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Linda commented on Ginger9708's blog post 'Story of My Daughter's Type 1 Diagnosis at 18 months of age'
"Hi Ginger9708,Your story brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine what you must have went through. I've had T1 diabetes for 52 years now, diagnosed at age 8. Your daughter will do just fine with your support. Anyway I just wanted you to…"
Friday
Linda and Hanneke van Proosdij are now friends
Mar 25
Linda updated their profile
Feb 28
Linda commented on Natalie ._c-'s blog post 'Having a bad low'
"Hi Natalie,Yes this has happened to me before as well. I think the lock is a great idea. I think I'll start using it also. I can remember years ago waking up and my husband telling me that I was trying to check my blood glucose with my…"
Feb 28
Linda replied to meee's discussion 'Ace Inhibitor to prevent kidney disease?'
"Hi Meee,I've been type 1 for about 52 years now and was put on Lisinopril about 28 years ago after my 2nd child was born and had some protein showing up in my urine. My kidneys repaired within 6 months and I'm still taking it as a…"
Feb 27
Linda replied to Annabella's discussion 'Shingles Vaccine & BG'
Feb 14
Linda replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Live interview with Tom and Richard: Ask an Old-Timer!'
"Wow! I'm in awe of it all. Gives me great hope that I may be able to live at least another 20 years!"
Jan 18
Linda liked Kelsey's discussion Diabetes Documentary
Jan 17
Linda replied to Kelsey's discussion 'Diabetes Documentary'
"Hi Kelsey,I've been T1D for 52 years and live in San Diego area. Not sure how far up in LA you are?"
Jan 17
Linda replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Live interview with Tom and Richard: Ask an Old-Timer!'
"Great! I am also a medalist but have questions about growing up with T1D. 1) did you ever experience DKA as a child/adolescent?2) did you have problems in school (peers, teachers)in relationship to yourspecial "diabetic" diet at the…"
Jan 16
Linda is attending Emily Coles's event

Live Interview with TuDiabetes members who've had diabetes more than 50 years at TuDiabetes homepage

January 18, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific timeWhat time is this where you are? Join us for talks with two TuDiabetes members who have earned the Joslin Diabetes Center "gold" medal for living with diabetes for over 50 years!  Who better to give us an historical view of life with diabetes?  Hear their stories and ask questions.See More
Jan 7
Linda replied to bluefrango's discussion 'Anyone ever flown out of Mexico?'
"I flew out of TJ several years ago with no problems at all. I am on pump and always take syringes with me also."
Dec 27, 2012
A1c reading

A1c%: 5.5 @ Sat Dec 15 12:00:00 PST 2012
(via TuAnalyze)

Dec 12, 2012
Linda replied to cassidy smith's discussion 'Please help me out! it takes 2 seconds! im a type 1, doing a homework assignment that involves statistics.'
"Type 1 for 51 years. Diagnosed in 1961 no A1C at that time.Current A1C is 5.9Great project!!!"
Nov 27, 2012
Linda replied to Richard157's discussion 'My Head Injury'
Nov 6, 2012
Linda replied to Jen's discussion 'How does Type 1 work?'
"Yes, the Joslin study of T1D with more than 50 yrs post diagnosis has shown that some of those are producing a small amount of insulin as found in their c-peptide testing after drinking something much like a can of "Boost" liquid…"
Oct 19, 2012

Profile Information

The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
me
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?
connect with other diabetics
Date diagnosed
January 30, 1961
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
5.5
Type of treatment/devices you use
Oral, Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
Medtronic MiniMed 722
Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
http://facebook under Linda Frick

 

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At 11:04am on April 13, 2012, shoshana27 said…

how many kids do you have?
i have 3 & 5 gr.kids

At 11:02am on April 13, 2012, shoshana27 said…

your fotos are beautiful

At 11:28pm on July 29, 2011, Robyn said…
Yes they are!! :)
At 7:38pm on February 28, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings Linda.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
At 4:49am on February 28, 2011, lotsofshots said…
Hi there, I hope that you have a super fantastic Happy Birthday today!
At 2:52am on February 28, 2011, Doris D said…
At 3:53pm on December 5, 2010, Brunetta said…
I am hoping and praying for your husband and his recovery. sounds like you have got a lot going on. I hope you are taking timne for yourself as well.
God Bless, Brunetta
At 5:39am on November 28, 2010, Brunetta said…
How are you doing, Miss Linda?

God Bless,
Brunetta
At 7:17pm on September 23, 2010, Brunetta said…
Thanks Linda.. Look forward to talking with you as we are type1 for the long term.
At 8:38am on September 23, 2010, Brunetta said…
Linda, U R an active 50++ Type One like me. so glad to be your friend. Are those little cuties your grandbabies?? They are adorable.

God Bless,
Brunetta
 
 
 

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