"As someone who has had an eating disorder since age 14, it was an intense reality check when I was diagnosed a little over two years ago at age 25. Aside from my issues with food and body image, I am a very healthy person. Unlike you, I do actually…"
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Has your sleep cycle changed since dx?
Started this discussion. Last reply by JohnG Feb 25, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I was diagnosed with type 1 December 2010. Ever since then, I have had the darnedest time staying asleep at night. I basically suffer fromInsomnia. This happens regardless of whether my BS is low, in…Continue
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Do you hold onto your outdated insulin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frankie Sloane Feb 6, 2012. 60 Replies 0 Likes
For some reason, I can't seem to let go of my outdated, half used vials of insulin. For me, It's levemir an novolog. I am thinking that maybe it is some sort of subconcious nihilistic reaction, a…Continue
Cold weather's affect on hypoglycemia awareness
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawnmarie Jan 26, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey community,Something I have been struggling with this winter in Seattle (as well as last winter, when I was diagnosed with type 1), is extreme hypoglycemia unawareness. I can go as low as 30, but…Continue
Do you really say "no" to the cake?!
Started this discussion. Last reply by JamesUK Jan 3, 2012. 81 Replies 0 Likes
This is a question that I have been thinking about a lot lately: Do you really always say no to the warm homemade roll fresh out of the oven, the gourmet chocolate chip cookie your co worker picked…Continue
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Frankie Sloane replied to Dana825's discussion 'Help, I feel so out of control!' in the group Diabetics with Eating Disorders
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Diabetics Who Attend Burning Man
This is a group for anyone who lives with diabetes and goes to the Burning Man festival. Here we can share tips and experiences about being in such harsh climates while still managing our diabetes and staying healthy.See More
bikegirl joined Frankie Sloane's groupDiabetics Who Attend Burning Man
This is a group for anyone who lives with diabetes and goes to the Burning Man festival. Here we can share tips and experiences about being in such harsh climates while still managing our diabetes and staying healthy.See More
brokenpole left a comment for Frankie Sloane"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Frankie Sloane commented on worried mom's blog post 'Having trouble keeping sugar level HELP'"I don't know much about this, so don't take my word for it, but it sounds like you may have "brittle" diabetes. Are you familiar with that term? From about.com: "Brittle diabetes, also called labile diabetes, is a term used…"
Frankie Sloane commented on TooSweet's blog post 'Being too sweet!'"Reality check: no deserted island for you lady! You have to face this darn disease every day, in and out. How long have you had it for? I was diagnosed a little less than 1 1/2 years ago. It took me about 10 months to start really taking care of…"
Frankie Sloane commented on Rye's blog post 'I love my Endo but...'"It is frustrating, isn't it? I remember when I was diagnosed, the ER doctor said "you shouldn't gain weight with insulin therapy, that would only happen if you began eating more food." I was relieved to hear that, and then…"
Frankie Sloane replied to Tikicristi's discussion 'Losing weight with Type 1'"I recommend sprouted grain bread, you can buy it at Trader Joes or health food stores. It is naturally "low-carb" without added fillers to replace the carbs. Furthermore, your body processes the carbs easier, because they are whole…"
Donna H commented on Frankie Sloane's group 'Diabetics Who Attend Burning Man'"Who is going this year? I have my ticket and am ready to go!"
