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Gracie-n-RiverCity
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Summer 2012 at Alison's by Silver Lake
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Learn how to stay healthy and upbeat in face of a chronic disease. Collaborate!
- Date diagnosed
- December 17, 2010
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.1 on December 6, 2012
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- MiniMed Paradigm Revel
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Doctors first suspected I had Gestational Diabetes 26 years ago when my baby was very large, but fasting glucose test was negative, several times. Dad and his sister were "Late Onset Type 1 Diabetics." Nov. of 2010, my Fasting BG was "just a little high" during routine physical, and Internist suggested I just exercise more and lose a few pounds - but I was worried. Aunt lost a leg, later died of stroke and diabetes complicates in her late 60's! A BG meter quickly showed my Fasting 's good, but eating sent me sky high, over 200 anytime I ate more than 18-20 carbs. Internist Insisted "No Big Deal - Prediabetes." Great Endocrinologist at Medical School looked at my meter and said: > 3 readings over 200? You are Diabetic! 8 Months later got DNA confirmation it was MODY-3. By Summer 2012, became Brittle and BG's volatile with some scary crashes. Caring for dying aunt and associated stress also seemed to exacerbate spikes. Approved by Insurance for Minimed Pump and CGM in September. Pump started 10-3 and one month later for CGM. Quickset 6mm 23 in Insertion Set. Amazing difference in BG stability and early warning of sensor very helpful. However, it turns out I am highly sensitive. Perhaps have a reaction to glucose spikes that is a lot like fibromyalgia? MD's are investigating treatments. The adventure continues.
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- At 5:27pm on August 30, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Gracie...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 7:11am on August 30, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Gracie, welcome to the community! please join us tomorrow for the live chat with Manny and Emily
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-diabetes-hands-foundation-founder-manny-hernaIt's a great way to get to know us, and lots of fun.
we have a Mody group here.
- At 5:39am on August 30, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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