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"But you don't look like a diabetic."

I'm not sure if that is meant as a compliment but I hear it all the time. What's the funniest or most annoying thing anyone has ever said…

Started by Kristy

59 Nov 19, 2009
Reply by Joanne

First Time Flying With Pump

Ok next month I am moving to another state and I am going to be flying there. I was wondering, what do I do with all my pump stuff. I'll fo…

Started by MelissaM

3 Nov 19, 2009
Reply by Jennifer

The 2nd Annual Diabetes Online Community Gift Exchange

Last year, I hosted a holiday gift exchange on Elfster, an online website devoted to coordinating gift exchanges. It was a rousing success…

Started by Allison Blass

3 Nov 19, 2009
Reply by Allison Blass

What Do You Call The Big D?

I don't consider it a disease. I don't Consider it an Illness. I Just call it Diabetes. It's not a disease in the sense that you can cat…

Started by MelissaM

5 Nov 19, 2009
Reply by Judith

Did Anyone See Any Monuments Lit Blue For WDD?

A number of the world's most famous monuments were lit blue to help raise awareness of diabetes and support those living with the disease.…

Started by Christopher Frankie

1 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by Joanne

If I could eat just one thing on the "forbidden" list, it would be . . .

Hot Tamales!!! Lot's and lot's of Hot Tamales!!! Why won't they make a sugar-free version?!?!?! Red Hots are pretty much way up there on my…

Started by Tim

64 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by dino

HSA Insurance

My 13 year old son is type 1 and uses a pump and the usual prescriptions for insulin and strips. Our insurance company is added a hsa medic…

Started by Bob Nowak

1 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by Big Al

I need a Punch in my face!

Hello my TuFriends, I know I have not been here a lot lately, since my busy life taking all my time! What I need from you is to be bad for…

Started by Ahmad

25 Nov 17, 2009
Reply by paul thennes

What is in your D.I.A.B.E.T.E.S?

In my D.I.A.B.E.T.E.S...... D - stands for DIET.....the never ending, confusing kinds of DIET which includes the 1200, 1500,1800.... I - s…

Started by Mayla Gallego

0 Nov 16, 2009

Food Journals?

My doctor said to keep a food journal so that I know what raises my sugar and what keeps it steady. But he failed to tell me what to write…

Started by Amanda

1 Nov 16, 2009
Reply by Joe_h

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