"Thanks for the tip! I usually use just regular Energizer batteries and have to change my battery about once a month. I may have to try the Lithium ones!"
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"I'm getting more active on my personal blog, please check me out at http://theworldofbecks.wordpress.com/"
"Thanks AR! I took it on my phone and had no idea it was going to post like that, but I am proud of it! :)"
"So this is my first flatline picture post, but I am so proud I just had to share! Of course it goes up a bit at the end, but woo!!"
Single Diabetics
You may or may not be dating, but if you have diabetes and have no life partner currently, this is the group for you.
"I am the only Type 1 in my family. My grandfather had Type 2, but so far no one else in my family. I just like to think I am the special one! :)"
"Having a crazy sensor day! This morning it was 50+ higher than my fingerstick and now its low alerting when I'm on target!! <3 it :)"
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Natalie ._c- left a comment for becks316"Congrats on the A1c!!! That kind of improvement is spectacular! :-)"
"Attempting a new sensor site tonight...not sure how this is going to go, but my stomach needs a break!"
Scott E left a comment for becks316"Hey Becks.... congratulations on the huge improvement in your A1C!! Sounds like you're doing great ... good job!"
"Hi Lori!
I think the biggest change is that I have been on an insulin pump for the last year. I was really struggling when I was on MDI. I wouldn't give myself enough insulin and just wasn't really aware of what was going on in my body.…"
"Congrats on you A1C that is awesome. I am stuck in the 9 range and am trying to really work on my control what were the specific things you did to get it down from 10?
Thnaks Lori"
Profile Information
- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- I expect to contact with other diabetics and learn more about myself and the disease
- Date diagnosed
- July 16, 2007
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- medtronic paradigm 723
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- http://twitter.com/#!/becks316
Becks316's Blog
How soon is too soon?
Posted on April 21, 2011 at 6:10pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I used to think I was pretty cute and fun and a great date. And then I got diagnosed at 24. I lost some of my self-confidence for awhile because I thought who would want to deal with someone so high maintenance?? I struggle to deal with myself some days and would not want object someone I care about to this stuff.
Well I finally gained my confidence back and had a great boyfriend last summer. He was there for me through all the trying times of getting adjusted to my insulin pump. And then… Continue
Well I finally gained my confidence back and had a great boyfriend last summer. He was there for me through all the trying times of getting adjusted to my insulin pump. And then… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 8:29pm on October 18, 2011, Natalie ._c- said…
- Congrats on the A1c!!! That kind of improvement is spectacular! :-)
- At 1:07pm on October 18, 2011, Scott E said…
- Hey Becks.... congratulations on the huge improvement in your A1C!! Sounds like you're doing great ... good job!
- At 7:03am on October 18, 2011,
fairypink8 said…
- Congrats on you A1C that is awesome. I am stuck in the 9 range and am trying to really work on my control what were the specific things you did to get it down from 10?
Thnaks Lori
- At 7:36pm on April 19, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Welcome home becks....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 8:26pm on April 17, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 5:36pm on April 17, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 5:24pm on April 17, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY! MY FRIEND!!!!!! We are here to give you some advice and be by your side anytime you need us! We're like any family though sometimes we agree, sometimes we don't. Famlies though huh?
Here's a link with loads of info on it to help our new member's get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 5:17pm on April 17, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi becks-Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
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