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Diabulimia

Started this discussion. Last reply by Asha Feb 8, 2012. 34 Replies

Hello Everyone,I am writing a research paper on diabulimia and am trying to gauge the diabetic community's response to it. Diabulimia is a disorder in which a diabetic deliberately take less insulin…Continue

Tags: controversy, study, issues, T1, insulin

Attention Bay Area High Schooler, Incoming College Students, and Parents

Started Aug 3, 2010 0 Replies

Come to the 'College and Type 1 Diabetes' event on Thursday, August 19 from 7:00PM-9:00PM! This freeprogram, which will be at the JDRF San Francisco office,includes Q & A with a panel of current…Continue

JDRF Bay Area Events

Started Jun 10, 2010 0 Replies

Hey Everyone,I just wanted to post some events that the JDRF Bay Area Chapter is planning over the next few months.  Please take a look.Thanks,TressaType 1 Diabetes Night with the San Francisco…Continue

Insulin pump tubing turning black?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Apr 17, 2010. 1 Reply

Just when I thought I "knew it all" something unexpected happened.  I was about to go to sleep when my boyfriend said, "Why is your pump tubing black?"  At first I thought that it was just reflecting…Continue

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Mar 8, 2012
Asha replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Tressa Please visit my website www.wearediabetes.org for a ton of resources on diabulimia. I am the founder of this organization and would love to help you. Please feel free to email me at ashabrown.wad@gmail.com :)"
Feb 8, 2012
knittykat replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"I had my own issues with food/weight before I was dx'd T1. I am doing much better because I eat very low carb, so I keep my insulin usage down that way...but I think about skipping boluses all the time. I have high autoimmune markers for…"
Feb 3, 2012
Teo replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Thanks, Aimee! it is great you are so careful in your parenting! Keep up and all the best:)"
Feb 3, 2012
Brianna replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"I was diagnosed with T1 at age 10. I can honestly say that it never crossed my mind to reduce insulin to lose weight, even when I was a teenager. That is not to say that I didn't have my own issues with bloodsugars and food. But I think it was…"
Feb 2, 2012
LaGuitariste replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Your story is so common -- and so very sad. Too many people will give you lots of compliments for losing weight, without every wondering or seriously inquiring HOW or WHY you're losing weight. There is tremendous pressure to be thin with little…"
Feb 2, 2012
LaGuitariste replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Watch her A1C like a hawk. That should give you a heads up if she starts running high to lose weight."
Feb 2, 2012
LaGuitariste replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"When I was having a lot of trouble with my breathing this past fall -- and my doctor pretty much told me that after all the tests, she thought it was strictly my weight that was the problem (it wasn't, but that's another story) -- this set…"
Feb 2, 2012
Aimee replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Hi Teo,Thanks for the advice. I will definitely do my best to come to her from a place of support instead of criticism as I would like her to feel comfortable sharing with me. I struggle with this a little as a parent. I came from a fairly strict…"
Feb 2, 2012
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"Thank you for this video, Tressa and for sharing your story and that of your friend. I completely agree that more awareness is needed and more support for diabulimics and their families. What I find a big issue is that diabetes is always treated…"
Feb 2, 2012
NurseNz replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"i agree, running high all the time would feel terrible. i'd never cope at work. I mentioned this once to the diabetes nurse about how easy it would be and she got tears in her eyes. she was so upset, that someone would do that. she made me…"
Feb 2, 2012
Gina replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"I completely agree Zoe that diabetes is a set-up for eating disorders, or unhealthy views on eating etc, based on the obsessive attention we must pay to food!"
Feb 2, 2012
Teo replied to Tressa's discussion 'Diabulimia'
"Hi Aimee. I can see that you are very loving mum and want to do the best for your daughter. From my personal perspective I can say I have always been not shown, but "threatened" by doctors and my mum, who always mention complications when…"
Feb 2, 2012
Tressa commented on Tressa's blog post 'The Gingerbread House'
"Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. Whether we are T1s or 2s The shock of a diagnosis is life changing. While the holidays still remain a struggle (who doesn't want to over indulge in sweet tooth goodness) I have come to accept…"
Dec 19, 2011

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The Gingerbread House

Posted on December 15, 2011 at 12:29am 6 Comments

It was the Christmas season of 1998. My father was underway and would not be joining us for Christmas that year, so my mother decided that we would go stay with my Grandparents. To this day, having Christmas in Wisconsin feels special. There’s something about the snow that seems magical. The way it transforms the land into another world. That fantasy built up by storybooks somehow seems complete when waking up to a snow-covered wonderland.

Plus, I got to see my grandparents.

My…

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Low-Carb Diets Will NOT Cure Me (or You)

Posted on December 1, 2011 at 2:00pm 15 Comments

Here's a little disclaimer since people don't seem to be getting the message: This blog is meant for people who have an eating disorder. The word "cure" is not referencing diabetes, rather diabulimia and/or binge eating disorders. Please be mindful of this when commenting.

I am so sick of hearing about "low-carb, low-carb, low-carb." I've heard other diabulimics say it has cured them, I have heard of low-carb diets as advice from people who mean well, and I read a lot about it in the…

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Diabulimia

Posted on July 11, 2011 at 11:54pm 4 Comments

Do I seem obsessed with it? Well I am a little. 8 years ago it took over my life and I am still struggling to get through recovery. It has not always been easy to talk about. Many reactions I receive from people when they hear that I'm still trying to move past it are shocked and horrified, and I understand. That being said, it doesn't make it any easier.



I am lucky to have a good team of people working on my side. My nutritionist has written the only book every published on… Continue

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At 5:26am on April 8, 2010, Marie B said…
We also have a Group here called "Parents of Teens and Young Adults" - I would post there. I also would friend our founder, Manny Hernandez. He and his wife Andreina live in the bay area. Are you on Twitter? Manny has thousands of followers there, and if you asked him for a retweet on your event, he would do it.
At 7:11pm on April 7, 2010, Martina H Milligan said…
Welcome aboard if you need anything please let me know
At 5:20pm on April 7, 2010, Jim Roach said…
Welcome to Tudiabetes Tressa!
At 4:31pm on April 7, 2010, Doris D said…
It IS a GREAT site! Here we try and help each other out! One might not have the answer but with our big family (14,000) someone will get it! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 12:47pm on April 7, 2010, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY TRESSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 10:42am on April 7, 2010, Robyn said…
Hello and Welcome!
At 10:42am on April 7, 2010, Marie B said…
hi there, Tressa, welcome! Did you add the meetup to "Events" - look towards the bottom of the Main page, there is a place to announce Events. I'm not sure if the event needs to be approved first, but try it.

http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
At 10:39am on April 7, 2010, John Smith said…
Thanks for the add, Tressa. Will you be participating in the Bay Area mentoring?
At 3:21pm on April 6, 2010, Osob said…

Glad you found us,please feel free to get in touch if you need anything all you got to do is click on my picture right next to this comment and that will take you to my page it would be lovely to hear from you.
 
 
 

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