Neighbor Update, Scrap Packs and Other Stuff

[@sandramazer3387]

Darlene, be proud of yourself. As a retired registered nurse I have given many amps of D50. It can be very scary when someone's blood sugar bottoms out. You literally saved Joe's life. The old bitties trying to tell Joe how to handle his diabetes just don't understand what a " brittle" diabetic goes through. Give yourself a big pat on the back and just continue to enjoy being true to yourself.

[@connieclark3562]

I love the meme “My quilt labels say Made With Love because Made with Cursing, Seam Rippers and Lots of Wine wouldn’t fit” 😂. You do you, huge respect for you maintaining boundaries, you are a good example!

[@michelle.shackelford4520]

My 67 year old mother just broke her ankle and is bedridden. This has been the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I don't know how you took care of your mother for decades. You are one strong cookie, Darlene. My mom has diabetes and I'm the one responsible for giving her medicine and checking her blood sugar. Damn, what a full time job! As I was typing this, her alarm went off with a 60 blood sugar warning. Then I give her root beer and chips, mow it's 201. It's a neverending battle. What's totally freaking awesome is when that sumabitch alarm goes off at 3 a.m.!

[@motherof1doll.]

Hi here! I’m a caregiver to a diabetic also & I follow a bunch of diabetics who share their diabetes reversals stories. Is that something your mom might be interested in? The people get rid of a bunch of other diabetes complications when they slowly (or quickly) start to reverse it. If she’s interested, Dr Eric Westman, Dr Tony Hampton and Dr Ken D Berry turned to KZbin to share what they’ve learned after seeing almost all of their patients reverse type 2 diabetes over and over. They were shocked at first because we’ve always been told it was a progressive disease. The number of people feeling better and getting off meds and the blood sugar rollercoaster schedule is astounding. Sending all the best and of course feel free to respond any time. I just didn’t want to waste your time so I figured I’d send ya the doctors names. I also follow detailed stories of hundreds of patients who are still in shock of their healing so they share their stories. I also follow nutritional scientists, engineers, cancer specialists & studies, heart surgeons & cardiologists, and hard to say what else. After dabbling in diabetes care I ended up down the rabbit hole of all of those risks & complications so it’s never ending I tell ya. The only relief for me was with continuing my education to find something that worked. 🤪

[@carlamortenson5604]

Michelle, I can't tell you how much I admire you for doing what it is you are doing. Good luck gal and please know many couldn't handle your job. Keep your head up and please read this comment when things get tough for you.

[@francesjones5781]

way to go. I took care of a narcissus mother till she died. Nothing like Darlene, because she didn't love with me. It was hard and she didn't have diabetes. As a peep of Darlene, I would offer myself to listen to you if you need to vent. It is hard. You can do it.

[@michelle.shackelford4520]

@@carlamortenson5604 thank you for the encouraging words! 💜

[@michelle.shackelford4520]

@@francesjones5781 thank you! 💜💜

[@annewhitney8809]

Hmmmmmmm. You are the best example of anybody on the net who has the courage to change things that aren’t working for you in the moment. I love your honesty and sense of humour.

[@kathydickens5789]

I keep thinking it's so amazing that he has lived as long as he has with the way his sugar goes so crazy. Especially since he lived alone by himself with no one to be there when he has these episodes. That is so scary. I freak out myself when my sugar is too high but luckily the carnivore diet has helped to get it back down after a few hours. He is in my prayers.

[@andanotherthing...]

Wow Darlene, you so eloquently protected your personal boundaries with your neighbor. It sounds like you handled that perfectly. I wouldn't be surprised if she unplugged her dryer to create a reason for you to come over. That sort of coincidence doesn't really check out. But she tried to lure the wrong person. 😊

[@lisajarrell6682]

As a nurse, we always gave diabetics a bedtime meal at 8pm consisting of half of a meat and cheese sandwich and a small cup of milk. This hopefully holds them over till breakfast ❤️

[@priestessbrenda]

I love sitting wiyh a cup of coffee and listening to your day. NEVER stop being you.

[@ladyhawthorne1]

What other people need to wrap their heads around is that it is YOUR LIFE, not theirs. Enjoy your life in any way you choose, you deserve it. Love you guys, I'll remember Joe in my prayers.

[@TheH20please]

Y'all remember the nosey neighbor on Bewitched Mrs. Kravitz? 😁 When I still wore a bra I'd do the old hook the hooks and spin them around to the back then slide my arms into the straps. At 72 I no longer torcher myself with bras, wear very baggy shirts, and let those saggy puppies swing low. Yep, could tuck them into an elastic waistband if need be. Y'all have a good day.

