Marcia Skidmore
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  • Massillon, OH
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Natalie ._c- liked Marcia Skidmore's discussion Spring Break!
Mar 24
Marcia Skidmore added a discussion to the group Teachers with Diabetes
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Spring Break!

What's fun for a nice diabetic teacher to do while on Spring Break? And what would I like to find in MY Easter Basket?Well -- no candy for me! My Easter Basket needs to have other things in it. Get me some cool and cute and colorful new socks and roll them up like Easter Eggs. I really like music (no sugar in a CD) so put some music in my basket. Sharpies come in all kinds of colors -- instead of m&m candy in Easter colors, how about some Sharpies? I love tea. That fits in an Easter Basket…See More
Mar 24
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Marcia Skidmore commented on Sugar free is me!'s blog post 'Favorite Diabetic Breakfast'
"hummus with fresh veggies english muffin with peanut butter fruit cup I usually like Cheerios or small scoop of oatmeal. Yogurt with flax or a little cheerios or appropriate cereal for crunch. Omlets are my big go to -- you can do lots of variations…"
Mar 24
Marcia Skidmore commented on David (dns)'s blog post 'My First Meeting With Bob'
"WOnderful, positive share. GOod for you! Good for Bob to get to meet and get acquainted."
Mar 24
meee commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"I just say I can't eat that due to D because it has too many carbs etc. Fortunately it has not been a problem for me so far."
Mar 18
Marcia Skidmore commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"Other things I say -- (I have a lot of them) It will taste good now but feel sick later - not worth it I've had a great day so far but this would be a black mark A single moment of cheating is the first step on a bad trip and every one of them…"
Mar 17
Pastelpainter commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"Say your celiac as well as diabetic, or just celiac. No-one pushes celiacs to eat anything they say they can't, and the exclusions are nearly the same as for diabetes."
Mar 17
Marcia Skidmore commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"I guess mostly I struggle with the people who don't know me. But I have a few people in my circle who just don't get it. Sometimes I think it stems from them knowing someone who was diabetic and just didn't follow a healthy plan --…"
Mar 17
Stress commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"Ny family and close friends at work all know I'm diabetic and they don;t try to push me to try anythimg - just the opposite - they sometimes say "Oh you can't eat this" which I know is not correct as long as I bolus and eat in…"
Mar 17
Trudy commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"My family knows I have Diabetes, Celiac and other food intolerances, so I just smile and wave them off. In a setting with people I don't know well, I just say I'm on a restricted diet, which works and is really, really true."
Mar 17
Brunetta commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"If I do not want it, I do not eat it. No excuses needed. I say with a smile " I would rather not, thanks anyway" If they push the issue, I will say "Well you know I am diabetic, have been for 45 years, and I plan to stay healthy.…"
Mar 17
A blog post by Marcia Skidmore was featured

The lies we tell. Trying to be kind when others are not. "Here, have a cupcake, it won't hurt you . . ." "Why not hit the Chinese buffet -- anything you want and all you want." "Its your birthday - w…

The lies we tell.Trying to be kind when others are not."Here, have a cupcake, it won't hurt you . . ." "Why not hit the Chinese buffet -- anything you want and all you want." "Its your birthday - who doesn't want the biggest piece of cake?""Sweetie, I stopped and bought a foot long sub. I got you one, too. - just this once."So I tell the lies.What are your favorite lies to get out of a situation?I'm allergic. I just ate and am full. I will eat it in a minute (then you slip it in the trash when…See More
Mar 17
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nel commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"I don't see this as a lie , but I use this comment with a smile on my face " I like to keep my girlish figure ""
Mar 16
Marcia Skidmore posted a status
"had a great day. salad at lunch. salad and chicken at dinner. no sweets. no slips. don't feel like such a lump today. is spring here yet?"
Mar 16
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Marcia Skidmore commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"I get tired of people who are aggressive and won't let it be in the name of hospitality. When I say diabetic, they say it won't hurt. One slip up like that can mess up a whole day. Its the Lays potato chip syndrome - no one can eat just…"
Mar 16
barbraann commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'No Title'
"I don't think I've ever lied. I either go ahead and eat it (especially cupcakes)I just say "no thanks" or say "I can't I'm diabetic.""
Mar 16

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November 20, 2006
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Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise

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The lies we tell. Trying to be kind when others are not. "Here, have a cupcake, it won't hurt you . . ." "Why not hit the Chinese buffet -- anything you want and all you want." "Its your birthday - w…

Posted on March 16, 2013 at 1:11pm 10 Comments

The lies we tell.

