Diabetes and Homeless
For those affected by diabetes and are currently or have been homeless, we'd like to share our experiences with everyone who has had to battle this disease while also trying to survive in the streets and shelters.
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Anthony
- 46, Male
- American Canyon, CA
- United States
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When to Ask for a Nephrologist
Started this discussion. Last reply by FHS Jun 3, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Sugar-free Bakeries in SF Bay Area
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Sep 11, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Linda G left a comment for Anthony"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTHONY! 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…"
brokenpole left a comment for Anthony"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Timothy commented on Anthony's blog post 'Medical Update'"In california there are 2 other options for diabetics, PCIP and MRMIP.
They are 2 California state run programs that you have to pay for but are close to the cost of regular insurance if we could actually get coverage that is,
PCIP is for those who…"
Anthony posted a blog postMedical Update
After all of the fighting I finally was approved for Medi-Cal (Medicaid in CA speak). Still have to pay close to $1,900 a month before anything kicks in so now the real juggling begins (only allowed $600 as a single person against my income which doesn't leave much for necessities). First visit with a new doctor who was very concerned about my current state of health affairs and wants me into an opthamologist ASAP since my right eye (retinopathy) is and has gotten worse. Labs tomorrow will…See More
brokenpole left a comment for Anthony"Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Anthony!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Support, advocacy, and sharing of ideas.
- Date diagnosed
- December 18, 1989
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 16
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
- http://www.anthonyfagen.com
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Medical Update
Posted on October 10, 2012 at 4:57pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
After all of the fighting I finally was approved for Medi-Cal (Medicaid in CA speak). Still have to pay close to $1,900 a month before anything kicks in so now the real juggling begins (only allowed $600 as a single person against my income which doesn't leave much for necessities). First visit with a new doctor who was very concerned about my current state of health affairs and wants me into an opthamologist ASAP since my right eye (retinopathy) is and has gotten worse. Labs tomorrow will…
Continue Updating my Blog...Or Why Is it Taking Me So Long to Respond?
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:08pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Ok folks. Time for an update. I just happoened to notice the last time I was here was August. AUGUST? Where did the time go? Let's see...hmmm. Well in the last several weeks I have had corrective surgery for a male problem, have seen my creatinien, BUN, and other numbers go up and down like a roller coaster, consulted with a nephrologist, met a NEW primary care doctor (who, thanks to my previous PCP, got a head start on my history without me having to start from the beginning), had an episode… Continue
A Health Update for my tudiabetes followers.
Posted on August 25, 2011 at 7:33pm 14 Comments 4 Likes
Author's Note: The following was originally posted to my Facebook account on August 18. I am sharing this for everyone who may be following me here at tudiabetes.org (with some additional information that is up-to-date).
I was composing a personal note tonight to some friends here and thought I should write all of you about my health. I want to be straight forward here and tell everyone what has been happening to me in this long journey since February. To…
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Coping
Posted on July 31, 2011 at 4:06pm 12 Comments 2 Likes
Ok, that phrase alone - proliferative diabetic retinopathy - has got to be sending a chill up anyone's spine who is a PWD like me. I've been racking my brain over this for about 48 hours since my diagnosis (Friday 7/29/11). It wasn't a surprising diagnosis. After all I have diabetes since 1989 (22 years this December) and it is a complication that as we get older (44 right now) comes with the…
Continue "It's a Touch of the Sugar Honey"
Posted on July 18, 2011 at 7:16pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I couldn't believe I heard it again. I live in a community that, without sugar coating it, is very low income, very high county and state welfare based, and is dominated by Hispanics, African Americans and Asians (not in any specific order). The prevelance of diabetes is high; nearly higher than the state of California average. And yet I heard it again. Someone else sayingg matter of factly that they had the "sugar," and they're not worried about it.
Ugh. I've been there. I have said… Continue
Ugh. I've been there. I have said… Continue
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- At 5:13pm on December 9, 2012, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTHONY!
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 :)
It's on right now!
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- At 9:08am on December 9, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:28am on December 9, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Anthony!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:11am on December 9, 2011, Linda G said…
Hello...How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Anthony...
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 5:59pm on March 1, 2011,
FatCatAnna said… - Hoping you make the most of your time away from work (just read your blog - hit me in the ol' thumper with your words of honesty - as I tend to keep things inside of me - but slowly changing with age ). Get to know yourself - take care of yourself - and things should fall into place. You know you've got us here to gab with - be it good or bad :) Anna aka FatCatAnna from Montreal, Canada
- At 6:34pm on October 30, 2009,
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