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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on January 21, 2012 at 6:32pm

Hi Cathy, nice to meet you here, well I would rather not have met you here, but as it is welcome to TuD. There are lots of interesting groups here for you to browse round and find something that interests you. Just click on 'groups' in the header bar and you will see what a big selection there is.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on January 21, 2012 at 7:05pm

Pastel painter,
Since I am new to this, I'm not sure my last reply was posted. In summary, I am a Ceramic Artist and Photographer. I hope we can share our art someday. When I can figure out how to do it, at least online. Some of my work is on my web page.
Cathy

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Permalink Reply by Corinna on January 21, 2012 at 7:41pm

Welcome Cathy. There's lots to learn and it's different for each one of us. I say that after being diagnosed as Type 2 three years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on January 21, 2012 at 7:51pm

Corinna, I am type 2 also, diagnosed in 1993. It's progressed so now I take insulin and have the beginnings of peripheral Neuropathy. I can see this is going to be a great place to meet and share ideas.
Cathy

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on January 22, 2012 at 2:01pm

I am a type 2 as well and started insulin a year ago last december. It has made a big difference in my control. I follow a full basal/bolus regime.

I'm sorry to hear about your neuropathy. It can be painful and debilitating. However, I believe that by controlling your blood sugar you can not only stop the progress, but over time you may well be able to heal from this. There are a variety of supplements that may help such as Alpha Lipoic Acid and Benfotiamine.

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on January 21, 2012 at 8:15pm

Welcome. You will learn a lot here. Fire away with your questions! We all are eager to help you. Look around and see the many forums available to you. All for free!

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on January 22, 2012 at 8:32am

Mike S.
Thank you for such a warm welcome! I am so pleased to find you and indeed will recommend other Diabetic friends to check your sight.
I've experienced some trouble navigating this site but am working my way through. the trouble is from my inabilities with computers. So far, advice I have taken from the friends here has really helped my Neuropathy situation. As well as given my something to talk with my specialists about.
Cathy

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on January 22, 2012 at 8:03am

Welcome, we must be almost next door neighbors. It really is a small world.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on January 22, 2012 at 8:33am

bsc,
generally, where are you located?
Cathy

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on January 22, 2012 at 10:01am

My profile gives Herndon in Northern Virginia.

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Permalink Reply by lotsofshots on January 22, 2012 at 9:56am

Hi Cathy. I am glad that you found your way to the forum. If you have any questions this is a great place to come for advice and opinions.

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Permalink Reply by catlover on January 22, 2012 at 12:00pm

Hi Cathy - Welcome !!!! We are all here for each other. To give support and share info. Be sure to join the Type 2 group. I think you will find many other T-2 people to learn from and with.

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