Disenlurking
Mark Wilden
learning a lot.
I was dxed Type 1 12 years ago (I'm 43 now). I used to hang around
CompuServe's diabetes group in the early 90s, but I don't see anyone from
there here now, unfortunately. Someone mentioned IDDT's Bruce Beale a while
ago. He's a great guy, and I've enjoyed his hospitality several times on
trips to England. He gave me a Stone Age axe given him by the Prince of
Denmark (and there are pictures to prove it).
Some folks on CIS thought I had to be a Type II, because I was overweight at
dx. Four years later, I started a low-fat, regular exercise program and lost
70 lbs. My A1c was in the 6s. I've kept most of the weight off, and I still
exercise regularly, but I wouldn't say my diabetes is in control. The last
A1c was over 10 somewhere.
So I've abandoned the low-fat diet (after all these years) and am now
including fat in my meals. I think it's stabilizing my BGs, but I think
anytime you change your diet and start paying attention to what you eat that
your health in general will improve--for a while, at least. I've also
started testing 2 hours postprandially, and I can see that that's a big
help. Lately, I don't even test at mealtime, since the test two hours prior
should "guarantee" I'm OK then.
My dot.com finally bombed, so I'm going to try to be my own boss, write
great programs, and sell them. That's the idea, at least. My current project
is a diabetes logger for Palms, and it has some great unique features (I
need beta testers, if anyone's interested in a free copy).
I wrote a little freeware program called QuitTime, that's been downloaded a
lot, at least! You should see my web stats in January every year.
I used to work for Sierra On-Line, and Leisure Suit Larry is a close
personal friend of mine.
So that's me. I'm still making up my mind about this low-fat/low-carb
controversy. It finally dawned on me that many of the folks here talking
about "spikes" are T2s who aren't taking insulin! Sure, I'd be worried about
spikes if I couldn't bolus!! Anyway, I know I have a _lot_ to learn--the
important thing is that I realize that and am doing something about it!!!
Richard Morris
No doubt you have already noticed that the majority of people here are
t2 ... but there are some very, very sharp t1s here who are extremely
knowledgeable about insulin and tight control.
I hope that you find this place helpful in your quest to manage the dm.
Richard
half...@decay232.com
wrote:
Welcome aboard Mark. Hope you are able to learn a thing or two here,
I sure have.
How's ole Larry doing these days? Has he given up the leisure suits
yet?
Mark Wilden
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> Hello Mark, and welcome to the group that no one want to be a member of!
I never thought of it like that before...sort of a sideways Groucho...
> I hope that you find this place helpful in your quest to manage the dm.
Thanks, Richard! I've started bouldering a rock in my yard. :)
Mark Wilden
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> Welcome aboard Mark.
Thanks! Though, like Richard, I wish there were a good nickname for you. Can
I call you "quarterlife," for short?
> Hope you are able to learn a thing or two here,
> I sure have.
I'm learning good stuff from your posts.
> How's ole Larry doing these days? Has he given up the leisure suits
> yet?
No, at this stage in his life, he figures that polyester helps him keep.
Ana Sarca
"Hi!" Nice to meet you. It sounds like you are doing well and might
even be able to teach some old dogs. :^)
I'd be happy to be a beta tester... I've tested lots of games and
software over the years. I've never done any Palm stuff, always waited
until the final version, but I'm willing. :-)
_____________________
Words mean something.
half...@decay232.com
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><half...@decay232.com> wrote in message
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>
>> Welcome aboard Mark.
>
>Thanks! Though, like Richard, I wish there were a good nickname for you. Can
>I call you "quarterlife," for short?
>
LOL, sure, I'll answer to about anything.
>> Hope you are able to learn a thing or two here,
>> I sure have.
>
>I'm learning good stuff from your posts.
>
Cool.
>> How's ole Larry doing these days? Has he given up the leisure suits
>> yet?
>
>No, at this stage in his life, he figures that polyester helps him keep.
