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Hey all---I've got knee replacement surgery next month and would love to connect with a bunch of you for fun and comforting conversation in early Feb. How about February 4th---lunch hour or later…"
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Mari
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Puppy with Diabetes needs a home!
Started this discussion. Last reply by nel Jul 9, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Why is it so hard to motivate diabetics to take care of themselves?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo2 May 19, 2009. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Diabetes and dating
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessi <3 May 15, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Annie replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hi Jor,
I live in Eugene and see Ron Cirullo. There are 2 other ones down in Eugene/Springfield."
Judith replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Bless you, Jor. I can't help, but let's spread your post around. Post at the new Oregon MeetUp Group, too. As well as under some general T1 forums......"
Jor replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hey all. I'm from Corvallis and looking for some advice. I need a new Endo since the only one in a fifty mile radius down here left us! They are trying to hire two new ones, but I still haven't heard any news and I'd been waiting for…"
Judith replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Kimberley---delighted to find you. Click on Resources above and then on Events. There's another one on the 8th. Getting a regular group going is a great idea. I know our member Ricky Joe Cook, Portland's blind chef, really wants a regular…"
Kimberly Minasian Sparks replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"howdy fellow pdx diabetics. can anyone recommend a group that meets on a regular basis for discussion, education and support. hope to make the coffee tomorrow. if not, when is the next one?"
Kimberly Minasian Sparks replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"howdy fellow pdx diabetics. can anyone recommend a group that meets on a regular basis for discussion, education and support. hope to make the coffee tomorrow. if not, when is the next one?"
Judith replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hey Portlanders--Tomorrow, Sat 12/3 is our first of 2 December Meet-ups---12:15-2:15PM at Sisters Coffee Company in The Pearl. See Events Listings for more details. Hope to see you there!!!"
bedrucker replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hi, Happy Valley (Clackamas) is here!"
Annie replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hello from Eugene!"
Judith replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Jerry---Ricky Joe and I are planning 3 for early December---the 3rd, 8th and 10th---at different places and times of day so more folks have a chance to get there. I'll post info on the events page and here and in the Northwest group----stay…"
JerryInPDX replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Oh I have been bad and notten gotten to a meet up yet... Anyone going to the next expo?"
Mari replied to The Rev's discussion 'PDX Cyclists doing STP or PDX Tour de Cure?' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"The Rev,
The Portland ADA does training rides every Saturday from now until Tour de Cure on July 30th. It's a mix of type 1 and 2 and non-diabetics. "Tour de Cure Oregon" on Facebook gives info on each ride :) Do you live in Portland…"
Mari commented on Michelle's blog post 'regretting every single second of it'"Michelle,
I really don't have much to say that will make you feel better or feel differently. I hope this doesn't sound cliche and trite, but you really aren't alone in your struggle and depression. I hear you Michelle."
Ricky Joe replied to Mari's discussion 'Portland Diabetics' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes"Hi Judith, can you email me?"
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- Date diagnosed
- February 27, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.5
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- OmniPod
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Week One of Pump Vacation
Posted on July 7, 2010 at 1:40pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
(My last blog entitled "I Wish 'One Day...' Was Today" was written a week prior to this entry)
Well, it's been just over a week since I took off my last pod and went back to shots for a while. And I have to say, I'm loving the detachment! I don't think I'll permanently quit the pump because I'm sure shots are going to get old really quick, but I'm enjoying the freedom while I have it.
The first days was a little rough with y blood sugars. My best reading was 116 but I soared… Continue
Well, it's been just over a week since I took off my last pod and went back to shots for a while. And I have to say, I'm loving the detachment! I don't think I'll permanently quit the pump because I'm sure shots are going to get old really quick, but I'm enjoying the freedom while I have it.
The first days was a little rough with y blood sugars. My best reading was 116 but I soared… Continue
I Wish "One Day..." Was Today
Posted on July 7, 2010 at 1:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
This morning I woke up to my insulin pump beeping at me. It was telling me that is was time for a change. The beeping was to tell me that my pod was out of insulin and that I needed to put on a new one. But I needed a different kind of change.
I went for a morning run with my roommate and decided to just take my pod totally off and run without it. I set my temp basal rate to 0% when I exercise anyway so I don't bottom out mid workout. When I got back from the run and was getting ready… Continue
I went for a morning run with my roommate and decided to just take my pod totally off and run without it. I set my temp basal rate to 0% when I exercise anyway so I don't bottom out mid workout. When I got back from the run and was getting ready… Continue
Do I Really Need a Cure?