[@carlamortenson5604]

lol

[@andanotherthing...]

Oh goodness, this made me laugh! 😂 I love that you're doing you and apparently not caring about other people's opinions. ❤

[@beth1627]

I know what you mean. I live with roommates and would probably go braless if I lived alone except I feel weird doing that with them around. I go for sports bras. They are practically like putting a T-shirt on. I recently got a real bra, it's been years and I always do the hooks from the front and spin it around. I haven't been able to hook those from the back since my younger more slender days lol.

[@byTjo]

You and me both!

[@Sarah_Grant]

😂😂😂

[@shirleylindsay5586]

I'm A-OK with you being you, whatever that entails. Love hearing about Joe, rocket, and any ideas you may have for possible projects.

[@jendangelo8225]

Darlene - my brother is a type 1 brittle diabetic and I we have used several things at home to bring him back from an episode like that. The first is a Glucagon shot - it is not given in the vein, it is given in a muscle (usually arm or thigh). It is a little more complicated to use because you have a small vial with powder, and a syringe full of saline. You inject saline into the vial, shake it up, pull it back into the syringe and give the injection. What we use now which I recommend highly is Baqsimi. It is basically like Narcon, but for diabetics. It it a dry spray, you put it up to their nostril and push the plunger. It is MUCH easier to use when you are having anxiety because you cannot rouse them. We've been where you have, have had to call the ambulance MANY times when he was younger. Now he is doing great, but does occasionally have low blood sugars so we keep these on hand. If he doesn't have insurance, Baqsimi has a patient assistance program where you can get it for free. Hope this helps :)

[@darlene.michaud]

I will read ask Joe about that spray. I would love to have that on hand. And he does not have insurance so I'll look into Baqsimi too. Thank you!

[@jendangelo8225]

@@darlene.michaud You should be able to get either on patient assistance! He will need a doctor to work through to get the scripts, but it will make you feel SO much better to have it on hand. It gives so much peace. My bro has been diabetic for 20 years now, and while he is more controlled now, he is still a brittle diabetic, and it is absolutely NOT because he doesn't take care of himself. You're a great person for taking it on and caring so much!!

[@sherrylesina7224]

Hey Darlene!! Just wanted to mention the special glow you have in this video. I know pretending to be happy is a thing for some of us. However you can't fake a GLOW like you have now. It brings a smile to me knowing you are in a happy/good place. Say hello to Joe. Take care 💛

[@maureenmatthews4586]

Brittle diabetes is scary, one of my friends/co-workers was brittle and I kept an icing tube and candy bar and juice box handy for when she had an episode. When she was transferred to another store I bought a small First aid kit and filled it with those things and more so she would be able to prepare a new co-worker to assist her.💗I see the glow and joy in you with Joe in your life, you are lucky to have each other. Love Rocket too !

[@victoriakesler5949]

Darlene....I'm 68 this April, and i say... "KEEP ON KEEPING ON LADY"! Do you. I have been watching for years and I believe you are where you are supposed to be in life!! Good luck with Joe girl🥰 I would love to see some more fabric if possible 😊

[@suzannethevenot2208]

That's awesome! Would LOVE to see Joe cutting fabric!! I wish I could find a Joe!

[@margaret7925]

My husband loves sewing. We have several sewing machines so what the hell, go for it. He did a great job and he loved it too. My sugar drops and was educated on taking glucose tabs to bring it back up but I’m not diabetic, is due to bypass surgery. Everyone has different reasons for this. 😊

[@pamelaholdsworth5866]

Be yourself. I appreciate you being honest and being real.

[@margaret7925]

Been waiting for this neighbor update 😂😂. She’s too much.

[@carolmorgan6842]

Those prints are gorgeous! By the way my daughter used to bottom out with low blood sugar and I kept icing in the small squeeze tubes close by….in the car in my purse in her purse and of course my utensil drawer. It’s easy to use just a squirt under the tongue gets the sugar up enough to be alert to drink or eat something!💖💖

[@annamoreau457]

I’m enjoying that you include us on your journey. And I love your sewing and all that goes with it cause it reminds me of me!

[@amethystsamia]

I’ve had my insulin pump for 24+ years and it’s helped improve my diabetes control so much. It’s hard as hell to get it all adjusted at first but once you find the sweet spot it’s gold! CGMS really helps me too. And I love it when you say fuck! 🤣🤣🤣 Great stress relief in cursing. I get bitched at for it too. 🤣

[@byTjo]

172k ... That's great work. Congratulations Darlene!

