Diabetes - People Who Are Living With Diabetes

yayasista71

posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Lost in the world of diabetes

My life seems so upside down anymore. I found out I was a dibetic about a year ago. Ive been on between 1000 to 2000 mg of metformin within that year. This past monday I had gone to see my doctor for my checkup and he decided to put me on insulin...talk about scarey. It took me a long time to get used to poking myself int he finger with a needle... Read more Chevron

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debb

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i am a mother of two, gramma of three.

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

living without insurance

hi, my name is debb. i am a type 2 diabetic, for about 4 years now. dx'd june 9th 2004. not only am i overweight, but it seems that type 2 diabetes runs in my family. we have both overweight and regular weight family members. all have gotten their diabetes after their 45th birthday. so my... Read more Chevron

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Meg, the Noob

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Hikus Interruptus and the Helpful Pavlova

On Sunday it was a beautiful and sunny 28 degrees (or 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit). I decided that I was going to take advantage of the weather and go for a walk/hike (I'm not really sure when a walk becomes a hike - does it have to do with how long it is??). I've been really slack about exercising lately, mainly because it's just been too... Read more Chevron

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Cherise Shockley

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

I am new to mydiabetescentral.com

I am excited! Today is my first day as the moderator for health central's diabetic community. I am glad I can talk and share my experience as a Diabetic with other's and learn from them as well. I don't know about you, but sometimes it's better to talk to someone you can relate to! We all know diabetes is a difficult... Read more Chevron

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Kelsey Bonilla

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (2)

Me and My Pump

I've been thinking about my insulin pump lately. In September I will mark my two year pumping anniversary. It's amazing that I feel intimately connected to this little machine that tethers to my body and helps me to live a healthy and active life. In a typical day, I interact with my pump several times and for many... Read more Chevron

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