"One step at a time ;) Sounds as if your endo is on the right track. Starting out small is good (safe); you'll probably need some regular tweaking until you and the endo get your dosing just right. Then, it'll probably change. Regular…"
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boulderbird posted a blog postTake 2?
So my history in brief. I started seeing an endocrinologist last summer because of Grave's disease. I was also showing slightly elevated fasting blood glucose (fBG) at the time, but the endo assured me it was just a side-effect of the Grave's (which is what I figured). After a month on methimazole my thyroid levels started coming down, but my fBG stayed up. This prompted my endo to order more tests and he came back with a diagnosis of T1D. He said I was in the grace period, and wouldn't need…See More
boulderbird left a comment for Linda G"thank you so much for the happy birthday wishes! I will try to visit the chat room more often than I have.
No insulin yet. The endocrinologist shrugs and we're going to check my c-peptide levels again. He tells me this is unusual, but he hopes…"
Linda G left a comment for boulderbird"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOULDERBIRD!! (How are you doing?? Have you begun taking insulin?) Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY…"
brokenpole left a comment for boulderbird"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
boulderbird replied to Richard157's discussion '67'th Diaversary'"Congratulations! Here's to many healthy years past, and many more in the future!"
boulderbird joined Travis Grubbs's group
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This group is for those that share their home with a non-human companion that is more like family than just a "pet" (but we can call them pets). Feel free to post their photos, etc. (administrator: Travis Grubbs)
boulderbird replied to jholt87's discussion 'Second "Honeymoon" or Type 2?'"I'm in a diabetic twilight zone, too. I've just been diagnosed a month ago. High FBG, high anti-GAD, undetectable c-peptide. That said, my BG isn't so high that the endocrinologist has put me on insulin yet, and I just got my first…"
boulderbird commented on Wayne's blog post 'Love and Diabetes'"Delighted to hear your wife is keeping you honest ;-)"
boulderbird commented on MSpeers's blog post 'Adult Clinic'"Hello! I wish I could offer advice, but I'm new to diabetes (just been diagnosed With type 1, but not yet in need of insulin). All I can say is that the dietician and diabetes nurse I have been dealing with are both wonderful, sweet, warm, and…"
Jerry Nairn replied to boulderbird's discussion 'Any other diabetic climbers?' in the group Athletic Diabetics"I didn't notice your mention of weight-lifting before. Often weight-lifting can cause glucose release and blood sugars to rise. I guess that can happen with climbing, too.
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boulderbird commented on boulderbird's blog post 'Waiting Game'"Hey Brian, I think I again failed to explain myself well. What the endo is doing with the Levemir is not a reaction to a BG spike and an attempt to get it back down fast, but an introduction of a basal amount as my FBG rises. I'm not on any…"
boulderbird replied to boulderbird's discussion 'Any other diabetic climbers?' in the group Athletic Diabetics"Thanks for the links, folks."
boulderbird commented on Wayne's blog post 'Love and Diabetes'"I'm so happy to know you had a good day, Wayne. I read that blog post and I liked the author's attitude. It was like a more rosey version of "suck it up, sunshine" ;-) It reminds me of how often I've been given…"
Med replied to boulderbird's discussion 'Any other diabetic climbers?' in the group Athletic Diabetics"I hit the climbing gym once a week or so, but do relatively little bouldering in the real world.
I second Living Vertical. I met Steve briefly at an Insulindependence event and have followed him since. Really an amazing individual!"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- hoping to find a support network
- Date diagnosed
- August 30, 2012
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- Diet and Exercise, N/A
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- http://attemptsatself.blogspot.com
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I have just been diagnosed with type 1, but I am still in the grace period and was asymptomatic. At the moment it's a waiting game until I have to start on insulin, so I don't know what to expect, what I'm doing, or even how to feel.
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Take 2?
Posted on April 18, 2013 at 10:46am 1 Comment 0 Likes
So my history in brief. I started seeing an endocrinologist last summer because of Grave's disease. I was also showing slightly elevated fasting blood glucose (fBG) at the time, but the endo assured me it was just a side-effect of the Grave's (which is what I figured). After a month on methimazole my thyroid levels started coming down, but my fBG stayed up. This prompted my endo to order more tests and he came back with a diagnosis of T1D. He said I was in the grace period, and wouldn't need…
Continue Waiting Game
Posted on September 24, 2012 at 12:57pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
This past April I went to visit a GP for a routine physical, and this is where the drama started.
My thyroid hormone was high, and so was my blood glucose. I went for radio-iodine imaging and was sent to an endocrinologist who told me I have Grave's disease and started me on meds for that.
As my thyroid came under control, my blood glucose remained high, so the endo had more tests taken and about a month ago I was told that I have type 1 diabetes.
I'm still in the…
Continue Newbie saying Hello
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 7:17pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Hello everyone, and thank you all for your welcome. I've got another blog on the go, So I may not put up a lot here. You all are welcome to visit the other blog, but be warned, I'm doing my best to be blunt and honest about my feelings and attitude, and sometimes it's not nice, and sometimes I'm just bitching in the heat of the moment.
I'm curious here... are there any of you folk who lift weights or engage in other…
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- At 4:58am on December 17, 2012, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOULDERBIRD!!
(How are you doing?? Have you begun taking insulin?)
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 2:18am on December 17, 2012, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 2:39am on September 25, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!
here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
to comment back to us just hit the "comment Back" bar under our comments
- At 12:07pm on September 23, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home boulderbird!
August 30th....not quite a month ago!!! How's it all going?
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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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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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 12:56am on September 23, 2012,
Marie B said… oh gosh, the WAITING. glad you're checking and so far so good. very glad you're with us. glad you had a piece of challah.
- At 2:10pm on September 22, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!
- At 11:28am on September 22, 2012, Marie B said…
hi boulderbird, glad to have you with us! join us in the chat room any time, and let me know if you have any questions about the community.
just wondering what your bg numbers look like, I'm sure you're working with the endo. we have quite a few members here with thyroid issues. please feel free to add to any discussions, or start one of your own. lots of very smart people here. (and kind)
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