"I love this! Silver linings! Ok, other good D things, hmmmm, let's see... How about Empathy? I feel like I've gained a huge heart for all people/creatures wrestling with hard-to-manage physical/mental problems. D has made me way less…"
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NiceDiabetes commented on La's blog post 'The Beauty of Diabetes'"Thanks for posting such a positive article. Its easy sometimes to get caught up in the poor me but you are exactly right, we have many things to be thankful for"
La commented on La's blog post 'The Beauty of Diabetes'"Just thought I would add, only for people with an NHS, that you realise where all the taxes are going and you start to get some more stuff for your tax money."
La replied to Robyn's discussion 'How many Test Strips do you use in 1 month? Just Curious.'"I test about 250-300 times a month. Quite a lot of the time I do less. I get loads more though, off the NHS"
La replied to Kelsey's discussion 'I need your take on this.'"Im with you! I have it every few months for a week and I hate it. I hate having to insert it aswell as my pump and I hate it beeping when it believes I am going low or high when really I am not. Only if you are desperate for one and you really hate…"
La posted a blog postThe Beauty of Diabetes
Hello to all of the broken pancreas people!Because I am too lazy to tell the rest of my story for a while, I have decided to have a little game! I have given up being cynical today and so far have kept it up for all of ten seconds! Well Done La!So I have decided to post a blog about all the great things about being a type one. Post ay more below :)1. Cross country day at school. . . Worst day of the year. This involves effort so obviously its a bad thing to do. Everyone goes around the school…See More
La commented on La's blog post 'Chunk 2 of TSOL'"well yeah! As you can imagine, I didn't come round for a couple of days. I was being a proper Brit, no point in going to the doctors unless your actually about to die :p"
Stemwinder commented on La's blog post 'Chunk 2 of TSOL'"900-1080 is that a record, Maybe, maybe not. I'm just glad your not playing harp in Heavens choir."
La commented on La's blog post 'Chunk 2 of TSOL'"Indeed I do. I am far far better at the violin though. Harp is a new thing and its amazing but I love the violin more."
earthling commented on La's blog post 'Chunk 2 of TSOL'"Dear oh dear! 900-1080 mg/dl!! I am so glad you made it to the hospital and that you are still with us today. And you play the harp!"
La replied to Jenny O's discussion 'any good android apps for diabetic management?'"I believe that there is a 'Carbs and Cals' app for android. It is great because you can find out how many carbohydrates and calories in a meal very quickly without having to have a copy of the book in your pocket all the time. Obvs, it is…"
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- IDK. only just joined but I hope to help people who are finding it hard as I am a happy diabetic :p
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- January 1, 2010
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- Pretty good really.
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- You felling sad about being diabetic? send me a message and I'll send you back one of the perks of being diabetic. Why you? well why not you????
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The Beauty of Diabetes
Posted on July 4, 2012 at 7:39am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Hello to all of the broken pancreas people!
Because I am too lazy to tell the rest of my story for a while, I have decided to have a little game! I have given up being cynical today and so far have kept it up for all of ten seconds! Well Done La!
So I have decided to post a blog about all the great things about being a type one. Post ay more below :)
1. Cross country day at school. . . Worst day of the year. This involves effort so obviously its a bad thing to do.…
Continue Chunk 2 of TSOL
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 2:26am 5 Comments 1 Like
I just thought that I might alert you all of a miracle that happened right here, in England. This will come a massive shock to all who were not residing in England on this very day today ( or were not so hung over that they could not think. But you are all diabetics and if you have been hung over I shall be deeply ashamed of you :p) So back to the miracle ( I do tend to get sidetracked.) There was an unidentified object in the sky. I would say a UFO but it was sort of hovering in one space.…
Continue The Story of La! (TSOL 1)
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:00pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Hello to everyone else with a messed up pancreas and thanks for coming to read my blog. I guess I should begin with telling you a bit about myself. I am a happy pumped type one fourteen year old living in the United Kingdom in a small little place, you might not have heard of it, called London. I have been diabetic since I was eleven, almost twelve. I was diagnosed on New Years Day 2010 and my parents were told when I was admitted to hospital on that snowy day ( very dodgy for the ambulance)…
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- At 11:52am on July 1, 2012, earthling said…
Honored to be your friend, La!
- At 4:15pm on June 29, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home La....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "College Students with Diabetes" & "Young Adults with Diabetes".
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 3:25pm on June 29, 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.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 9:57am on June 29, 2012, earthling said…
Gee, thanks, La, for the friendly comment! I too am buoyed by people (you) saying nice things about me. As I am nearly 60, and D for 44 years of that, I have lost a wee bit of my bounce. So it is wonderful to encounter yours! I too have been a happy person for much of my life and have not let diabetes keep me from my dreams. Bravo for you!
Your life sounds very interesting so far. I have been to London and, as a country girl, found it HUGE and so busy! But full of life and all manner of just about everything? When you said 30 degrees, I thought you meant Fahrenheit - ha ha - Silly Americans. When will we catch up with the rest of the world? So you like the heat?
I seem to live in the only part of the US spared this year's roasting spring temps. Here it has been cool and rainy for just about ever. I know I should be glad, but a bit of 30ish weather would suit me just fine about now!
All the best,
<3 earthling
- At 11:47am on June 28, 2012,
catlover said… Hi La- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
- At 4:45am on June 27, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. 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 1:28am on June 27, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
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