"I agree. When I read this story I thought, what I'd do is keep this child at home and work with her, both her health and academic issues, myself. I'd make sure she had positive activities with other kids in the neighborhood so she would…"
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Walgreens True2Go
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cosumne Jan Sep 7, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm going on vacation soon and when I saw Walgreen's little True2Go meter I thought, that looks like it would be easy to take along. So I bought one, along with 100 strips. The meter is very small…Continue
Study: Heavy teens have trouble managing diabetes
Started this discussion. Last reply by MountainCat May 1, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Here's another study makes confusing assumptions and ends up blaming obese teenagers for their disease. Sigh, as if kids don't have enough to get beat up about.I attached the article as a Word…Continue
These Shoes Are Going to Kill Me
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cosumne Jan May 27, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
How do you contend with these huge monster shoes they prescribe for diabetics? I am a Type 2, "not very" diabetic - my A1C was 9.1 four years ago when I went to Kaiser with an infected big toe. I…Continue
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Cosumne Jan replied to Christina McGuffin's discussion 'Consider giving up'"Christina, it certainly doesn't help to have diabetes, but you know, a lot of people your age are stuck in a similar frame of mind. They have done what everyone advised with their lives and education and aren't getting where they thought…"
Cosumne Jan replied to lizard's discussion 'Complications'"Sarah, I'm T2 and have never had very high blood sugar (going on 6 years now, never over 5.5) but I've had all sorts of problems with neuropathy: peripheral, autonomic and amyotrophic. I've decided that either some of us are just more…"
Cosumne Jan replied to pancreaswanted's discussion 'sticking your strips in liquids other than blood and other curiosities'"Being diabetic at dessert time is like being the only person at a party who isn't drunk. That's not a bad thing, it just makes you see things from a different reality. My reaction to seeing people shovel down sweet stuff is usually…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Toddy's discussion 'Nervous About Taking my next A1C'"Toddy, no matter what your test results are, know that we've all been in the same boat and we're pulling for you. XOX"
Cosumne Jan replied to Mo's discussion 'Stupid question??'"I have no idea about sugar scrubs, but when I made cookies last Christmas and was handling sugary dough a lot, my blood sugar readings were high enough to make me wonder if sugar can be absorbed through the skin. (I washed my hands very thoroughly…"
Cosumne Jan replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'What to do about spouse that sets bad example on nutrition for 12 year old???'"I agree, get him to test his own BG after he pigs out. When he sees the effect it has on his own body, maybe he'll understand why it's not a good idea for a diabetic."
Cosumne Jan replied to beechbeard's discussion 'Type 1 & Medically Supervised Weight Loss (OptiFast)?'"The second ingredient in Optifast is fructose. Do you really think that's suitable for a diabetic? I watched my cousin, who is T2, do this diet on her doctor's recommendation. She was hungry ALL the time, a predictable response to eating…"
Cosumne Jan replied to sdkate's discussion 'Diabetics or Medical People'"The only "medical" person who has ever given me a scintilla of decent advice was a podiatric nurse who collared me in the hall and told me (against regulations) not to follow Kaiser's high carb diet. She told me about Dr. Bernstein."
Cosumne Jan replied to Rebecca's discussion 'Queston About Eye Damage due to sudden/rapid changes in blood sugar averages'"I got my blood sugar under control about 5 years ago. My prescription had been the same for 20 years, very nearsighted with astigmatism. For the past five years I've had to get my prescription changed at least once a year because my eyes keep…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Jim's discussion 'Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?'"What in the world is "normal" about eating a whole cake? At my age, 66, I eat a lot better than my non-diabetic friends who have other problems. On my low carb diet, I get butter, avocados, eggs and bacon. Many of my friends are on low fat…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Equestrian's discussion 'JUICE AND WAFFLES ARE BACK IN MY BREAKFAST LINEUP'"I eat a square of unsweetened baking chocolate when I want chocolate. Scharffenberger is the best. I never liked sweet stuff much, so I don't miss any of that. But chocolate is a necessity."
Cosumne Jan replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Great article: "Best Diabetes Diet (According to the Research)"'"There's no "like" button. I LIKE this comment, LaGuitariste."
Linda G left a comment for Cosumne Jan"Isn't that funny how the pic. of the girl and the birds worked out to the best!! You should post photos of your hatch-lings :) be well, luv...linda"
Cosumne Jan replied to Samia's discussion 'What kind of foods do you all eat?'"I'm T2. I've learned (from my meter) to stay away from carbs. I will eat veggies that have some, but never eat anything with grain, rice, or sugar in it, they just don't work for me and seem to screw up my system for days afterward. I…"
Linda G left a comment for Cosumne Jan"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAN!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- February 1, 2007
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- At 1:37pm on March 20, 2013, Linda G said…
Isn't that funny how the pic. of the girl and the birds worked out to the best!! You should post photos of your hatch-lings :)
be well,
luv...linda
- At 7:06am on March 20, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAN!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 9:25am on August 31, 2012, Linda G said…
You're a featured member!!! BRAVO!!
- At 9:45am on March 20, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jan...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 5:15am on March 20, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Cosumne Jan. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:45am on March 20, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Cosumne Jan!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 8:15pm on July 28, 2011,
Peetie said… - Hi Jan: I have been off the diamicron for 2 months now and my numbers are near normal (except for DP). I do have neuropathy which I believe was caused by the drug. Thanks to the warnings from you and a couple of other TuD members, I may have caught it in time. I'm so glad that you are able to keep your numbers down without drugs. Thanks so much for helping me. Joanne
- At 5:43pm on April 24, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 2:06pm on April 24, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Jan- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:03am on April 24, 2011,
Marie B said… - I'll send you some pix w.en I have more time. It's a quilt to represent TuDiabetes
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