"BadMoonT2, AR, and Pastelpainter: Thank you for the encouragement! AR, perhaps its how I grew up, in a chaotic household with alcoholics in which my life or safety was often in danger that leads me to not wanting to be seen as being "bad"…"
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ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!
Started this discussion. Last reply by karen Apr 28. 13 Replies 0 Likes
TSA Confiscates Pregnant Woman's Insulin!!
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BadMoonT2 commented on AngelaC's blog post 'Sewing, Zen, and the Art of Diabetes Management'"Thanks for sharing this life lesson. BTW love your
Flickr photos !"
"Interesting story! Re diabetes, I'm not concernced about "being bad" as much as the more ghastly complications? I do plenty of other things that are bad?"
Pastelpainter commented on AngelaC's blog post 'Sewing, Zen, and the Art of Diabetes Management'"Congratulations on your new sewing skills. Remember to factor in the type of fabric you use, check types of fabric recommended for each pattern, it can save a lot of time and disappointment. If you are using an expensive fabric you can make up a…"
AngelaC posted a blog postSewing, Zen, and the Art of Diabetes Management
Since I got my sewing machine for Christmas, I have been learning to sew. So far, in addition to the little meter case, I've also made a book cover, some pillows (LOTS of pillows), and a few other little things before I started on the big stuff: Clothes for myself. So far, I've made sweat pants, shorts, pajama bottoms, a simple top, and then a couple of more complicated tops, all of which look pretty good on me. It's the last two projects, though, that have got me thinking the most and that I…See More
karen replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"awesome!!"
karen replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"It's a drama tv show. I have seen many unlikely dramatic shenanigans on tv and even in the movies. I don't expect fact checking on fictional tv shows, I expect to be entertained."
Cassie Kile replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"Angela...I just watched the most recent episode of Missing and quickly got out my laptop to Google whether anyone else noticed how bad of a job they are doing depicting a diabetic person. The first thing I found was your post :) It's…"
Bobby replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"I've taken 25 units of insulin my I:C is 4 to 1. I took 25 units tonight for dinner for 88 carbs i took a few more just to cover and carb count mistake that i may of made"
Captain replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"I've noticed that a lot of TV shows, even books, like to portray the insulin injection part of diabetes as some kind of horror show. I think it's for shock value. Meanwhile, all of us ACTUAL diabetics are rolling our eyes. I use it as an…"
"I just went to the site and added my response to this blog. Good points, Natalie!"
"Yes, I saw the show and thought, what the heck? I have been a diabetic since the days of peeing on a test strip and boiling glass syringes. I have never in my life seen an insulin syringe like the one the girl in Missing uses. I thought,…"
timmy replied to AngelaC's discussion 'ABC's "Missing" Missing Something About Type 1 DM!'"and they 'beat tha heat', yahhh!"
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- March 22, 1993
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- 6.0 -- May, 2011
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Sewing, Zen, and the Art of Diabetes Management
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Since I got my sewing machine for Christmas, I have been learning to sew. So far, in addition to the little meter case, I've also made a book cover, some pillows (LOTS of pillows), and a few other little things before I started on the big stuff: Clothes for myself. So far, I've made sweat pants, shorts, pajama bottoms, a simple top, and then a couple of more complicated tops, all of which look pretty good on me. It's the last two projects, though, that have got me thinking the most and that…
Continue Results Are........
Posted on February 27, 2012 at 2:57pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I went to see my endo -- a new one, since mine had twins and decided to move on to a job where she could have a bit more freedom -- earlier this month and just got the results in the mail today.
The good news: My A1c is 5.8 -- I'm back in the 5 club! My thyroid levels, kidney function, liver function and protein levels in my urine were also "normal", though she did not specify what that means. So, diabetes-wise, that looks good!!
The other good news: My vitamin D levels are up!…
Continue What I Got For Christmas!
Posted on December 29, 2011 at 7:27pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Christmas here was a very interesting affair. Quiet, with my brother for the first time in years, had fun watching my mom peel back layer after layer of wrapping paper and newspaper to get at her new Kindle, got to have my other brother, my sister-in-law, and my nephews listen over the phone while the rest of the family sang "Happy Birthday" to me on my birthday....all pretty cool stuff!
The best Christmas gift I got was an unexpected one: A Brother Sewing Machine from my mom! My mom…
Continue Why I Still Support the Gray Ribbon
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 2:21pm 9 Comments 1 Like
Seven days ago marked the start of the annual diabetes awareness month. The 18th diabetes awareness month I have experienced since my diagnosis. Over the past 18 (nearly 19) years, I have seen some remarkable changes in diabetes management: newer insulins, an increase in insulin pump use, an astonishing variety of drugs to help those with type 2 manage their diabetes, a rejection of the old "sugar is poison" attitude and an acceptance of carbohydrate counting and moderation, meters that are… Continue
Facebook, Family, and the Dragon
Posted on October 21, 2011 at 11:51pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I signed on to my Facebook page yesterday (it's now early Friday morning as I type this) and saw much of the usual nonsense you find on Facebook -- Farmville requests, nonsensical status updates from friends, feeds from groups...you know the drill. Buried in my Facebook feed was one update I wish I had seen. No, it wasn't an update about the movie with my adorable cousin, Theo, in it. It was an update from my cousin, Debbie, and this one was a memorial to her grandfather, Walter, who died on… Continue
Comment Wall (33 comments)
- At 12:17pm on December 25, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you,
child of Christmas ♥
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 7:09am on December 25, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday ad Happy Holidays,Angela. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:56am on December 25, 2011,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Angela!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 11:41pm on March 21, 2011,
Trisha01 said…
- Hi Angela,
Thanks, I appreciate those kind thoughts! Happy 'betes-versary!
Trisha
- At 12:31pm on February 14, 2011,
MaryMary said… - Hi Angela, I really like the layout here and it is nice to see you here too!
- At 4:46am on January 12, 2011,
Ginger Vieira said… - Thanks for your response to the second video, angela! And for taking the time to watching the second version. I appreciate your comments!
-Ginger
- At 5:48am on January 1, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi AngelaC, I hope you are feeling better with the cold/flu that you were having. I have been having the same problem. I finally went to the doctor and I found out that you can start by having a flu or cold and at this time of year you can also have allergic reactions that make everything worse, from the heating systems, molds and dampness of the weather. You can get nausea from all the mucus collecting in your stomach. He gave me some allergy medication and some nasal spray and my stomach problems went away. I just wanted to let you know in case you were still feeling bad because it helped me a lot. Hope you are all better by now though.
- At 5:58am on December 31, 2010,
bsc said… - Thanks AngelaC. The award and all the notes from people like you really mean a lot to me.
- At 6:13am on December 30, 2010,
Teena said… - Having a fantastic holiday season! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Hope you had a great one. How was your birthday celebrations? Did you have cake? hmmm? LOL I hope your cold didnt dampen your spirits and your feeling a lot better now. Have a great new year!
- At 10:29pm on December 28, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
I'm delighted to be your friend Angela........take care and keep in touch.linda in canada
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