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ADA 2012 - TuDiabetes Meetup! at Love Park, exact spot TBA

June 10, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
10am-noon ESTThere's a GIANT American Diabetes Association conference in Philadelphia this weekend, and we want to take advantage of the timing to have a meetup with TuDiabetes members, and anyone else who's interested.  Exact time and location are still in the works, so stay tuned for this great chance to meet some of your "virtual" friends in person.See More
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Linda Gauvin-Miller left a comment for Lee Ann
Mar 24
Linda Gauvin-Miller left a comment for Lee Ann
"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Lee Ann ♥ Hope you've had a great day with some nice "ME" time :) Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year! How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
Feb 28
catlover left a comment for Lee Ann
"Hi Lee Ann- HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! I hope you have a GR8 day !!!"
Feb 28
Marie B left a comment for Lee Ann
"Happy Birthday LeeAnn! are you going to the ADA thing in June in Philly?"
Feb 28
brokenpole left a comment for Lee Ann
"Happy Birthday, Lee Ann!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Feb 28
Linda Gauvin-Miller left a comment for Lee Ann
"A New Year....already 2012!!! I have made SO many friends here at tu., some I meet daily, some I meet frequently. Some...occasionally. No matter, I have been supported and have felt loved. I don't know how I managed before "coming…"
Jan 1
Lee Ann replied to Abigail.C.'s discussion 'I am diabulimic'
"Indeed. Although, I think it's for the better that those posts were removed, this discussion doesn't make sense anymore. A 'placeholder' that indicates a post was deleted is a good idea, Alan."
Nov 15, 2011

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How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
Friendship and interesting dialogue.
Date diagnosed
October 23, 1978
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
5.6
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Animas IR2020
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http://www.thebuttercompartment.com
I'm always delighted to meet other diabetics. 2008 will mark my 30th anniversary with this disease. I spent a long time being angry about it and not managing it properly, and while I've experienced some unfortunate consequences of that, I'm doing quite well all things considered. I've developed an appreciation for this disease, and let go of the anger and resentment. I can see how it's made me a better a person, and how it's shaped my life. I wouldn't be the same person I am today without it. While I won't deny that it can be frustrating at times, nothing feels as good as accepting it and dare I say, embracing it. It takes far more energy to fight it and hate it than live peacefully with it.

I was featured in an Associated Press article about diabulimia.
‘Diabulimics’ skipping insulin to slim down

I was scheduled to be on FOX's The Morning Show, but minutes before I was to be interviewed, I passed out when my blood sugar got too low (I mistook my symptoms for just being nervous about being on live TV!). The show was live so I missed my opportunity to be interviewed on the show. They interviewed me afterwards though, and posted it on their website.
Recovering from diabulimia

I was interviewed for Diabetes Living Today. The interview was during the second half of the show, starting around 32:00.
May 6, 2008 Podcast

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At 3:12pm on March 24, 2012, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

At 5:43pm on February 28, 2012, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Lee Ann ♥
Hope you've had a great day with some nice "ME" time :)
Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?

At 1:03pm on February 28, 2012, catlover said…

Hi Lee Ann- HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! I hope you have a GR8 day !!!

At 4:09am on February 28, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Happy,Happy Birthday, Lee Ann. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!

At 4:09am on February 28, 2012, Marie B said…

Happy Birthday LeeAnn! are you going to the ADA thing in June in Philly?

At 12:24am on February 28, 2012, brokenpole said…

Happy Birthday, Lee Ann!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.

At 8:15pm on January 1, 2012, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

A New Year....already 2012!!!
I have made SO many friends here at tu., some I meet daily, some I meet frequently.
Some...occasionally. No matter, I have been supported and have felt loved.
I don't know how I managed before "coming home"...but here is where I belong :)
Tu.diabetes is my second family...here, I need not explain nor defend myself. Here,
I am free to be me ♥ Thank you for your friendship Lee Ann.

At 6:19am on September 19, 2011, Khürt Williams said…
Lee Ann, great to meet you yesterday and watch you make art. Sorry we couldn't be there for the final unveiling.
At 1:56pm on September 15, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Bravo for being a featured member Lee Ann :)
At 3:29am on May 12, 2011, Marie B said…
hi Lee Ann, thanks for the comments on my quilt. It was very emotional for me to make it, much much more than I had anticipated. I mailed it yesterday to Manny and it took me all day to summon the courage to take it to the post office. I know it has a job to do! I'm so glad you're going to CWD. I hope you enjoy seeing it in person.

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