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C Irons
- 53, Male
- Massachusetts
- United States
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Report Your Glucose Levels Or Be Fined?
Started this discussion. Last reply by C Irons Mar 22. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Too Soon to Talk Gardening, Nope!
Started this discussion. Last reply by C Irons Mar 9. 14 Replies 1 Like
Diabulimia
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cara Jul 6, 2007. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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C Irons commented on C Irons's blog post 'Our Addition, ADA Bathroom'"Haha, I know. We did a lot of the heavy work in the garden last year, fence and developing the beds, this year we hope to just improve it a bit, use it for relaxation. We're lucky to have lots of family and friends helping out on the addition,…"
C Irons replied to JDavid's discussion 'Introductions' in the group US Military Vets with Diabetes"USAF vet, served from Aug 1978 thru Oct 1985. I have mixed feelings about the veterans services in the US, my father was a WWII vet of the Merchant Marines and had to buy his own medals, wait for benefits well into the 1990s. They did however fill…"
Mari_in_France commented on C Irons's blog post 'Our Addition, ADA Bathroom'"Well, you have you're work cut out for you there! Are you sure you're going to have the time for the gardening?
He's going to be happy to have 'his own place'"
C Irons commented on JDavid's group 'US Military Vets with Diabetes'"Glad to see a vets group here, USAF 1978-85. Phantom Phixer."
C Irons joined JDavid's group
US Military Vets with Diabetes
This group is for Military Vets from any country. US vets, share your stories of the care you've received from the VA. International Vets, share how things work for vets in your country.See More
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
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- June 6, 2005
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- 6.3
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- Actually I'm Type II with associated genetic Hemochromatosis (3rd generation).
Diagnosed Type II since June 6, 2005 (my D-Day of sorts), third generation Type II. My father was diagnosed in his early 50's, me @ 45, my grandfather I'm not sure - I think in his 60s.
My grandfather lost both legs and passed away at 71 in 1973 (he lived in Scotland) , my father made it to 79 and other than being diabetic he was fairly healthy until about 75. He lost both legs, parts of both hands, and was blind for the last couple of years.
I don't think either of them really changed their diets, both continued to drink, etc.
I've adopted the GI diet by Rick Gallop which has worked for me so far. Additionally I have extremely high levels of iron in my blood (I hope you don't mind but that's where I got "C Irons" from, I do live in Norwood, my first name initial is C).
My iron is about twice normal but has jumped at times (usually in the winter) to 5 and 6 times the norm. Bad for the liver & joints - like being diabetic - walk - diet - water.
Beyond that my son is epileptic, has had four brain surgeries, and one VNS (pace maker like) device installed to control his siezures, so my diabetes is nothing compared to what he goes through.
My grandfather lost both legs and passed away at 71 in 1973 (he lived in Scotland) , my father made it to 79 and other than being diabetic he was fairly healthy until about 75. He lost both legs, parts of both hands, and was blind for the last couple of years.
I don't think either of them really changed their diets, both continued to drink, etc.
I've adopted the GI diet by Rick Gallop which has worked for me so far. Additionally I have extremely high levels of iron in my blood (I hope you don't mind but that's where I got "C Irons" from, I do live in Norwood, my first name initial is C).
My iron is about twice normal but has jumped at times (usually in the winter) to 5 and 6 times the norm. Bad for the liver & joints - like being diabetic - walk - diet - water.
Beyond that my son is epileptic, has had four brain surgeries, and one VNS (pace maker like) device installed to control his siezures, so my diabetes is nothing compared to what he goes through.
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Our Addition, ADA Bathroom
Posted on March 24, 2013 at 6:30am 2 Comments 1 Like
Aside from my Type 2 diabetes our adult son J (25) has epilepsy, presently his bedroom and the sole bathroom in our house are on the second floor and the time has come to add a first floor ADA compliant bathroom and bedroom both from a safety perspective but also for his overall wellbeing, and freedom of…
Continue My Garden, The Grow Room
Posted on March 17, 2013 at 5:31pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
Coming close to the time here in Boston to set up my grow room. Last year I visited Home Depot and left spending a small fortune, but the items I bought should last a decade or better.
First I bought several 6' plastic folding tables at $45 a piece, then a 4' Lithonia four lamp shop light for each table…
Continue My Garden, A Conscious Choice.
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 11:16am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Well I'm gearing up for this year's garden and had the epithany that beyond just getting outside for the exercise, peace of mind, it really is a conscious choice about what I'll be eating later on in the season and beyond. I still have some squash mash for amazing squash muffins, tomato paste for pizza still in the freezer from last fall.
So I'll be setting up my "grow tables" in the next couple of weeks in the basement to get things going.…
Continue My Garden, 3/7/ 2013, Snow!
Posted on March 9, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last month's "Blizzard of 2013" left a snowfall of 27", this week we recieved another 19" after most of the orginal snow had melted except the snowbanks along the street. Blah!
Oh well, Spring is just two weeks away and the planting will be well under way six weeks from now, sooner…
Continue Walk for Children's Hospital - Boston
Posted on June 12, 2007 at 2:38pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
June 10, 2007
We raised $534,041 - Kickoff for my summer walking program.
Hey, Nicole - I've added a few more photos - do you see your Mom out of the zillion there?…
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- At 9:47am on March 13, 2013,
Linda G said… 
BRAVO on being a FEATURED MEMBER C!!!!
- At 9:46am on March 12, 2013,
Trudy said… Hi C Irons. Thanks for the friend add. I look forward to watching your garden grow. I like to plant a few impatiens and petunias for the Ruby-throated Hummers, due to show up here early in April, as well as our herbs.
- At 4:33am on March 6, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY C IRONS!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 3:55pm on March 6, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you C...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 4:16am on March 6, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,C Irons. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
How are things going with you O lived in Lexington many,many years and was an Educator in Arlington. Enjoy your day.
- At 10:50am on March 6, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings C....
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 7:46am on March 6, 2011,
Doris D said… - Have a great Birthday! This is your day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 7:17am on March 6, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, I hope you have a super fantastic Happy Birthday today!
- At 12:39pm on November 13, 2009,
Kristin said… - Hello! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!
- At 8:26am on August 3, 2009,
Martina H Milligan said… - Thanks for adding me
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