

awesome.

As a Type 2 suffer, you and your daughter have my prayers. I hope she gets the doctors and guidance she needs.
Ron Athay

Great news Dan! Sure hope that it does work out that well for everyone! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great news Dan, I had no idea until now but I will pray for her continued improvement!

When this was first happening I told Patty how lucky you guys were for insulin. Before they developed that, a diagnosis of diabetes was a death sentence.

Controlling the disease is still not a walk in the park. I’m glad you have a better handle on it.

This is great news Dan. I hope the new treatment plan will enable good health for your daughter and a less stressful life for your whole family. Good thoughts and prayers from here will continue!

good to hear! hope all continues to go well.

I wasn't aware before, Dan. Family is everything! Good luck and God bless...

Best wishes to you and your family.

type I here...........test test test test your blood sugers... don't let IT win.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Glad to hear it Dan, good for you and your family.

That is awesome news! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great news Dan. Thoughts and prayers.

I am glad to hear that things are looking better for your daughter, Dan. Hopefully the doctors will get that blood sugar under control and she will be able to have a more normal life. You know she is in our prayers.

Fantastic News Dan. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great news Dan !!

That is indeed some wonderful news Dan! Having met Theresa at Blade 07, I was really impressed with her - she struck me as being sweet, intelligent, and very well mannered. I know that you and Patti are very proud of her (as well as Mary and Mike) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Sherrie and I are very happy for all of you - please tell them all we said "hi", and we hope to see them at Blade 2010. And that includes Mrs. B !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom

such good news boss!
being married to a diabetic....i know the blood sugar roller coasters.they are far from fun!

I'm glad you found a place that was able to help her. Being Type 1 myself I have struggled with the ups and downs and I know how hard it can be. Diabetes is a life changer and Type 1 which you have no way of preventing can be very frustrating. I do not know how old your daughter is but there are many great social-networking sites out there. http://tudiabetes.com/ has been very helpful to me, it has other people just like me sharing experiences and ideas on diabetes.

From my experiences Doctors can be very frustrating and not have all the answers. If you every have any questions I am always willing to talk.

That's great news! A change of docs can do wonders! And also having a positive prognosis can also make things previously unbearable into minor issues. Best of luck!

It's amazing how little doctors really know and how difficult it is to find fitting solutions to health problems. Great news on you finding the right people to alleviate the severity of your daughters condition.

Excellent news. I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers.

Great news

Many times our home has prayed for your daughters health,and participated in the runs as well. Hearing that she finally has a path toward heath without the burden of all of her complications is fantastic news Dan.

We always knew she would be fine,just in his time not ours.

Great news!

Peace.

I don't know of much that is more difficult to deal with than when the health of your children is at risk. It helps though when you can find doctors that can help like what you have described. I wish your family and daughter God speed in finding the proper solutions to improve her health.

Its great to hear that your daughter's illness can be helped in such a way as to drastically improve her quality of life... So many times news is not always pleasant in this world, so take a breath, thank your God for the blessing, and feel relieved both for her sake, and your own as parents and relatives...

Kindly thoughts and and many prayers from my family to yours...

Doc

Dogs:

Your postings have really touch Patti and I and I have shared them with Theresa and she is completely blown away with your comments of caring. When you are 16 and a normal kid (i.e. not crazy or nuts about the sugar)it just gets old not feeling good. You should see her today...wow what a difference.

I find it intersting how many Dogs have type 1 or 2. It did Theresa a world of good to hear your words of encouragement.

All I can say it is so good to have each of you as friends

Thanks again
Dan & Patti

That's GREAT Boss! God bless to you, and your family. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I must have missed hearing about this; I'm very happy for your family that they've figured out how to help Theresa. It's very hard to have someone you love be ill and to be unable to help.

Not sure how I missed this post but that's great news Dan !

You get to hear so much bad news nowdays that it's like a breath of fresh air to hear a little good, keep us updated !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

That is great news!

Yes it is..

Dan, Patt & co.

I had some stomach issues when I was 17 that landed me in the hospital, lost some intestine, extended stay at home, etc. It was then that I got to see what true friendship was. The friends that came around when I wasn't a joy to be around... the ones that didn't have cash, but would doodle something in class and bring it over as a gift... those meant more to me than anything. And now, 36 and looking back, I still have those friends.

Your daughter is likely learning a LOT of life lessons very early. Although the journey isn't a good one, many of these lessons and the growth of character that come with it, are invaluable.

Not that she should be lucky to be going through it, but man, once you (and your friends and family) come out the other side, you can't get that experience any other way.

Anyhow, again, I'm glad she's doing better.

Dan,

I feel for your daughter and your family. I have struggled with type I diabetes for much of my life. It takes quite some time to figure it out and we are all different. However, tell your daughter that once she gets it figured out, it will no longer be a debilitation. Instead it becomes an inconvenience. It took me 4 years to figure mine out. Now I am normal other than a few expensive obsessions.

Thinking of you folks,

Scott

Glad to hear the good news Big Dog!!!!!

That is great news!

awesome news dan! nothing like getting to let that big exhale out! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Definitely great news Dan. I wish her and your family the best.

That's great news, Dan. I wish you all the best.

Great,Great news. God Bless

One of my best friends is insulin dependent, 3 shots min a day. We have hiked and paddled some of the roughest country you can imagine and although I have had to shove a few life savers down his big mouth over the years believe me he has not missed out on much.

The wife served as a clinic person for the local elementary school for 6-7 years. Her main thing was watching over diabetic children while they were at school. We get to see these kids regularly at our dog park too. It is amazing how far things have come.

Now that the doctors have apparently discovered how to maintain your child on an even keel I think you will see your lives return to something approaching the norm. Discovering the right methods and schedule seems to be the major battle.

Here's hoping all the worst is behind you.

Mick

I was first a member here back in late 2006, so I remember the worry in the air during I think the time of the Dogfather. Now that I'm back, I'm very sorry to hear that things continued to be difficult after that initial period of diagnosis. I am so glad to hear that things have reached a more established resolution and I wish you, Dan, and Patti and the rest of the family all the best. Here's to things getting better and better!

For those of you who wonder how I can say this after all this time and such a long absence, let me just say that even with those difficulties, Dan and Patti took care of my order-- and all the orders-- and were exceedingly gracious to boot. That made an incredible impression on me. While I'm not the biggest or a regular buyer of knives in general, my loyalty is with Scrap Yard-- the people here really are the best. (Having the top quality-to-price ratio doesn't hurt either.) God bless

I'm happy to read that it seems to working out for you daughter and your family. I can't imagine how hard that must be. As an Atheist, I see no problem with thanking God for the good news. However, I think science and modern medicine should get a little credit as well.

Dan and Family,

Congrats on your most excellent news.

"...The most amazing and wonderful thing took place. After about four hours of working through the data they figured out why she has been having so much trouble..."

Sometimes we are led to be in the right place at just the right time. I wish for continued blessings to you and your family.