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Edie
  • 63, Female
  • Moville, IA
  • United States
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May 31
May 31
Edie- I am sorry for your loss! I couldn't imagine my life w/o my hubby. I would prob put myself on the back burner. You are apart of an awesome diabetic community. If you need anything or need to vent let us know. You are awesome, now it's time ...
April 18
Dear Edie sorry to hear about your loss please accept my condolences. I've experienced having a sick husband and having to take care of myself so I can sympathize with what you had to do. We are here for you to support and share so welcome.
April 18
My dear Edie...I am so very sorry for your loss. The puncture wounds of grief hurt for a long time. I'm glad you are with family. I shall ask the universe to pay attention and ease your pain....wishing you moments of joy through it all...Judith in...
April 18
Edie....so, so sorry for your loss. You have had a tough year and are surely missing your dear husband. I am so glad you are here...such a supportive and knowledgeable group. We all know some of what you are going through. Welcome.
April 18
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Thank you, Ann. Yes, that is exactly what Mike would want for me. It really helps living with our oldest daughter and her husband.
April 17
Hello Edie! It must be terribly difficult losing your dear husband and friend. I am sorry for your loss. Stay close to family and friends. It is time now to focus on your needs. I am sure that is just what your husband would want for you joy and g...
April 17
Flax oil, huh? My cholesterol is high too but not as high as my triglicerides (sp?).
April 17
I can tell from how you wrote what a special marriage you had. You are so lucky. Love like that and nurturing doesnt happy every day. I am sure that he is very proud of you. Just because a person is out of site never means that they are out of min...
April 17
Thank you, Renee. I know I don't have any regrets! Yes, I think Mike would be proud of me. I know he told me he was thankful for me, my love and caring for him. There is a lot more to our story that made this past year a wonderful yet sad year (bi...
April 17
God Bless you Edie.What a wonderful person you are. You should be so proud of being there with your husband. It is natural when people are so busy caring about others that they neglect themselves. Be equally proud of what you are doing for yoursel...
April 17
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At 10:48am on June 24, 2009, Jahlisa said…
hey edie. i haven't been on here for a long time, i had to finish my exams and waiting for results to com out and i am so scared, i really hope i do good.well enough about me how are u? how's your family. i hope that we keep in touch with each other and hope tht i can talk 2 u soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bye!LOL.
At 7:35am on May 31, 2009, patti lopez said…
Hi Edie! How are you doing? Haven't forgotten about you at all, hope you are doing great. Patti
At 9:28am on April 18, 2009, Christie Gutierrez said…
Hi Edie, we are about the same age, im also retired, and raising my grandson, but as he gets older, the mouthi beocmes looser, didnt thnk id be doing this in my "golder years".
i wish i could be more active, but bad knees wont allow it, even tho i push myself at times......do you know why they dont have a chat room, that is open daily?
At 8:42am on April 18, 2009, Jahlisa said…
hey edie whats up? everything cool?
At 12:47am on April 18, 2009, patti lopez said…
Welcome to tudiabetes, Edie! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over a year now lots of friends and support, glad to have you here. Patti L.
At 6:10am on April 17, 2009, Jahlisa said…
hey edie what's up well i am playing with my baaby cousin right now and at d same time i'm doin my sba!!!!!!! what's up with u?
At 4:38am on April 17, 2009, Kristin said…
I noticed that you mentioned that you have a neice with type 1 diabetes. You should tell her about our community-- we have a lot of great teens on this site and they really support each other!!
At 12:09pm on April 16, 2009, Jahlisa said…
hey edie, just saying hi cuz i am bored!!! LOL
At 12:05pm on April 16, 2009, Yvonne C. said…
Hi Edie!

I am truly sorry for your loss. If you need to talk just drop a line on my site.

This is a very supportive environment and I am glad to meet you!

You will find that there are many individuals on this site that can relate to some of things that you will encounter.

Don't forget to click on the groups links and type a key word of your choice to join a group that may interest you!

Take Care!
Yvonne C.
At 11:52am on April 16, 2009, Jahlisa said…
hey edie sorry about what happened to u and any time u need someone to talk to feel free. well i hope ur ok and u seem like a very wonderful person to me !!!!!

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Moville
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
September 16, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.0
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1130360340&ref=profile#/...
What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?
http://www.myspace.com/folothfish
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Learn more about diabetes and how best to take care of myself.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I saw this website in People magazine.
What do you do for a living?
Retired

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My Life Right Now

My dear husband died on March 31, 2009 of Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Mike died at home......I was his care giver. He was diagnosed June 9, 2008 with lung cancer and on July 3, 2008 we learned it had spread to several areas in his body.......mostly his bones. Pretty much since June 2008 I wasn't taking very good care of myself. I gained approx. 15# back and had a lot of ups and downs with my blood sugar. Actually I ended up NOT being under a doctor's care any more and just a couple weeks before Mike di… Continue

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