"I think the pump is the way to go. Sophia was 3 months diagnosed when we started on the omnipod. It's just another way to manage diabetes and we love it!"
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Jacob's mom commented on Shannon Christy Gilbert's blog post 'Thank you everyone!'"my son was diag at 10 and started with omnipod at 12, it was his decision all around. there have been ups and downs with it but overall we are now happy with our choice. let your son check some out maybe at his endo's office? jacob was opposed…"
jrtpup commented on Shannon Christy Gilbert's blog post 'Thank you everyone!'"Welcome to the family:). There is no 'wrong' way, as long as you feel free to communicate all's well.
I second Marie's suggestion that you attend the video chat this afternoon if you can."
Marie B commented on Shannon Christy Gilbert's blog post 'Thank you everyone!'"glad you're with us! hope you can join the live video chat this afternoon, we will have pumping experts Ruth Roberts and John Walsh to answer your questions…"
Red_T1 commented on Shannon Christy Gilbert's blog post 'Thank you everyone!'"I was diagnosed at 9 in 1995. While I feel the time I was on injections really helped me learn the basics of controlling the big D, I was very excited to go on the pump. I felt like it was a step towards being more similar to my non-D friends. I…"
"I'm on the Omnipod tubeless pump which is great especially if you are active. I don't know how old your son is but take a look at it. There is a Omnipod Group where there is a lot of info!"
Shannon Christy Gilbert posted a blog postThank you everyone!
My son was dx last year - we were blessed enough to have honeymooned almost 9 months so we are just getting 'back in the game'. His wish is to get on the pump. I look forward to everyone's knowledge, support and understanding!I may not have done this right but wanted to reply to everyone - bear with me, I'm learning! :)See More
Doris D left a comment for Shannon Christy Gilbert"WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notesto comment back to us just hit the "comment Back" bar under our comments"
Linda G left a comment for Shannon Christy Gilbert"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Shannon..... This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a…"
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- August 3, 2011
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Thank you everyone!
Posted on September 28, 2012 at 7:20am 6 Comments 1 Like
My son was dx last year - we were blessed enough to have honeymooned almost 9 months so we are just getting 'back in the game'. His wish is to get on the pump. I look forward to everyone's knowledge, support and understanding!
I may not have done this right but wanted to reply to everyone - bear with me, I'm learning! :)
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- At 6:32am on September 28, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!
here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
to comment back to us just hit the "comment Back" bar under our comments
- At 6:00am on September 28, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!
- At 4:59am on September 28, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Shannon.....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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