"Jamie, you were DX'd almost exactly one year after me with a similar result. It still seems like yesterday. I believe you have found the place you were looking for. Besides insulin, I can honestly say that TuD has been my best weapon in my…"
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"Walmart now has a glucose monitor named Prime for $16.24 and strips are $9.00. Someone posted that information on this website and I went out and bought one and it works fine."
brokenpole commented on Jamie's blog post 'Ho hum'"Jamie, I don't know what kind of insulin you use, but walmart has their own Relion brand that is a third the cost of regular R and N. Those are generally sold over the counter.
I was without insurance for ages and that stuff saved my…"
Trudy commented on Jamie's blog post 'Ho hum'"Hi Jamie. I was first dx'd as Type 2 and put on oral meds, which didn't work. It then became clear than I really have Type 1 and went on insulin. Diabetes is so confusing at first, but becomes easier with time. TuD is the right place to be…"
Teena commented on Jamie's blog post 'Ho hum'"Its okay to be "mopey" at times Jamie. A lot of us here has gone through that...in fact some are still too :) A good support system like a community such as TuDiabetes may help you. Im glad you've found us. Here, you're not…"
Jamie posted a blog postHo hum
So I have been a diabetic since October of 2011 and it is still so very hard. It feels that more times than not I am down and depressed over this disease. I have even been prone to panic and anxiety attacks a lot and I just feel at my wits end sometimes. I mean, it's not normal for someone to break down and cry while at work. The cost of insulin is stressful to say the least. I just feel that, even though I have support, I don't know anyone who really gets what I am going through. I have been…See More
Jamie posted a status"Does anyone know where I can get info for help on the cost of insulin? It's so expensive and I could really use some help. Thanks"
Jamie posted a status"Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I have been looking for a place where I can connect with others who deal with what I do."
brokenpole left a comment for Jamie"Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for…"
Marie B left a comment for Jamie"hi Jamie, welcome to TuDiabetes! Here's a link to our Values of the community http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-values-of-tudiabetes
a really nice piece written by our founder Manny about how we do things here. Let me know if you…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- October 16, 2011
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
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Ho hum
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 6:06pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
So I have been a diabetic since October of 2011 and it is still so very hard. It feels that more times than not I am down and depressed over this disease. I have even been prone to panic and anxiety attacks a lot and I just feel at my wits end sometimes. I mean, it's not normal for someone to break down and cry while at work. The cost of insulin is stressful to say the least. I just feel that, even though I have support, I don't know anyone who really gets what I am going through. I have…
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- At 5:29pm on March 30, 2012,
Linda G said… 
- At 9:59am on March 30, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Jamie- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
- At 1:09pm on March 29, 2012, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 12:31pm on March 29, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Jamie, welcome to TuDiabetes! Here's a link to our Values of the community
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-values-of-tudiabetesa really nice piece written by our founder Manny about how we do things here. Let me know if you have any questions, I've been a proud member for 4 years now.
- At 9:16am on March 29, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 8:11am on March 29, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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