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Jolie and Barry b are now friends
November 14
I would like to meet up with others
August 26
RIGHT NOW GET MY ORAL MEDS FROM GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY UNDER THE $4.OO PROGRAM AND MY DOC IS GIVING MR SAMPLE ON MY INSULINS UNTIL I HEAR BACK FRONT THE DRUG COMPANY ABOUT PATIENT ASSISTANCE
August 26
August 5
i know it takes awhile just can't wait
August 4
I hope that you are able to get things under control real soon. So many ups and downs with diabetes. But I'm sure you will get it all figured out =]
August 4
thank for little boost, i am just trying to get my sugar back under control it has been a month and my sugars are still flexing in the mid to high 200 's and and i am already up to 76 units
August 4
Barry, I get what you're saying. Just the diagnosis part is so overwhelming. I'm sorry you have to start insulin but it's not so bad. You'll be amazed how much easier it is to stay in control instead of the constant struggle of deciding if you're ...
August 4

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
framingham ma
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
March 18, 1999
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
9.7 sugars went out of control, body no longer like pills as of a week ago on insulin
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch ultra 2
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
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What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
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How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
friend,talking to other sharing experiences
Who referred you? (if anyone)
Manny Hernandez
What do you do for a living?
Director Of Operations Delivermefood.com- Lake County

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Barry b

taking the good and the bad since being diagnose 10 years ago with type 2

BAD: Being taken to hospital thinking i was having a heart attack an finding out my sugars were at 430 a being told that I had Type 2 Diabetes

Good : Finding out that i was diabetic and just needed pills to control it

Bad: Start to get depressed and blaming myself for diabetes

Good: Starting to get sugars under control and learning about diabetes

Bad: The cost of meds kept increasing and the ability to pay was harder and harder,got off track and tried to control sugars by diet and who knows… Continue

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 4:44pm —

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At 9:15pm on August 5, 2009, Christina said…
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At 3:19pm on July 15, 2009, Larry K. said…
Hey Barry Thanks for inviting me as a friend. Good Luck to you.
Welcome
At 11:36am on February 27, 2009, saundra barragan said…
Hi Barry,
Happy Birthday to you. I hope it is a great one for you.
At 10:32am on February 27, 2009, Linzie Wohletz said…
Happy Birthday!!! Have a great day!!!
At 8:55am on October 23, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
Welcome to our growing family Barry!
At 5:27am on October 23, 2007, Allie Beatty said…
Hey Barry!

Thanks for inviting me as your friend :) Framingham, MA isn't too far away from Long Island. In fact I'll be up around your neck of the woods at MGH to see Dr. Faustman next week! This time of year is **absolutely beautiful** when the leaves are changing. Enjoy nature's show!

Best,
Allie
At 6:15pm on October 22, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…
Welcome to the family, Barry!! Make sure to add a photo to your profile when you get a chance.

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the site. I invite you check out the different groups we have: there's an excellent chance you will find more than a few that you can identify with.

If you find the community useful, please:
-Link to us on your blog/site (if you have one).
-Invite family, friends, colleagues and anyone whom you feel may benefit from it.
-Consider making a donation by clicking on the "Donate" button on the right side of the page, to support the work we do.

Also, if you know of any local newspapers, TV or radio stations that you feel could be interested in writing about our community, please let them know about our recent Press Release, announcing the community: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/8/prweb546849.htm

Last, if you run into Spanish-only speaking folks, please let them know about EsTuDiabetes.com, our sister Spanish-speaking community.
 
 

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