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Live interview with TuDiabetes member Jane K. Dickinson at TuDiabetes homepage

March 22, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm PacificWhat time is this where you are?Jane K. Dickinson is a nurse and certified diabetes educator; she has both a professional and personal interest in diabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1975, Jane spent several summers as a counselor and student nurse at diabetes camp. Later she served as the Director of Clinical Services and Education at The Barton Center for DiabetesEducation, where she oversaw diabetes…See More
Mar 22
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Dr. Luca Inverardi, of DRI, discusses recent news of of BioHUB Mini Organ at TuDiabetes homepage

March 15, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event already occurred, but you can still watch the recording here!Dr. Inverardi joins us to discuss the recent announcement by Diabetes Research Institute regarding their BioHUB mini organ to restore insulin production in people with…See More
Mar 9
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Live interview with Retina Specialist Randall Wong, MD at TuDiabetes homepage

March 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific timeWhat time is this where you are?Dr. Wong introduces himself:"I am a retina specialist practicing in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.  As a retina specialist, I diagnose and treat retinal disorders such as macular degeneration, retinal detachments and diabetic retinopathy.I started a website www.retinaeyedoctor.com about 4 years ago.  It has over 450…See More
Feb 24
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Live interview with Dr. William Polonsky at TuDiabetes homepage

February 15, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still watch it in our video archives! Dr. Polonsky is CEO and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world's first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes.  He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego.  Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical…See More
Feb 12
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Live interview "Technology and Innovation: Simplifying Diabetes Management" with Lane Desborough at TuDiabetes homepage

February 8, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific timeWhat time is this where you are?Lane Desborough is Product Strategist for the Diabetes business unit of Medtronic. A proud father of three beautiful kids, Lane spent the first 25 years of his career as a control engineer making oil refineries and chemical plants run more safely and efficiently and helping the world’s energy situation by making the smart grid more reliable.Then, in 2009, his son Hayden – age…See More
Feb 7
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Live Interview with Riva Greenberg at TuDiabetes homepage

February 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event already occurred, but you can still see the recording here! Riva has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 41 years and is an author, health coach, inspirational speaker and columnist for The Huffington Post. Riva has written three books -…See More
Jan 30
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Paul Patten replied to Jen's discussion 'What percent?'
"83% as type 1"
Jan 29

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?
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Date diagnosed
August 28, 1958
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
6.0 May 15, 2013
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump, CGM
What pump model do you use, if any?
Medtronic Revel

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At 12:52pm on May 22, 2010, Marie B said…
hi Paul, I invite you to join our Group "Pumping Seniors"

http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/pumpingseniors

that's great a1c you have there.
At 4:32pm on March 10, 2009, Linda G said…
Hello!

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




I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
At 3:33pm on July 19, 2008, Kristin said…
Thanks for the helpful info! I will get tested again in a few months...
At 2:53pm on July 19, 2008, Kristin said…
Hello Paul! I noticed in an earlier discussion that you have Hashimoto's. Can I ask which medicine you take for it and did you notice any effects on your blood sugar when you started?

I tested positive of antibodies that will lead to Hashimoto's, but my TSH was still normal (3.5) in March. I'm guessing when I get my blood work in September, then I will be officially "diagnosed". Any advice welcome :)
At 5:25am on May 22, 2008, Paul Patten said…
Thanks. I am mostly a lurker and usually do not have much to add to a discussion. Here is a little background. I was diagnosed in 1958 about 6 weeks before my 11th birthday. At the time I took a mixture of 10 units of regular (U-40) and 20 units of NPH (U-80) in a glass syringe with both U-80 and U-40 markings, tested urine sugars using clinitest tablets and used exchange lists to figure a Protein=100g Fat=100g Carbohydrate=200g diet. Things have changed I now use an insulin pump with approximately 40-45 units Insulin Aspart (NovoLog), test blood glucose 8-10 times daily and eat approximately 200g to 250g of carbohydrate.
At 5:05am on May 22, 2008, Scott Strumello said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, Paul! Nice to have you join us.
 
 
 

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