Susan
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Started this discussion. Last reply by marty1492 Feb 23, 2012. 23 Replies

Not sure if I'm looking for advice, sympathy or what but here goes! I was diagnosed end of October 2011 with Type 2 diabetes. I was in the hospital emergency room because of another problem…Continue

 

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The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
Type 2 diabetes
How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
information, community
Date diagnosed
October 27, 2011
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
6.5 Feb18/12
Type of treatment/devices you use
Diet and Exercise

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At 12:14pm on January 5, 2012, nel said…

Welcome from another BC-er ...and you have been able to lower you A1C ...good on you !! Did I read correctly , that you don't use a glucometer and go to the lab instead ?? ...My suggestion is to get a meter /strips ...maybe you can ask your Pharmacist for guidance .
In the mean time : all the best ...a good place here to learn !!
PS I am in the Shuswap ...( and much at the effect of all the sad stuff happening : Sicamous , deadly fire , husband and 2 children on Jan 1st and today the funeral of a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Endery ) .

At 11:23am on January 4, 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 11:02am on January 4, 2012, Doris D said…

WELCOME TO ONE OF THE GREATEST FAMILIES YOU WILL EVER MEET MY FRIEND!!!! WE'RE GLAD YOU JOINED US!!!!!!!!!! Please introduce yourself on our forum. Questions??? Just ask one of us or post it on our forum and you will get many answers there.

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At 8:11am on January 4, 2012, Linda G said…

Welcome home Susan.....fellow Canadian.....fellow type 2! Is that a painting of part of Nanaimo up there? Lovely ♥ October 27th is little more than 2 months ago....how's it all going for you?
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.
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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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Take care....and keep in touch!

At 6:29am on January 4, 2012, Donna H said…

Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community

 
 
 

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