[@karenfranceslewis1513]

One thing that helped with the mornings lows for my mom (insulin dependent 50+ years) was to split dose her long acting insulin, but that's a conversation to have with the endocrinologist. Looking forward to Joe's sewing journey between blood sugar swings!!

[@terryhenderson424]

We split the long acting by 12 hours; have for years. We continue to fine tune the number of units but less at night than in the morning has been a constant. We switched up the fast acting dosing with 1 unit per 25 points starting at 150. The standard dose given was 2 units per 50 points starting at 150. This results in 1 unit for between 150 and 175, 2 units from 175 to 200, 3 units for 200 to 225.

[@Erinkenny0722]

Couldn't agree more Darlene.....DO YOU....its what makes us all keep watching...

[@donnamccullough2212]

You look so happy. I was worried when you were so sad. Love that he supports, and he helps you

[@sarahpitrof3765]

I just thought about how much different it must be for you to take care of Joe (who appreciates your care and love) compared to your mother and how she treated you while you were caring for her narcissistic a$$). Discovering your worth must fill your heart. I'm happy for you! I love the 2" square stars that you put out. I'm collecting them like a fabric-holic. 🤣

[@francesjones5781]

Darlene, you give a lot to your peeps. I love the doing you so much. Screw those who don’t like things you do or don’t do. Embrace those who with you come what may. Not telling you what to do. lol.

[@joburkham8890]

I'm glad Joe's got you and he's better. My neighbor has the Ambulance there once a week . That must be what they give him . Glad your Happy. Love from Texas

[@lynnlockardquilting]

I was Happy to see you posted Joe coming out of low sugar.. because lol. I was in the store and a man in late 20's fell flat on his face.. right by me, people thought he was drunk or on drugs, (he had long hair), I saw the sweating.. I knew.. his sugar bottomed out. So for those people out there that think you shouldn't have shown that Video , are crazy, because lol People need to be aware and know what insulin reaction looks like to help. Love the fabrics ❤

[@Lisafrank6]

Gosh i sure do hear u when u said " wish i had enough x 2 do all the things i want 2 do" . Im always thinking that so many crafts so little x!😂

[@donnabruyere6793]

I appreciated the video about the diabetes and Joe. Very eye opening. He’s lucky to have you. 😊❤

[@hannakinn]

I remember that nosey neighbor was telling you where to park too, not to park on the bad side of the building, etc. she was racist and I think she said something about your clothes or something too. Bye bye Bonnie..

[@darlene.michaud]

Yes!!! I forgot that I said that in my video. And I still park there. And I still have that shirt, lol.

[@rubiegarnetrose]

You be you! Love seeing it all Darlene 🥰

[@ACanadianBee]

Darlene life is sooo strange and I firmly believe things happen for a reason. Joe was put on your path of life for each of you I different ways. You needed to care for and be cared for and same with Joe. You have proved time and again you are very strong and not e everyone can deal with health situations and you take situation head on. You are amazing. Kudos.

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Wow! I keep thinking about before Joe moved in with you….who would have called the ambulance? Scary! So glad you found each other. Keep doing you 😊

[@susanstamp8411]

Your great because it's real life I swear so much that I can't do a video but love following your life and with family Joe and rocket x

[@duckduckgander]

I think that people forget that you were a caretaker for your mother for years and years , and you are very competent. You are taking very good care of Joe. And he is in capable hands and he has obviously made it this far on his own taking care of himself as well. Diabetes is just a horrible disease overall and I hope we find a cure for all types someday.

[@sharonvantroyen9686]

I find you to be an inspiration, Darlene. You give me confidence to just be me, and I think that is a hard thing to be for so many of us. Also, if we are going to have an addiction, then material is not a bad one to have. Lol! Have a great week!

[@brendagoulette759]

Omg those prints are awesome 😍 I'm glad you took a break from fabric. You have been so much happier. You went through a lot losing your mom and starting a new life. I say you do you there will always be negative people ❤

[@JustJaceyJ]

Not sure when the last time Joe had a pump but they are way better know. They have insulin pump and glucose monitor in one with alarms

[@lynnoliver2168]

Darlene, you keep doing you..knowledge is power, we should never stop learning. Never saw the video of Joe in the morning,but why wouldn’t you want to know health info.

[@joanbarker6581]

I keep telling you I just love your videos and love what ever you talk about!!!

