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Conversation with D-parents Dayton and Sheri Coles at TuDiabetes homepage

June 13, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, and the video will be posted in our video archives soon! Dayton and Sheri's daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1978, at the age of 3.  No insulin pumps, no continuous glucose monitors, no home blood glucose monitors...  Emily was treated with 1-2 daily injections, a strict diet, Ketostix and crossed fingers.  Each Wednesday morning before school, Dayton took his daughter to the local lab for bloodwork, at that time the only way to assess…See More
Jun 12
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Cactus Rose replied to Richard157's discussion 'Scar Tissue and Insulin Absorption'
"Wow, thanks, Richard! I have been on a daily insulin shot for little over a year, and I inject it into my abdomen because it is so painless. I never gave rotation a thought."
May 28
Kathyann replied to Richard157's discussion 'Scar Tissue and Insulin Absorption'
"I've been T1 for 3 1/2 years and already have some of that "tough" skin on my abdomen. I am trying hard to rotate more and really appreciate your advice, Richard!"
May 28
Richard157 posted a discussion

Scar Tissue and Insulin Absorption

I wrote a blog today about Scar Tissue and Insulin Absorption. This has been a major issue during my 67 years with diabetes. I like to advise younger insulin dependent diabetics about the dangers of scar tissue, and how to avoid it. The blog is too long to post here. If you are interested, here in my blog site.http://almo0157.blogspot.com/2013/05/scar-tissue-and-insulin-absorption.htmlSee More
May 28
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Richard157 commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'
"I have lost all the cartilage in my knees, and calcification was diagnosed. Artificial cartilage was injected into both knees, and I will have them replaced. One in the fall, and one in the late spring, 2014."
May 23
Richard157 replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users
"Nell, I heard about the problems Liberty is having a few months ago, but my pump supplies and strips have been coming on time. They are using regular mail service instead of UPS now."
May 21
Richard157 might attend Emily Coles's event
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Conversation with comedian and person with diabetes, Chelcie Rice at TuDiabetes homepage

May 23, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event already happened, so now you can watch the video!Chelcie Rice has had Type 1 diabetes for 20+ years, and is a stand up comedian based in Atlanta, GA. He is an aspiring advocate and spokesperson for Advocate Meters.  Chelcie co-hosts The Connected Comedy Podcast on ITunes, and in 2012 was selected as one of Diabetes Forecast's 14 People To know.  Come meet…See More
May 20
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acidrock23 replied to Richard157's discussion 'Joslin Medalist Meeting, May 11, 2013'
"Those folks are amazing. I'd add that a lot of them look to be in really good shape considering their age cohorts, much less fighting with a ghastly, chronic disease!! Perhaps there's some benefit?"
May 18

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Friendly discussions on diabetes issues and a sense of humor.
Date diagnosed
September 15, 1945
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5.7
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump
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MM 522
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I Am A Prisoner In My Own Home

Posted on October 5, 2010 at 5:14pm 30 Comments

Anita and I have been married for 46 years. I was a diabetic for 19 years before we were married in 1964. She was only 20 then, and knew nothing about diabetes. I rarely had insulin reactions back then. There was very little known about diabetes care. The monitors for measuring blood sugar levels were not available until the mid 1980s, and there was almost no useful advise given by my doctors. When I became more educated about diabetes, and had a doctor who knew a lot about diabetes, I started… Continue

My Sad, but Funny, History With Carbs

Posted on July 29, 2010 at 6:21pm 11 Comments



In one chapter of my book (published in March, 2010) I recalled several things from the history of diabetes. One paragraph from that chapter is given here:

"There were two schools of thought in the 17'th century. One theory proposed replacing the sugar lost in the urine by following a diet high in carbohydrates. The…

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62 Years Of Type 1......CHAPTER 3

Posted on March 28, 2008 at 6:17pm 0 Comments

CHAPTER 3



Before I was diabetic Daddy drove a milk truck and delivered milk to people's homes. Mother was always a stay at home Mom and there was barely enough income to pay the rent on the house and put food on the table. A few years later Daddy applied for a job at the Roanoke Post Office and was accepted. The salary was substantially larger and that was when we made a down payment on the 10 acres that became our farm.



The house across the street from ours was huge and… Continue

CHAPTER 2

Posted on March 27, 2008 at 7:30am 0 Comments

CHAPTER 2



Prior to the discovery of insulin there were several treatments for diabetes. Those treatments included bleeding, opium, starvation, exercise and diets. A diet low in carbs and high in fat and protein was sometimes used. Without the availability of insulin these treatments extended the lives of diabetics by approximately one year.



Insulin was discovered in 1921 and became available to the general public in 1923. The first insulin was taken from pigs and cows by a… Continue

62 Years Of Type 1 Diabetes, My Story

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 6:00pm 22 Comments

INTRODUCTION



Some of my friends on diabetesdaily.com asked me to write about my 62 years as a Type 1 diabetic. I have done so and my story has been presented on that site in a 21 chapter format. I have included many autobiographical parts of my life as well.



I have spoken to Manny and he wants me to post my story here on this wonderful site.



The fact that I am alive and well today, after 62 years of diabetes, is due in large part to my Mother and my precious… Continue

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At 1:39pm on May 6, 2013, Betty J said…

name on FB is Betty Kiah-Jackson. I'm glad you reminded me, I forgot to post it on Tu.

At 3:32pm on March 31, 2013, shoshana27 said…

glad to hear you're well.i am fine except for my gastro problems which sometimes keep me home.otherwise aok.

At 11:27am on March 31, 2013, shoshana27 said…

hi, richard, haven't seen you on lately, hope you're ok.

At 10:35pm on March 4, 2013, Linda G said…

I'm passing this on to a few more of my friends ♥ Have a great Tuesday!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=nj2ofrX7jAk
luv and hugs....linda

At 9:27am on February 21, 2013, Terrie said…

Hey Richard. :)

Well, the sky fell here about a month ago. Scared the bejeebers out of us.

While we were sleeping, a huge slab of ice fell through our deck roof and smashed half of the cedar deck and it pushed through the outside screen door. The weather had been nuts...freezing, melting, freezing, melting. Our Insurance Guy said that they had 60 other similar accident cases in our city that week-end. We just have to okay the report/estimate, so they can get started on the new deck and roof soon. The Power of Nature!

I'm continuing with treatments for my RA as usual.

Sorry to hear that you need to get your knees replaced. That's scary but they will feel much better after, I'm sure. You'll be in my prayers during that time. My Cousin had that done due to his RA.

Always Good to hear that you and Anita and Family are doing well other wise Richard. :) Hugs *Terrie

At 2:49pm on February 19, 2013, tom b said…
I've made my reservation at the Holiday Inn. I will be there for 4 nights (Wed-Sat). I figure Thursday will be for medical exams and I'm going to try and set up a dinner with my Boston Facebook friends. I think there was some recent mention of your head injury. Has there been anything significant recently, or was it all several months ago? Tom
At 11:57pm on January 21, 2013, Terrie said…

Hi There Richard!! :)

I just saw Emilie's video with you and Tom. I really enjoyed seeing you again and hearing your stories and advice too. Unfortunately we were gone away, so I couldn't see you live but the video was Fantastic. I can't wait to see you wearing your 75th year medal. I just made it past my 51 D Anniversary last month. So far to go. :D

Hugs...Terrie.

At 4:03pm on January 21, 2013, shoshana27 said…

hi , richard , hope you are recovered from your surgery. stay well.

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