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Permalink Reply by Gina Giles on February 21, 2008 at 5:48am

Gina Giles
Age: 26
Type 1 Diabetes (since I was 5)
Pump, Diet, and excercise
I attended John Carroll University in Cleveland for my bachelors degree- graduated 2004. I'm currently attending Keller Graduate School of Management for my MBA and will graduate in 2009 or 2010. I also work full time in a high-pressure sales/marketing position.
Major: Business Administration - concentration in Marketing and Small Business Management
Career Goals: Open and run my own business. I'm tired of working for others. And I have a couple of ideas I'd like to test out! :)
Expected Date of Graduation: end of 2009 or 2010
Tip that has helped me: Take time for yourself. Whatever it is that you enjoy doing the most- set time aside to do it as often as possible. Go shopping, take a bath, get a massage, work out, spend time with friends, go on a roadtrip or vacation. You have to treat yourself.

Permalink Reply by Rebekah Humphrey on February 21, 2008 at 8:12am

Name: Rebekah
Age: 24 (nearly 25)
Type: Type 1
How I manage it: Insulin Injection - Lantis and Novo Rapid
School I Attend: Chichester University, England
Degree: BA Hons Media Production, Creative Writing and English (Joint - equal credits)
Career Goals: Filmmaker and childrens writer with back up plan of teaching.
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Tip: Test sugars regurally, especially if feeling stessed.

Permalink Reply by Lindsay on March 12, 2008 at 11:04pm

Name: Lindsay
age: 19.5
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: Shots, Exercise (when I can find time!)
School you attend: Seattle University
Major: Biology
Minor: Nothing but I would love to minor in Spanish or music
career goals: I'm going to be one kickass doctor
expected date of graduation: 2010 for my BA, In a billion years (for Med School) :P
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: As much as you hate it, make sure you have sugar with you at all times. I've found myself out exploring Seattle with blood sugar lows in places where I can't get to food immediately.

Permalink Reply by Jessica on March 25, 2008 at 8:30am

Name: Jess
age: 22
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: pens (maybe the pump)
School you attend: Hamline University- Saint Paul, MN
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Biology, Sociology, Forensic Science
career goals: (at the moment- anything that pays)
expected date of graduation: 17 May 2008
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: I don't honestly know since I was JUST diagnosed

Permalink Reply by Cherise on April 28, 2008 at 7:26am

Name: Cherise
age: 24
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: shots, diet, and exercise
School you attend: University of Phoenix - both on campus and FlexNet
Major: psychology
Minor: none-will have one when I start my Master's program at the University of Utah.
career goals: to help others that have both diabetes and mental health issues like I do through therapy/counseling. Sometimes its hard to find the right medications because of people's diabetes and drug warnings
expected date of graduation:2011 for bachelor's
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: destress if you feel like you are getting stressed. I know that when I get stressed out my blood sugars go crazy.

Permalink Reply by Kelsey on May 17, 2008 at 4:22pm

Name: Kelsey
age: 18
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: Insulin pump
School you attend: San Francisco State University (Go Gators! Chomp chomp.)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Human Sexuality
career goals: Family Psychologist or something of the like.
expected date of graduation: 2011
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: Uhm... I would say get involved. Being in clubs and stuff is a really great way to build support academically, and you make some really great friends that will support you in your health too!

Permalink Reply by Katie on May 26, 2008 at 6:19pm

Name: Katie
age: 20
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: Pump
School you attend: Urbana University
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: n/a
career goals: Teach around my hometown
expected date of graduation: May 2010
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: Make friends with the cafeteria staff! I introduced myself to them on the first day and explained that i was Type 1 Diabetic and need to know the exact carbs and portion size for my meals. Now they know what foods I like and will measure and count the carbs for me! It makes it so much easier than just guessing the ammount of carbs.

Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on July 11, 2008 at 3:14pm

Name: Melissa
age: 28
type of diabetes: Type I
how do you manage it?: first two years, MDI. the last two years of college: pump.
School you attend(ed): Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Major: Vocal Performance (Music) and English Lit/Creative Writing
Minor: none
career goals: I became a professional voice lessons instructor, a singer, and I dabble in writing.
expected date of graduation: graduated May of 2002
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: What helped me most was knowing who was supportive. I founded a support group for students, faculty, and staff with diabetes and got to meet people who used different treatment therapies than me - that's what got me onto pump therapy! All I did was write an editorial in the paper about trying to begin a support group. It kind of took off from there. The other most helpful thing was recognizing that there were days I could not be Superwoman. If I'm sitting in my car, still treating a low, and class began 15 minutes ago and I'm stressing about being there, my priorities are off. I had to learn to take care of myself first and cut myself a little slack.

Permalink Reply by Kristin on July 22, 2008 at 11:52am

Name: Kristin
age: 19
type of diabetes: type 1
how do you manage it?: pump for 8 yrs this feb
School you attend:Lafayette College
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Biotechnology/Bioengineering
career goals: not sure yet. some type of research hopefully or possibly med school
expected date of graduation: may 2011
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: check often and let your friends know! Its good to know help is there when you need it. i also like scheduling classes that allow me to eat at a normal time for breakfast and lunch as well.

Permalink Reply by Cherise on July 22, 2008 at 6:37pm

Can't remember if I've done this survey before or not. Thought I'd do it again.
Name: Cherise (aka Khaos Faerie)
age: 24
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: insulin shots, diet and exercise
School you attend: EagleGate College
Major: Graphic Design
Minor: na
career goals: use my web development degree and my graphic design degree together to start my own business.
expected date of graduation: just starting august 11th
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: do not drink! landed me in the hospital more than one time with DKA because I was a binge drinker. Another one is check your blood sugar like you are supposed to. Then you wont get the unexpected highs or lows.

Permalink Reply by sugarrbabie on July 22, 2008 at 6:49pm

Name: Lara
age: 21 in less than a month!!
type of diabetes: Type 1
how do you manage it?: omnipod/diet/exercie
School you attend: VBC
Major: elementary ed
Minor: ---
career goals: be a preschool/lower ed teacher
expected date of graduation: 2009
one tip that has helped you deal with diabetes in college: stay in control...even when busy

Permalink Reply by Mike on July 23, 2008 at 1:20pm

My name is Mike and I work for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - yes, dealing with the criminal element and those intimately involved with criminals is very stressful.

age: old enough to know better... ;-)
type of diabetes: #1
management: pump & occasional excercise
Schools attended: UD, UALR, OCU
Major: Engineering
Minor: Computer Engineering
Career Goals: retirement
date of graduation: some time ago
Tips regarding dealing with diabetes and stress:

1) Make a daily gratitude list and spend time in conversation and giving thanks to God for the blessings of living with diabetes in this age

2) Love, play, and care for your soul mate

3) Don't play a victim

4) Find a good dog that loves you and spend time playing together - "Lord, make me the kind of person my dog thinks I am." -Colloquial prayer

5) Find and enjoy an interesting, non-destructive hobby

More suggestions may come as the wisdom is granted - and God willing.

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