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Anna

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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Ryan

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posted 07/23/2009, comments (3)

Introduction

My names Ryan DeGroff, Im going into my 2nd year at Plymouth State Universtiy and have been diabetic for 11 years this valentines day. From the first day i was out of the hospital i have been playing sports, one of the hardest things to hear as a 8 year old was that i would not be able to play high level contact sports. Even as a 8 year i was... Read more Chevron

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Newbie

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posted 07/18/2009, comment (1)

OMNIPOD!

The Omnipod is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING (<--- bold that twice and underline it about 50 times). Especially for teens. Especially for me. Why is it so amazing? - 1- it has no wires. all thats attached to you is that small pod thing.FREEDOM! 2- you can shower with it and whatnot. i never understood how you go to the beach or take a shower with the... Read more Chevron

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Brandon

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posted 07/18/2009, comments (3)

Mood Swings

I was diagnosed with type 1 about a year ago, over the last year I have said some very hurtful things, than shortly after I realize and feel bad about it. I know this is usually when my sugars are high. We recently broke up because of this. I know its really not me saying all these things. Is this normal, are my mood swings normal?

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Anna Marie

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I was diagnosed with type I diabetes 2 months ago.

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posted 07/02/2009, comments (9)

First post: Intro

Hello. My name is Anna and I just graduated from high school in June. I'm attending Michigan State University in the fall where I will study dietetics and I hope to become a diebetic educator, preferably for teens. I was diagnosed with Juvenille diabetes about two months ago, toward the end of April. I'm still trying to figure... Read more Chevron

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