>
I remember the original version. Caused no end of water cooler
debates when it started making the rounds in the office. (-:
Mark Wilden
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> I'd be happy to be a beta tester... I've tested lots of games and
> software over the years. I've never done any Palm stuff, always waited
> until the final version, but I'm willing. :-)
Thanks, Ana! If you (or anyone else) is interested, please send me your
email address, so I don't clutter up the group.
Loretta Eisenberg
family I think when it comes to diet, there has to be a balance of all
the food groups , portion control and moderation. Dont overdo the fat.
Keep testing to see how you are doing with your new WOE
I wish you luck on your venture into your own business, but just hope yu
are not looking to us for customers. LOL
There are quite a few very knowledgeable type ones here who will be able
to advise and guide yu through this journey called diabetes
Loretta
about it!!!I was dxed Type 1 12 years ago (I'm 43 now). I used to hang
In tribute to the United States of America and the State
of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and
terrorism.
Mark Wilden
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> Keep testing to see how you are doing with your new WOE
WOE? World of Ecstasy? Woman of Evening? Wombat over Everglades??
I'll guess Way of Eating. And thanks. :)
Michael Roose
wrote:
| I'm still making up my mind about this low-fat/low-carb
|controversy.
http://www.heartmdphd.com/wtloss.asp
Email Chung with any questions.
Marilyn McView
"Mark Wilden" <ma...@mwilden.com> wrote in message
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> Err, hi. I thought I should introduce myself, as I'm enjoying this group
and
> learning a lot.
Hi Mark,
We've exchanged a few posts already. It's nice to see a formal introduction
post. I think that shows that you have been online for some time, this
habit seems to have all but disappeared.
> I was dxed Type 1 12 years ago (I'm 43 now). I used to hang around
> CompuServe's diabetes group in the early 90s, but I don't see anyone from
> there here now, unfortunately.
I started posting there back in 93 or 94. We must have just missed each
other. I went back when it was opened up to Internet posters and am still
listed on the Sysop rooster (but have been sorely neglecting my duties).
You may recall John Davis from Detroit. He will post here on ocassion. Jim
Dumas was also quite active there but maybe not until later.
>Someone mentioned IDDT's Bruce Beale a while
> ago. He's a great guy, and I've enjoyed his hospitality several times on
> trips to England.
I hear that he has had some health issues lately. Last I heard he was doing
better.
<snip>
>
> I used to work for Sierra On-Line, and Leisure Suit Larry is a close
> personal friend of mine.
My buddy! I lost track of Larry after his cruise (was that 6 or 7)? Were
there ever any more?
--
Marilyn
Type 1 for 35 years, pumping for the last 14
Mark Wilden
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>
> I think that shows that you have been online for some time
Started on GEnie in 1985. I _really_ need to start getting out...
> I started posting there back in 93 or 94. We must have just missed each
> other.
Hmmm. I can't really remember. Was there a Robin around? How about Brooke
Disbrow? Anyway, the important person was Dave Groves. I quit the forum
during my free Member of the Month month after receiving just one too many
expletive-laden emails from 'ol Dave. :)
> You may recall John Davis from Detroit. He will post here on ocassion.
Jim
> Dumas was also quite active there but maybe not until later.
I don't remember either, I'm afraid...what about Ben Westheimer?
> >Someone mentioned IDDT's Bruce Beale a while
> > ago. He's a great guy, and I've enjoyed his hospitality several times on
> > trips to England.
>
> I hear that he has had some health issues lately. Last I heard he was
doing
> better.
We've rather lost touch. Bruce always has health issues, though. :( Sad, for
one of the pioneers of windsurfing.
> My buddy! I lost track of Larry after his cruise (was that 6 or 7)? Were
> there ever any more?
Hehehe...:) I can't remember, honestly. For all I know, they're still
churning 'em out. When Al Lowe, the designer, started on the series, he
swore there'd never be a Leisure Suit Larry 4. So after LL3, he just skipped
4 and did LL5.
Richard Morris
Mark, here is all that you need to know about our little "friend",
Michael:
> Unofficial SUT/Mike Roos(e)/Michael Roos(e)/??? FAQ
> --4/15/2002 Update:
> -- Clarification on age(s)
>
> --4/13/2002 Update:
> -- SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? MFW Goodbye?
