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Joanne
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  • Allentown, PA
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Life isn't tied with a bow ..... but it's still a gift. <3 <3 <3

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Stayed home yesterday but made it to work today. The office is pretty much empty. Wore all my snow gear including my snow pants. I fully anticipate the entire city of Pittsburgh will be paralyzed by quitting time so I made sure to bring not only che…
1 hour ago
Joanne, I think we were originally supposed to get 6-8". We wound up with 21". We are suppsed to get another 6-8" according to the weatherheads, but considering their last guess, I would bet on another 2'. In Phil I trust. B-)
22 hours ago
Joanne, looks like Allentown is going to get hit harder with this storm tomorrow night into Wed. if their predictions are right! Maybe they will be wrong!
yesterday
Joanne left a comment for Craig
yesterday
good job bring ur Cholesteropl numbers down. How's ur sugars doing ?
yesterday
Jax, i thought Pittsburgh was not supposed to get hit hard with this. My son in State College only got 6 or 7 inches. How much did you get ? I'm not looking forward to another storm come Wed. We can keep our fingers crossed. = ) Take care till then.
yesterday
Looks like a short work week... Doubtful I will be able to get the cars dug out, and not sure the buses will be running tomorrow. With more snow due on Wednesday, I am looking forward to a few work-from-home days and cancelled status meetings. Never…
on Sunday
Okay Joanne...the positive side. Looks like another storm on Wed. is coming and they are calling for your area to get more of it this time :-) David, are you on one of those side streets in Phila. that it takes forever for the plows to get to? I hop…
on Sunday

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Allentown
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
I have:
Type 2
Date diagnosed
August 24, 2004
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.1
What glucose meter do you use?
Breeze 2
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/joanne.geist?ref=profile
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://Don't twitter but am on Yahoo IM & AIM
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
info and help
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Diabetestalkfest. Answers and help.
Who referred you? (if anyone)
royal_blue_ace
What do you do for a living?
nurse

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Need some computer guidance

It's been a frustrating night. I have computer issues and can't figure them out. My picture slideshow and my music player all of a sudden decided to disappear leaving a white box with a tiny logo in the top corner. Others I have talked to can still see my pics and the music player but i can no longer. I don't know what the problem is.
Tried reinstalling the music player and that didn't help. Then I deleted thins I didn't mean to and am struggling to get it back. I'm afraid to mess with the pics… Continue

Posted on August 27, 2009 at 8:42pm — 3 Comments

Joanne

Our Kaylee suffers no more !!


Kaylee dressed to watch Penn State in the Rose Bowl Game


Kaylee, our 5 y… Continue

Posted on July 30, 2009 at 8:00pm — 13 Comments

Joanne

Stress & Depression

Its been one of those days. I just feel ready to throw in the towel. Lots of emotional issues and I'm not coping well.

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 9:05pm — 8 Comments

Joanne

Happppy !!!!! Good numbers = D

I got my labs back and my A1c went from 6.1 to 5.9 Yaaayyyy !!!! My FBS was 125 that day. My total Chol =150
LDL =101 HDL= 48 = / Trigly = 94

But my weight just won't budge much, my heel pain is getting a little better so I'm hoping to walk more. But overall It's pretty good = )

Posted on June 22, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

Joanne

I'll start over tomorrow !!!

My son Pete came home and I really haved missed him. He wanted to go out for dinner and so we did. His favorite dinner ..... The Outback's Alice Springs Chicken. I didn't count calories, carbs or worry about sugar. I had the Alice Springs Chicken quesadillas, that yummy warm bread, a blue cheese pecan chopped salad and ...... a Gold Coast Margarita. We did skip dessert : ) Don't know what my sugar will be tomorrow but it was a wonderful dinner with my son and husband.

Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:04pm — 3 Comments

Joanne

Just wish I could find answers.

