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Linda G left a comment for Ira
"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ira..... Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days! How's it all going ♥ Do you have any questions or comments?"
Oct 17, 2011
brokenpole left a comment for Ira
"Happy Birthday, Ira!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Oct 17, 2011
Ira replied to Melissa's discussion 'How to Control Spike in BG when Disconnected' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
"Melissa, this was happening to me for two months and it was so frustrating. My endo told me something about our bodies know when the daytime is coming or other, that triggers spikes (Didn't completely understand the reason). In any case she…"
May 2, 2011
Ira replied to Johnben.'s discussion 'TROUBLE in the department store.'
"Good reply would of been; Your ignorance superseded your arrogance. Have a great day SIR....."
Apr 15, 2011
Ira commented on emtdunfey's blog post 'HELP!'
"Been there, very frustrating & scary...Call your doctor and have him/her call the pharmacy for the refill....Have the pharmacy help you out...worst case go to the ER and the ER Doc should be able to give you a prescription....Good Luck"
Apr 15, 2011
Ira replied to Emily F's discussion 'While seeking new employment, my old boss told my potential new boss of my Type 1... how wrong is that?'
"That's terrible...Back in the early 90's I had a difficult time finding a good job because of my diabetes. I felt discriminated against however with good luck I went to work for a fortune 500 company. I understand your frustration and…"
Apr 15, 2011
Ira replied to Jim Allison's discussion 'not as romantic as it sounds'
"Jim, not very nice to say but I'm biased for my fellow diabetics. The alarm was to get rid of her. You will find someone that will be caring for your priorities, just like you will do for hers and able to make compromises. Stay upbeat and…"
Apr 8, 2011
Ira commented on Doris D's blog post 'THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!'
"Happy Belated B-DAY...EAT LOTS of CAKE (sugar free of course)"
Apr 7, 2011
Ira commented on jessindenver's blog post 'Letter to Readers Digest in response to "Reverse Your Diabetes" article'
"Jessica, I hear and feel for you. Been T1 for 23 years and don't quite understand how big publishing companies fabricate information. Their ignorance supersedes their arrogance; plain and simple. Have a blessed day....."
Apr 7, 2011
Jane K and Ira are now friends
Mar 30, 2011
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Mar 30, 2011
Ira replied to Trev's discussion 'What is your forbidden food Item?'
"Rice and Pizza are my killers"
Mar 30, 2011
Ira left a comment for Jessi <3
"WOW beautiful Dogs....."
Mar 30, 2011
Ira replied to DogLady's discussion 'Recent Experience with Federal Blue Cross Blue Sheild (BCBS) and Insulin Pump'
"Dog lady...Got a minimed with bc/bs Fed last year. Doctor took care of all the paperwork. Your doc will need to submit labwork results and BG tracking will help as a prerequisite specially if its your first pump. I get my insulin with MEDCO mail…"
Mar 30, 2011
Ira replied to Kelly's discussion 'When should you go to the hospital?'
"Kelly, Hi bd you can work with. Ketones is a different story and if you can't control them you will end up with an IV. You will start vomiting and not able to hold down food or fluids and become dehydrated. KETOACIDOSIS or DKA bad bad bad"
Mar 30, 2011
Ira left a comment for Jane K
"Welcome Jane...Been a T1 since 87 and look forward to chatting with you. This is a great and supportive family to be part of. Keep in touch....."
Mar 30, 2011

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How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
Connect with fellow diabetics
Date diagnosed
February 15, 1988
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
7.3
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
medtronic 522

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At 3:57am on October 17, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ira.....
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 3:36am on October 17, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
Happy,Happy Birthday,Ira. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
At 1:27am on October 17, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Ira!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
 
 
 

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