"Thank you, Rick :) Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I ended up going to an urgent care clinic when I found myself having problems breathing. Turns out I have a sinus infection. The second one this year. Couple that with the slow start to…"
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New Research Toward Type 1 Cure!
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Too Long on Metformin?
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Lite'r 35 Bread -- NOT
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AngelaC liked TuAnalyze Team's discussion Published Report: Experiences of Hypoglycemia Among TuDiabetes Members
Tomas replied to AngelaC's discussion 'Too Long on Metformin?'"Metformin has worked in keeping the glucose normal, but lately I have had constipation realy bad and passing gas with very little control. I thought the problem originated from some digestive issue brought on by the diabetes."
karatejoe replied to AngelaC's discussion 'Too Long on Metformin?'"I took metaformin on a Friday night and spent all day Saturday in the bathroom. Never took it again"
rick phillips commented on AngelaC's blog post 'The Big 2-0'"Angela:
Thank you for the story. I doubt many of us know the details of our diagnosis. I remember mine exactly only because I got our on my 17th birthday. Oh yeah it is also a crazy story.Thanks for the post.
Rick"
"First in my opinion, no one should have to accept this as part of their diabetes management program. I have been on Metformin for 20 years. Eating an increased fat diet will give me distress. So I am very careful, generally have no issues. Testing…"
"I was placed on Metformin when I was first diagnosed with t2 10 + yrs ago . Have to tell you I was on it for only 6 months. 25 minutes after every meal ... you could set your watch - I too was in the rest room. I mean fast....... They told me this…"
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20th Diaversary!
March 22, 1993 is a day which I will always remember. It was 20 years ago today that I was diagnosed with diabetes. It's been a long road, but I am glad to have been on this journey. I just wish the promise of "a cure in 5 years" had come…
AngelaC commented on Justyna's blog post 'My life after death...of a pancreas'"Happy 18th -- from the just turned 20 year diabetic! :)"
AngelaC posted a blog postThe Big 2-0
Twenty years ago at this time and on this date, I was being told that I had diabetes. I'd been sick since I returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my second semester in graduate school, and didn't seem to be getting better. It was a Monday, and I was back in the doctor's office because the results of my blood draw done on Friday showed a high sedimentation rate and that caused my doctor some concern. Well, enough concern that she called me back and insisted that I come in first…See More
Kristi commented on AngelaC's blog post 'Countdown'"I am coming up on my 20 yrs in a few days! I was 22 and was in the Military living in the DC area and getting ready to go to college. I remember being sick over the Christmas Holiday as well when I drove home to see my mother. Our stories are pretty…"
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- March 22, 1993
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The Big 2-0
Posted on March 22, 2013 at 11:33am 4 Comments 1 Like
Twenty years ago at this time and on this date, I was being told that I had diabetes. I'd been sick since I returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my second semester in graduate school, and didn't seem to be getting better. It was a Monday, and I was back in the doctor's office because the results of my blood draw done on Friday showed a high sedimentation rate and that caused my doctor some concern. Well, enough concern that she called me back and insisted that I come in first…
Continue Countdown
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 3:23pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Do you remember where you were twenty years ago? Twenty years ago....1993....It seems at once both long ago and as if it were yesterday.
Twenty years ago, I was twenty six. I had received my M.A. in general psychology in December, having finished my thesis on reading comprehension and the "rapid serial visual presentation" technique (you know those flashing signs you see on the road? That's rapid serial visual presentation and research like mine helped show that people could grasp…
Continue Blankety-Blank STUPID DOCTORS! AND Blankety-blank STUPID DIETITIANS!!
Posted on December 10, 2012 at 10:34am 1 Comment 3 Likes
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Ok, so I know that not all doctors are stupid, nor should they be called blankety-blanks. However, there are some who truly deserve this and at the moment, my mother's doctor is one who has earned this title.
My mom had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with me all those years ago and then again when she was pregnant with my brother. About 15 years ago, she developed type 2 diabetes. Metformin was the hot "new" drug back then and it caused her loads of…
Continue Thankful for...
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 1:52pm 1 Comment 1 Like
It's Thanksgiving Day here in the states, meaning it's time once again to reflect upon past year, the things that have happened and to remember the good things in our lives. Having diabetes, this is not always an easy task.
Nineteen Thanksgivings ago was my first Thanksgiving with diabetes. Thanksgiving always meant loads of food, especially mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pies. I remember feeling very depressed and again, deprived. My Thanksgiving traditions…
Continue Wrong Direction
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 6:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I had my 6 month check-in with my endo last week. Blood pressure was great, the monofilament test on my feet went well, and we agreed to continue my current treatment for my osteoporosis, since my bone density still isn't where it ought to be. Oh, the other good news is that I've been having fewer lows than before. In fact, I don't think I've really had a low since last December. That was the good news. The bad news? Well, it looks like I've shrunk 1/2" since 2008 -- down to 4'7 1/2".…
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- At 8:40pm on December 25, 2012,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angela!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
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 :)
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- At 12:17pm on December 25, 2011, Linda G 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,
Brian (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!
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