Question for Long Term Type 1 People.?

I realize this will vary based on individual care, I was just wondering how many have had complications (of any kind) and how long you had Diabetes before they began to manifest. Also, do you consider yourself in good or poor control? Thank you!

I've been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for over 30 years. I have been very fortunate not to have any major complications. I started to develop cataracts after twenty years but not major enough for me to have surgery. I didn't even know I had them until I my opthalmologist told me. Controlling my Diabetes has always been sporatic. There are times I am more disciplined than others. It's always been easier to control my blood sugar by adjusting my insulin. I always believed that non-diabetics produced insulin to make up for what they eat and I've developed bad habbits and have become overweight. But over all, I feel fairly healthy.

Here's a little different take on the subject of diabetes--

There are many things you can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

If you are serious about learning how to use these herbs and not falling victim to diabetes needlessly, I suggest getting a copy of--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which was first availale in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.

You can find some good information and home remedies at this website http://ailments.in/diabetes.html