Diabetic Pianists
I am a pianist and also teach piano. I love talking to other pianists and other diabetics so I thought I'd make a place for people who are both to get together!
-
Leanna
- 21, Female
- United States
- Blog Posts (14)
- Discussions (268)
- Events
- Groups (10)
- Photos (17)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Leanna's Groups
Leanna's Discussions
Whats your Diabetes song?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Prince Apr 10. 53 Replies 2 Likes
Pump sites in arms or legs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leanna Feb 19. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. - Plato
Latest Activity
Leanna replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Has anybody put an infusion set in their thigh?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I just started using my thighs recently. I really like them! I have had just as good blood sugars as I do in my hip or stomach. I use the Silhouette sites and insert them manually."
Leanna replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I'm getting my meter like that tomorrow. I won't be using it past using the sample strips cause my insurance doesn't cover them but for me I don't use the cases the meter comes with. I use a small Vera Bradley cosmetic case and…"
Prince replied to Leanna's discussion 'Whats your Diabetes song?'"Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. When I was diagnosed a few years ago I was in the hospital with DKA. I felt ugly, horrible, and defective (because of Diabetes). But that song really got me through it all. Also, "Happy Face" by…"
EndocrineGremlin replied to Leanna's discussion 'Whats your Diabetes song?'"Bon Jovi It's My Life has always been my song. Diabetes can try and take from me but I'm still here, still living and have to live while I'm alive and not worry ALL the time about the future."
"I just put a diabetes playlist together a few weeks ago. It includes "Comeback Kid" (Brett Dennen), "One Day Like This" (Elbow) and "Santa Clause Gave Me Diabetes" (Stuckey & Murray) for some levity."
"Lately, I've been listening to this song a lot and thinking about diabetes/life:
"
Leanna posted a discussionHas anyone had one of these?
I decided to try an id from idonme.com. They sell sports bracelets as well and tags that can be worn a variety of ways. I ordered one of the tags in pink with a medical symbol on http://www.idonme.com/pendants.php . I also bought the silicone necklace to go with it. I'm kinda excited to try and and was curious if anyone else has one?See More
Leanna commented on Leanna's group 'Diabetics who wear Medical Id'"woops I didnt post the link to what I bought :) http://www.idonme.com/pendants.php"
Leanna left a comment for javamom"Hey I noticed your post in the Diabetics who wear medical id group even though you posted it quite a while ago. If your still looking for an id thats good for lots of walking maybe you'd like these http://www.idonme.com/pendants.php They also…"
Leanna commented on Leanna's group 'Diabetics who wear Medical Id'"Anyone have an id from idonme.com? I ordered this in pink and am excited to try it! I bought the silicone necklace to go with it. They also sell bracelets. I've been just wearing a basic stainless steel bracelet and am always looking for…"
Profile Information
- 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?
- Talking to people with the same condition as me.
- Date diagnosed
- March 5, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.1 in January 2013
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronic minimed 722 (clear :)
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
- http://twitter.com/#!/pianogirl416
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- My blog is http://www.blogger.com/profile/10687537190083469496
About me :)
Part time student at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), piano teacher and student, and do a few cleaning jobs to make money. I love spending time with family and friends, swimming and playing piano. I also love the time I spend teaching kids piano and think its the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I stay very busy with school and work so managing diabetes while being so busy can be a little hard sometimes but I make it work because I never want diabetes to hold me back. Diabetes is a big part of my life but it is NOT my whole life. I am a Christian who beleives in following what the Bible teaches.
Leanna's Photos
Leanna's Blog
Bryson Paul, an angel from Heaven
Posted on December 9, 2012 at 11:59am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hey guys I know I haven't used this page in a while but I hope to more in the future. I am doing very well except for the fact that my family is dealing with a very sad situation.
Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 5:35 my nephew Bryson Paul came into our family. Due to having Potters Syndrome he was only with us for about 30mins before going to heaven. He is dearly loved and will always be in our hearts. Please pray for my family during this time.…
Continue Diabetes Speech was a succes :)
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 7:53pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Well today I got my grade for my speech. My proffesor gave me the highest possible grade and added a note telling me that she thought it was a very informative topic. She said I was well prepared and it showed. She also liked my visual aids and my eye contact. She finished by saying she looks forward to my persuaasive speech and great job :) I just got that tonight so I'm still really excited! It feels great to have done well on something that I never did before. Here is the pic of my visual…
Continue My new blog.
