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Joanne
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Life isn't tied with a bow ..... but it's still a gift. <3 <3 <3
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Joanne left a comment for Lois"Lois, Sorry all the problems continue to plague you. Just wish something would go right for you.…"
Spring left a comment for Joanne"oh my goodness Joanne ,that baby is too cute !! :)How sweet :)... I liked your idea on Lot's…"
Joanne left a comment for catlover"Hoping till you can read this you will be much stronger. Sending (((HUGS)))
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Joanne left a comment for lotsofshots"Thinking of you & hoping you find Zen. Tat happened to us when we still had Kaylee. I know how…"
Joanne replied to netbadger's discussion 'Gastric Bypass - diabetes cure?'"Left a message on your page. I'm a RNY 12/11 & will try to answer any questions I can."
Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- info and help & friendship
- Date diagnosed
- August 24, 2004
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.4 5/15/12
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Diet and Exercise
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- http://www.facebook.com/joanne.geist?ref=tn_tnmn
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Wife, Mother of 3 awesome sons, 1 foster son, Nanny to 2 Granddaughters, Daughter, Sister and Type 2 Diabetic. Registered Nurse. Gardening aficionado.
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Diabetes doubles your risk of Alzheimers !!!
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 1:55pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Just read this article in a CNN link. Another good reason to keep your sugar in control.
(Health.com) -- People with diabetes are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke at an early age, but that's not the only worry. Diabetes appears to dramatically increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia later in life, according to a new study conducted in Japan.
In the study, which included more than 1,000 men and women over age 60,… Continue
(Health.com) -- People with diabetes are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke at an early age, but that's not the only worry. Diabetes appears to dramatically increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia later in life, according to a new study conducted in Japan.
In the study, which included more than 1,000 men and women over age 60,… Continue
Confusing new Labs
Posted on March 10, 2010 at 10:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well the results came back and I am confused. My sugars have been eratic due to cortisone shots and going off my meds for a colonoscopy. My FBS was 143 and that was actually one of the better ones lately. Yet My A1C went from 5.9 ---> 6.0 . I expected to see a jump to maybe 6.5 or higher. How can my sugars be running higher all the time and my A1C barely budge ????
My TC was 170 but my LDL was 101 & HDL was 50, so I'm sure next week…
Continue Need some computer guidance
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 8:42pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
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… Continue
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… Continue
Our Kaylee suffers no more !!
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 8:00pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
( I am beginning to hate the pancreas ) They inserted a peg tube for feeding purposes. She was so week but we brought her home Tuesday… Continue
Stress & Depression
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 9:05pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
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.
Happppy !!!!! Good numbers = D
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 4:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
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 = )
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 = )
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- At 12:41pm on May 20, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Hello busy lady. They have you going hithter and yon. I had a nice birthday. One of the TOPS ladies invited us to her house for lunchand a birthday cake for Reed. Tom brought one. Took me out to dinner Sat. I hate to face the scale Wed. The surgeon was at Russ;'s nose again. So he was like a mummy. Tom was here 5 days big Historic Preservation Conferebce here. Tom had to lecture. When Russ goes Thursday to have stitches removed I hope she leaves the nose alone. The doctor gave Russ patches to put on feet but no success so far. How is Joe doing? Give him my best. Poor Cat in the hos[otal 40 days so far. Take good care of yourself. HUGS, Reed
- At 4:38pm on May 10, 2013, Spring said…
oh my goodness Joanne ,that baby is too cute !! :)How sweet :)... I liked your idea on Lot's page -about praying to St.Anthony.Am going to try to remember to keep asking for his help to find Zen...I like the way your g'mother ask :) Take care friend :)
- At 11:08am on May 9, 2013, SEAGATOR said…
Hello Joanne. Things have been hectic here, That mini hurricane created havoc. Streets flooded roads washed away raw sewage in the roads. Elkton next town over had a tornado necxt town Hastings potato capital of the world all crops rotting. Chico is curled up on the doughboy watching me. He goes North Saturday until late October. We will miss him. I am praying hard Lots finds her Zen. I do nt think Cat when telling me about her stomach ever thought she would ge going through what she is going through. Will everyone descend on you for Mothers Day? How is Joe taking the lay off. It must be tough. I am doing ok. BG 108. Knees hurt. Russ still using the compression machine. Tom comes tonight. I just baked Brownies/ Last Sunday he had the Reading this Sunday he serves. I hope you are doing well. Take good care. I care. HUGS,Reed
- At 10:28am on May 3, 2013, SEAGATOR said…
Hello Joanne. Thanks for your nice email filling me in. We are having a mini-hurricane, All night all day rain and winds 50 miles an hour. Streets are flooded. Tom is at Government House and he it is a mess in town. Waves are breaking over the seawall and flooded the Bayfront.
Russ still having trouble with his left leg. He does the compression machine at home. 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes at night. He walks slowly and now uses a cane but no more moaning and groaning.
I went to my PCP and he said I am very health. My knees killing me but I think it is the day.
A new twist the storm brought in adult frogs and their singing is a racket...driving me crazy.
You sure have been one busy lady. I hope you get something you like.
Sorry to hear about Joe. It must be very hard on him.
This country is going in the wrong direction. They want to cut out the Cost of Living for Seniors. I got $3 and I mailed it to Senator Schumer.
Tom has the Reading Sunday and he also other weeks serves Communion.
Chico is hre he is with us all day. Lovely cat. He is going back North the 10th..we will miss him.Take good care of yourself and my very best to Joe.
HUGS,
Reed
- At 11:41am on April 1, 2013, SEAGATOR said…
Hello Joanne. Thamk you for your nice Easter card. We had a nice Easter. Tom did the Reading Holy Saturday. Only 30 people there. It was a GOMILY from Ancient days very scary. We got up early Easter Sunday as I wanted aq seat. The place was mobbed SRO. The lady in charge of things asked Tom if he would serve communion..he did. Then dinner. Too much food. I sent a lot home with Tom. When I lived in MA we used to drive to New London,CT and take the ferry across Long Isp;and Sound as we had relatives in Rocky Point. Do not get too depressed over the job. How much longer will Joe hand on at work. Take care. Reed
- At 3:13pm on March 31, 2013,
Linda G said… ♥ A BLESSED EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY DEAR JOANNE ♥
- At 8:15am on March 31, 2013, Spring said…
Thanks Joanne :) Happy Easter to You too ! I like your music ..
- At 8:13am on March 31, 2013, Spring said…
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- At 8:51am on March 29, 2013,
catlover said… HI Joanne- Thanks for the graphic. We are in the middle of celebrating Passover. It will last until Tuesday night. I am already tired of eating Matzah. I am going into the hospital to have a colon procedure on April 9. I hope all goes well. I should be there for 2-4 days. I won't be on the site for a while. I hope you have a Blessed Easter with your family. Tatum has gotten so big. She and Samantha look so cute together. Hope you all stay well. Cat
- At 4:50pm on March 19, 2013, SEAGATOR said…
Hello Joanne. Any ideas for not diabetes Neuropathy. Russ has been to every doctor. He can hardly wa;l. He takes Neurntin. He cannot get a shot as he is on Coumadan. Talking about a wheelchair. I do not think he is ready for that even though he just about walks. Any info would be great. Got my BGto 180 after the shots started at 432. There is always something. My best to Joe. HUGS,Reed
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