"T1 Aug. 2011 at age 47"
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Misdignosed as type 2
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melitta Jun 28, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Well I found out yesterday that I was misdignosed as type 2 back in August of 2011, I'm adult onset Type 1. I really always had my doubts about being type 2 and don't really understand why doctors…Continue
Question about CGM results?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Jun 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My Endo put me on a CGM last Friday and I’m to turn it back in tomorrow, Tuesday 6/5. I have been doing the finger sticks along with it and was doing pretty good staying within range but hit a low of…Continue
Podcast about insulin
Started May 24, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I just wanted put this out there for anyone that wants to listen to the podcast from Robert Ferguson. He is a certified nutritionist and fitness specialist and I started following his…Continue
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shelly commented on Karen's blog post 'Thanks for Welcoming me to TuDiabetes'"weight too fast, very thirsty and very lethargici hate to say this but you are type 1 frome all thesymptoms you ware having if you need more info let me know"
"I've bought Julian Bakery net carb bread about a month ago. It's not bad really, best if toasted I think. Haven't bought it since because it's $6.00 a loaf! Ouch!"
Carb Counting by Example
Correct carb counting is very important. The members of this group can present pictures of their meals and the estimated carb counts. This way we can improve our judgement and learn to overcome common mistakes by sharing our experiences.
LADA Diabetics
Do you have Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults? Need support in having this type of Diabetes. Do not understand much about it? Join us as we discuss, support and learn more about LADA!See More
Diabetes and Women
A group for women living with diabetes who want to share stories and ask questions about women's health issues: pregnancy, infertility, menustration etc.etc.
Inked Diabetics
If you have tattoos, or simply admire others' ink, this is your home! If you've ever had people say, "Tattoos? But you're diabetic!", come on in! Share artists, responsible studios, locales...A place to share your ink (keep it tasteful, kiddies!)See More
Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group
This is a group for anyone that is using Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution in full or in part (using a very low carb diet of around 30g/day) to manage their diabetes.
"It probably is but I know there's a difference in the taste, or at least it is to me, diet coke seems to have an after taste and I don’t get that with the coke zero."
"I don't drink diet soda anything, I never liked the tast of diet sodas. Once I became the big "D" I swicthed over to Coke Zero and I love it, it has no affect on my BG. I also love drinking iced unsweet tea with lemon and that's…"
"Hi Karen: I am glad you found them useful! I wrote them in part because I am lazy.....SO many people come to TuD suspecting they are misdiagnosed, so I wrote those so I could just provide links and not repeat myself over and over (broken record)."
"Hi Melitta, yes I have read several of your blogs and find them VERY useful. Thank you so much, you are so helpful with all your information!"
"Hi Jan: I am with you! There was nothing latent about the onset of my Type 1 diabetes at age 35."
"Hi Karen: Welcome to the club! There are so many TuD members who, as adults, were misdiagnosed as having Type 2 diabetes when in fact they have Type 1 diabetes, including TuD founder Manny Hernandez. Sadly, misdiagnosis remains the norm not the…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- learn from other type 1
- Date diagnosed
- August 4, 2011
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Diet and Exercise
Karen's Blog
WOW...Stupid Insurance!
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:34pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm so frustrated...I'm denied insurance because I'm on insulin...REALLY?! So, I had insurance through my husbands work but they no longer offer it so I'm trying to get covered somewhere else. Now I'm just screwed!!! Sorry, I just had to vent!
Thanks for Welcoming me to TuDiabetes
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:07am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Thank you everyone for welcoming me to tudiabetes. I'm t2, insulin dependent since Aug. 4, 2011. I take Levemir 2x daily and Novolog 3x daily. I had no clue what was wrong with me at the time, lost way too much weight too fast, very thirsty and very lethargic. Admitted to hospital and was told "Has anyone every told you was Diabetic?" REALLY?? SERIOUSLY?? I had no clue what the symptons even where for diabetics! They immediatly put me on insulin. I have felt so much better now that I have it…
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- At 8:44pm on March 14, 2012,
Robyn said… Hello and Welcome!!
- At 4:17am on March 13, 2012,
Parrformance said…
Have you had a C-peptide test and an antibodies for T1 test done?
- At 9:18pm on March 9, 2012,
Linda G said… 
- At 12:06pm on March 9, 2012,
catlover said… Hi KJT2- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 11:01am on March 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful group. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 9:18am on March 8, 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 7:06am on March 8, 2012,
Marie B said… hello and welcome to the community!
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-values-of-tudiabetes
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