Trying to be kind when others are not.

"Here, have a cupcake, it won't hurt you . . ."

"Why not hit the Chinese buffet -- anything you want and all you want."

"Its your birthday - who doesn't want the biggest piece of cake?"

"Sweetie, I stopped and bought a foot long sub. I got you one, too. - just this once."

So I tell the lies.

What are your favorite lies to get out of a situation?

I'm allergic.

I just ate and am…

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Sleep Glorious Sleep

Posted on August 14, 2012 at 5:44am 8 Comments

OK - I need some information/advise/help.

A friend tells me I must have sleep apnea. I know very little about this and don't know if its worth talking with my doctor about.

I assumed it was just me. I only sleep maybe 1 to 1 1/2 hours at a time at night. I wake, move around, sometimes walk (muscle cramps) and then try to fall asleep again (hard - takes at least 1/2 hour). I thought that I must just need the bathroom or leg cramp pains and for awhile, I would always check my…

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Silly Question . . .

Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:47pm 8 Comments

I usually try to stay very positive but I really have a silly question about something that I found a downer.

Why don't people listen to us?

Strange - but I feel I know me best! I know what makes me spike, what makes me nauseated (gastroparesis). And so when I went in to a one-day surgery for an endoscopy and the nurse started to hook me up to an IV and I said - Hey! Watcha hangin there -- I think they should talk to me.

And then, when I said - Hey! You can't hang sugar…

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I need to VENT

Posted on October 9, 2011 at 5:57pm 3 Comments

OK

So I need to vent.



Every once in awhile I would like some support.



Hey Family!

Do you think you could eat your pizza and BBQ wings and when you are done TAKE THE BOX out of the living room so I don't have the smell of all that in my face?

Do you think that when you borrow my skillet that I steam my veggies in to make your big juicy cheeseburgers you could clean it out instead of me scraping and washing it? All that cheese makes… Continue

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At 6:38am on January 26, 2011, Teena said…
Happy Birthday Marcia!
At 3:19pm on August 3, 2010, Jill Knapp said…
Thank you so much for your nice comment!!
At 4:41am on February 10, 2010, Astrid L. said…
Thanks for commenting! :)
You're right, it's about being human- even when dealing with this disease.
And that includes all facets of being human, too...
Thinking, not thinking, feeling, deciding, failing and keeping up track...
And that's what turns me back to embracing life as a whole, with diabetes! : )
At 2:51pm on December 1, 2009, DSandCT said…
haha that's awesome! kids should know how important is to keep healthy :D
At 9:24pm on November 28, 2009, Linda G said…
Welcome Home Marcia!

I am happy that you are reading this and that you are a member of the growing TuDiabetes family.

Since the community was formed back in early 2007, lots of things have changed. Also since then, lots of new members have joined: we're now nearly 11,300 members. So, new members and new features means it never hurts to refresh how things work around the community.

If you haven't read it, I invite you to take a few minutes to go through our New Member Guide. If you have been a member for a while but have let a little dust accumulate on your TuDiabetes account, you will find it very useful. If you joined just recently, you will find it EVEN MORE handy.

If you don't find answers to a question you may have, never hesitate to ask. Click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of any page and one of the members of our Admin team (you can see their faces on the bottom right side of any page) will get back to you shortly.
At 12:28pm on November 28, 2009, Doris D said…
Welcome Marcia!!!
At 11:13am on November 28, 2009, Marie B said…
well you will find many kind souls here who really do "get it". (it's been a little bit slow with the holidays lately). One of our admins here, Kristin, was part of that Diabetes Forecast article.
At 6:45am on November 28, 2009, Marie B said…
Hi, Marcia, welcome! Please tell me if you have any questions about the community, or diabetes in general. How are you enjoying TuDiabetes so far? We are excited about becoming a community of 12,000 soon.
At 10:38pm on November 27, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
 
 
 

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