"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."
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"Sam....I have the same issue- it has taken 3 years but with tighter control and better arch support, I am finally healing up- also, my trigger fingers have improved greatly- I appreciate your comments about the cause being calcification aroud the…"
Sam I am commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Saw the foot dr. today. I'm going to be getting new orthotics with a stronger arch support for my planters faciatis and I will be starting physical therapy again.
She heard about a study of diabetics to find out why we are more prone to this…"
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Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
barbraann commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Wow, going on 37 years. Want to make it to 50."
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Christel commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Thanks for the heads up that this group exists. Just hit my thirty year mark (I'm 42) and my daughter hit the two year mark of life (without diabetes). It's wonderful seeing so many of us living well!"
Robert Yancey commented on Christel's blog post 'The Letter I Wish I Could Give Her (My 30th Diaversary Letter to Myself)'"Christel, Thank you for sharing your well thought out words and stories.
We have a group on this site called Type1 for 30 Plus Years" if you are interested, now that you've finally turned 30(with T1D)."
Robert Yancey commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Well, I enjoyed reading her letter to herself so wanted to repost in case you didn't see it in the email or on the main page:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-letter-i-wish-i-could-give-her-my-30th-diaversary-letter-to"
Robert Yancey replied to ANTONIA RETMAN's discussion 'Symlin?' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"I used to take it and really liked it. I didn't realize this discussion was here until today. The pens that I had ..had settings of 15 units which were small, I'm not sure the dose. I usually didn't get the nausea at 15 but did get…"
A group by Robert Yancey was featuredType1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Robert Yancey commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"and congrats justina, I'm jealous of anyone finishing in less than 5 hours. but I was happy to finish mine in 515, and not get sick doing it."
Robert Yancey commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"Yes...... get more massages! ;)
do you suppose something may have happened to the insulin?"
Mike joined Robert Yancey's groupType1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
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- January 21, 1976
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- At 10:56am on March 7, 2012,
shoshana27 said…
- At 10:56am on March 7, 2012, shoshana27 said…
why don't you try the pump it's wonderful.
- At 1:54am on March 5, 2012, shoshana27 said…
no i don't yet have the 75 year medal but will apply
- At 2:16pm on July 27, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 2:03pm on July 27, 2010,
Linda G said… - Best Wishes on your Special Day Robert.....
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