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  • 27, Female
  • Portland
  • United States
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I'm looking for Endocrinologists that you love...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Judith Jan 8.

 

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August 18

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Hometown (where you come from):
Portland
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
8.6, not so good =(
What glucose meter do you use?
Ascensia Contour
Type of treatment you use
Shots
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://none
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
support; young adults with diabetes; motivation :)
What do you do for a living?
:)

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I miss sugar!

Okay, It's Monday, and I still have 4 more days to go of great self-discipline :) I should always do this, but baby steps right? So, my bg's have been better-I just need to get back into the habit of taking my insulin before I eat. I've only taken 17 units of novalog all day, when usually I take at least 35. And, I've only eaten 165g of carbs all day which is a big improvement. But, I'm super hungry, and craving chocolate!!! Well, hopefully 2morrow is even a little better :)
.....Gonna go close… Continue

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

amy

a brand new week!

Today's Saturday, and I've decided to make a change for next week and to start preparing myself now.
So, here's my plan: from Monday to Friday I'll go totally off sugar, stick to a carb limit of 210g or less every day (right now I have no clue what I'm doing-a lot more than that), keep track of my bg's every day, and exercise at least 30 min. a day.
Whew! It makes me tired just thinkin about all that :) No, actually I'm hoping this gives me a lot more energy. Right now I just feel like I could s… Continue

Posted on March 29, 2008 at 3:06pm — 1 Comment

amy

A little about me...

I've been a type 1 diabetic for just about 5 years now. I've been married to the best husband ever for almost 8 years, and have a beautiful daughter who's almost 7.
Of course I never dreamed I'd get diabetes at 21! When I was first diagnosed, I got my A1C down to six something and did everything the doctor told me: measured all my food, did everything at the same time, and took really good care of it. Well, fast forward 5 years to a 8.6, and here I am! A couple years after I was diagnosed, my di… Continue

Posted on March 25, 2008 at 2:51pm — 2 Comments

amy

A1C Results

So, I just got my A1C results back. It's 8.6. Pretty bad, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I haven't done it in about 2 years, so it was about time! But-I'm gonna try to get it down to 6 in six months!! We'll see....
I'm thinking of going on the pump. If anyone has any suggestions/pro's or con's, I would greatly appreciate it!! I met with someone about the OmniPod the other day and it sounds awesome not to be hooked to a tube...but, I wore the sample pod around and it's kind of bu… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 9:37am — 2 Comments

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At 3:00pm on August 18, 2009, Judith said…
Hi again Amy: The Portland Meet-up is on for August 30th at Columbia Park from 11:30 to 3PM---a potluck picnic. Visit the NW group, Portland Meet-up discussion for all the info. It'd be fun to get to know you! Hope you are well!.....Judith
At 2:46pm on January 8, 2009, Judith said…
Amy---Manny split off a Pacific Northwest/Washington and Oregon Group recently. Please pop over and join. We're looking for ways to eventually plan a meet-up. Maybe as soon as TuD's second anniversary in March! What part of Portland are you in? I'm over north--not too far from Interstate and Going.....Be well!.....
At 2:12pm on June 4, 2008, Laura Young said…
Hi Amy,
So, you are a violinist? I love the Micheal Buble music! You should get out your violin and try to play along! That could be alot of fun! I play violin in the OKC Philharmonic and teach privately. I love music and would consider myself an addict! :) I hope your diabetes control is going well. I am about 6 1/2 months pregnant and my sugars are the best they have ever been in my life. I guess that is what getting pregnant will do! :)
At 4:57pm on May 10, 2008, Mike Campana said…
Hi Amy, the music on your page her is incredible! I couldn't change the page I had to listen to all of it. Thank you.

Mike
At 9:48pm on March 31, 2008, landileigh said…
welcome amy! love the buble!
At 8:03pm on March 31, 2008, Kerri Sparling said…
Hey Amy - thanks for your comment! :) And I definitely think we can make some serious noise on April 14th ... I'm excited that you're on board!
At 7:53am on March 28, 2008, Julie said…
Hey...thanks for the friend reaquest! good luck with getting your bg back on track. I'm sure you can do it. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it either. It's not that high and you are in your 20s. I'm sure I did worse damage to my body in my 20s than that ;) I got the Omnipod a few months ago and really love it, of course I have nothing else to compare it to. It is a little bulky but every time I get up in the night or change my clothes or take a shower, I'm so glad that I don't have to deal with the tether and the pump attached to it somewhow. Let me know if you have any questions about it.
At 7:12pm on March 27, 2008, Heather FItzGeorge said…
sorry I just scrolled up and saw that the answer is about 5 years that you have been a diabetic
At 7:11pm on March 27, 2008, Heather FItzGeorge said…
Hi Amy! Thanks so much for requesting me. I'm so sorry for taking so long to introduce my self. I just wanted to send you a quick hello, feel free to chat anytime. Unfortunately I don't spend too much time on on the web ( I wish I was more available to interact with the other people on here, they're all great) How long have you been a diabetic?
At 4:10pm on March 27, 2008, Julie said…
Thank you Amy! It's good to see another musician too! I do play professionally.. do you? My sister, Laura Young, is also a type 1 diabetic, and plays violin.. have you added her as your friend?

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