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Diabetes Type 1.5???

I know when I was set up for pump therapy, the nurse made a comment about how little insulin I was using. I see my doc for a 3 month follow up this week, so I may ask for the antibody testing then....

Tagged: 1.5, 2, Type

Replied Oct 26

Diabetes Type 1.5???
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Alright, I had no idea that this type even existed until I joined this site. I was diagnosed as Type 2 about 2 and a half years ago and immediately was placed on glucophage. 2 months after being di...

Tagged: 1.5, 2, Type

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tara Koopman Oct 26.

Wasting insulin when changing infusion sets

I'm glad you asked this. I'd been thinking about the same thing. I don't generally have a LOT left, but why have to pay for a refill on the insulin when you can make it stretch?

Replied Oct 26

 

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Tara Koopman and Kristin are now friends
November 5
Kristin commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'I'm sorry'
No apologies necessary :) You just touched on a topic that can be sensitive at times. Here in this community, we have learned that it's better to support each other in whatever struggles that we face than to compare struggles! Glad to hear that y...
November 2
Louisa commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'I'm sorry'
Hey Tara, your blog shouldn't have offended any one really, people of all types have very some very strong opinions and leap into action. I agree with in the grand scheme of things Diabetes in it's self really isnt that bad, it's not like you have...
November 2
Tara Koopman and Denise are now friends
November 2
Denise commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'I'm sorry'
No apology necessary--this is a safe haven..a place to let it all out. :-) Hang in there, it will get easier with time.
November 2
Dori S commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'I'm sorry'
Tara - you don't have anything to be sorry about. We all have issues we deal with and different ways of coping as well as different moods. Feel free to vent and remember that sometimes others respond because they need to vent as well. We are here ...
November 2
Teena commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'I'm sorry'
My dear Tara...you need not apolagize...and you also did not "cause any stir". Diabetes, regardless of the type, is something we all here share in common. Experience, wisdom, knowledge, management and support are what makes us unique therefore we ...
November 1
Tara Koopman added a blog post
I didn't mean to cause such a stir with my last blog post. It was not my intention at all to downplay any type of diabetes... It's just that I am having trouble with the acceptance of my diagnosis. Again, I'm sorry.
November 1
Cathy Jacobson commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
Let's not go there again, any type of diabetes is not a good thing for your body. Being "just" a cancer patient with skin cancer, isn't so bad right? WRONG! So what would make someone thing that being only a type II diabetic is any different. A di...
October 31
Joanne commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
Diabetes is not good, period. If you take your type 2 lightly you will pay the price later. Plus as Nel mentioned if you are type 2 you probably may have been a while before it was discovered, more chance for problems. Lets not forget our sweet Lo...
October 30
Judith commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
Life goes on, for sure---it can potentially be a very good life. But if you wish to avoid complications and live a full life, you need to say good bye to your Old Life and get on with figuring out how to maintain good control of all your numbers. ...
October 30
Terry Keelan commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
"not that bad' is a relative concept, isn't it, Tara? It's not as bad as being told you have two months to live, but it's not as good as being told you have a virus that you'll get over in a week. The tricky part of a diagnosies of diabetes, type...
October 30
Tara Koopman is now friends with Manny Hernandez and Kelly Rawlings
October 30
Kelly Rawlings commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
It's difficult to respond to your question because I want to encourage you to do what you need to do to manage all your health numbers (blood glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids, weight, physical activity) yet not scare you into being so overwhe...
October 30
A blog post by Tara Koopman was featured
I know any diagnosis of diabetes is something to not be taken lightly, but I'm JUST Type 2. That's not really that bad, right?
October 30
Teena commented on Tara Koopman's blog post 'It's not REALLY that bad is it??'
Any type of diabetes can be bad (risk of diabetes complications) when bg is uncontrolled... =)
October 30

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Amarillo
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
I am not sure
Date diagnosed
December 14, 1982
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.6
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra Link
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
Paradigm 522
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/hooahwifey?ref=profile#/hooahwifey?ref=profile
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://twitter.com/TaraCKoopman
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Support and encouragement
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Twitter
What do you do for a living?
Stay at Home Mom

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I'm sorry

I didn't mean to cause such a stir with my last blog post. It was not my intention at all to downplay any type of diabetes... It's just that I am having trouble with the acceptance of my diagnosis. Again, I'm sorry.

Posted on November 1, 2009 at 10:11pm — 5 Comments

Tara Koopman

It's not REALLY that bad is it??

I know any diagnosis of diabetes is something to not be taken lightly, but I'm JUST Type 2. That's not really that bad, right?

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 8:04pm — 15 Comments

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At 5:39am on October 22, 2009, Marie B said…
hi, Tara, welcome here. You may want to join our Group Twitterbetics - also follow us @tudiabetes - and follow our founder @askmanny I am @MarieBe
At 1:15pm on October 21, 2009, Christina said…
Yea it's a great place for that =]
I believe I've been a member since March of this year.
At 12:35pm on October 21, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
At 10:59am on October 21, 2009, Christina said…
Welcome to tudiabetes =]
 
 

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