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elsa_k replied to Craig's discussion 'Geeks! Could we build an open-source big data pancreas-brain?' in the group Geeks With Diabetes"Hi, Mark!
Thanks so much for your insightful reply here. I would definitely love to talk to you. Will get in touch!
I have to say, this community is thriving and an excellent resource for us to coordinate and work together. Wahoo!
Elsa"
elsa_k replied to Chuck Lin's discussion 'What kind of geek are you?' in the group Geeks With Diabetes"Hello fellow "geeks":
I am this kind of geek:
a. A researcher with background in product innovation, marketing intelligence (sounds like a military department, doesn't it? But it's just the name of a department at my former…"
elsa_k replied to Craig's discussion 'Geeks! Could we build an open-source big data pancreas-brain?' in the group Geeks With Diabetes"Hello Craig and fellow geeks with diabetes!
I am a type 1 with a background in consumer research for product development, knowledge management, and information mapping. This topic elicited a WOW! response in me when I read it. It is so well…"
elsa_k joined Manny Hernandez's group
Geeks With Diabetes
Programmers, computer hardware lovers, web wizards with diabetes are all welcome in here.
elsa_k replied to guitarnut's discussion 'High Fasting BG After Exercise?'"Hi guitarnut! It sounds like you are in pretty great control. For perspective, as a type 1 who makes almost no insulin anymore, if any (waiting for C-peptide with fingers crossed) I have to rise to at least 150 before working out in order to avoid…"
elsa_k posted a status"Well, hello DOC on Tu! I love you guys. Thank you so much Linda G and brokenpole for your birthday wishes--what a treat! :)"
Linda G left a comment for elsa_k"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELSA!! 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…"
brokenpole left a comment for elsa_k"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
elsa_k is attending Emily Coles's event
Live interview with Dr. William Polonsky at TuDiabetes homepage
February 15, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still watch it in our video archives! Dr. Polonsky is CEO and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world's first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical…See More
elsa_k replied to 1337's discussion 'I'm developing an iPhone app to make our lives easier and would love your suggestions'"Hi, sorry to hear about your diagnosis - yet I cannot help but feel that with your proactive attitude you will be great!
Where are you located? Do you have any specific constraints? I am a design grad student (previously a data/info/research person)…"
elsa_k posted a status"Wow. I knew that this was a phenomenal community, but your words of welcome blew me away! Thanks everyone!"
catlover left a comment for elsa_k"Hi elsa_k- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community."
Doris D left a comment for elsa_k"WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway we can help just ask us! Come join us on our live chat on the bottom of our homepage. Here's a link to help u on ur way http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes."
brokenpole left a comment for elsa_k"Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for…"
Profile Information
- 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?
- Sharing experiences and collaborating in treatment!
- Date diagnosed
- October 10, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm 522
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I am a transdisciplinary designer and researcher. I believe in the power of stories to heal - and in this community!
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- At 4:17am on February 28, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELSA!!
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 2:21am on February 28, 2013, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 9:38am on September 8, 2012, catlover said…
Hi elsa_k- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
- At 6:36am on September 8, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway we can help just ask us! Come join us on our live chat on the bottom of our homepage. Here's a link to help u on ur way http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes.
- At 4:48am on September 8, 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 7:00pm on September 7, 2012, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 5:30pm on September 7, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home elsa....
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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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Young Adults with Diabetes".
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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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!
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