"First, welcome to the Diabetes Online Community! I've been in that situation myself, where I've felt so lost and like anything I do doesn't do anything. Been type 1 for most of my life since I was a kid, and now it's been almost…"
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Michael Hoskins
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Stoyan commented on Michael Hoskins's blog post 'D-Disclosure On The Job, Circa 2000'"That is some pretty good insight and sound advice. Admittedly, I do not disclose it with my employers usually (other than the JDCA for obvious reasons lol) because I do not feel myself to be in danger. I have never really had a dangerous or…"
Terry commented on Michael Hoskins's blog post 'D-Disclosure On The Job, Circa 2000'"Your blog story makes a good case for always disclosing the D in the workplace. I worked 25 years as a shop technician for a major airline and the company knew before they hired me. I never made an attempt to conceal it. I tested, changed infusion…"
Michael Hoskins posted a blog postD-Disclosure On The Job, Circa 2000
Do you disclose your diabetes at the workplace? That's the question for the DSMA Blog Carnival in March, and I've recently penned a post over at my blog The Diabetic's Corner Booth on that topic. There's a specific reason why I handle my diabetes disclosure the way I do these days. I'd love the hear your thoughts on this, and how you handle the question.See More
Michael Hoskins posted a blog postI Feel Like My Pump or CGM...
I recently wrote a post over at The Diabetic's Corner Booth, about how I feel like my diabetes devices. Here's how: Depleted, for now...See More
Michael Hoskins commented on Mike's blog post 'My Thoughts on Paula Deen'"I think we're all entitled to our own feelings and opinions on this and anything, but just to clarify: She specifically said in her interview on the Today Show that this is NOT a death sentence. She then detailed why she waited so long.…"
MikelCycle commented on Michael Hoskins's blog post 'He Does The Beta Cell Bash'"Hey Mike
Thanks again for all of your encouragement!
We now have a new Cure Chaser website and a Beta Cell Bash page!
Check it out!
http://www.indianacurechasers.org/betacellbash.html"
Michael Hoskins commented on Michael Hoskins's blog post 'Your Lows May Vary'"Garidan: I've used Lantus briefly in the past, but most of the time I use an insulin pump with Humalog."
garidan commented on Michael Hoskins's blog post 'Your Lows May Vary'"You write here so I'll comment here ;-) Do you use lantus ? I guess so, and all done in the evening isn't it ?
That's wrong, that lows have not to happen."
Michael Hoskins posted a blog postYour Lows May Vary
I have some severe Low blood sugars at times, usually in the middle of the night or early in the morning. Where I thrash, struggle and have on occasion had some pretty wild experiences - as in the dog's trying to eat my head, the wife's an alien forcing poison apple juice down my throat, and family members are old-school Communists trying to convert me from my American ways by force. Here's my recount of some of those situations, but more specifically a look at how my own Type 1 mom's…See More
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- March 1, 1984
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- 8.8
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- Minimed Paradigm 722
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- A guy diagnosed with type 1 at age five, and the son of a mom diagnosed at the same age. A husband, writer and history buff who's been able to combine his passions for journalism and diabetes advocacy into a career.
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D-Disclosure On The Job, Circa 2000
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:23pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Do you disclose your diabetes at the workplace? That's the question for the DSMA Blog Carnival in March, and I've recently penned a post over at my blog The Diabetic's Corner Booth on that topic. There's a specific reason why I handle my diabetes disclosure the way I do these days. I'd love the hear your thoughts on this, and how you handle the question.
I Feel Like My Pump or CGM...
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I recently wrote a post over at The Diabetic's Corner Booth, about how I feel like my diabetes devices. Here's how: Depleted, for now...
Your Lows May Vary
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:59pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have some severe Low blood sugars at times, usually in the middle of the night or early in the morning. Where I thrash, struggle and have on occasion had some pretty wild experiences - as in the dog's trying to eat my head, the wife's an alien forcing poison apple juice down my throat, and family members are old-school Communists trying to convert me from my American ways by force. Here's my recount of some of those situations, but more specifically a look at how my own Type 1 mom's…
Continue Liquid of Langerhans
Posted on January 2, 2012 at 1:10pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
The end of the year is time for prescription refills, and recently I decided to investigate the true cost of the medication that is my lifeline. Here's what I came across, over at The Diabetic's Corner Booth.
