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Amylia Grace

21 years as a type 1 I'm no longer that shy, scared little girl!

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posted 02/07/2010, comments (2)

How to Scare the Parental Unit

Hey guys, I'm usually over on mydiabetes.com instead, but thought I'd poke around over here since I've gotten quite a few emails lately from teens with type 1 and from parents with children with type 1. I posted and open letter in response to one mom's email after watching Oprah's show on diabetes a few days ago, which got... Read more Chevron

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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

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posted 02/05/2010, comments (0)

Skier With Type 1 Qualifies for the Olympics

Kris Freeman, one of the best cross country skiers in the US, officially qualified for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games last week. He was diagnosed with diabetes shortly before his first Olympic appearance at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. Freeman's diabetes management skills rival his athletic skills, although he has been skiing for more than... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

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posted 02/02/2010, comments (4)

Managing My Diabetes During RawUnity Powerlifting Competition

On Saturday, January 30, 2010 I competed with some of the best of the best in the sport of raw powerlifting! I began powerlifting exactly one year ago and this RAW UNITY event was my third competition in a full powerlifting event. ROCHE's ACCU-Chek Glucometer sponsored my entry and flight to Tampa, and they also sent me a new meter and plenty of... Read more Chevron

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BlondieCutieSmartie

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I've been a type 1 for 8 years in April

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posted 01/28/2010, comments (3)

Forgetting to check my BS and take insulin....help?

Recently I've been forgetting to check my BS as often as I should be, or taking my insulin. Well, I haven't really been forgetting, I'm just being lazy. In all honesty, I think about taking my insulin, and checking my BS (I'm on a pump), but then I'm like, "nah, I don't really want to" or something like that? It's not like I'm purposefully trying... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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posted 01/26/2010, comment (1)

Losing the Daily Routine

At each appointment with my endocrinologist, I have the opportunity to review my meter readings, pump settings, and daily averages from the last few months. In addition, I receive an HbA1c reading, which represents my average blood sugar from the past three months. Levels of HbA1c are not influenced by daily fluctuations in the blood... Read more Chevron

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