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Started by cat in General Diabetes Topics and Pre-Diabetes. Last reply by jrtpup 20 minutes ago. 6 Replies

I've been helped so immensely by you guys! I'd love to hear any and all folksy/science-y diabetic tips eg THINGS THE DOCTORS DON'T KNOW, WOULDN'T CARE ABOUT. Post em if you got em!- if your dexcom sensor expires before the 7 days, try restarting it…Continue

Now what??

Started by Karen in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Karen 41 minutes ago. 7 Replies

I have been diabetic for 46 years and this past November got my first bad eye exam. MD was not too concerned, he said it was a small dot (whatever that means).In April I developed floaters in the same eye, out of my mind with fear. Went to eye MD…Continue

Does this mean my spikes don't last long?

Started by Christoph in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Christoph 54 minutes ago. 12 Replies

I just want to clarify something with A1c as a representation of good control. I know spikes can skew a good A1C reading, SO:If I have 90% of my diabetic life had A1C's of 6.2-7.5, but never had a significant problem with LOWS, then it is unlikely…Continue

Doctors in Michigan

Started by tonilynn20 in General Diabetes Topics and Pre-Diabetes. Last reply by juliannaergrl 1 hour ago. 1 Reply

I'm looking for a new doctor in Michigan. Recommendations? Does anybody have any experience with the diabetes center at U of M or the Joslin Diabetes Center in GR?Continue

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Add-On to Let Freedom Ring

Posted by Lois on May 19, 2013 at 3:44pm 0 Comments

Oops! There's a problem with inconsistant blogging ... you forget to add clarifying details.

Just a week or so after my post-rehab hospitalization, the doctors finally got around to wanting to remove the port in my chest wall to prevent infection. Went into a doctor's office and, after squirming around [on their part] about not wanting to remove it in the office, they finally did it. The doctor took some of that last blood for testing. Several days later, I get a call from the doctor…

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Posted by blueyes on May 19, 2013 at 7:36am 1 Comment

when i started this journey in march, i signed up for many sites for information and get dozens of emails & tweets a week. but what i look forward to the most are updates from the groups the most.

Now the the chat here the people on there are so wonderful and helpful i have been welcomed and helped so much on there. i do encourage all new people do not be afraid jump in and join you will be welcomed and before you know it you will have more information and friends. at first i…

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A Lump in my throat

Posted by pooja hurkat on May 19, 2013 at 7:34am 2 Comments

I think many of us feel like that...i feel it when i fall ill, or my aims take two step behind when i fall ill, when there is a season of marriages taking place all around, when someone has somebody to talk to and feel the joy of vacations...today i have nobody but my family ...which is a big asset ....but i still feel lonely ... i try to make myself poise ...but this feeling keep coming back...

My wounds are still open ...

I know i cant have everything but still there is a lump in…

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Scary experience

Posted by Jen on May 19, 2013 at 6:30am 4 Comments

Well we all know living alone with diabetes is scary, but this post isn't about diabetes, but is about living alone and scary medical emergencies.

The night before last I worked super late to support a youth activity our office was running. As part of that, I brought home some of the leftover snacks, including the tortilla chips.

Went to eat some last night (yeah, yeah, not many!). Discovered that someone (definitely NOT one of my colleagues) had mixed in the potato chips with…

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