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  • Preston, MD
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charliesmom replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'Your thoughts on connecting with others with diabetes online...'
It has been helpful. Found new friends on twitter.com. Not as active online as I would like to be on twitter and here. It has helped me when I started on insulin and other problems that may arise. Finding people in my state to connect to and acros...
October 29
getting ready for Halloween kids. Over 100 come to house and for diabetic kids and treats for dogs
October 29
charliesmom left a comment for kerri pollack
October 29
debb commented on charliesmom's blog post 'trigger finger'
it's like trigger finger in that i will catch and cause pain. it got to the point where i was having problems writing. i could write upwards but trying to do a lot of downward letters was very hard to do. i couldn't do any kind of throwing because...
October 5
Elaine commented on charliesmom's blog post 'trigger finger'
Debb, could you give more info about your dorsal release? I've been having trouble with my wrist in about that location and the surgeon is talking about a tendon release, but I'm confused by what tendon he is talking about and want to make sure th...
October 5
debb commented on charliesmom's blog post 'trigger finger'
your right tirgger finger is no picnic. i tried the steroid shot just once and decided i didn't like having to go back each time i needed a shot. surgery is outpatient and if you don't let them give you a shot so you won't feel the shot that numbs...
October 5
Elaine commented on charliesmom's blog post 'trigger finger'
I just had my 6th trigger finger (left thumb) repaired last week. The cortisone injections typically last about 3-6 months for me, but this time it didn't make a dent. The surgery took about 1/2 an hour, longer to get prepped than to have the surg...
October 5
Teena commented on charliesmom's blog post 'trigger finger'
Oh...thats no fun =( Have you consulted a doctor for it? I read somewhere that it can be corrected by steroids. When Im lazy I sometimes use just one hand in typing too...sometimes just two fingers, lol. I hope you will feel better soon.
October 5
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have a trigger finger problem right now. trying to type with the other hand not easy
October 5
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October 2
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October 2
have a trigger finger problem. Going to Dr in couple of weeks to get it checked oit
October 2
charliesmom joined Brian's group
Keeping Diabetes FUN...!?
Let's keep the "Big D" Fun! Seriously, here's a place where poking a little fun at the situation may lighten the mood- just a bit
September 14
charliesmom is now friends with Martina H Milligan and Rudy
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Let's share our grocery shopping lists!
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April 13

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Preston
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
8.1
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=1620257116&am...
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://twitter.com/charliesmom1
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
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How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
another website
What do you do for a living?
circulation /cataloging clerk at a library

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charliesmom

trigger finger

have a trigger finger problem right now. trying to type with the other hand not easy

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 6:13am — 5 Comments

charliesmom

dhf ambassadors community

Can someone expand on what the dhf ambasssadors is about. It cuts off a sentence when I went to it.

Posted on January 15, 2009 at 10:11am — 2 Comments

charliesmom

My Dr. visit.

Just went to the Joslin Center today. The doctor took me off of Byetta and now I'm on insulin. Using Novolog 70/30. Never used this before. Also my AC1 was 8.7 today.Is there anyone else who is familiar with Novolog? Little scared, since I never been on insulin before.

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 3:45pm — 1 Comment

charliesmom

plantar fasciitis

had pain in my foot. had to get a cortisone shot for it today. walking slowly today, due to the shot. anybody has any suggestions, I'm welcome to it. I am wearing support soles for it.

Posted on December 18, 2008 at 11:49am — 6 Comments

charliesmom

picture

Finally added my picture on the page. had trouble doing it, at least I got it up

Posted on November 24, 2008 at 10:42am —

charliesmom

last visit to endo

went to Endo in Oct. AC1 as 7.8. Where I go for my appt the office closed and now in between the old and new one. They have a new Joslin Center that just opened here and going there in January. So this should be interesting when I go to it.

