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posted 09/19/2009, comments (9)

Feeling really down...

Im so happy to have found this site because I am really at my witts end with my diabetes.Ive had type 1 diabetes for 13 years and my control has never been too wonderful.I am not petrified about complications and am doing everything I can to stabalise my bg.I have 2 major problems.First of all I dont feel well at all when my bg is at a normal... Read more Chevron

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JennyO2216

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posted 09/18/2009, comments (3)

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Hi I'm kind of new to this. I only have 5 months with type 1 diabetes. When I was diagnosed with diabetes I lost 20 pounds! Everybody kept telling me you look wierd. Then one day a friend got me by the shoulders,looked at me,and said what's wrong with you ,you look sick. She was right! A day or two my mom drove me to... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/17/2009, comment (1)

Reflections from a Type 1 Athlete

Having diabetes and being an athlete are so similar that they seem to run together in the person that I have become. Every day I test my blood sugar; everyday I train. Neither endeavor has a definitive endpoint, only a set of vague ideals and semi-relevant standards of goodness. Both absorb every ounce of effort that I put in,... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/11/2009, comments (2)

Using Temporary Rates on the Pump

The other day, I went on a mild hike with my family. It was a bit of a spur-of-the-moment thing; we had gone out for lunch and then decided to explore a nearby trail since the weather was beautiful. After 20 minutes of hiking, I started feeling hypoglycemic. Without my glucometer, though, I couldn't be sure. Going somewhere without a... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/08/2009, comment (1)

Warm Up and Cool Down

Exercise is a vital component of both diabetes control and general well being. If we don't feel well after exercising, or worse, if we're actually injured, we're less likely to adopt long-term fitness habits, which will negatively affect our health. An effective warm-up and cool-down is an essential part of any workout. Warm-UpA proper warm-up has... Read more Chevron

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