I have been struggling for the last year or so with a treatment plan that just doesn't show any changes. I started on Byetta 10mcg about a year ago along with 500mg of Metformin bid and 2 mg Amaryl bid. My A1C came down 0.2 (WOW) now its 6.1. My sugars range from 115-180. Have not lost any weight with the Byetta.

Have had alot of stress with my husband's company making big paycuts vs layoffs and our new insurance this year is really bad and we pay alot out of pocket, so in turn we hold off goin… Continue

Posted on May 29, 2009 at 8:38pm — 5 Comments

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At 10:53pm on February 6, 2010, Daniela said…
Hi Joanne! How are things with you? It's some time now I've been away from TuDiabetes..but I'm back :-) I'm looking forward for the spring to come because I'm sick and tired of snow and freezing temperature -))))! Bye bye
I see that you are on facebook.....I'm sending you my request!
At 5:09pm on February 6, 2010, Amy said…
Hey girl! We have over 2 feet here now! Buggers! To much shoveling today. I also had to do paths for the Corgis :-) They just sank in the snow! Ears would not even show. And I hear we may have another storm on Wed. So much for my shoulder getting better!
At 10:22am on February 6, 2010, Amy said…
Okay Joanne...usually it is you guys up towards Allentown that get all the snow......17" now and still snowing. I hear on the news that you guys got spared again!
My Mother had a stroke last Sat. She is doing as well as can be expected. My brother is down in Fl. now handling things. This is her 2nd stroke. Last one was 6 years ago. The other day she told me that Emeril made her breakfast and that I should go see her Eye Dr. in Washington and that he would take care of my teeth....Yup, major confusion. An hour on the phone and my head is spinning. She does have her moments of "clarity" and at the most appropriate times like when the Dr.'s come in. Just like before. When they do release her she should not be living alone, but I know her and she will probably refuse to go into an Extended Care Community.
I hope all is well with you. Sorry I have not been in touch lately, but I have not had a lot of computer time. My shoulder is doing better, but I am not working much right now. Take care my friend!
At 9:19pm on February 2, 2010, Teena said…
Yep...never fails...you always do make me smile =)
aaawww... i hope she feels better soon. Please give her a big hug for me.
At 6:00pm on January 31, 2010, Muhammad said…
Thankssss Joanne, I'm gonna keep this pic foreverr :)
At 5:03pm on January 30, 2010, Muhammad said…
Nope it didn't work in facebook and I was dying to know wat it is,
turns out its the most beautiful gift i have received lately.
Thankss Joanne :)
At 9:18am on January 27, 2010, Christina said…
Hey Joanne!
Boy, it sure sounds like you've been busy busy! Hope that you are making time for some rest and relaxation as well!
Everything is ok here.
Craig got a call back for an interview with the city. Hoping he gets it.
Mom got a call from they Mayo clinic today. They MAY be able to do something, but we are still unsure. She needs to go there for an appointment. Problem is that it is in MN. So it's really not in the question until Mom does her taxes and stuff. Hope they willdo sometyhing.
At 12:19am on January 26, 2010, Teena said…
Well...I'm home...that is home here in the Philippines. My Mom lives about 3 houses away from my husband and I. Will be going back (hopefully) home in Ok. late March but only for 8 days then will be back here again.
Seen new pictures of Samantha...and my... she is growing bigger each day! How have you been these days?
At 10:56pm on January 25, 2010, Amy said…
Hey Joanne! I am still having shoulder/neck issues. I saw a Dr. today who is sending me to another Dr. on Wed. Hopefully I will be able to get a plan for pain management. I will not do meds or steroid shots at least not at this point. All this rain and damp weather is not helping much :-( It seems like it is a combination of Degenerative discs and arthritis in my neck and an over use injury as well. Getting older stinks.....So, where is that darn "fountain of youth" located??? :-)
I hope your well. Getting way to late and time for sleep. Take care!
At 8:01pm on January 17, 2010, Amy said…
Hey girlfriend......are you over on Facebook again?? :-) I hope all is well with you and your family!
 
 

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