Posted on November 19, 2008 at 1:23pm —

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At 7:47pm on October 2, 2009, kerri pollack said…
hi charliesmom again,

insulin isin't that bad i've been on insulin for 13 years but doesn't seem to work i go to the doctors oct 6 and i'm going to ask him to help me to get the pump i really need that and if that doesn't work well... i hope the a1c went down, months ago it was 9 now i have a feeling it's higher there isin't nothing i can eat it's getting out of control just the name diabetes is out of this world. see ya
kerri again
At 7:26pm on October 2, 2009, kerri pollack said…
hi , thank you
how is the trigger finger doing? i had 2 trigger fingers, had surgery on both and in the wrist that was more painful then the trigger fingers so that's 3 surgery's then a few years before that i had in both hands carpel tunnel i perfer to have surgery than getting those shots they don't last long, mine didn't.
so anyway your on the other side of the bay on the water . i might be moving over to the salisbury area closer to ocean city . i will like that so thank you again
kerri
At 2:11pm on May 15, 2009, Christina said…
Well Im glad you had a good birthday :-) And hopefully many more good days to come
At 4:48pm on May 12, 2009, Christina said…
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At 5:28pm on April 13, 2009, Robert T. Boyd said…
Thanks - This seems like a great site. I have a blog, a facebook and now a tudiabetes account. I think I will stop now :-) But I hope to meet some people here I can talk to. This seems like a really friendly site. Thanks for the welcome.
At 6:57am on April 13, 2009, andrew said…
Hey - for a moment there I thought you said - 'Have a great dane' - my puppy is a cavalier king charles spaniel!But (like me) he is so lovanle and sweet. Thanks for your message - so many have from TU have sent lobely messages - you are a very supportive group. Easter is only 10 minutes away from being over for this year - I cheated and had some REAL chocolate this year. Surprisingly it isn't too bad on the blood sugars.
Iknow, I know - I should be taken outside and beaten with a big stick, but being dietarily repressed for a year means it has gotta break out somewhere.
Gope your easter was great - puppy (Mr Kouie) did very well for himself - he really knows how to ;work; the finner table - especially when we have visitors!

regards

Andrew L
At 2:01pm on April 8, 2009, Darlyne Miller said…
Thanks for the welcome! Yes our son, J.L. has a lab named Gigi...we love her and of course she brings J.L. lots of happiness!
At 12:51pm on April 8, 2009, Thembi Edwards said…
Thanks for the welcome. I actually live in southern md, just outside of Solomons Island on the Chesapeake.
At 3:06pm on March 31, 2009, Paula S. Yutzy said…
Where on the shore do you live? I lived in Snow Hill for almost 10 years in the 80's. Don't have a picture just now to post. Paula Y
At 7:22am on March 31, 2009, Lucile K. said…
Hi Charliesmom, Thanks for welcoming me to the community. It has taken me awhile to find my way around the community; sorry for the delay in replying. I read today with interest your "My Dr. visit" post about going to the Joslin Center. I'm not familiar with the Center but intend to look into it--as you know, I live in MD too. However, the Center is not conveniently located to me. You wrote that you were a "little scared" about being on insulin. Initially, I was on Levemir 8 then 4 units at bedtime. About two weeks ago I started Januvia. Although I haven't had any problems with the Januvia, such as upper respiratory infection, headache or stuffy/runny nose and sore throat reported by others, kidney problems and unknown possible side effects scare me as Januvia is a new drug. Plus, some others in the community seem to think Januvia is not a good drug to be on--I've requested more input; I value their opinions. Anyway, I preferred being on insulin but my fasting (and after dinner bs too I believe) readings were increasing on it. I may seek a third opinion at the Joslin Center (second opinion recommended increasing insulin) as I would like to keep my remaining pancreatic cells, beta and alpha, in case a cure for diabetes comes along. However, I must admit that it is easier to pop a pill once a day than to go through the injection routine once a day. How are you doing on insulin? Has there been an improvement in your A1C. Keep me posted. Best regards, Lucy

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