"I recently had a related experience. My doctor's office implimented the new ERecords, and my husband signed both of us up. The lab tech showed me how to find my test results online, and a week after my last set of tests, I went to the website.…"
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Something to Make You Laugh
Started this discussion. Last reply by jriccardi Apr 24. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I found this video on YouTube and just had to share it. Things people say to diabetics. It made me laugh. :)…Continue
Old Medical Records
Started this discussion. Last reply by amanda02 Apr 28. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Out of curiosity, I requested my medical records from the doctor that diagnosed me with D in 2008. I wanted to see what my lab values were & the notes she took with each visit. Every time she saw…Continue
First Endocrine Visit Update
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian (bsc) Apr 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
After a long wait, I finally had my fist endo appointment yesterday and it went so well! Here are a few highlights:- She was able to confirm a type 1 diagnosis.- Had an a1c on March 8th and it was…Continue
Question about GADA levels!
Started this discussion. Last reply by jriccardi Apr 16. 44 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering about something... maybe someone knows the answer to this question.It is my understanding that in a non-diabetic person no GADA antibodies will be present. It that correct? Can type 1…Continue
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Teowyn replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"I think I must have been lucky with my doctors at dx. When I woke up in the hospital, they knew I had diabetes (the coma and DKA were kind of clues there) and despite the fact I was 31, the first thing the endo told me was that they were going to…"
"Good points, Terry. Oddly enough, I have had the experience where my GP asks me LOTS of questions about wearing a pump, using a CGM, world travel with diabetes, etc. She is trying to get at how I have achieved the consistent A1cs and control. We…"
"I am late to the "game" here, but I think that the OPs (jriccardi's) experience of having her doctor blame her when it was the doctor who misdiagnosed jriccardi and gave her the wrong treatment is sadly very typical for people with…"
jriccardi replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"Terry, this is a great point. It would really benefit everyone if this was common practice."
Terry replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"Patients, especially the motivated ones, do lead the way in day to day diabetes management. It is the rare doctor that has the inclination or time to ask his successful patient how s/he does it. I'm sure that every endocrinologist has at least…"
jriccardi replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"Exacly, Zoe. There is such a lack of knowledge out there. It's scary."
jriccardi replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"Exactly. This trust goes out the window when I'm treated like that. & then to find out she mis-diagnosed me. That's the icing on the cake."
Stuart replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"The GOOD news, she might have stopped practicing medicine >8 D !?!?!"
jriccardi replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Old Medical Records'"Even if this statement is only used as a diagnosis code, it's easy to take is personally. It can make you feel like they don't think you are doing enough or well enough."
jriccardi replied to jriccardi's discussion 'Something to Make You Laugh'"There are some good ones on YouTube."
jriccardi replied to spirit7's discussion 'Red Yeast Rice vs Statins'"I'm actually going to try this soon. My LDL was slightly elevated (hereditary) at my last visit. Doc mentioned a statin and I said no way. I'll do the red yeast rice and see how that works. I've heard great things about it. My LDL was…"
jriccardi replied to blackberry's discussion 'Medtronic Revel: Left over insulin in the reservoir'"I generally use what's in the reservoir-even after I get the "low reservoir" alarm. If for some reason I don't use all of it, I draw what's left into a syringe. I cut corners where ever I can. I don't waste anything…"
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- At 6:52pm on April 16, 2013,
Melitta said…
Hi jriccardi: Congrats on getting a correct diagnosis. It must be such a relief to know for certain.
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- At 6:12am on March 19, 2013,
Linda G said… BRAVO on being a FEATURED MEMBER j!!!
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- At 10:19am on October 10, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is 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 vent to, if needed.
- At 6:43am on October 10, 2012,
Marie B said… hi J, I was going to also send you this link
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/Diabetes_Patient_Assistance_ResourcesI see Megan has already done it. welcome to the community, let me know if you have any questions about us. join us if you can tomorrow afternoon, our founder Manny and also Emily will be live on the homepage and we can interact with them on the chat. it should be really fun and will give you a good idea of what we are all about.
- At 2:23am on October 10, 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 6:28pm on October 9, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home jriccardi....
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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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 :)
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