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introducing myself
Started this discussion. Last reply by pann Jun 8, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone ,john green here ,i have just joined the groupand look forward to being part of it. I am type 1 and am 58 yrs old , i went into hospital on 27th april 2011 with blood sugar level of 49…Continue
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Sheila Fitz replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."For some reason or other, the link that I had doesn't work anymore, and I got lost in low carb world searching for a replacement to send to you. It is called a Muffin in a Minute or MIM in the Atkin's group. I had a sheet that had all the…"
cjg replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."I bring food with me also whenever I eat somewhere that does not let me select from a menu or buffet. I was at a conference held in a hotel a few months ago and managed to talk one of the waiters into bringing me something I could eat when everyone…"
Sheila Fitz replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."Yes, I'm still a low carber, for sure. I honestly have my gym outfit on after doing a class, and am sipping tea after making my dh a meal of pan browned chicken breast, fresh green beans, and mashed celeriac root for me. OMG, the celeriac root…"
cjg replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."This sounds so familiar. When I first started trying to control my bg, I kept discovering more and more things I could not eat. Tomatoes! Onions! This made me more upset than having to give up rice and pasta. I grow tomatoes and onions in my garden,…"
Sheila Fitz replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."Hi! I will be 58yo next month, and I am LADA - Type 1 when you are an adult. I had my Endo test the antibodies when I was 56yo. I'm got myself on a strict diet, extremely low carb, and exercise until the sweat rolls down me, but my pancreas is…"
pann replied to johnno194's discussion 'introducing myself'"Welcome John,
I am 58 and was diagnosed Type 1 about nine months ago. It was overwhelming to me at first but has gotten easier (most days) little by little. I am feeling so much better now that my BS is lower. I found lots of answers by reading…"
still_young_at_heart replied to johnno194's discussion 'introducing myself'"Welcome!
I was diagnosed at the age of 57 a few years ago. The first few months are pretty tough but little by little it gets easier. I never really got comfortable with shots; going on a pump made a great difference in the quality of my…"
Randy replied to johnno194's discussion 'introducing myself'"I was diagnosed last October a week before my 56th birthday (no cake last year). The last nine months have been nothing short of an adventure. I can honestly say that this community is the single best thing to happen as a result of my Dx. As you…"
Donna H replied to johnno194's discussion 'introducing myself'"It is more common than many realize. I was misdiagnosed as at Type 2 at age 45 only to be properly diagnosed at age 47 as Type 1 (LADA). Be thankful that they tested you for Type 1 right away. You will miss that second bout of inexplicable high…"
Donna H left a comment for johnno194"Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community."
johnno194 replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."in new zealand 4.1 to 8 is normal range i was 48"
Robert Miles replied to johnno194's discussion 'type 1' in the group New Diabetics."49 in the US measurement system (normal about 90), or 49 in the European mearurement system (normal about 5)?"
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- April 27, 2011
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- At 4:00am on June 6, 2011, Donna H said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 6:14pm on June 5, 2011,
Linda G said… - Welcome home johnno....
- At 11:28am on June 5, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO ONE OF THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILIES YOU CAN FIND MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are here to help each other and lend an ear if needed. If you have a question just post it on our Forum where you will get a diversity of opinions, or just ask any of us on our pages and we will try to help you out.
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- At 10:43am on June 5, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi johnno- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here. You are still a newbie and you must have a lot of questions. That's what we are here for - to help you in any way we can.
- At 8:51am on June 5, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you found us!
- At 4:00am on June 5, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 3:47am on June 5, 2011,
Marie B said… - Hello John, glad you found us. Please let me know if you have any questions about our community. We are all helping each other here.
- At 1:53am on June 5, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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