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Doris D left a comment for lauraann624"Pssst.... pass it on!I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.If…"
Doris D left a comment for lauraann624"No I don't bet there is agrouphere for Type 3 diabetics here the caring ppl of ppl withd are considered Type 3's"
"Hey Doris, thanks for the nice welcome and comments. do you know of any groups that would be good for a family member/daughter of a type 1 diabetic?"
Doris D left a comment for lauraann624"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."
Linda G left a comment for lauraann624"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Laura Ann. I'm SO very sorry to read of the hardships your dad must endure. My heart goes out to you and your family, and I pray that you will find the help you need soon. This is…"
brokenpole left a comment for lauraann624"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…"
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- 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?
- I hope to get some answers and help for my dad's latest struggle with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Date diagnosed
- January 1, 1964
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- NA
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I am a 29 years old and live in Atlanta, GA. My dad has had diabetes since he was 10 years old. His diabetes has been very well controlled throughout his life until about 3 years ago when he had 2 strokes, one in spring 2009 and the second in fall 2009. Since then, it's been one thing after another. The first complication was neuropathy which caused foot drop followed by amputation of his toes in the spring of 2011. By December, 2011, Daddy had osteomyelitis and had his leg amputated from the below the knee. At this point, Daddy has both urinary and fecal incontinence, is too weak to get a new leg, and his blood sugar is all over the place. I am joining this site to gain support and knowledge in order to help deal with what is happening to daddy as well as help him in the process.
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- At 6:43am on November 17, 2012, Doris D said…
hey TuD is doing it's yearly fundraising to keep this site here for us and others please give as little as a dollar to keep it here! it's a great place for all us d's to meet and talk they need to pay their light bills and such to keep them here with us! Please take time to give a little for the future diabetics of the world
- At 6:54am on October 25, 2012, Doris D said…
Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.
If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!
- At 9:19am on September 11, 2012, Doris D said…
thank u for ur fr
- At 7:27am on September 11, 2012, Doris D said…
No I don't bet there is agrouphere for Type 3 diabetics here the caring ppl of ppl withd are considered Type 3's
- At 6:02am on September 11, 2012, Doris D said…
ur daddy is soooo lucky to have a caring daughter like u!
- At 6:01am on September 11, 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 6:35pm on September 10, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Laura Ann. I'm SO very sorry to read of the hardships your dad must endure. My heart goes out to you and your family, and I pray that you will find the help you need soon.
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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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!
- At 4:16pm on September 10, 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 2:24pm on September 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!!!
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