[@christinahoffman9436]

You do you, and that will make you happy! I enjoy your channel!

[@margotnorris5563]

love that you do you!! you inspire me to be real and get off my butt and do something I enjoy and to be real!! thamks for sharing!

[@junegoguen6961]

Negative Bonnie's! You do you. Love the vids.

[@friedareading6814]

I use the Shape Cut for cutting strips, it really helps me as I am not so strong anymore to cut accurately with the rulers. ❤

[@DeniseFiegel]

Looking really good. Sounds so happy and keep it up.

[@maxinemorgan4514]

Keep on being you Darlene. I love watching you do good things for you and your family and close friends.

[@marycook9607]

Love the updates. Keep up the good work!! 😊

[@joanneszala6277]

I, for one, am happy that you are being you!!! Look forward to your videos because you are so you!!! Have an awesome day!

[@robinpowell2712]

I enjoy your videos. Changing or not changing, whatever you prefer, is great. 🎉

[@lucilaflores4912]

You be you, enjoy your videos!

[@carolhulse8465]

Glad you are enjoying life! Time us too short not to!! Have fun!!❤❤❤

[@KW3908]

As to the neighbor....it's called boundaries. None of us need people in our lives who want to mind OUR business. Emotional vampires. Too much drama!

[@anoldladi]

ya, just good it's not a family member, although a nebby neighbor can be trouble enough.

[@vickymcmahon8121]

Yes, cool prints! ❤

[@phyllissmith8647]

You should do what makes you happy I’ll be 64 soon I quilt for a while, then I switch to home improvements

[@brendarainwater6049]

Continue being and doing you❤ What you share is awareness for many, thank you Darlene. Your language has never bothered me.. lol back in 1983 when I met my ex- mother in- law I was completely shocked when I found the "f.." word was very much part of her vocabulary 😅 at age almost 30 my own dad had never said that word, he never used it till we were all having families I think he was still seeing us as little kids?

[@millieyardley2360]

Darlene needs to do what makes Darlene happy!

[@DebR57]

Don't ever change ... I like you the way you are even your swearing!

[@pamelatheado6484]

I love your videos. You are inspiring to me. I love your hair. 😎🪡🧶

[@anoldladi]

I don't mind the thinking out loud. Lots of good ideas come from that.

[@TheAAdele05]

I’m happy you’re having fun with your life and doing what you want to do, Darlene. It’s miserable to feel trapped. It was a long time coming. I’m happy Joe is trying the pump again. He has you now, maybe it will be easier to work with. No more pricking ….well sometimes you do have to check sugar levels with a prick and a stick…..but for the most part no. Blessings 🫶🏽

[@loribrasel4225]

I enjoy your videos

[@bookerk4388]

I'm happy you're happy 😁

[@kayeprescott8228]

I don’t think you’re a fan of country music but I heard a song the other day that made me think of you. It’s called “I’m Looking For Blue Eyes” sung by Jessi Colter. On the video are lots of photos of Paul Newman.

[@darlene.michaud]

We listen to country music while working with fabric. We both like country music. And I heard a song while we were working together. It's called Tennessee Orange by Megan Moroney and the lyrics are... I met somebody and he's got blue eyes He opens the door and he don't make me cry He ain't from where we're from But he feels like home, yeah... And I fucking cried like a baby! My Joe opens my door, even my car door. He treats me so good. That song hit home big time.

[@vickiebailey5261]

I ALWAYS FIND YOUR POSTS INTERESTING . I LIKE YOUR HONESTY AND YOUR CUSSING IS FINE TOO . I CUSS ALL THE TIME . JUST BE YOURSELF , DARLENE. YOU ARE PERFECT THE WAY YOU ARE . DON'T CHANGE TO PLEASE PEOPLE . IF I WAS YOUR NEIGHBOR WE WOULD BE BUDDIES FOR SURE .

[@janetjohnson5521]

Love your living your best life ❤️

[@KLeonardM]

Darlene, Joe can get glucagon and you can just draw it up in the syringe and he will snap out of his sugar stupor immediately. Maybe D15 is similar, sure sounds like it but glucagon has saved me many trips in an ambulance...They also have glucose tablets, they look like sweet tarts but are orange in a bottle and when Joe feels or you notice his sugar is dropping, just pop those and suck on them until he eats. Also, that damn pump did not work on this brittle diabetic either. I have had it for over 60 years now. Good luck. It's a pain in a diabetics ass and it's exhausting.....

