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Jessica
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  • Herndon, VA
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Diabetes game.

Duuude. I can see it now. Your this little character that runs around. But you have to check sugar levels and take the correct insulin to get it within the right range. If you dont bad things happe...

Replied Nov 11

Hot Chocolate Recipe?????

I looked on the back of an unsweetened cocoa powder container. It had a recipe for hot cocoa. I just changed out the sugar for splenda, only less, and it was YUMMY!!

Replied Nov 11

Maintaining Normal Glucose Levels

um...like 3 hours LOL.

Replied Oct 30

if you could have one day without diabetes what would you do

I would live a normal life. I would NOT think about what I was eating, but I dont think Id go nuts. Id just enjoy not having to think about it, and not having to feel guilty for eating a cookie. HAHA

Replied Oct 30

 

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Colleen Strauch joined Jessica's group
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cynthia rogers commented on Jessica's blog post 'First post in a LONG time. Went to the Endo yesterday.'
I have just gone through my second miscarriage this week. it sort of makes you numb. oh yeah, I have had type 1 for 12 years. I have just switched to Apidra.
November 11
meredith commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
i totally agree with your blog and understand how you feel! it's really easy to explain to someone that we know what we're doing, but that doesn't mean they will react how you want them to or even understand you ... some people just think they kno...
November 11
Jessica replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Diabetes game.'
Duuude. I can see it now. Your this little character that runs around. But you have to check sugar levels and take the correct insulin to get it within the right range. If you dont bad things happen and little stars float around your head. Like fa...
November 11
Jessica replied to Tanya (Baby Tee)'s discussion 'Hot Chocolate Recipe?????'
I looked on the back of an unsweetened cocoa powder container. It had a recipe for hot cocoa. I just changed out the sugar for splenda, only less, and it was YUMMY!!
November 11
Jessica commented on Matt Neal's photo 'tattoo_pic'
I've always thought about doing this.
November 11
Jessica is now friends with Diane Faust-Counsellor and Heather Nicole
November 11
Jessica commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
Really....family memebers don't bother me that much. I know they just care. Except the uncle in law...thats annoying. But it's co-workers. My boss is a diabetic, so I leave him alone mostly. But my other co-workers will come to me and be like "sho...
November 11
Jessica commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
Rebecca you are awesome! I might try that. hehehe. :)
November 11
Rebecca Olson commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
I get where you are comming from. Having people scrutinize and comment is such an outward reminder of what we deal with at all times, and especially when it comes across as if we aren't thinking of it ourselves. Maybe we should all just start dial...
November 11
Heather Nicole commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
i def agree with this blog. I have so many poeple who don't know anything about me, just a friend of the family telling me how i need to eat, and that i cant have a beer. Or just constantly on me about something. My dad who has been one of my bigg...
November 10
JeffC commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
My wife can sometimes fall into the GLP category, but never the FP because I'm very regimented in my diet. She sometimes comments on diabetics she sees who eat high sugar foods. On the GLP... she's trying to understand and I stopped being annoyed...
November 10
Cassie Kile commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
Well I totally get your blog :) And enjoyed reading it. I work with a guy who is a member of the food police but I would never call him a "supporter" :) He is also diabetic and, like your husbands uncle, doesn't even attempt to take care of it. He...
November 10
Mark commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
Yes, you are correct Jessica. Forgive me for being so thoughtless and short sighted. I didn't delve much deeper into your blog after I read the second sentence "There are a few types of "supporters" out there. And most are annoying." I still do no...
November 10
Jessica commented on Sophie's blog post '"...may have caused the onset of diabetes..."'
I have heard that there are times in a persons life that will trigger their body to kill the pancreas. For some it's puberty, pregnancy, illness...etc..
November 10
Marie B commented on Jessica's blog post '"Supporters"'
Jessica, I totally understand, because my mother is a card-carrying member of the diabetes police. She never completely got it when I was a kid, and now that my dad's had type 2 for a while, she doesn't get type 2 either. oh, well, I guess that's ...
November 10

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Herndon
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
September 15, 2006
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
8.3
What glucose meter do you use?
One touch Ultra
Type of treatment you use
Shots, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/home.php?ref=home
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I don't remember. But I REfound this site when I was looking up information about the Lantus solostar pen.
What do you do for a living?
Starbucks Barista/Learning coach

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"Supporters"

I have noticed some things recently. There are a few types of "supporters" out there. And most are annoying. And while they mean well...they don't realize that they are hurtful/annoying.

1. The Food Police.
My husbands uncle is this. And what makes it worse...is that he is a diabetic as well. He constantly scrutinizes what I put in my mouth. OMG did I just eat that cookie?!?! He will hound me and make snide little "jokes" about what sugar I am eating while he eats handfuls and handfuls of chips… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 6:22pm — 15 Comments

Jessica

Update on apidra.

I figured with leaving you all out of the loop the past couple of days you might be worried. Sorry, I just felt like keeping quiet and to myself. I've been incredibly stressed about all of this. In the past few days I have learned that my body really doesnt do well with carbohydrates. Redundant statement much? But really. My endo told me last time that I am allowed one carb point per meal, which equals out to 40g of carbs. SIKE! My body allows me 12 or less carbs. With 12 carbs each meal I can t… Continue

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 7:50pm — 4 Comments

Jessica

I really do appreciate it.

I know at times I can sound a bit whiny. :) But what's different about this site is that the people here are understanding and nice. It really does help, and makes me feel like maybe there ARE people out there that understand and who I can talk to. So thank you. :)

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 9:04pm — 5 Comments

Jessica

Let's figure this out. *edit*

So I posted a forum topic about my apidra issue. Basically I find that it it dosnt work for me. One night I had to take 60 units to cover a simple salad (that didnt even have croutons). So some folks suggested I open a new pen and try that to see of maybe the one I am using is defective. So I figured...why not. I already paid for around 10 pens and they are just sitting in my fridge. So I wanted to just write in here and log how it goes tonight.
For the past couple of days I havent been taking i… Continue

Posted on October 24, 2009 at 6:30pm — 15 Comments

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At 1:23pm on October 26, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi Honey...I started a discussion on the forum...Insulin Pen Usage....I wanted to get information for you from members that use the pen. I hope that it helps you and maybe you can figure out what is going on...hate to see you run so high and get sick, it is unnecessary. I hope that it helps.
Robyn
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At 6:46pm on October 25, 2009, Robyn said…
Just checking on you....I hope that you get this insulin problem solved. Just a bit worried about you. Please keep us updated. Wishing you well.
Robyn
xo
At 7:45am on October 25, 2009, Marie B said…
Jessica, how are you doing today? I've been type 1 a long time, and I have gotten a bad bottle of insulin a couple of times. I've also let bottles expire, and sit out of the fridge too long, with bad results. I hope you started anew everything. If you haven't already, call the doctor. It's all very frustrating, isn't it? let us know how you are doing.
At 7:15pm on October 24, 2009, Gerri said…
Thanks for the friend invite. So sorry what you've been through with Apidra. Please keep me posted.
At 9:19am on August 28, 2009, Robyn said…
I am sorry that you have had such hard times. Wishing you well.

RobynXX
 
 

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