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How high would you go?

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World Diabetes Day Luncheon

There are a lot of different ways people celebrate World Diabetes Day, this year I decided to participate and be a part of the planning committee of a luncheon at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. I have volunteered at the health center since the age of 9. Nina Howard is the Director of Community Relations at Samuel U. Rodgers; they have 3 luncheons a year (Breast Cancer, Heart Health and Diabetes). This year she wants to focus on Diabet… Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

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Importance of Diabetes Meet-ups

Sara, Me, Jaimie, George and Niya



Last weekend myself and Jaimie planned a meet-up for the TuDiabetes Long Beach, CA area. I am glad we planned the meet-up. I the chance to see Rebecca and meet Arturo. I see Jaimie all the time. When it comes to anything diabetes related you'll pretty muc… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 8:00pm — 12 Comments

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Diabetic Meet-up Long Beach, CA

I don't know about you but I enjoy talking to other PWD's about life and of course diabetes. If you are in the Southern California area you are invited to hangout and have lunch with other PWD's (person with diabetes).



Meet-up Information

Where: Chili's-

30 Shoreline Drive West

Long Beach, CA

(Long Beach Convention Center)

When: Saturday, July 25

Time: 1pm-3pm



Hope you can make it. If not, Stay tuned for more Southern California Diabetic meet-up's.

Send me a message or leave a comme… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

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Diabetes On My Mind

It doesn’t matter where I am or what I’m doing I can always spark a convo about diabetes. It’s cool to see people talk about diabetes. How diabetes affects them and their family. I’ve heard alot of great success stories. I’ve read alot of horror stories but recently I was able to hear Jane’s story from her sister. I have thought about Jane everday since last Saturday. I couldn’t shake her or get her off my mind. I know things happen for a reason… I decided to share Jane’s (fake name) story with… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2009 at 10:13pm — 4 Comments

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Healthier "D" & Healthier "Me"

I wrote a blog a few months back called My 7 "Bad" Habit's as a Diabetic. I am slowly making adjustments, working on them. Heck, the hardest thing is saying no to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and I said "NO" today. I know it's minor but I am proud of myself for not taking a piece. I am not ready to introduce the Cups back in my life...I am own a mission and I know I can't control myself. So--Out of sight, Out of my min… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 12:26am — 8 Comments

 

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Scott, Niya and Me (Cherise)

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Hometown (where you come from):
Kansas City, MO
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1.5 (LADA)
Date diagnosed
June 14, 2004
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.3 as of 6/13/08, 6.3 as of 10/24/08, 6.8 as of 1/19/09
What glucose meter do you use?
Freestyle-PDM
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
OmniPod
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.diabeticizme.wordpress.com, twitter @diabeticizme
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
friendship, learn more about diabetes
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Technorati, omnipod
What do you do for a living?
IPA: Utilization Review

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Diabetic_Iz_Me replied to Kelly's discussion 'How high would you go?'
Your not crazy at all. btw, the test aren't that expensive and you don't have to show record of trying oral medications to have a c-peptide done. Tell your doc its your right as a patient to know exactly what your body is doing and how can he deny...
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At 12:45pm on November 20, 2009, jbeeny said…
thanks j beeny
At 1:10pm on November 1, 2009, Brunetta said…
Happy anniversary, Cherise!!! Your Photos are fabulous!!! Prayers to you and your hubby and darling little girl!!

God BLess,
Brunetta

P.s. Who is the vocalist? "Ain't no other?"
At 3:41pm on October 26, 2009, Crystal Cook said…
Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for being at the TCOYD Conference and making me feel so welcome . . . loving the site and I am so happy to have met you!
At 7:04pm on September 17, 2009, Jill Knapp said…
Thank you for your comment on one of my posts!! Love all of your pictures!!

~Onward~
~Jill
At 8:16pm on August 30, 2009, Christina said…
I'm doing pretty good. How are you doing?
At 7:03am on August 30, 2009, Judith said…
Thanks so much for rememering, Cherise---Today is the day. I've got 9 maybes and 3 yeses. We'll know in a bit and I'll let you know.....Take care!
At 1:29pm on August 29, 2009, Christina said…
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At 4:33pm on August 16, 2009, Carmen said…
hey cherise how are you doing? i haven't talked to you in awhle i have been busy with basketball and voleyball....ect. so how are you doing with your diabetes and all?
At 8:30pm on August 5, 2009, Christina said…
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At 2:06pm on August 4, 2009, Marps said…
I'm sorry- you probably already know about Eric's work. I didn't realize that I linked up with his profile through a discussion dated back to 2008. Sorry for the bother!

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