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Tristan replied to Rick's discussion 'Life Insurance'"I guess I didn't frame the question really well
The example I'm trying to use here is my own, I had gotten life insurance last year because of my area of work (Working with big scary machines that make plastic and kill people on occasion…"
Tristan replied to Rick's discussion 'Life Insurance'"Wouldn't most insurance carriers just declare, let's say, diabetes as a pre-existing condition even well after picking up a policy?
You think I'd know more about this kind of thing actually, having alot of family with experience in…"
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Has anyone with Type 1 diabetes had any luck finding affordable term life insurance? When ever I ask a agent and tell them about my diabetes they just roll their eyes or I never hear from them again.
Chris Sommers replied to Rick's discussion 'Weight Loss'"As someone else noted earlier, get your thyroid checked, that could be hindering your ability to lose weight, especially as a Diabetic.
What works for me is something along these lines:
Eat 5 small meals a day, figure out how many calories you will…"
Candice Carr replied to Rick's discussion 'Weight Loss'"We are starting a new "weight management" program at my work called NutriSum. Haven't started it yet but they say you should consider the following rules: eat breakfast within two hours of waking up, drink 8 glasses of water a day,…"
Gerri replied to Rick's discussion 'Weight Loss'"If you're taking in more calories than you're burning off, you'll gain weight. Depends what you're eating, too. Not much fun, but try writing down everything you eat. Sometimes we think we're eating less than we really are.…"
Anthea pena replied to Rick's discussion 'Weight Loss'"Oh, I know the feeling. Dumb question but has thyroid been checked? I always try to get my insulin intake to the lowest possible also. changing the activity and the intensity also shakes things up. If you usually walk 30 mins a day try running for…"
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- At 9:56am on March 26, 2009,
Linda G said… - Hey, greetings! How's it all going Rick...any questions/suggestions? Take a look at some of the groups available when you get a chance!
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 6:49pm on June 18, 2008,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our growing family Rick!!!!!
- At 5:17pm on June 17, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Rick! Glad you decided to join us here!
- At 3:03pm on June 17, 2008,
Kathy said… - Yipee! Another Minnesotan. I'm in Minneapolis.
Please stop over and join the Great Lakes Group, for people living in the bordering states.
Welcome to Tu Diabetes. Nice to have you with us.
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