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MedicAlert vs. other medical ID bracelets?

I have had diabetes for 37 years and when I was first diagnosed I had a Medic Alert bracelet. For some reason I decided that I did not want or need to wear it anymore (stupid idea). Many years late...

Replied 19 hours ago

What were you Grateful for today?

..... I am grateful for being able to survive my Diabetes of 37 years. And that I was able to go with my daughter this weekend to try on wedding gowns. Thank you Lord.....

Replied 20 hours ago

Heavy legs

Yes last year I was having problems (heavy feeling, sharp pains in my feet) and I felt that it was going to be my first noticable diabetic complication. (Type 1 37 years) I was very fearful of this...

Replied Nov 21

How expired is EXPIRED? re: insulin
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I had 3 trays of Humalog in my fridge that I noticed the expiration date was coming up quickly. April 2010. I kinda/sorta noticed that recently my Humalog just did not seem to have the big bang/eff...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave   _ Nov 21.

 

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dargirl replied to Angi's discussion 'MedicAlert vs. other medical ID bracelets?'
I have had diabetes for 37 years and when I was first diagnosed I had a Medic Alert bracelet. For some reason I decided that I did not want or need to wear it anymore (stupid idea). Many years later (15-20) I had a serious hypo event and I found t...
19 hours ago
dargirl replied to Robyn's discussion 'What were you Grateful for today?'
..... I am grateful for being able to survive my Diabetes of 37 years. And that I was able to go with my daughter this weekend to try on wedding gowns. Thank you Lord.....
20 hours ago
Zoe replied to dargirl's discussion 'What is your Diabetes Tip?'
Lots of great cover-all-the-bases suggestions! I won't repeat them, but just add a couple of my own: Write down the carb counts in your recipe books so you don't have to recalculate every time you use the recipe. Explore and find diabetes-friend...
on Sunday
Joe replied to dargirl's discussion 'What is your Diabetes Tip?'
Wear your diabetes proud. If you have successfully managed a disease that can easily kill you - you are one tough cookie. Be proud of your accomplishment, your fortitude, your discipline.
on Sunday
dargirl commented on loosha's photo 'Diabetes - A Stylish Way Of Living <3'
I LOVE THE BLING!!!!!! I am headed to the craft store. Oh how fun. This is much better than a Skin. You should submit it to the art page for Tu Diabetes. Thanks for sharing
on Saturday
dargirl replied to Bruce's discussion 'Heavy legs'
Yes last year I was having problems (heavy feeling, sharp pains in my feet) and I felt that it was going to be my first noticable diabetic complication. (Type 1 37 years) I was very fearful of this whole situation. But I told myself to get my head...
on Saturday
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What is your Guilty?
Guilty may not be the correct word to use. But it got your attention. Many times I find myself in certain predicaments High BS, Low BS, due to things that I fail to do or do in-correctly to take care of my Diabetes. I tell myself: "Dargirl, you ...
November 9
Teena commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
Nah... I do not think there will be any cure for diabetes in my lifetime. But I can most certainly hope for some pill and gadgets that can make diabetes life more comfortable.
November 8
nick commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
unfortunately, no. Im 22, been t1d since i was 11...i believed the 5 year crap at first...but when you hear the propaganda in the media every day...it gets a little annoying. Is it me, or is there a new breakthrough using a new clinical trial in a...
November 8
Betty J commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
I feel as you do...I've been T1 for 50 years. When I was young no one mentioned a cure. Now that I'm older I know there is no cure for me. But for those who are younger I hope it does happen.
November 7
Karen Doering commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
42 years of the D and a cure has never crossed my mind, even when initially diagnosed. I do not think there will be a cure in my lifetime. The D is a high profit disease.
November 7
Liz commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
When I read your question, I realized just how long it has been since I even entertained the thought of a cure in my lifetime. I'm 37 & have been diabetic for 31 years. I don't even think about it anymore. I'm not cynical, I'm just so busy raising...
November 6
MelissaBL commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
No, I have never believed in a cure. At diagnosis, my doc told me that the standard answer was to tell you it was five years out, but that it was a complicated disease with a long, complicated history and that I would have it for the rest of my l...
November 6
Gerri commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
I hold tight to the hope for a cure, remain optimistic, but I don't think I'll see a cure. Sometimes hope is painful. Think we'll see better bells & whistles. I'm pinning my hopes on smart insulin to make our lives easier.
November 6
Deanne Kacmar commented on dargirl's blog post 'WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?'
Yes. I believe there will be a cure in my daughter's lifetime. And there is hope for all type 1's because Dr Faustman's research worked ( so far, in mice) even with end-stage disease. So her research is not just for the newly diagnosed.
November 6
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I want a cure, but I do not feel that there will be one within my lifetime. I have had diabetes for 37 years, type 1 since 17 years old. For many years I have said that I would be the first person in line for the Cure. But as I get older, I do not...
November 6

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Hometown (where you come from):
Wisconsin
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
February 13, 1972
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.1
What glucose meter do you use?
accucheck
Type of treatment you use
Shots
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conversation regarding diabetes
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WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL? DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A CURE IN YOUR LIFETIME?

I want a cure, but I do not feel that there will be one within my lifetime. I have had diabetes for 37 years, type 1 since 17 years old. For many years I have said that I would be the first person in line for the Cure. But as I get older, I do not believe that I would be the likely candidate for that cure. I accept this fact, it is OK, as long as I do not have to deal with the frighting complications.

My dreams are to just hear. WE HAVE A CURE! I want to see that celebration. I wa… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 2:35pm — 12 Comments

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