"Well, Andy, looks like everyone has been giving you some great advice and tips. I love sports and have always been very active. In fact, it was in the middle of college soccer season when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The doctor told me what…"
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Frank Kolakowski replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Hi Andy -
How are you doing in adjusting to having diabetes? Are you on a pump? Are your A1C values 7.0 or lower?
My experience is that when A1C or BG is high for a while, I don't feel like doing too much. unfortunately it is had to control the…"
Bathyscaph replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Wow, that's quite a story Sheila; you are a tough one. Great point about testing for thyroid issues. That's a very common problem."
Sheila Fitz replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"First off, get your thyroid tested and make certain that your lab uses the new standards for the acceptable level of TSH, which is below 3.0 because autoimmune diseases tend to cluster - especially, Celiac, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Type 1…"
Bathyscaph replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Since you were a wrestler, you might want to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; lot of similar elements. If you enjoy it then it is a self-motivating sport. Everything you do to build strength and stamina will benefit you in BJJ. I know for me, I need that…"
"I was in the same boat. X-C/wrestling/track varsity letter in high school discovered beer and redheads in college and post college and when I started running again at 26 I was diagnosed as a T2 diabetic. being away from running was a bigger factor…"
CMiller replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"what have you done between 24 and 28? Sports, especially wrestling in high school, build incredible endurance, and while you can still be one heck of an athlete at 28, its not quite the same as when you're 18...you lose it if you dont use…"
Annette replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"I was always active as well, gymnastics, track, and then I started bodybuilding at age 17. I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at age 24. As far as I know, there are no type 1 diabetics in my family. I was curious if any of the other athlets, who…"
Robert Lucke replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Don't give up I am a 56 year old type 1, I raced in the World Master in Canada last year in Nordic skiing- Skate skiing finished 28th in the World, I also ride long distance Road cycling. I will be in Utah next weekend for a bike race, I am…"
anotherbattlewon replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"I understand your frustration. I was a runner and after some time "off" the return to running has been difficult - I have not yet been able to come near to what I was able to do just 5 short years ago. One key to success I'm finding…"
Robert Lucke replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Hi Andy I guess I would start with a gluten free diet, then see how your energy is. Take care bob"
"I think sometimes it helps to be doing something you enjoy (walking, running, riding, hiking, swimming, gym workouts/weights) rather than something you are forcing yourself to do. It also helps to have a goal - (run a 10k, hike the 14k foot…"
Michael McClure replied to Andy C.'s discussion 'Frustrated!' in the group Athletic Diabetics"I'm like you, only 30 years earlier: played football all through high school, and wrestled early on as well; then, dx'ed at 23 out of the blue with T1. Hit me totally by surprise as there is no history whatsoever in my family of diabetes…"
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- October 28, 2008
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- 7.3 August 2011
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- At 10:06am on March 19, 2013,
Linda G said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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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- At 5:35am on March 19, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Andy. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:03pm on March 19, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings Andy.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 7:56am on March 19, 2011,
Doris D said…
- At 7:06am on March 19, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - I hope you have a super fantastic Happy Birthday today!
- At 12:14pm on September 4, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Andy!
- At 10:01am on July 28, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 6:15am on July 28, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi Andy, welcome! here is a Group you might be interested in
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/collegestudentswithdiabetes
- At 9:22pm on July 27, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Andy.....
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.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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