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Can you truly be happy with Type 1? PLEASE RESOND......

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The Antidote to Diabetes is Living Proud
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Terry Keelan commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post 'Oprah Takes On Diabetes'
Congrats on getting the restroom key. I don't think they'll take it away soon. Liked your blog and enjoyed your '50 things' book, too. Keep up the good work. Terry
3 hours ago
Christalyn commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post 'Oprah Takes On Diabetes'
I hate to be a sour puss but I speak my mind...... My concern has to do with this being just a publicity stunt for Oprah. When she really cares about a topic she goes completely out for it. It is not enough to report that diabetes exists and it is…
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Kelly Rawlings commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post 'Oprah Takes On Diabetes'
The problem is, if people with diabetes have access to good medical care and supplies, and have a pretty healthy family history, and manage to keep aspects of diabetes care--blood glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids, kidney health, eye health, and…
yesterday
Sarah commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post 'Oprah Takes On Diabetes'
I think you did an excellent job :) I also think that the problem is a general lack of information - scare tactics don't help anyone. This episode of Oprah's did just as much to spread more misinformation as it did to raise awareness... and I think…
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Betty J commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post 'Oprah Takes On Diabetes'
I agree there does need to be more information available to people with D. Whether it's TV, radio, magazines, books, word of mouth the message needs to be said. Scaring people doesn't always get the understanding of what outcomes this disease can ha…
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Thursday Oprah had her team on her show to wake up the world about diabetes. Dr. Oz, heart surgeon had a lot to say, Bob Greene, personal trainer talked about the value of exercise, Dr. Ian Smith roused a group of church ladies who all have diabetes…
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January 17
Keith A. Johnson commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post '10 Ways to Know You Have Diabetes'
People like you, the long timers, give me a lot of hope. I was dx'ed late in life type 1, seeing people going so long without major problems, notice that I didn't say problems LOL, we deal with problems everyday(like your blog says) gives me a posit…
January 15
Lila Vaca commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post '10 Ways to Know You Have Diabetes'
John Brush, Yes, I often feel like a pin cushion also. I've had Type I diabetes for a long 30 yrs and test myself at least 6 times a day. I sometimes don't get blood our after my 1st poke either, so join the club! Have a great weekend! Lila
January 15
Lila Vaca commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post '10 Ways to Know You Have Diabetes'
I TOTALLY agree that no one else seems to notice all the things we do to manage our diabetes! That would be nice if someone close to us actually understood what being a diabetic Type I is really all about,
January 15
John Brush commented on Riva Greenberg's blog post '10 Ways to Know You Have Diabetes'
Although I am a T2, and not where you are, I think you summarized a lot of this, very well. Thanks for sharing :-) You might add my favorite, which is using that damnable "pokey" and then never getting any blood. Never changed the depth number or a…
January 15

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Hometown (where you come from):
Brooklyn, NY
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
I have:
Type 1
Date diagnosed
February 22, 1972
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.7%
What glucose meter do you use?
Bayer Contour
Type of treatment you use
Shots
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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=836591869&ref=name
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DiabetesMine
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Diabetes author and coach

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Oprah Takes On Diabetes

Thursday Oprah had her team on her show to wake up the world about diabetes. Dr. Oz, heart surgeon had a lot to say, Bob Greene, personal trainer talked about the value of exercise, Dr. Ian Smith roused a group of church ladies who all have diabetes, or have it in their family, to get committed, and Oprah's former chef who's lost 85 pounds since his diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was there to say stop frying your chicken in grease. Since I had just been given the keys to The Huffington Post washro… Continue

Posted on February 6, 2010 at 10:30am — 6 Comments

Riva Greenberg

10 Ways to Know You Have Diabetes

Nope, I'm not going to tell you about the typical symptoms like thirst, peeing a lot and fatigue. I'm going to give you instead the 10 things I find myself 'needing to consider' because of my diabetes:

1. I find myself screaming, "How many carbs are in that pancake? You don't know?!" My day is filled with stuff ordinary people never think about.
2. Shit, shit, shit! (and really I don't usually curse) I wasn't going to walk this morning because they predicted rain and now the sun is blazing! Sho… Continue

Posted on January 15, 2010 at 9:31am — 5 Comments

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My Christmas Wish

I posted this two years ago on my web site diabetesstories.com and in truth my letter to Santa hasn't changed any so I posted it again today.

