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A new type of meter? No poke, no blood?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by sweetpotater Sep. 18, 2008.

"Word In Your Hand" Project for World Diabetes Day, Nov. 14

Replied Aug. 20, 2008

 

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Hometown (where you come from):
Oregon
Do you have diabetes?
I have a relative/friend with diabetes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
May 20, 2007
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
9
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch mini
Type of treatment you use
Shots
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Through a one touch advertisement
What do you do for a living?
I am the Mom of Anya and Seth

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Meg

The guilt that goes with parenting..

It was always so easy to discipline before. It is easy to set limits and boundaries for a healthy kiddo. No problem at all! But what about when they are not healthy? What about when the disease they have can screw with their behavior?

It is always this guessing game. Is this brattiness? Is it her blood sugar? How much do we let slide? So little control over the body she lives in... Let her run with it a little on the outside?

I don't know that I will ever get this. I want to be patient , consi… Continue

Posted on September 17, 2008 at 11:34pm — 3 Comments

Meg

How to get one's diseases to play nicely...

Yes , that is the question. In theory Anya's Asthma and Diabetes are not related.... In reality they are. Any time this pesky asthma is irritated it shows in the bg numbers.

We have a forest fire raging not far from us. The lungs are angry lungs... Anya's peak flows are down a little and the wheezing is up. Her little body has gone into the fight it off mode.

We were looking at 300-400's today. Partially because Anya has such anxiety related to her Asthma. She is so terrified of not breathing… Continue

Posted on September 17, 2008 at 11:26pm — 1 Comment

Meg

Tomorrow.... D Day.

So one year down... How many to go? Is it naive to think not many? Am I crazy to think they will have a cure before she goes to college?

We are full on celebrating this first year. We will celebrate from now until forever. We have some goodies planned: A new kit (faux zebra with hot pink handles), a new meter with a zillion skins, a couple new medical ID bracelets. Anya has also requested I bring a cake to school... "Mom,I want to have a big sugary cake at school!" I figure a cake at the end of… Continue

Posted on May 19, 2008 at 10:52am —

Meg

So, where was I?

... Oh yes... D day! So, it was a Sunday night that I called the advice line. The funny thing is that I had already check the symptoms and put this possibility far out of my mind. Anya was wetting the bed and drinking so much water. We knew something was wrong. Before I knew it the on call Pediatrician was telling me to meet her in the E.R. We arrived at 10:30 m.

Anya walked in, happy to be out of bed so late. A quick urine test told them what they knew already. I remember asking them what othe… Continue

Posted on April 24, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Meg

My Anya Grace... Beautiful Genius. Girl Wonder. Perfection.

Anya was diagnosed May 20 2007. Her journey started crazy and has been rough this past year. It pains me to see what she goes through some days and other days I think my heart will break. We are looking forward to doing Word in Hand....

More to come....

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 3:33pm —

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At 7:29pm on July 31, 2009, Judith said…
My dear Meg---I can't quite tell what part of Oregon you are from, but I wanted you and your precious family to know that I am planning the first Portland TuD meetup for Aug 29th or 30th---hopefully a picnic in one of our parks. Join the US Northwest Diabetes group and follow the Portland Meet-Up Discussion for details as they develop. I would love to get to know you and yours!.....I hope this finds you all well.....Judith
At 9:00pm on March 22, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
How's it all going Meg...and how's Anya? Does Seth have diabetes also? Do you have any questions/suggestions?

I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.



http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide

All the best, and take care....

I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
At 9:03pm on October 9, 2008, Tiffany said…
OOOPS disregard all of that. I meant to write back someone else and got confused. New to this. Sorry
At 9:01pm on October 9, 2008, Tiffany said…
Oh, I grew up in Prineville. And my sister lives in Redmond. We also go to OHSU. Sorry, for the confusion. But I think its great that none of your kids are type 1. Do you know what the chances are of a diabetic passing on the gene to their kids? I've always wondered about that. But the way I look at it, life is all about taking chances and I wouldn't trade my lil diabetic for the world.
At 7:18pm on October 9, 2008, Tiffany said…
Hi meg. I just found this group and am hoping to find a friend for my diabetic daughter. She's only 4 and was diagnosed last year. It's been a rough year. my youngest daughter was only 2 months old when my oldest was diagnosed. What a nightmare! Where in Oregon are you?
At 8:39am on September 19, 2008, Andreina Davila said…
click here to go to World in your hand
At 8:35am on September 19, 2008, Andreina Davila said…
Meg, can you please post add your photo to the World in our Hand Contest Page. I saw you tried to add a link, but It didn't work. Let us know if you need extra help.
At 2:05pm on August 20, 2008, Jess said…
Your daughter is so beautiful! I was on a swimteam as a kid and loved it. From the photos it looks like she also loves swimming! Hope you guys are having a good week!
At 6:51am on April 24, 2008, Penny R. said…
Hi Meg. Welcome to tudiabetes.

I understand your heartbreak. My son, Riley, was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was 3. He's almost 6 now and uses and Animas pump.

I'm glad that you joined the parents group.
At 8:10pm on April 23, 2008, Toni Crebbin said…
Welcome Meg! What part of Oregon are you from? My husband and I are Beavers, but migrated to Washington.
 
 

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