"My hair fell out too and the hair that didn't looked terrible. Don't worry. It comes back and mine is just as think as it used to be before I got sick. Hang in there."
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"My hair was falling out at one time, every time I washed it I would have it come out by the handfuls. I went to the Dr and they couldn't find a valid reason. I started taking vitamins and supplements and it has since stopped. Vitamin D was a…"
doree commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Hair loss?'"I had the same thing. Endo determined it was low thyroid. He rx me a thyroid pil and seemed immediately it stopped falling out. I have read that type 1 and low throid often go together."
Brian (bsc) commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Hair loss?'"You were just diagnosed. Your body has gone through a trauma. It is not uncommon to suffer hair loss after something like you have gone through. Your body suffered terribly high blood sugars, you probably spent a bunch of time sick with emerging…"
Trudy commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Hair loss?'"Hair loss can also be caused by low thyroid. I remember once being in the checkout line at a super market, got up to the cashier who looked at me and shouted, "Your hair is falling out!"."
Tracy commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Hair loss?'"My 23 YO T1 daughter has the same problem. She was dx 1 month ago but we believe it is a symptom of her lupus and not diabetes. The diabetes has caused a lupus flare up."
megninjapow posted a blog postHair loss?
For about the last 2 weeks my hair has been falling out in really big clumps. Not to the point of bald spots, but it has gotten equally thin everywhere. Is this a side effect other people have? Or is it completely unrelated?See More
Stemwinder commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Diabetes Perks'"I'm reminded of "The Boy that Cried Wolf" If you use the excuse unjustly to often then folks will start ignoring you. I try to save my perks till really I need them."
ToniLee commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Diabetes Perks'"I like using my diabetes as an excuse not to eat foods that are offered to me that look nasty. "oh, I'm sorry, I can't eat that, I have diabetes.""
Brian (bsc) commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Diabetes Perks'"I don't want to go through life being given stuff. I want to earn it. Later in my life, when I get really old and stuff starts to not work well, then I'll accept stuff. Until then, I'm going to save up my perks."
acidrock23 commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Diabetes Perks'"I think that it's useful to be cognizant of one's BG if you are running > 10 miles. Being used to trial and error is also helpful. And having a CGM can also provide clues about what's going on that "straight" runners…"
pancreaswanted commented on megninjapow's blog post 'Diabetes Perks'"the nurse at my health clinic told me to use it as much as i could. medical advice."
megninjapow posted a blog postDiabetes Perks
So after reading The Fault in Our Stars, were they mentioned cancer perks. I realized I should use this disease I have to my advantage. I'm not talking manipulating people, well kinda but I'll leave that to my friends who now convince their parents to let them make the 5 hour drive to see me by using my diabetes (and slightly making it sound worse than it is). But using it every once and awhile to get out of chores or a boring church lecture wouldn't be to bad right?See More
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- February 2, 2013
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Hair loss?
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 6:45pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
For about the last 2 weeks my hair has been falling out in really big clumps. Not to the point of bald spots, but it has gotten equally thin everywhere. Is this a side effect other people have? Or is it completely unrelated?
Diabetes Perks
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 10:03pm 5 Comments 1 Like
So after reading The Fault in Our Stars, were they mentioned cancer perks. I realized I should use this disease I have to my advantage. I'm not talking manipulating people, well kinda but I'll leave that to my friends who now convince their parents to let them make the 5 hour drive to see me by using my diabetes (and slightly making it sound worse than it is). But using it every once and awhile to get out of chores or a boring church lecture wouldn't be to bad right?
Frustrated
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 10:09pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
It's been two weeks and man does it suck. It really hit me at a dance yesterday, my friends were drinking punch but I couldn't because I knew my numbers were already high and who knows what's in it. And dating oh that should be so much fun. Sorry I have to take my blood sugar oh and count the carbs in this meal. Not to mention CVS is the worst pharmacy they gave me the wrong needles, these ones are way to long so my mother called and explained so the lady tells us to come in by the time we…
Continue My diagnoses
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 7:08pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I was lucky when I got diagnosed. My grandfather and uncle have type 2 to so with all my symptoms and the 20 lbs I lost. We bought a glucose meter and my blood sugar was 480 so into the ER we went after several hours and a full IV bag it was up to the peds floor. They finally fed me at 11 that night which kinda seemed crazy to me I mean really feed the diabetic. That was 2 weeks ago today. So that's my story.
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- At 5:26am on February 25, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Meganinjapow!
- At 3:16am on February 16, 2013,
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 5:48pm on February 15, 2013, Stemwinder said…
Welcome megninjapow, There is so much information here at TuDiabetes. There are groups for people with like circumstances or interest. Blog posts where members convey their thoughts and experiences. And there are the forums where we come together for discussions..
Here’s a place that might interest you. http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/index/show?noteKey=New_to_Diabetes%3F It contains a lot of information for people that are Newly Diagnosed
Please feel at home, you are with friends
- At 3:07pm on February 15, 2013,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home megninjapow!!
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,
click on "all groups". 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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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 1:10pm on February 15, 2013,
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 6:49am on February 15, 2013, Marie B said…
hello and welcome to the community! please join this group if you are a teen
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/teenagerswithtype1and please join us this afternoon if you can for the live interview
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-interview-with-dr-william-polonskyI think it might be just what you're looking for. we are all helping each other here. It gets better, believe me. I've had it a long time, and this place is like my second family.
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