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 4:06pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for exactly one year, 6 months, and 4 days; that’s 553 days in all. In those 553 days, I’ve risen to the challenge of living with an auto-immune disease. Not only has my physical health and shape improved (although, not without a lot of struggling, tears, frustration, and work), my motivation to take care of myself, both inside and out has increased, my capability of leaning on family and friends for support has increased, and many blessings such as other great diabetic… Continue
Day 4 on the pump
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 11:04am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I’ve been on the OmniPod insulin pump for 4 days now and so far SOOO good! Having a foreign object attached to you at all times is hard to not notice, but this has been such a natural transition. Half of the time (actually, MOST of the time) I just forget it’s there. So far I’ve worn it in two different spots and it’s practically invisible on the second spot. No one is ever going to notice that I’m a “cyborg” (half human/half robot) as the Elmore kids called me.
On Thursday, Julie… Continue
On Thursday, Julie… Continue
Is it something I AM or something I HAVE?
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 4:08pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
It’s Monday…blog day. What to write? What to write? How come I always write the best blogs on the days when I never think about them prior to writing, but the days when I think and think and think about it are the ones when I feel the most writers block? Strange, isn’t it? Well, I’ve been thinking all weekend long about what I’ll write about this week but nothing is inspiring me. I had plenty of great moments this weekend, but I’ve been racking my brain to find some link to diabetes. Anything?… Continue
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- At 3:40am on December 21, 2010,
Mike Adelman said… Happy Holydaze !!!!
- At 7:34pm on December 7, 2010, Judith said…
- Mari---join some of us for a break from holiday crazies---We'll be at the Morning Star Cafe in downtown from 2-4PM on Saturday 12/11. It's on the corner of 3rd and Washington. Stop in for a cuppa or the whole time. I'll have poetry books and tuD postcards with me.....Would so love to meet you......
- At 2:07pm on September 23, 2010, Judith said…
- Love that you might be a long lunch hour in your future to stop in for a bit on the 29th. And there certainly can be some haiku!!....I promise we'll plan a meet-up soon for a weekend!!....Judith
- At 6:41pm on September 21, 2010, Judith said…
- Mari---Would love to meet you. I'm meeting up with TuD's own blind chef, Ricky Joe Cook on Wednesday 9/29 at the Cloud Seven Cafe in NW. It's at 901 NW 10th. From 11AM-1PM or so. Join us if you can!
- At 5:19pm on July 21, 2010,
Manny Hernandez said… - HI Mari,
Yep. I have met Zoe. She and Chris (the student from Coro who is interning with us) really are amazing!
- At 9:32pm on July 14, 2010,
Michelle said… - Hi Mari! You will love Ryder - I can't wait for you to meet him! Lili told me you found her blog - she is 11, so I have no idea what she plans to write but it will be fun to check in and see. Hope to get together soon! Michelle
- At 11:00am on September 6, 2009,
Jan said…
- Oops, Mari! Can't find, but vaguely remember the comment. Think I just went off on my soapbox when I saw the words "Do we need a cure".... Don't think your post was at ALL negative! Somewhat irked that it was so positive; but that positivity is what we all need to get through this. As caretaker of a child with Type 1, I really do see the negatives, but I want her to have a positive outlook, and she does. But when fund-raising and looking for help for a cure, the negatives need to be stressed, I feel, else people's perception of Diabetes as being a benign disease easily controlled by diet and exercise will prevail. Public needs to know what people with Type 1 go through each and every day. But your positive mental outlook is something we should all strive for.
- At 1:49pm on August 29, 2009, Judith said…
- Just a quick reminder, Mari----it would be delightful to get to know you and yours. It looks like the weather gods are with us, so I do hope I'll get to see you tomorrow!.....Be well.....Judith
- At 3:52pm on August 22, 2009, Judith said…
- Hi Mari. The meet-up is on for August 30th at beautiful Columbia Park, Picnic Area H, from 11:30 to about 3PM or so. Lots of details at the NW group in the Portland Meet-Up discussion. I'd love to meet you and yours. I hope you can put it on your calendar. And I hope this finds you all well!.....Judith
- At 7:07pm on August 3, 2009, Judith said…
- Hooray! It will definitely be lunch/midday and into afternioon---I've got a call into the city to see which date is still available....More soon. Can't wait to meet you---that radiant smile of yours looks like it can light a city block!.....
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