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Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr.
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- Portland, OR
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A diabetic discrimination story...
Started this discussion. Last reply by jennifer Mar 27, 2010. 41 Replies 0 Likes
I have rearely told this story to anyone because of embarrassment and shame. But I'd like to share it with other diabetics to get it off my chest. In 1983 I was dxd with T1 at age 23. I worked for an…Continue
Canadians, how do you like your health insurance?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr. Mar 2, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am a T1 D who lives in Oregon and have been with and without good health coverage over the years (since about 1988). In between big group plans I had no coverage and it made managing my health…Continue
Anyone know about pre-diabetic hypoglycemia?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Mar 1, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
From age 14 to 23 I had low BGs that felt exactly like the ones I have had since becoming T1 at 23 in 1983. Back then they tested, but at that time there was a perceived health fad known as…Continue
Need feedback on free testing supply program www.coalitionclinics.org
Started Nov 12, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
I volunteer for the Coalition of Community Health Clinics in Portland,OR and just launched a new program to help low-income/ uninsured diabetics get free testing supplies. If you go to the…Continue
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Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr. left a comment for Hugh Love"How about trying common sense dietary and activity remedies instead of selling your snake oil products to people who are having enough trouble as it is taking care of their diabetes. I've been type 1 (which doesn't make me better or…"
dannyboy left a comment for Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr."yo virgil this is danny gustavson one of little iras buddy's I use to cook at the bistro I'm sure you remember me, any how a really nice gal sent me a message here and I was looking at her pics and there you where, crazy. anyhow hope all…"
Judith left a comment for Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr."Hey, my friend. Can you join us this time: Morning Star Cafe on the corner of 3rd Washington, 2-4PM on 12/11. Have missed you!...Judith"
Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr. left a comment for Marc Wilson"Hi, Marc. I apologize for the slow reply; I, too, have been off the site and absorbed in other things. My recent tests rule out Addison's, celiac and thyroid but my endo wants me to come in and talk to him about my insulin anti-body test. I…"
Marc Wilson left a comment for Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr."any word about Addison's. sorry for the delay, haven't been on for a while."
Judith left a comment for Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr."Virgil, my friend---I'm meeting with TuD member Ricky Joe Cook and maybe 1 or 2 others on 9/29 (Wednesday). We'll be at Cloud Seven Cafe from 11AM-1PM or so. Would love to see you again!!!"
Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr. commented on Sohair Abdel-Rahman's group 'POETRY CLUB !'"Zo Zo, elegantly put thoughts I think most of us share to one extent or another. thanks for sharing"
Magic left a comment for Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr."you have no idea,
I was in the federal system, whwere if they had it there way , I would not be typing right now, so, I count my blessings to say the least.............................................................;O)"
Virgil Elvin Bowman Jr. left a comment for Judith"Hi, Judith. Sorry have'nt been online enough to stay in touch with everyone. My condolences to yoiu and your family; I hope you are well. Virgil"
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Want feedback on new testing supply program for uninsured diabetics.
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 6:42pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
As of Nov. 12 the Diabetes Wellness Fund is launched here in Portland, OR. I conceived of this idea quite a while back, but now it has materialized. I am very excited about it. If you would, take a look at www.coalitionclinics.org and click on the red heart at the bottom right of the home page. I really want some feedback from my TUD friends;some suggestions on improving the fund-raising potential would be great. Thank you all and Happy WDD!
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- At 4:33am on December 14, 2010, dannyboy said…
yo virgil this is danny gustavson one of little iras buddy's I use to cook at the bistro I'm sure you remember me, any how a really nice gal sent me a message here and I was looking at her pics and there you where, crazy. anyhow hope all is good with you!! I'm living up in washington at a ski resort with aaron markham in the winters and with danny kaul in the summers in cannon beach . I'm so glad to see a familar face despite the reasons we're here . hows Margo ? I talk to tanquery every now and again. Any ways I could use your knowledge and wisdom on the diabetes subject I just found out on april 27 2010 so everything is new to me !!! Peace and happy holidays brother
- At 1:19pm on December 7, 2010, Judith said…
- Hey, my friend. Can you join us this time: Morning Star Cafe on the corner of 3rd Washington, 2-4PM on 12/11. Have missed you!...Judith
- At 3:37pm on September 26, 2010, Marc Wilson said…
- any word about Addison's. sorry for the delay, haven't been on for a while.
- At 6:49pm on September 22, 2010, Judith said…
- P.S.....The address is 901 NW 10th.....
- At 6:45pm on September 22, 2010, Judith said…
- Virgil, my friend---I'm meeting with TuD member Ricky Joe Cook and maybe 1 or 2 others on 9/29 (Wednesday). We'll be at Cloud Seven Cafe from 11AM-1PM or so. Would love to see you again!!!
- At 5:35am on May 11, 2010,
Patti Burns said… - Hi, Virgil! Hope all is well.
- At 2:51am on April 24, 2010, Magic said…
- you have no idea,
I was in the federal system, whwere if they had it there way , I would not be typing right now, so, I count my blessings to say the least.............................................................;O)
- At 6:48am on March 26, 2010,
Robyn said… - Dear Virgil,
What kind words you wrote on my blog! I am touched. Thank you very much! My Mom would have told me that people like you and many others here on TuD are the type of people that the definition of the word "Wonderful" should be.
Robyn xo
- At 11:35am on March 17, 2010,
SuGaRpAiGe said…
- At 12:46pm on March 13, 2010, SuGaRpAiGe said…
- You Rock! "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority" Ralph Sockman
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