Dear Santa,

All I'd like this Christmas is for you to take this diabetes away. I'm so tired of it already. All these finger sticks and guessing when my blood sugar’s high or low. Now that I'm in menopause I can barely tell if I'm sweating because I'm losing estrogen or my blood sugar's crashing at 50! And, can we talk...I mean the constant figuring out h… Continue

Posted on December 25, 2009 at 10:39am — 4 Comments

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The Hours My Head Lives in Diabetes-Land

If I think about it, most mornings when the weather isn't obvious, I stand at my living room window while my oatmeal is simmering on the stove, squinting through the trees outside to see if it's raining or not. When the TV news on in the background announces the weather, I pay attention. Well, sort of. It seems to go in one ear and out the other as I'm up and down, in and out of the kitchen stirring, testing my blood sugar, shooting up my long-acting and rapid-acting insulin, trying to think bac… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 6:52am — 5 Comments

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2,000 Amazing Book Signings

With little fanfare, my husband turned to me about two months ago and said, "Wouldn't it be something if we gave away your books to the speakers and member nations who'll be at the International Diabetes Conference this year? After I rolled my eyes I said laughingly, "It sure would." And, I'm here to tell you it was!

1,000 copies of "50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life and the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It" and 1,000 copies of "The ABCs of Loving Yourself with Diabetes" made their w… Continue

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 3:37pm — 2 Comments

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At 3:38pm on January 17, 2010, Maarja said…
You have visited Estonia as i can see. How did you like it here? :)
At 10:10am on November 3, 2009, nel said…
Riva, I wished I had met you in Montreal ...I volunteered for 2 hours on Oct. 22 at IDF and met up with TU--ers Anna Kiff and Yves Provost ...N.
At 8:12am on August 24, 2009, Heidi Bruggink said…
Hi Riva, I saw Dr. Carol Levy at Weill-Cornell. Her contact info, insurance accepted, etc. can be found here: http://www.weillcornell.org/physician/cjlevy/index.html.

Let me know if you end up deciding to see her!
At 11:19am on July 31, 2009, kelly kunik said…
I'm clueless- it is disposable and "green." Which would either make it very reasonable, OR very expensive! Plus some insurance companies might consider it experimental and opt not to pay for it. We'll find out on Tuesday!
At 8:36am on July 31, 2009, Dana Hariton McQuade said…
great, drop me a line at my regular e-mail dhariton@verizon.net with some dates. i am free wed, thurs and fri of next week if that works for you. week of aug 10th, i am around tues, wed and thurs. i read about the pump and it sounds incredible. omnipod is getting smaller too in 2010. are you pumping yet or still achieving great results with shots?
At 8:23am on July 31, 2009, Dana Hariton McQuade said…
HI Riva- i will read your post but i must admit, i don't any time on the site so i may have to navigate a bit. i am doing well. using the CGMS now and like the tighter control. aiming for a 5.9 in a few months and still trying to build my own business. let me know if you're up for lunch soon as we're long overdue for catching up. hugs
At 10:35pm on July 3, 2009, Christina said…
Hi Riva!
How are you?


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At 4:14pm on July 2, 2009, Becca said…
Thats great, glad you had a lovely timee =)
Hope your okay, have a fun weekendd.
At 3:59pm on June 18, 2009, Christina said…
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At 1:49pm on June 15, 2009, Becca said…
Ahh I would love to, but Londons 3 hours away from me and theres no way of me getting there! Greatful for the offer though! Hope you have a great time in the capital =)

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