Frankie Sloane replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"COming from someone who totally has those days too (what Type 1 doesn't!!), I have to say, don't live your diabetic life in fear of all of the ominous things that are waiting to destroy you. I think that's one of the worse things that…"
Frankie Sloane replied to Marie's discussion 'Diabetes and Insensitivity/Sensitivity of Friends'"Wow! I am saddened to hear that your "friend" would behave this way. It's actually quite shocking. All of my closest friends have been nothing but supportive, and asked a lot of questions so that they could understand what I was/am…"
Frankie Sloane replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Sugar Addiction'"I generally have a very "clean" diet, but I notice every couple months or so, I have this insane craving for sugar. I want soda and cereal, things that actually make me quite sick. I am NEVER surprised when I check my blood sugar during…"
Frankie Sloane replied to marie's discussion 'Could I have a different type of type 1 diabetes'"I can relate to feeling a compulsion to eat when dealing with high blood sugar, but for me it generally has to Be in the 300-400 range (which is extremely rare). The 2 times in the past year that my sugar has been that high, I had an…"
JohnG replied to Frankie Sloane's discussion 'Has your sleep cycle changed since dx?'"Yes, yes, yes...I have have had Insomnia from the very beginning. Just before I started pump therapy I would just take little cat naps all night in my easy chair and this went
on for about two years. My pump tamed my DP and my night time BG is…"
palomino replied to Frankie Sloane's discussion 'Has your sleep cycle changed since dx?'"I'd always been a heavy sleeper at night until I got sick.. in the months before diagnosis, I couldn't sleep hardly at all at night and would get wicked leg cramps so bad I'd have to get up and walk around (have since discovered it…"
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There Goes My Honeymoon
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 3:03am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I haven't been to the doctor yet, and I can't think of what else it could be. I was diagnosed 6 months ago, and have had a really low basal and carb to insulin ratio (8 Levemir a day and 1:25 novolog). In the past few days, my blood sugar has suddenly jumped through the roof and won't budge. Hasn't gone below 200 and has jumped as high as over 400. I feel like crap, foggy, exhausted, upset stomach, gave myself a damn yeast infection, etc. but can't think of what to do to fix it. I have been… Continue
Just Past the 6 Month Mark!
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:08am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Wow, it is hard for me to believe that I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 6 months now. It still seems like just yesterday that I was diagnosed and being administered shots by my mom, who is a nurse, because I was petrified to go near the needle. It has been such an intense roller coaster, but I finally feel like I have accepted it.
There was a period of time, where I went through extreme grieving and sadness. Waking up in the middle of the night and every morning, with the… Continue
There was a period of time, where I went through extreme grieving and sadness. Waking up in the middle of the night and every morning, with the… Continue
Losing Sleep, Can't Seem To Accept My Diabetes Reality
Posted on March 29, 2011 at 1:10am 20 Comments 0 Likes
I haven't been able to sleep much this past month. Almost every single night, without fail, I lay in bed thinking, thinking, thinking of myself and my life without diabetes. I feel as though I am obsessed and I don't know where to direct this excess mental/emotional energy. I cannot let go of the person I was up until 2 1/2 months ago. Her life looks so much more glamorous than mine. I can't stop thinking that I took it for granted, and I should have done so much more. I am dredging up old… Continue
Food Changes, Blood Sugar Changes
Posted on February 19, 2011 at 10:44pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I have been eating a "Paleo" diet for about 5 days now. I have essentially cut out all grains, most dairy (I am still putting milk in my coffee), refined sugars and even legumes. So, what have I been eating? For breakfast something along the lines of berries with homemade cashew cream, dessicated coconut, walnuts and cinnamon. Lunch, a big giant salad with everything under the moon (including some protein, such as a hard boiled egg). Dinner, marinated chicken, homemade tomato soup and green… Continue
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- At 4:05am on August 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Frankie. I wish for you a most wonderful today. ENJOY!!!
- At 2:11am on August 8, 2012, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 8:29am on December 30, 2011,
Shawnmarie said… Low carb, but full fat! You might already know this, but I just learned there's a T1D group in Seattle that meets once a month. They have a page on Facebook called the Northwest Type 1 Diabetes Social Group.
- At 9:50am on December 28, 2011, Shawnmarie said…
Hi Frankie. I made this coffee cake last week and it is delicious. Thought you might like to give it a try. The website has a lot of low carb recipes that look pretty tasty:
- At 9:27pm on August 8, 2011,
Lois said… 
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Frankie:
Hope you had a really wonderful day full of celebration and joy and hope that the lateness of this message doesn't tarnish the good thoughts behind it!
Have a happy and healthy year and continue to join us onsite.
Your Friend,
Lois
- At 6:29pm on August 8, 2011,
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- At 7:54am on August 8, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Frankie....
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 6:40am on August 8, 2011,
Robyn said… - Happy Birthday!
- At 3:55am on August 8, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,Frankie. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:26am on August 8, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Frankie!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
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