Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Danjo92

I return after almost 3 years!!

Hey I'm back, no one remembers me I'm sure I just want to give a quick re-intro post into diabeteens   A little update on me: I was diagnosed a little less than 3 years ago, I'm still in my honey moon period. I'm on the omni pod and I went through DKA which I posted that story on here about 2 years ago when this place first started up and I... Read moreChevron
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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

Managing Sick Days for Young Adults with Diabetes (Day 2 at CWD FFL)

Managing Sick Days for Young Adults with Diabetes; Presented by Jen Block   The points that Jen made are very useful for young adults who are becoming more independent and may be faced with taking care of themselves alone while sick. As someone going off to college next year, I was very glad I had attended this seminar; even though I knew a... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2009, comments (0)|
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Dr. Fran Cogen

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Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

The Many Faces of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Upon perusal of the www.healthcentral.diabeteens.com web site, there appears to be pervasive discussions of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and its various permutations.I wanted to define and discuss the multiple situations leading up to DKA and talk about the mythical condition of "brittle" diabetes.   What is diabetic ketoacidosis? DKA... Read moreChevron
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Type 1 for over 10 years, Certified Nursing Assistant,

When Dealing with Doctors You're not Familiar with Stay Alert

I was once told that there would be a day that I'd be in the hospital and I would know more about diabetes then the doctors.   That day has arrived.   For the first time in my life I was hospitalized for something OTHER then diabetes.   I am one who believes that you should trust doctors I mean they didn't go through all that... Read moreChevron
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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer

Pumping Ain't Perfect!

So you’ve traded in the old-fashioned syringe and bottle of insulin for a shiny, awesome, beeping, programmable insulin pump—and life is good. No more alcohol swabs and having to discreetly take your injections in the corner of the classroom and or in the bathroom during the birthday party. You never forget to bring your insulin with... Read moreChevron
posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)|

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