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Four years ago, during my first year teaching, students asked me if I was going to donate blood. I responded "no" because 1) I am a type 1 diabetic and 2) I had some tattoo work done within the same year. I stopped by the donation station and I wa...
I've been told I can give blood (in the U.S.), but I did recently find out that as a pregnant type 1 diabetic, I cannot donate my baby's cord blood to the public cord banks - even for research.
I had been giving blood regularly before being diagnosed with Type 1 almost two years ago - I would like to start donating again, and the local red cross is all for it. Any advice for preparations I might take, or adverse effects to expect for a t...
I give blood on a regular basis. I won't be able to for a bit because of recently having surgery. I told them that I have type 1 and Red Cross says it's not a big deal.
here's a stab in the ass: if you were a diabetic in the 70's and took beef/pork derived insulin - the red cross won't take your blood because of possible exposure to CJD (mad cow) ain't that a scream?
I have given blood twice successfully with Carter in the US. I have tiny veins though so other times they were unable to stick me. Haven't tried anytime recently though. I inquired about becoming a donor for bone marrow, and was told no specifical...
In Canada, a person with type 1 or any diabetic on insulin is not permitted to give blood. I've heard different reasons at different times from different people:
1) You took beef-pork insulin in the 70s and 80s, therefore you might have mad cow d...
I'd given blood 24 times before beingdiagnosed. I called the Canadian Blood Services and was told it depends on what meds you're using if you're Type 2 (Metformin is ok). Type 1s are not allowed to donate in Canada because they say a drop in blood...
Great photo!
Way too cute. Love it.....
Hefin
I want it.....
I've always wanted a bassett.............
what a great kitty...............
I have exactly the same car! they're great.....
I love this photo...
you have "does my b........ look big in this" thing going on.....
It's great!
Hope you find the answers you're looking for....
Hefin
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Bangor, Wales
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- January 11, 2002
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 6.3
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Ultra One Touch
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Linda told me
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- Linda
- What do you do for a living?
- Automotive Concept Design Engineer
About me
Hello,
I'm not going to start by writing about my diabetes.
Firstly, things that are important to me. My Girlfriend Gem, we have been going out since 2001, why she puts up with me, I don't really know, we have a cat called Scampy, and we all live in the countryside just outside of Stratford upon Avon.
I'm a bit of a petrolhead, enjoying motorcycles as well as cars, I've been an automotive engineer since leaving university, working on several cars from Aston Martins to Land Rovers, currently working with Jaguar.
I'm a movie nut too, enjoying the cinema, and my ever increasing DVD/Blu-Ray collection that is getting a little out of control.
I grew up in north Wales, not to far from mount Snowdon, on a small farm.
Now the boring bit, I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002, I went un-diagnosed for a bit too long, so ended up having a few problems when my sugar levels returned to normal, I had acute neuropathy for about six months, rather painful at the time, but gone now. So I multi inject, but I do wonder if a pump might be better for me, because I spend most of the day sat in front of a PC.
My father has diabetes, and so does his dog, looks like it runs in the family!
I'll happily chat away to anyone that feels they would like to contact me, does not have to be diabetes related, anything really!
Anyway, that's me.
I'm not going to start by writing about my diabetes.
Firstly, things that are important to me. My Girlfriend Gem, we have been going out since 2001, why she puts up with me, I don't really know, we have a cat called Scampy, and we all live in the countryside just outside of Stratford upon Avon.
I'm a bit of a petrolhead, enjoying motorcycles as well as cars, I've been an automotive engineer since leaving university, working on several cars from Aston Martins to Land Rovers, currently working with Jaguar.
I'm a movie nut too, enjoying the cinema, and my ever increasing DVD/Blu-Ray collection that is getting a little out of control.
I grew up in north Wales, not to far from mount Snowdon, on a small farm.
Now the boring bit, I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002, I went un-diagnosed for a bit too long, so ended up having a few problems when my sugar levels returned to normal, I had acute neuropathy for about six months, rather painful at the time, but gone now. So I multi inject, but I do wonder if a pump might be better for me, because I spend most of the day sat in front of a PC.
My father has diabetes, and so does his dog, looks like it runs in the family!
I'll happily chat away to anyone that feels they would like to contact me, does not have to be diabetes related, anything really!
Anyway, that's me.
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Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 9:34am on September 13, 2009,
Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) said…
- So Hefin - you have the diesel version of the Smart? Here in North America they don't sell them anymore - monopoly by the gas companies - sigh. Diesels are so much cleaner for the environment - and get much better mileage compared to gas powered. I get alot of comments on my Smart - but sadly tell people - that if it's not a diesel engine - then it's not worth the extra $$$'s to buy one. Maybe North America will change their ways one day.
FatCatAnna at Trials and Tribulations of a Diabetic
- At 2:30pm on September 1, 2009,
heather turek said… - hi! great to hear from you! i'm doing alright... still not feeling well yet. it's gonna be a long haul. i took an adrenal test at my Dr. last week which should give us a direction to head.
how are you? hey, did your cat win???!!! :)
- At 5:09pm on August 26, 2009,
Becca said… - Ahhh thanks very much =) was a pretty good day actually..
Hmmm yeah I want too, not to sure how good I'll be at it though ahaaa
Thanks agaiin, have a lovely day.
- At 2:14pm on August 23, 2009,
Robyn said… - LOL thanks for the comment on my photos....everybody is beautiful to me.
- At 3:42pm on August 21, 2009,
Sidney Partridge smile said… - Hello Hefin,
I'm from central Illinois, USA. Are you by any chance aquainted with Malcolm Bevan? Sid
- At 4:46pm on July 14, 2009,
heather turek said…
- i voted! do i get a sticker? LOL
- At 7:13pm on July 13, 2009,
heather turek said…
- is it too late to vote for scampy ? :)
- At 7:45am on July 8, 2009,
Amy said… - Hello Hefin! Ah...a lady form the US who has Pembroke Welsh Corgis has to give them Welsh names!!!!! I also love the UK and hope to get to Wales someday!
- At 3:34am on July 7, 2009,
steve harniman said… - Nice wheels.. it's a Suzuki GS750 and she's totally rebuilt and goes like a girl whos had to much to drink. Is that your Honda?
Just been looking down your list of contacts I'm very surprised at all the ladies you chat to.
Any way have a nice day,
Steve.
- At 1:49pm on June 20, 2009,
Denise Kelly said… - I live in Southern Ca, near LA.
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