All People Who Are Taking "lantus"
posted 06/29/2009, comments (3)
Moody Diabetes?
My daughter was diagnosed 2years ago-age 14- and is still considered in the "honeymoon stage" This means her total intake of insulin based on body weight is very low (equal to the insulin dose of a 5 year old)because her pancreas is still producing insulin. We were told the older you are when diagnosed, the shorter the honeymoon period.... Read more
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posted 04/14/2009, comments (2)
Celiac Disease & Diabetes - Why YOU Should Be TESTED
Hi - I'm Ginger...I usually write over at HealthCentral's site for teens with Diabetes. I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a personal trainer, yoga instructor, writer and soon-to-be competitive powerlifter. If you have diabetes, you should be tested for celiac disease. Period. What is... Read more
posted 03/10/2009, comments (3)
place where teen diabetics can chat!
i have been looking for other teen diabetics to talk to and none have popped up? am i theonly one,i hope not! lol,justjoking! but please talk to me and i will chat mack or at the very least will you send me a message ge on here! love,aerialacebabe
posted 02/22/2009, comments (0)
Taking Shots Made Easier
So I've had diabetes for 14 years and once I started taking Lantus, the injection sites would really hurt. With the Lantus having a higher pH level, it tends to sting more. Plus, my doctor was having me take 40 units a night and anything over 30 units will hurt as well, so I was fighting a losing battle. Well, around Christmas '08 I had mentioned... Read more
