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Carb counting - portion size. Eat like a cat. Eat the same thing day in and day out. Test to make sure all is ok from one day to another. That's my nutritional advice.
Funny Stories - how stupid some GP's are. Now that's funny!
I find no humor in ...
I'm sorry to make a point here regarding your comment. Type 2 is not like Type 1, treatment, management, physiology, mental state, control, challenges, obstacles, medical team attitudes, and many more items are different. That is an issue with the...
As type 1 D for 38 years without any D related complications, I do think I can offer some insight by discussing how I have dealt with and managed D. Some include what to do if stories in the back country or on challenging physical outings. Another...
I just want to say thank you to all who've responded here. I've learned a lot from all these posts and you've all been very helpful. I have gotten all the interviews I need with people who have type 1 but even if I didn't get to interview you (it'...
Hi Karen: Several things, from my perspective. First, as someone who was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 35, I think it is very important for the newly diagnosed to be CORRECTLY diagnosed. Sadly, in the U.S., if you are an adult when diagnosed you wi...
Some alledged type 2 use a lot more insulin per day than many type 1. this would be good to mention in the article. Basically diabetics of any label have 2 issues: 1) how much insulin your pancreas produces and this can vary from 0% to 300% of nor...
Ah...that explains why I have had so many more responses and interest from Type 1's than Type 2's. For the purposes of this story, I'm actually looking to hear from both. But you raise a good point and I think I'll suggest that we add that to the ...
I completely understand. I really was wondering more whether you were focusing totally on Type 1 Diabetes. There are so many more Type 2s around, it makes all of us Type 1s' hearts go pitty-pat whenever there's media attention on Type 1. Some of o...
This is for a general health web site with a consumer slant. It's not particularly targeted at people with diabetes at all but provides lots of health info on various chronic conditions. I'm reluctant to post the name of the site on an open board ...
just wondering, can you tell us what website you are writing for? you posted this in the type 1 forum, so are kids with diabetes your target audience?
nicely said
First piece of advice is - it's not your fault.
My outlook is more like Amanda's than Anthony's. It's not the Battle of the Somme, it's a turn in the road. Even though I'd rather not have it, diabetes has presented opportunities to improve my hea...
No funny stories , however I can tell you : determination , determination , determination and took the diagnosis very seroius ( do I sound like a war baby : YES ...no spring chicken !! ) ...living with type 1 diabetes since 1983 ...no side affects...
Jason----thank you. This is also true for a T2 trying to control with only diet and exercise. And perhaps that is an important point to make. Whatever type of diabetes you have, at whatever stage in the progression you are---constant vigilance and...
Bravo, Anthony!!! You speak for so many of us.....
I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes in 1980 (I was 9 years old). I grew up being told that I would be dead by the age of 20 due to having Diabetes and also grew up during the time Steel Magnolias put the fear into a lot of us T1 women to not have...
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Cambridge MA
- Do you have diabetes?
- No
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Found out from a friend who suggested this would be a good place to connect with people who have diabetes.
- What do you do for a living?
- Reporter
What's a reporter without diabetes doing here anyway?
I'm a freelance medical reporter who writes for magazines, newspapers and various websites about many issues including diabetes and our health care system. At the moment I'm currently writing a series of articles on the lifestyle issues surrounding diabetes - how to manage nutrition and how to adjust to the diagnosis. I'm looking to interview some folks who've had diabetes for a while and can offer some advice on these subjects to those who've just been diagnosed. Have you developed a cracker jack system for counting carbs or tracking portion sizes? Or do you have some funny stories to tell or lessons learned about incorporating your disease into your life? I'd love to hear about them and so would my readers, who could use your advice. This is for a major consumer health website. If you're willing to be interviewed for the story, please let me know. You can post here or email me directly at KarenRafinski@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your help.
I should say that I'm also interested in sticking around long-term and getting to know you. I've long thought that the experience of diabetes patients really highlights the shortcomings of our health care system, which is so poorly equipped to treat chronic diseases. I think I could learn a lot from you all and that will make me a better reporter. If you've got tales to tell about your experiences getting health care or insurance coverage or whatever - let me know. I'm very interested.
Thanks for your time and your help.
Karen
I should say that I'm also interested in sticking around long-term and getting to know you. I've long thought that the experience of diabetes patients really highlights the shortcomings of our health care system, which is so poorly equipped to treat chronic diseases. I think I could learn a lot from you all and that will make me a better reporter. If you've got tales to tell about your experiences getting health care or insurance coverage or whatever - let me know. I'm very interested.
Thanks for your time and your help.
Karen
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:46pm on April 30, 2009,
Karen Rafinski said…
- Thank you all - what a wonderful, warm welcome you've given me. It's nice to meet you all.
- At 11:17am on April 30, 2009,
Manny Hernandez said… - Hey,
I missed your birthday!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :D
- At 8:15am on April 29, 2009,
Linzie Wohletz said… 
Happy Birthday MySpace Comments
- At 8:09am on April 29, 2009,
Linzie Wohletz said…
Welcome MySpace Comments
- At 1:51pm on April 28, 2009,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Karen! What is your connection or interest in diabetes?
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