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Chris Morones
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  • Phoenix, AZ
  • United States
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Gina Capone and Chris Morones are now friends
October 12
Chris Morones joined Brian's group
Let's keep the "Big D" Fun! Seriously, here's a place where poking a little fun at the situation may lighten the mood- just a bit
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July 22
sorry I was a day late!!! but I had a busy day at work yesterday :-/ but I did check my sugar yesterday at 4.....154!!!!! Not too bad for me :-)
July 15
LOL, Melissa if that is high, I wonder what will you say on mine! Which is 2.0 u/hr
July 13
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July 10
Chris Morones updated their profile
July 9
Tee, that was an amazing story, I loved it! And was glad you could overcome the struggles that you are in control of and continue to persevere and get through the adverse conditions you were living through. Good luck with life, you sound like you ...
July 7
If you have tattoos, or simply admire others' ink, this is your home! If you've ever had people say, "Tattoos? But you're diabetic!", come on in! Share artists, responsible studios, locales... A place to share your ink (keep it tasteful, kiddies!)
July 7
This is diabetics who are a young adults (18-29).
July 6
Join this group to share with the rest of the community about the activities you are involved with leading up to World Diabetes Day, November 14.
July 6
July 6

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Phoenix, AZ
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
June 20, 2002
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.9
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ping
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
One Touch Ping
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
A diabetic community to communicate with
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Looking for diabetic tattoos and a member on your site had one and it brought me to tudiabetes.com
What do you do for a living?
Banker
My name is Chris and I have been diabetic for about 7 years now. I used to party a lot and drink constantly until I finally came to the realization that I have a disease and I need to treat it as one. I used to always have my diabetes in the back of my mind and would think of myself last and think of having fun partying first. I remember one night of drinking at home(and not eating) I was in my kitchen and passed out from a low sugar and hit my face on the countertop. I sure scared the crap out of my girlfriend and best friend. I was the person closest to them that had diabetes so they have never seen a low sugar "attack" and were pretty freaked out when that happend. From that day forward I have always remembered to eat well when I drink. Notice I didn't say I stopped or slowed my drinking! Over the next couple of years I have slowed my drinking and have begun to keep diabetes in the front of my mind. Like other diabetics say, whether they think about it consciously on not it is there. Over the past few years I have been on insulin injections and was afraid to get on the pump. I think I was mostly afraid to get on it because I would think about how it would affect future relationships and if someone I was interested saw it, it would change their perception of me. Recently I have put that thought aside and have begun insulin pump therapy a few days ago. I think it's the greatest thing ever! I don't have to worry about "shooting up" four times a day, don't have to constantly be eating to cover my insulin, and can have better control over my sugars I would recommend to anyone that asked! I found this website and am glad I did, I am a member of dLife.com and I feel that this site is better and easier to interact with other members of the diabetic community. I look forward to speaking with people that have the same "issues" I look forward to giving as well as receiving advice from experienced people.

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At 8:26pm on July 22, 2009, Louise said…
Thanks Chris! I already do =).
At 3:36pm on July 22, 2009, Danny said…
Thank you for your comments on my blog, Chris!

I hope you are having a wonderful day!
At 3:22pm on July 13, 2009, Marie B said…
welcome here, thanks for sharing your story. I hope you already feel like one of the family, Chris!
At 8:06pm on July 10, 2009, Danny said…
Hi Chris! Thank you for the add... Hope Diabetes has treated you well since 2002.

Cheers!

Danny
At 1:50pm on July 6, 2009, Nelson Freytes said…
Thanks for the message Chris. Stay in touch..

nelson
At 1:41pm on July 6, 2009, Kathy said…
Welcome Chris!
At 10:37am on July 6, 2009, Louisa said…
Hi Chris,
Thanx for the welcome, I'm really over-whelmed by how friendly everyone is, I have never experienced this on a forum.
You're a newbie here like me then =] Welcome to you too, can I do that, seeing as I got here after? well anyway I look forward to chatting some more
lou x
At 10:35pm on July 4, 2009, Gerri said…
Hi Chris,

Welcome to the community! Wonderful people here to share with. Everyone's supportive. Very friendly place, so don't be shy in joining in the discussions, or feel free to start one.
At 9:57pm on July 3, 2009, Denise Reyes said…
hey chris-
thanks for the add.
i love my ping!
but it makes eating too easy ;) haha
hows your summer been?
-d
At 3:49pm on July 2, 2009, Cheryl Gravelle said…
Good for you Chris. I really believe in the pump. My 16 year old was diagnosed at age 10 in 2003. He has been pumping for a few years now and I really don't know how we would have made it through the hormone changes, huge growth spurts and just letting him be able to eat when he is hungry that the past few years has brought about, without a pump. Pre-pump he was up to 7 shots a day and still having trouble with rising A1c's. I am sure that you will find that the improved control will be entirely worth making the change.

Cheryl
 
 

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