>
> --4/12/2002 Update:
> -- Added new killfile members
> -- Added new IP Info
> -- Added link to John William's post "SUT, Squack and Plagiarism"
>
> In order to help track of our illustrious expert, this unofficial FAQ has
> been created. Any additions/corrections will be considered for
> inclusion.
>
> Q: Who is SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???
> A: It's anybody's guess.
>
> "Somewhat Useful Trainer" first appeared in MFW as such on March 14th.
> Interestingly, this was just subsequent to a minor blowup in
> Supertraining
> between Mel Siff and Dan Wagman, that was then commented on in MFW.
>
> "SUT" originally posted with the email address of "prot...@email.com".
> As
> uncovered by John Williams, a previous troll in both Supertraining and
> MFW,
> "Cid Summers/Nancy/etc", had posted in Supertraining with the term
> "Protrain" in it's signature. "Cid Summers/Nancy/etc" had posted on
> Supertraining supposedly from Tennessee. John Williams has tracked
> "SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???" to a DSL server in Tennesse as well.
>
> On April 1st (Fool's Day??), "SUT" changed it's name to "Mike Roose".
> Again, John Williams uncovered a "Mike Roos (no E)" that superficially
> matched some of "SUT"s claims. Also, apparently a "Mike Roos (no E)"
> sent a
> letter to Mel Siff on Supertraining on or about March 20th. "Mike Roose
> (with E)" then began posting on Supertraining, using the "SUT" email.
>
> The "real" Mike Roos (no E) apparently hails from Tennesse as well.
>
> On April 11, 2002, "SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???" changed from using the free
> fu.berlin.de news service to what looks like the TELOCITY/DirecTv news
> service. Why is anybody's guess; it may be an attempt to further mask
> it's
> true location. While using the fu.berlin.de news service, the posting
> path
> lead back to the Tennessee IP address. The TELOCITY/DirecTv posting path
> does not.
>
> On April 14, 2002, SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? changed it's posting name to
> "Michael Roose", and removed an "e" from it's email address to
> "somewhatusfulltrainer..". Again, it's left to the reader to determine
> if
> this is yet another attempt to bypass killfiles, and/or make it more
> difficult to track/compare it's various claims.
>
> Q: What has SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? done?
> A: What hasn't he.
>
> Although it is difficult to track it's various claims, it has at one
> time or
> another claimed the following:
>
> - 14 years old, college baseball player
>
> - 15 years old, served in Vietnam, after losing 2s in college.
>
> - 16 years old, drafted by MLB/Minor League team.
>
> (Note on above: Originally, the FAQ used the term "Around xx" as an
> approximate age. SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? originally posted that it was
> "around
> 45" years old.
>
> In an April 14, 2002 posting to the Yahoo group Supertraining, SUT/Mike
> Roos(e)/??? claimed a specific age of 48.
>
> The ages above are derived from postings by SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? where it
> claimed to be have been a "post-war draftee" of the Yankees,
> specifically in
> 1969. It also has stated that it had served in SE Asia after being
> "drafted, lost my 2S in college")
>
> - Co-owned Minor League Baseball team.
>
> - Real estate baron.
>
> - IT expert, working for IBM, etc.
>
> - Fitness Guru, representing an elite group of international trainers.
>
> - Trainer for Professional Baseball Players.
>
> - Trainer for NFL Players.
>
> - Trainer for Professional Tennis Players.
>
> - State Legislator.
>
> - Presidential Campaign Vice Chairman.
>
> - 4 time National Champion Coach.
>
> Note that some of these superficially match the real "Mike Roos". Mike
> Roos
> was a California State Legislator, who was Vice Chairman for Jimmy
> Carter's
> Presidential Campaign. Mike Roos also was apparently somewhat
> proficient in
> baseball, playing at Tulane.
>
> Q: What is SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???'s mode of posting in MFW?
