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Beatriz D.
  • 35, Female
  • Glenview, IL
  • United States
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Beatriz D.

I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore

Moving to Chicago meant I had to get a whole new set of doctors. I’ve been lucky enough to find good ones that (seem to) know what they are doing and with very short drives from home. My first visit with the endocrinologist was great and I’ve been taking care of myself, following (almost) all his recommendations. Next appointment was with the OB-GYN to discuss my rather frustrating femaleness and the whole trying to conceive thing; not an easy task for a person like me.

I am not blind to my hea… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2010 at 8:25am — 5 Comments

Beatriz D.

New Year, New Endo

My husband and I moved from Kansas to Chicago about 2 months ago, and that means I had to get a whole new set of doctors. I found an endocrinologist associated with the local health network and I have an appointment tomorrow at 9. I'm crossing my fingers so Dr. Benjamin will be as cool as Dr. Mercado. I haven't asked for any references or looked for any reviews, but I hope the outcome will be good. I really don't like being like a bouncing ball from doctor to doctor.

I like empathy, but I also… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2009 at 5:08pm — 5 Comments

Beatriz D.

I'm Stepping Out for Diabetes!

I wanted to walk for Diabetes last year, but I was traveling in South America. But this year I'm going out to walk on September 26th, and my fundraiser page is up and running. I also created a team I hope local friends will join. So excited!

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Posted on August 19, 2009 at 7:56pm —

Beatriz D.

Rediscovering My Diabetes

The problem with knowing exactly what to do but NOT doing it. Yes, we all have gone through that. Sometimes it doesn’t matter that much, some other times it matters a LOT. Like when you have diabetes.

I’ve lived with the condition all my life, not because I’m a Type 1, but because I grew up with a diabetic father and a paranoid mother. Maybe I’m exaggerating about the paranoia; maybe she just knew very well what I seem to forget so often: diabetes is serious business.

When I was diagnosed with… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 2:53pm — 10 Comments

Beatriz D.

My Blog Posts About Diabetes

I decided to close down my blog dedicated to Diabetes, mostly because I have trouble trying to keep up with too many things at once. I, however, moved the posts to my personal blog and they can be found at http://www.betizuka.com/archives/category/diabetes/

From now on, I'll post on TuDiabetes.com.

Posted on May 12, 2009 at 8:54pm —

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Palmira, Valle - Colombia
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
I have:
Type 2
Date diagnosed
April 1, 2002
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.7 (January 2010)
What glucose meter do you use?
OneTouch Ultra 2
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/betizuka
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.twitter.com/betizuka
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To share my experience with other people, learn and participate actively.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Manny Hernandez added me as a contact on Flickr, and the address was on his profile.
Who referred you? (if anyone)
N/A
What do you do for a living?
Desktop Publishing

Hola!

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I am a Diabetic.

I was born in Colombia (South America), in a sunny morning of 1974... Wait, that's too cheesy. Anyway, I lived there until I was 24, and then moved to the Province of Quebec (Canada) where I made my life for about 7 years, with some hiccups in the middle (married, separated, divorced... the whole enchilada!). Oh, and I'm a proud Canadian citizen since June 2004.

I moved to the U.S., got married again, and now I share my life with a wonderful man somewhere over the rainbow, with Dorothy, Toto and the ruby slippers (that's Kansas). We are owned by two crazy cats named Shayla and Maia, and a bunch of other silly fish who eat a lot. I have a B.Sc. in Biology, and I work as a non-medical caregiver for older adults.

Diagnosed type 2 diabetes in 2002. It didn't come as a surprise, my father was a diabetic and he died at age 64. I struggle with the fact that I sometimes forget I need to take better care of myself.

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Lizmari commented on Beatriz D.'s blog post 'I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore'
Ugh... bariatric, not geriatric. lol
January 23
Lizmari commented on Beatriz D.'s blog post 'I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore'
I feel like our lives have been much the same, since birth! I've done everything you've mentioned, and gone through the same things with my own mother, including a radish diet, and Herbalife. It's very distressing going through all of that, and gett…
January 23
Cathy Jacobson commented on Beatriz D.'s blog post 'I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore'
My heart and soul are with you. Your life as far as the weight ordeal is about a mirror image of mine. I was a fat kid, and my mother gave me the same grapefruit thing from the doc no less.....I was 13. I have joined and rejoined WW's so many times,…
January 22
Pauly commented on Beatriz D.'s blog post 'I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore'
Have you asked your Dr for help with Byttea or Symlin to see if that would assist in your weight loss? Many have achieved phenomenal results with either of these two.
January 22
Joe_h commented on Beatriz D.'s blog post 'I Don't Want to Carry the Weight Anymore'
I haven't but have seen it pop up in the forums time to time try a search there. remember recently someone going for a lap band surgery not sure if that is the same thing or not. take care and good luck!
January 22
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Moving to Chicago meant I had to get a whole new set of doctors. I’ve been lucky enough to find good ones that (seem to) know what they are doing and with very short drives from home. My first visit with the endocrinologist was great and I’ve been t…
January 22
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January 22
Beatriz D. added a blog post
Moving to Chicago meant I had to get a whole new set of doctors. I’ve been lucky enough to find good ones that (seem to) know what they are doing and with very short drives from home. My first visit with the endocrinologist was great and I’ve been t…
January 22

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At 9:58pm on December 4, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Happy birthday in advance, amiga!!!
At 1:05pm on August 7, 2009, Kelli Day said…
Thanks for the add. Hope you are having a lovely day.
At 2:26am on March 7, 2009, Travis Grubbs said…
Hi Beatriz:

I love your introduction! You have a great sense of humor.
At 1:38pm on February 17, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Just started a topic in the DHF Ambassadors group to talk about KC and try to come up with a day/time for us to talk:
http://tudiabetes.com/group/dhfambassadorscommittee/forum/topics/kansas-city-starting-movement
At 7:17am on February 13, 2009, Andrea said…
I'm excited about working with you. I'm in Roeland Park (very close to Mission, Kansas). Manny is going to set up a time to call us next week. I would love to chat or meet up or whatever. Shoot me an email if your up for it. If not before we talk to Manny then definitely after :0) Have an awesome weekend!

Andrea B.
At 6:29am on December 5, 2008, Ron said…
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 11:12pm on December 4, 2008, Andreina Davila said…
Feliz Dia Beatriz! I hope you had a great Bday!
At 9:46am on December 4, 2008, Manny Hernandez said…
Feliz cumpleannos adelantado, amiga!!
At 1:44pm on September 18, 2008, Santa said…

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At 11:54am on November 20, 2007, Chris Bishop said…
No, unfortunately I have not found any other Diabetics who are my age in the area. It seems like everyone I have met are much much older. The is one guy at work who is a type 1 but not into his Diabetes like we are. He's on a pup and manages well but doesn't seem to be involved in the community at all. Let me know if you know anyone.

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