"If you don't mind my asking, what, if any, is the age range being discriminated against?"
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Peter Gracie replied to John's discussion 'Human Rights Complaint: Children with diabetes in school' in the group Canada DiabetesPeter Gracie replied to Cheryl's discussion 'DIABETES CARE FOR ALL CANADIAN CHILDREN' in the group Canada Diabetes"Hello Cheryl
I would like to help solve your situation. But first, let me tell you about myself. Please endure my stumbling.
I have been a T1 for 34 odd years. I started my life as a diabetic child of 8 with a glass syringe, 25G needle, test tubes…"
Peter Gracie replied to George73's discussion 'high morning sugar readings- type 1' in the group Canada Diabetes"Thank you for that. I relate to the synthetic insulin bringing on adverse side effects. I think daily on the waste from testing and tubing and packaging and wish for the simplicity of reusable products like glass syringes and a little 70 % Isopropyl…"
Peter Gracie commented on Pete Shaw's photo
Me and the trial pod
"That is one slick insulin delivery unit. I want one too. I have a pump with tubing and could get used to a little bump on my arm. Does it work in your abdomen."
Peter Gracie replied to Linda Spinda's discussion 'Diabetics and Cats'"It has been suggested that dogs, bigger service dogs who sense the smell of your mouth because as an animal of human dependance can tell you are in distress and attempt to bring you around. I have had cats and do agree that they have a sense but are…"
Peter Gracie replied to George73's discussion 'high morning sugar readings- type 1' in the group Canada Diabetes"you said the last time you saw an endo was 1969? is that a typo? fear of bad hypo's are every one of our bug. I was diagnosed in 1976 and grew up with reusable, glass syringes and 25G needles, I have been on a pump for about 15 years now and…"
Peter Gracie replied to Terrie's discussion '*A Question About Our HIC*' in the group Diabetic and from Ontario"Try calling or checking website of the ministry of health for any information regarding your pharmacist requiring your health card. What style of pharmacy do you shop at? Shoppers? I have been lucky to have had locally started and owned pharmacy to…"
Peter Gracie replied to Jayson's discussion 'Infusion sets available in Canada' in the group Canada Diabetes"diabetesexpress.ca
best prices and selection overall."
Peter Gracie replied to Drea522's discussion 'Where in Canada are you?' in the group Canada Diabetes"I'm in Niagara on the Lake, ON"
Peter Gracie replied to George73's discussion 'high morning sugar readings- type 1' in the group Canada Diabetes"what method of insulin delivery do you use? when do you exercise?"
Peter Gracie replied to Kelly's discussion 'Type 1 and driver's license' in the group Canada Diabetes"I guess each province or state has it's own "formalities" when it comes to limitations with the privilege of driving. Stay wise, test lots and never make it an issue for the authorities. Drive on!"
Peter Gracie replied to Kelly's discussion 'Type 1 and driver's license' in the group Canada Diabetes"Testing before driving needs to be a routine task. Hopefully in time the same won't happen to you regarding hypoglycemic awareness that has happened to so many others like myself who cannot think of driving if there is any doubt about being in…"
Peter Gracie replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Aiport Security - Do you declare your pump to the TSA officer?'"My health and welfare is their responsibility. I take that seriously. However, I declare being T 1 by asking the people in the prescreening if my insulin is okay the way I have it in my carry on, what with plastic bags for all liquids it's good…"
Peter Gracie replied to Kelly's discussion 'Type 1 and driver's license' in the group Canada Diabetes"When you applied for your license in the first place did you check off the T 1 box? If so you never need to tell them again unless of course you are cured.
I remember in Ontario when I wrote my beginners I needed a letter from my doctor which was at…"
Peter Gracie left a comment for Jen"Hi Jen
I am in South Africa and have had sporadic access to the internet, it's hard to find and isn't reliable, otherwise I would have replied to your request sooner. I will be back in Canada Feb 10, hopefully to get on here more than I…"
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- kinship
- Date diagnosed
- May 24, 1976
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 9
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed Paradigm 722
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- At 5:24pm on March 8, 2010,
Lois said… - Peter:
MyHotComments You old hound dog, you!!
Hope you had a real whiz-bang day and not too much birthday cake!!!
Lois
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- At 4:18am on August 15, 2009,
Martina H Milligan said… 
Welcome i am Martina and i am a Type 2 Diabetic Since 2005, if you need anything please ask ok
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