"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Donna....my mother-in-law was from Yorkshire :)
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
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Complications
Started this discussion. Last reply by Danny Jan 2, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have been type 1 for almost 30 years (dx at 3) and in the last 10 years I have started with long term complications. I have had so much laser treatment on both eyes that I cannot have any more…Continue
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stevie left a comment for Donna Fletcher"hi donna how are you?im steve from north london. like to hear your diabetes story"
Donna Fletcher replied to Sophie's discussion 'How many units of insulin do you use a day?'"I'm also on Novorapid on the pump. I'm on 16 units basal a day but my average daily total is 30. I've been T1 for 30 years so not sure why I need so little compared to everyone else?"
Donna Fletcher replied to Nic's discussion 'Accu-chek combo' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"Hi Jan,
I've never had trouble sleeping with it on. I just put it at the side of me in bed and that's it. I don't generally sleep with anything on and I find it does get a bit tangled up if I wear a night shirt or anything. That…"
Margaret replied to Donna Fletcher's discussion 'Life after gastroparesis' in the group Gastroparesis"Hi Donna,
I have had Gastropresis for about 8 years and it has varied from mild to severe. There have been long periods of time where I've been well (like a year without major incident). Then I've eventually gotten sick again with another…"
Donna Fletcher replied to Jon's discussion 'Tired of Diabetes. What are you tired of?'"Hi Jon,
I honestly understand what you are saying and I think any diabetic that says they don't get tired of it is either fooling themselves or on more than just insulin! I've been T1 for 30 years and now at age 32 I have serious problems…"
Donna Fletcher added a discussion to the group Gastroparesis
Life after gastroparesis
Hi everyone,My question is for anyone that had been lucky enough to reverse the symptoms of gastroparesis.Up until a few months ago I had had gastroparesis for years. I didn't realise how bad it was (I just thought I had a real bad appetite) until 2 years ago I was sick and I brought up a meal from over 12 hours ago. My blood sugars have never been stable anyway but when I told all the symptoms to my Endo, he dx this condition. To cut a long story short I was put on the pump last July due the…See More
Donna Fletcher joined Michelle Reinhardt's groupGastroparesis
For those who has gastroparesis. Needing more information or just here for support.See More
Donna Fletcher replied to Liz's discussion 'HI A1C'"Hi Liz,
14 years ago I was exactly where you are right now. I have always had problems right from being dx at 3 years old which was hard on my parents. But when I turned 13 my mum was told she had to loosen the reins and let me start to control the…"
Donna Fletcher replied to Chris UK's discussion 'Diabetes & Statins'"Hi Chris,
I'm 32 and have been on 40mg Simvador for about 5 years. I've never had any problems with it regarding bloods or muscle cramps but I was advised to also take Q10 with it (available in Boots, Superdrug or any major Supermarket).…"
Donna Fletcher replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Going low before my period...' in the group Diabetes and Women"I had this problem right from starting my period aged 12. For 4-5 days before hand I would have severe lows through the night (I was on a set scale at the time) but then once I started bleeding, I would then be high for the next 5 days! I remember…"
Donna Fletcher replied to Emily Whiting's discussion 'What to do with the pump???' in the group Diabetes and Women"I just disconnect. As everyone has said, sex is a workout so if you bg is ok beforehand, it shouldn't be a problem. With my CGMS ( I use Dexcom 7+ ) I generally don't worry about it. I can sometimes leave it 2 floors away at the other side…"
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Diabetes and Women
A group for women living with diabetes who want to share stories and ask questions about women's health issues: pregnancy, infertility, menustration etc.etc.
Donna Fletcher commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Am I allowed to join? I will hit my 30 year diaversary this August 2010. I was dx on my 3rd birthday and I will be 33 this year. I remember doing urine testing with a glass test tube that you had to put a fizzy tablet in. I also remember using a big…"
Donna Fletcher joined Robert Yancey's group
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
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- Date diagnosed
- August 20, 1980
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- 8.3
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- Roche Spirit Combo
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:02am on August 20, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Donna. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:17am on August 20, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Donna....my mother-in-law was from Yorkshire :)
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 1:08pm on October 21, 2010, stevie said…
- hi donna how are you?im steve from north london. like to hear your diabetes story
- At 10:16am on November 24, 2009, Doris D said…
- Welcome Donna!!!
- At 1:18pm on November 23, 2009, Donna Fletcher said…
- Thank you every one for being so nice. Tudiabetes is always coming up on Twitter so I thought I would have a look. Apart from the fantastic support from from the online community, its nice to find out how you guys in the States deal with things. We are really behind in the UK but we are getting there - slowly! I've only been on the pump a few months and its my first one but I don't have any complaints. I love that I can check my bg with the glucometer and it will tell me what insulin it thinks I can have according to what food I'm having and how I've programmed my sensitivity for that time scale. I've had a few bent cannulas in the top of my tuche but otherwise no complaints.
- At 11:40am on November 23, 2009,
Marie B said… - Donna, welcome to TuDiabetes! I invite you to join our Roche Spirit Group - here - I have the regular Spirit, and I am very interested in hearing your experience with the Combo. It is not yet approved in the US.
You can follow us on Twitter @TuDiabetes. I am @MarieBe. It's a good thing to follow our founder Manny Hernandez @askmanny
- At 8:11am on November 23, 2009,
Teena said… - Welcome Donna!
- At 5:51am on November 23, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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