[@priestessbrenda]

BTW I am a food addict and get addiction. A different vice but still the same. You are a rockstar!

[@jandaniluk4465]

You look awesome Darlene

[@lucindalandphere860]

Darlene , I've been seeing ads for CGM devices ( continuous glucose monitoring ) and I was wondering if joe could use something like that ? My mom had diabetes ( she passed away in 1991 ) but I'm not sure what type she had . Things like the cgm 's weren't available way back then . Just thought I'd share that . I'm pretty sure the ad said it's covered by medicaid if a person qualifies. Did you say he has " brittle " diabetes ? Now I need to find out about the different types of diabetes ! So , down a rabbit hole I go ! 😀

[@patricianewman5233]

Keep on keeping on. If they don't like you don't watch.😊

[@audreynanapreps2543]

You are you and love it!

[@joanneszala6277]

Hi, I'm back again just to put a bug in your ear.....would love a refresher video on making paper beads........

[@darlene.michaud]

I got so close today. I have paper on the table for paper beads, lol. But then... fabric. Had to cut fabric. Then had to start quilting the block of the month. It never ends.

[@joanneszala6277]

Well thank you for taking the time to respond! Maybe you could teach Joe and he could teach us......just kidding. Wishing you an amazing day! @@darlene.michaud

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I'm never offended by what you say or do - I've always loved your honesty about yourself and life - in fact I've missed your swearing a little bit - seems a rarity these days 🤣

[@darlene.michaud]

That's because I never say anything offensive, lol. But for real, it's those with zero sense of humor who find offense in others and those with a very closed mind.

[@Sarah_Grant]

For Joe, maybe a meal right before bed? I'm sure he's heard that before, too...😂

[@gisellejones1139]

Good for you for trying to find the best way to help your boyfriend😊

[@happydaylike4342]

You look great!!!!!

[@girlinmaine6741]

Hi Darlene, i know you said Joe has done everything for his diabetes. Is one of those things a Dexcom? They are really helpful with blood sugars. Just an idea 😊

[@margaret7925]

If only she caught you in a hellraising mood lol 😅

[@mantistoboggan2676]

Time is literally shorter than it used to be. No joke. Matthew 24:22 “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.”

[@tisayoung4339]

You are so beautiful. I love the hair cut.

[@ndlz1]

Hearing about Mr. Joe’s low episodes of his Diabetes makes me want to give him my pancreas. He has you, and wants to be there with you.

[@kathleenkroha2063]

hello i don't see the site for your eBay?...

[@lme375]

Has Joe considered using a continuous googlecose monitor some of them. Have an alarm when your glucose is too high or low

[@darlene.michaud]

He has done that. Didn’t work for him.

[@happyandstuff]

Uncontrolled diabetes is a scary thing. Every day is like playing russian roulette while on a roller coaster!

[@cindyloumasera4858]

You're an amazing women. Love your videos. 💕

[@jjk109]

Hi there! 😊

[@terryhenderson424]

If i remember correctly, Blue Eyes Joe gave you permission to upload the video of him struggling.

[@darlene.michaud]

Absolutely. He is the one who suggested it. I recorded it just so he could see it because he never remembers what happened.

[@carlamortenson5604]

well, I finally met someone else who swears like I do. Lol I hate having to watch my tongue.

[@Asara757]

Hey

[@louettesommers8594]

💜💜💜

[@LadyBug..Reseller]

Helloooooo❤️❤️❤️🤷‍♀️can’t please everyone 🤦‍♀️

[@kimberlykring2475]

❤

[@campinglady81]

💙💙💙💙💙🧵🧵

[@tamora.monique]

Diabetes is so evil!!! 😢

[@JuneAStaudenmayer]

Etsy sucks , over priced fabric , rude sellers , lazy takes forever to ship the stuff out.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Yay, it’s “Make It March” - let’s go! 🫶

[@violethendrickson6080]

I’m sure most of the people who enjoy your channel want you to be you? We aren’t the hollers and screamers, probably most of us have never even commented, but we like you, and your entertaining videos. keep telling it like it is and don’t try to please everybody because you just can’t. People who for whatever reason aren’t able to tell enough people off or offend enough people to satisfy themselves and so they take on KZbin creators just know it’s a losing proposition to try to please them or reason with them and I hope when you look into the camera at your subscribers you don’t feel like the rest of us are criticizing or complaining toward you like some of the others. You have people out here that think the world of you, and appreciate your heart, your humor and no nonsense approach to life. 🩷