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Suzie AKA Free2BeMe350z
  • 39, Female
  • Amherst, Ohio
  • United States
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Hometown (where you come from):
Cleveland, Ohio
Do you have diabetes?
I have a relative/friend with diabetes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 17, 2003
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.2
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch
Type of treatment you use
Shots
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To become more educated about this disease so I can help my son live a helathy life.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Life Scan One Touch
What do you do for a living?
Office Manager of an Industrial Manufacturer

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Mommy, there’s a monster under my bed!

We do not have any history of diabetes in our family; however, my son was diagnosed with it (Type 1) just five years ago at the age of 16. Five years is a long time but, not near enough time to learn or completely understand the disease.

Every day for the rest of his life it will be a challenge for him to stay healthy. Diabetes will be with him forever unless a cure can be found. On top of his daily studies with college classes and the two jobs he has it is a full time job taking care of his he… Continue

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 1:58pm — 3 Comments

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At 12:50pm on July 15, 2009, Christina said…
Hi! I'm trying to get the word out about a new group for people living in Ohio. Feel free to join us. Hope to see you there!
http://tudiabetes.com/group/diabeticsfromohio
At 9:45pm on May 24, 2009, heather turek said…
hey suzie just wanted to say hi and i saw your pics and it looks like you and your son have a lot of fun together! is that your daughter on your profile pic?
I think it's great that youre on TU and i'm sure it means a lot to your son that you're so involved. keep it up!
At 7:28pm on May 14, 2009, Robyn said…
Thanks for the invite! Your pictures are great!
At 5:19pm on March 12, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Hello! How's it going Suzie....and how's Jimmy doing? He's an attractive young man. Have you had the chance to look into any other of the groups? ...Take care.

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 6:26am on January 31, 2009, Nicole Hockenberry said…
She is a mix! A beautiful mix! Her name is Daisy and will be 3yrs the end of March. She is pug, beagle, bishon, and minpin. LOL Her body is pug, color is beagle, hair and face is bishon. The minpin, no idea! All four breeds are hard to train and stubborn. But she has my heart. She is a huge snugglebug.
At 6:19am on January 31, 2009, Nicole Hockenberry said…
Thanks for the add! Its nice to know someone in the area.
At 5:15pm on May 26, 2008, Larra said…
I am a nurse which didn't help me
a whole lot at the time. I knew l just enough to get me into trouble and not enough to get me out! I had a pediatrician who was very supportive of me and had me call multiple times during the day & night. Rob was 1 in 2000 babies at that time with diabetes. It was fairly rare & he almost died before he was diagnosed. tough tough times, I am afraid! Guilt and more guilt and fear and more fear...depression....anger and more anger, but it was something I couldn't give in to as he depended on me for his life. I am so glad those times are over. I continue to worry about him...daily. He is a strong person and knows his body & his disease better than the doctors. Right now he is in North Carolina @ NASCAR races. His Dad & I divorced when he was 6 y/o. I am remarried and my husband is very supportive of me and him and is a good father to my son...even tho' he is all grown up. Life is good. diabetic complications are there...but he is dealing well with them and I admire him so much as he never gives in or gives up...just keeps on keeping on! He is on disability, but works 18-24 hours a week @ Sears. thanks for writing me back. I wish I would have had this TU Diabetes site when he was small! Larra M
At 8:23pm on May 21, 2008, Teresa said…
I am so glad to hear he is doing better. It is hard as parents to see our kids hurt or sad.
We are doing good. Thanks for asking. My daughter is getting ready to graduate high school in a couple of weeks. Bitter sweet time in her life. All of her good friends are going away to different schools. Thank goodness for cellphones and computers---they will be abe to stay in touch. Have a great day!

Teresa
At 2:30pm on May 21, 2008, Teresa said…
Hey Suzie, Just checking in to see how you and your son are doing. Last I talked to you he was having a few bad days. Hope things are better.
Teresa
At 12:26pm on May 21, 2008, Larra said…
Hi, my name is Larrra. I sent you a message back to your note on teh first page of teh Children with Diabetes page...but not sure you got it or read it. I am very unfamiliar with this TU diabetes site & how it works. My son was diagnosed @ 15 month of age adn is now 38 years old. I too understand the fears & the guilt associated with having a diabetic child. We do have diabetes in both sides of our family. It is hard to NOT blame yourself for the disease. It is hard to shove that "monster" back under the bed because the monster keeps making itself apparent and scary! I do hope yougo to the first page of the Children with diabetes site and ready my letter to you. I am sorry for not understanding this web site better. I do not have a picture on my site yet. My son is going to help me putone on. I am very illiterate with blogs & web pages. :-) my son has a page...he is Robert adn he loves Tony Stewart/NASCAR...look forhis page. It is about Diabetic coomplications. Larra
 
 

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