Posted on November 6, 2011 at 4:57pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hey there just wanna let you guys know I started my own blog. If anyone is interested in giving my some first followers that would be great! I don't know how often I'll be updating but want to some and I can definatly say the more followers I get the more I will update. Its gonna be about my whole life basically including school, piano (teaching and learning), and diabetes stuff.… Continue
Wish me luck with my speech on diabetes.
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 4:26pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
This friday I will be giving an informative speech for my communications class. Its the first speech I have ever given so I'm kinda nervous but it helps that i chose a topic I know alot about. DIABETES :) More specificly it is on How Type 1 and Type 2 are different. Right now I'm in my room practicing it as well as working at my outline and the written version. I'm kinda tired cause I had a math test this morning and spent the afternoon doing Psychology but the time is ticking on closer to… Continue
Update about school, diabetes and just life!
Posted on September 15, 2011 at 8:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello to all!! I've been off here for awhile again so I wanted to update and see how everyone else is doing? Blood sugar wise I've been doing good :) I will be having bloodwork done in the next few weeks to offically see how I'm doing but for the first time in what seens like a long time I'm excited to see what my a1c is.
About a week and a half ago I started college. I'm doing math which I go to class for monday and wednesday mornings then I'm also doing Communications and Psyhology… Continue
About a week and a half ago I started college. I'm doing math which I go to class for monday and wednesday mornings then I'm also doing Communications and Psyhology… Continue
Comment Wall (51 comments)
You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!
Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes
- At 1:45pm on March 26, 2013,
Linda G said… 
You're a FEATURED MEMBER...CONGRATULATIONS LEANNA!!!
- At 7:59pm on February 19, 2013,
Lois said… Leanna:
Thanks for your message. I'm glad that I am touching someone's life at least once in a while. Lately, I've been spending almost all my time going back and forth to the wound clinic and a whole passle of others such as: opthmologist, pulmonologist, O-2 study in pulmonary clinic, sleep center, psychiatrist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, prosthetist, coumadin clinic, and last but not least, the primary physician. All these since Jan. 1!!! And more than 3 of these were multiple, multiple visits!!
It takes me longer to answer because of these running jumps at attempted health (lol) and because I have been pretty depressed lately. It's the age-old conflict of money available vs. bills. I've gotten in a rut of overdraft fees and the bank paying out even without money at the moment of processing. I don't get off with stalling payment and catching up. Add that up along with overdraft fees, I am over $1,500 from a payment they shouldn't have been paid out because I was already overdrawn by over $200. Now I [for sure] can't go grocery shopping for the rest of the month and all of March! I can't even count on my tax refund (only $300) because I had them deposit it directly to the bank and, you know, they will apply it to the overdraft. Looks like I might lose a little weight in March. Ah well, the landlord is threatening eviction because they bounced the one check I didn't want them to bounce!! (Rent) Just think of the money I will be saving by being homeless and foodless!@!
Better go for now, I'm depressing myself even more.
Lois
- At 8:30pm on January 26, 2013, Lois said…
Leanna:
I always love to add new friends. So many come and go so that, if you don't replish your "supply" of friends, the well will go dry. I know, I've spent quite a few months staying away and then spend time pining away all the people who used to bless me every day.
Have you been to my site? Try it; you might like it!!
Lois
- At 4:07pm on April 16, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Leanna...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 6:07am on April 16, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Leanna. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:12am on April 16, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Leanna!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 11:07pm on November 29, 2011,
Mari&Denny said… Thank you so much!! :) Thanksgiving was great! How was yours? I have been sick since Sunday (Stomach bug.) But regaining my health slowly but surely!
- At 6:41pm on June 21, 2011,
MeganJ said… - Nice to meet you Leanna! Hope you're enjoying being back on TuD! :)
- At 8:54pm on April 16, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings Leanna.....
Hope you had the best of times on your Special Day!
How's everything coming along? Any questions or comments?
- At 1:57pm on April 16, 2011,
Doris D said… - Sounds like your having a GREAT day! Make them keep it going! Your very welcome!
Advertisement
REsources
Groups
From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...
Together, We Can Get Diabetes Co-Stars to 10,000 Views!
Above is a photo of Diabetes Hands Foundation’s own Manny Hernandez with the stars of the Diabetes Co-Stars Video, “Strength in Numbers.” In case you haven’t heard the news yet, there is a new video making it’s way through the …Continue Reading
Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!
The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …Continue Reading
TuDiabetes Team
DHF STAFF
 Manny Hernandez(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)
|
DHF VOLUNTEERS
Lead Administrator
 Bradford (has type 1) |
Administrators
 Lorraine (mother of type 1) |
 Marie B (has type 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIKE us on Facebook
Spread the word
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2013 A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
