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Lee Ann's Discussions
Diabetes Tax Provisions in the Senate Health Bill
Replied Dec. 28, 2009
Diabetes Tax Provisions in the Senate Health Bill
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Diabetes Tax Provisions in the Senate Health Bill
Replied Dec. 27, 2009
Lee Ann, always grateful for everything this disease has brought and taught me :)
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That's unimaginable, Melissa! I've never heard of such a thing, and I can't think of how that can even be legal! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this, especially *now*, but I hope that you're able to get it straightened out asap. Hopefully,…
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Nacogdoches, TX
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- I have:
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- October 23, 1978
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 6.1
- What glucose meter do you use?
- OneTouch and Mini
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas IR2020
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://www.facebook.com/help.php?hq=url#/profile.php?id=620374984
- What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?
- http://myspace.com/leeleeiam
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://www.thebuttercompartment.com
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Friendship and interesting dialogue.
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Someone on another diabetes message board mentioned it.
- What do you do for a living?
- Art therapist
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
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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Comment Wall (88 comments)
- At 2:53pm on January 22, 2010,
Doris D said…
- Congrads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 2:24pm on January 6, 2010,
Kristen Rose said…
- Hey! I know from some of your blogs that you suffered from diabulimia. I do too. I'm slowly in the process of getting better. I was recently hospitalized for DKA, my sugars have been in control for the past 3 days, totally normal every time I've checked. My whole body is swollen. My face, eyelids, hands, fingers, arms, wrists, legs, feet, stomach - everything. Did this happen to you? Its so frustrating. Every time I wake up I am soaked with water (sweating) - like soaked. I have a constant headache that only goes away if I take aspirin. I feel uncomfortable from all of this. I have probably gained like 10-15 lbs in the past 5 days, its ridiculous and so frustrating. Can you help me with any of this? Does it ever go away and if so how long does it take? I still have no energy to move and I feel weighed down from all the water retention. I'm literally just laying in bed all day, day after day, hibernating waiting for this to all go away and to just feel better. PLEASE write me back with any opinions /advice/ information. I would so greatly appreciate it! Thanks- Kristen
- At 9:01pm on December 25, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
HAPPY CHRISTMAS.....linda
- At 7:51pm on December 13, 2009,
Amy said… - Hi Lee Ann! Thanks for the add. I agree with Kristin, great profile picture! Are you getting this nasty cold rain/ice in your part of Jersey? I hope all is well with you! Hope to talk soon.
- At 9:42pm on December 11, 2009,
Kristin said… - Thanks Lee Ann! I love your new profile picture.
- At 11:17am on October 27, 2009,
Kristen Rose said…
- I just read the article that you were in on MSNBC. I think I too have diabulimia. I have had diabetes for 8 years now and have NEVER been managed. It said you were diabulimic for 17 years. You've overcame it? and What complications have you gotten? Are you able to have children? How did you get over the hurdle? Did you get persuaded to go on the pump, because my doctor wont let up on how I should? Do you like the pump? Sorry so many questions Its just amazing to be able to talk to someone who is going through the same thing as I am. Write me back!
- At 7:28pm on October 11, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Hey Lee Ann...how's it going? I'm sending you early Thanksgiving greetings from Canada...ours is celebrated on Oct.12th (tomorrow)!
Take care, luv....linda.
- At 5:21pm on September 21, 2009,
Andreina Davila said… - Hi there, thank you so much for your post. You guys keep us going everyday. :)
- At 4:39pm on September 9, 2009,
Rudy said…
- hello how are you? I hope you're having a wonderful week so far.
Sincerely
Rudy Sims
- At 7:19pm on May 8, 2009,
Dewey Stone said… - Hey LeeAnn just wanted to stop by to say helloand that it good to see a friend agin well bye for now. Dewey
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