> A: Contributed by Robert Dorf:
>
> "SUT has a pattern of plagiarizing at length, making bizarre
> and conflicting claims, using the Socratic method when
> attempting to argue a point, building an elaborate fictitious
> identity and/or assuming other's identities, playing the "Who
> am I?" game, drawing heavily on materials from Supertraining,
> and trying to involve itself with the more publicly successful
> members of MFW.
>
> This pattern is very similar to that employed by Squack / Nancy G., an
> apparently mentally ill troll from a few years ago."
>
> For a detailed look at an example of the above, see John Williams' post:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?q=SUT,+Squack+and+Plagiarism+group:misc.f
> itn
> ess.weights&hl=en&safe=off&selm=3ca12bb5.76863162%40news.valkyrie.net&rnu
> m=1
>
> Q: Who has SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? killfiled?
> A: The list grows and grows.
>
> To date, the following are known to be killfiled on MFW:
>
> Pat Styles
> Chris (CTM)
> August Pamplona
> suskib6
> Alan McClure
> Rob
> John Williams
> Rob Schuh
> Hoff
> John Smith
> John Lilly
> Gabrielle
> Darkman
> John Hanson
> Henricus
> Bryce Lane
> Lisa
> Ognjen Arandjelovic
> Jimmy Kukla
> Chris Gabel
> Bob Mann
> Ron Go
> Steve Friedes
> Aaron
> Bob G
> Darryl Licke
> Seth Breidhart
> Mike Mclean
> dahammel
>
> (apologies to anyone missing)
>
> Q: Does SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? still post?
> A: We'll see.......
>
> On April 12, 2002, SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? made a flurry of troll-like
> posts on
> MFW, changing it's user name/email address in different ways to bypass
> reader killfiles.
>
> Apparently, a behind the scenes mild confrontation was held in
> Supertraining. Two different accounts were reported:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&threadm=dvMt8.21634%24Kq4.
> 932
> 390%40news2.calgary.shaw.ca&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%2
> 6gr
> oup%3Dmisc.fitness.weights
>
> and
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&threadm=3CB7C03F.1992A024%
> 40i
> x.netcom.com&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26group%3Dmisc.f
> itn
> ess.weights
>
> Interestingly, Mel Siff posted a warning regarding plagiarizing on the
> Supertraining forum early on April 13th. Coincidence?? You be the judge.
>
> SUT/Mike Roos(e)/??? then posted it's MFW Swan Song:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&threadm=vqPt8.5741%244D6.3
> 92%
> 40rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%2
> 6gr
> oup%3Dmisc.fitness.weights
>
> Is it truly gone? Only time will tell....
>
> ---------------------------------------------
> Addendum: Intended Audience.
>
> Most Regulars/Semi-Regulars of MFW recognize the SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???
> personna for what it really is. This FAQ is intended for those newbies
> and
> irregulars who may wander into MFW, and be ensnared by it's more
> reasonable
> posts.
>
> For those, I add this advice by none other than the SUT/Mike Roos(e)/???
> personna itself:
>
> "Make sure, Trainee, you are discerning who is experienced, helpful and
> has
> "walked the walk" with a ***demonstrated resume of successful training***
> from those that may harm you in order to satisfy their own egos.
>
> Mike Roose
> Coachella Valley"
>
> >
> >
> >
Mart64
Leisure Suit Larry huh... hehehehe what a great series of games... I
crack up just thinking of it!! I used to fail the age test at the
beginning LOL (my US knowledge was terrible). The testing is key to
good hbA1cs IMHO. If you have the knowledge of how things affect you.
you can plan for it. I'm convinced that a balanced diet with care on
high carb foods is helpful too. To lose 70 lbs is excellent and shows
a lot of willpower!
good luck
Martin
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Andrea
>"Marilyn McView" <mcv...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> I think that shows that you have been online for some time
>
>Started on GEnie in 1985. I _really_ need to start getting out...
Oh my gosh, another denizen of the late lamented GEnie. Welcome. :)
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Annette
We have a web page that you might want to look at - there's lots of
interesting things there.
Just go to: - http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org
If you want to join in the chat room, you can access it from there
as well.
Annette
T2 for over 20yrs. (I've lost count).
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