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Comment by Bill S. on November 19, 2010 at 7:58am

I had a liver Tx on 03/22/2005 and was pre-diabetic @ that time taking glucophage daily since 1999. Started on insulin injections Oct. 2009 and then was put on an insulin pump April 2010, using about 60-85 units of Apidra daily. The prograf caused kidney damage and Drs told me advanced my diabetes also. They switched me to Rapamune in August 2009 and so far so good. I love the pump as opposed to taking shots, it makes it so much easier to control sugar levels. Wearing the pump 24/7 is a drag especially to bed as I always seem to end up laying on it, lol. A1c is 6.2 now so that's good, before I could not keep it below 7.2 God Bless

Comment by Peter james goodman on October 4, 2010 at 9:59am

Thanks Matthew!!!

Comment by Matthew J Litkie on October 4, 2010 at 12:49am

Don't give up hope! I was (medically induced) type II for a year or so. I was a good boy, and my Endocrinologist told me I could quite taking the shots.Still taking 2 meds, but I don't miss the shots 4 X a day.

Comment by Peter james goodman on July 8, 2010 at 8:14pm

Thanks David, Drs. around here say 140 or below is average. My goal is to reach that point. They cut my prograf to 0.50 twice per day and increased my cellcept to 1000mg twice per day after my blood draw this week. The liver team said everything appears normal this week. Well, I'll wait to see what they say next week. Take care everyone, and I loook forward to hearing from everyone. Peace PJG

Comment by David Goodman on July 8, 2010 at 1:50pm

Max, My glucose levels rose after the transplant. It's likely that prograf had a lot to do with me becoming diabetic. My fasting count each morning is within 10 points above/below 100. PJG, your tingling, numb feet could be a product of prograf use. Be well. **David**

Comment by Peter james goodman on July 8, 2010 at 8:34am

Hey everyone, great blogging, I got alot of good infor, keep it up! I was hoping I would'nt need insulin again, so did my Drs. stopped because of Drs. recomendations--a1c was very normal-testsx6 per day were normal--then poop--back on daily-as needed and nightly. My levels with insulin are running 140-280 before injection. Is there anything over the counter you can use for painful.tinglely feet, and numbness? Thanks again group!! Peace and good journey Pete

Comment by Lisa on July 8, 2010 at 7:48am

Lill I don't use the pump now since I have had the pancreas transplant but I did use it for about 17 yrs. I found I had more freedom and better control over my diabetes. I guess it is all how you feel about it and what kind of side affects you have had from your diabetes. You do have to wear it. It has like a little IV line that you can place in the same areas that you injected your injections. About the size of a cell phone you place at your waist. Of course you have to remember I have had diabetics since the age of 9 and I am 52 now. My dr. says I am still a diabetic I just have a new pancreas that is giving my insulin. She also told me I still have ESRD even thou I have a new kidney. I was asking her how I should fill out a health history for a new doc. As much as we pray for our new organs we also know that things can happen.

Comment by Lili Feldman on July 8, 2010 at 7:23am

I'm a little confused Lisa. Did you say you are using the pump now, and it gives you more freedom? Don't you have to wear it? I prefer not having something attached to me at all times. That is more freeing to me. Or so it would seem.

Comment by Lisa on July 8, 2010 at 6:40am

As a long time diabetic(1966) until my k/p transplant 2010 I injected until 1993 at that time I got an insulin pump which was great because you only had to change the site every two or three days. Before then I did use my stomach a lot. My thighs seemed to hurt more. My A1Cs were better with the pump! My prayers go out to everyone but being a diabetic does make a lot of things a challenge besides having a transplant. I could become a active diabetic at anytime but like I said I am enjoying the freedom from the pump now.

Comment by Lili Feldman on July 8, 2010 at 6:19am

> Max ~lili here~ I was told before transplant that the new meds would make it harder to control my diabetes. They were right. It really fluctuates. Both ways. I personally would prefer my numbers to be a little higher than lower. Hypoglycemia is no fun, and more dangerous.

>John ~ I'm still using the the syringes and bottle. Why is the pen better?
Especially if you inject several x's a day?
I also use my stomach. No pain. I just switch the areas up a bit. (known diabetic since 1989 ~ kidney tx 2008 )

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