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 9:26pm on August 14, 2011,
Natalie ._c- said… - LOVE your blog -- it's one of the ones I read regularly! I hope to be able to contribute something through DA. Keep fighting the good fight! :-)
- At 8:21pm on April 3, 2011,
Brett Ryan Stewart said… - Thanks for reaching out Michael! Glad you enjoyed the interview. I did too :-)
So I just read your Sherlock blog about the "new" study on counting carbs. I'm dumbstruck. I'd say this is why the cure continues to elude us. Good post!
- At 10:25am on March 23, 2011,
Courty1 said… - I cannot possibly tell you how your blogs have helped me! You are the reason I have become addicted to the online community. I have fallen off the wagon countless times in my 30 years of being a PWD and since I began reading about you, I have really developed a new appreciation for myself and the importance of good self care. I know it wasn't a goal for you to help me specifically, but I want you to know that you absolutely have, tremendously!!!! I want you to feel great and proud about what you do online to communicate, inform and advocate as well as the things you do with events you attend, especially Government Day!!!! So THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Michael! You have really touched my life! Have a great day!
- At 8:48am on December 22, 2010,
Doris D said… - Hey Micheal please send me that addy again. I seem to have lost it thanks to a 2 year old and a 4 year old. Weeeell they wanted to wright and they know the paper is around my computer and so................. PM it to me if you wish.
- At 11:24am on October 28, 2010, Doris D said…
- I can't pull up your email address. SLOW COMPUTER PROBABLY but anyway just wanted to let you know it would probably be after Halloween b/f I could get it done. # g-kids and Halloween............well you know! LOL!
- At 10:58am on October 28, 2010, Doris D said…
- Sure just let me know when and where. I think it's important for all paernts to know that there for a while your child might blame you (I did my dad b/c there was another Type 1 in that side of my family when I got it) but in the long run your kids don't blame you. Such a GREAT feeling!!!! My daughter that I was talking about? She's now 22 and has 3 of her own children. Yep proud there. She was also bron missing her left hand but is now a CNA working in a nursing home! She's great there too and has patients asking for her!
- At 9:35pm on August 17, 2010,
mother4peace - Christine said… - It's ironic that you left a comment on my blog as I was sitting here thinking after reading your blog about driving with D. I was remembering about my severe low this year that rendered me unaware, but conscious. I had just finished playing in the two feet of snow with my two young children and had done all of then right things...even was on a CGM, but my sensor had just expired a couple of hours earlier and I put a new one on in the mornings...so I was in between. We have estimated I was out of it for at least an hour and a half before my husband found me. What was devastating to me is my children were essentially alone (4 & 9yrs). The guilt I still have is what has motivated me to stay on top of this. At times I feel I am obsessed. Your blog was really helpful in that it will serve to keep me ever mindful of driving with D. I check every time I drive, but sometimes you hate it and this is a reminder to endure it. Keep strong.
- At 3:30pm on July 31, 2010,
Christalyn said… - Would you like to be a feature blogger on my site....I think it would be fun!!!!
- At 3:30pm on July 31, 2010, Christalyn said…
- thanks for wanting to be my friend...hope to get to know you better in the future. I have a blogspot too called.....SEXYDIABETIC.COM
I try to keep everything positive about my struggle with the big D right now. I am actually having fun with it. I hope to do some video post too. Being in the Hollyweird there is a lot to video about....
- At 4:53pm on March 8, 2010,
DC Reporter said… - michael,
nice hearing from you. you're right; i've been at this a long time. currently covering the white house but luckily get out from time to time. been to iraq during the war; spent weeks in new orleans after katrin and have covered every presidential campaign since 1988. i'm 51 but still love riding the bus. your state is going to be interesting this year. lets hope we both out live the death of our industry. it's corny but democracy depends on it. thanks for friending me. all the best.
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