Deborah
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  • Fraser Valley, BC
  • Canada
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Date diagnosed
February 2, 2001
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
10.3
Type of treatment/devices you use
Oral, Shots
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Yay for Insulin!

Posted on May 16, 2008 at 11:21pm 0 Comments

My BG reading was 8.6 this morning, yay me! I'm up to 10 units of insulin so far. I'm sure it'll have to add more units to have consistent morning BGs of less than 7, but it's good start.

Insulin Here I Come

Posted on May 11, 2008 at 4:59pm 0 Comments

My doc finally decided it was time for me to start using insulin (Humulin N). I wish I had started it a year ago when his substitute doc thought it was time for me to start using insulin. How much damage, if any, would have been avoided in that year? I suppose I'll never know.



I had a one-on-one class with the diabetes educator at the local hospital to learn how to inject. I was given a free pen (thank Buddha - those puppies are spendy!), some needles, etc. I picked up my insulin and… Continue

A Short Story Writ Long

Posted on June 7, 2007 at 1:30pm 1 Comment

I was diagnosed with Diabetes in February 2001. I had gone in for a general physical exam in preparation to become a Landed Immigrant in Canada (I'm American, my husband is Canadian). To say I took the news badly would be putting it mildly. Thank goodness the mister has strong shoulders to lean on. (I became a Landed Immigrant, similar to a Green Card holder, in July 2005.)



I've been on meds since diagnosis. Metformin and glyburide were prescribed right away. I was prescribed Avandia… Continue

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At 6:33am on December 15, 2012, Linda G said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBORAH!!!
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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There's a brand NEW group here at Tu.....
Type 2 Teens!!! http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/type-2-teens
(it's also a group for young adults with type 2!)
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At 5:28am on December 15, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Happy,Happy Birthday,Deborah. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!

At 3:11am on December 15, 2012, brokenpole said…

Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.

At 4:32am on December 15, 2011, Linda G said…

Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Deborah ♥
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?

At 1:29pm on December 26, 2010, Linda G said…


Hey!  Just thought I'd pop in and see how's you're doing! How's it all going in your neck of the woods? Anything new?
Any questions? Take a peek at what's new on the home page when you get a chance...
Drop in on the Canada Embassy page, and tell me what you think!
Take care...linda
At 12:41pm on November 13, 2009, Kristin said…
Hello! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!
At 11:37pm on July 24, 2009, Patti Burns said…
Hi, Deborah! How's it going?
At 7:35pm on June 7, 2009, nel said…
A gal living in the lower mainland ...hurah !! and welcome ( but it is overdue ) ..I lived in the LM and moved to the beautiful Shuswap in 1999 ...be well :-)
At 10:33am on December 15, 2008, Deborah said…
Aww, thanks, Sohair! How sweet!
At 7:06am on December 15, 2008, Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…

Have a great day Deborah.

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