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posted 07/03/2009, comments (4)

United We Stand...

Having people that can relate to your situation is a comfort that doesn't come along all the time. It seems like in the case of diabetes it's even harder because we are so spread out. People can sympathize with us and realize how much we have to go through on a day to day basis, but no one can really understand unless they go through it too.... Read more Chevron

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Svati

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posted 06/09/2009, comments (2)

Protecting diabetes supplies from the sun

Summertime is great, for its long days, its sunny weather, and the free time it gives a lot of us to pursue fun outdoor activities. In addition to slathering on sunscreen, drinking lots of water and following general safety precautions, we must also remember to protect diabetes supplies from getting too hot. A Type 1... Read more Chevron

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I control diabetes, It doesn't control me...

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posted 05/16/2009, comment (1)

Constant Driving Buddy

Driving a vehicle is a hard thing to do when you have no health issues to worry about; and with diabetes everything is more complicated. Having diabetes shouldn't be a reason for you not to get your drivers liscense just because you are afraid of a low blood sugar or some sort of complication. Over the past nine monthes that I have had my... Read more Chevron

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DiabeticDancer

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posted 04/30/2009, comments (2)

One Word... Boys...

So the question is, do all people accept someone with diabetes? Are they scared or do they just not understand? In my 17 years of life, I havn't had many boyfriends. However I do have a bunch of guy friends. I mean no offense, but sometimes it takes guys a little longer to understand stuff! :) From my experience with telling the guys that... 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 04/22/2009, comments (2)

ASK GINGER - There's so much to learn, but where/how can I learn it???

Hey Ginger, I was diagnosed a year ago. I'm 19, and I've been searching around the site and realizing how much I really don't know! I want to get back into sports, 'cause I kind of stopped for a while...afraid of lows and not really sure how to do my blood sugar at the same time, and then food, and insulin...I guess I was curious as to what you... Read more Chevron

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