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paula
  • 55, Female
  • south florida
  • United States
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Hometown (where you come from):
Ohio/now South,Fl
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
June 5, 1978
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.5
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch ultra2
Type of treatment you use
Shots
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
connecting with others, support system, we all need it
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
my friend Cheryl who is also type 1 told me about it.
What do you do for a living?
n/a

About Me

I have had type 1 brittle Diabetes for over 30 yrs. I was 24 yrs. old at the time. Many advances have occurred since that time.When I first became Diabetic I was neurotic about it. I never relaxed I was always stressed out.I tried to be perfect with it all the time.Until I came to terms with the fact that there is no perfect.
I have over the course of time developed a lot of patience with myself and the disease.
I am currently single and live in South Florida on the beach.
I spend most of my time taking care of my Diabetes and over all health. I am very much into holistic practices and natural health. I am particular about my diet and eat as much natural or unprocessed foods as possible. I have always had and still have recurring issues with low sugars. I also have hypoglycemic unawareness which is sometimes very stressful!! I have to practice meditations and stress free living everyday because i find that the disease itself is stressful and after having it for 31 yrs. 24/7 with no break from it I can easily get burned out from the ongoing everyday drill! I have had to modify my lifestyle a lot to maintain better mental, emotional health.
I am a very open and positive person and very willing to help others.

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At 9:32am on August 22, 2009, Mark said…
Hi Paula, No I do not grow orchids. I saw that there were people putting their flower photos up, so I thought I would follow. We have a beautiful Botanical Garden in Atlanta. I also have hypoglycemic unawareness, most of the time. Some times I feel it and sometimes I don't. This has only happened in the last 5 years. I was getting to be a danger to society! Now I use CGM. Years ago, I took several classes in metaphysics etc. I kept trying to leave my body. One night I was meditating and suddenly I felt as if I had stepped off a curb and there was nothing was there! It startled me so much, as I was trying to have a blank mind, that I immediately awoke. It actually scared me so much, I didn't try again. I might take it back up. I think I can handle it better now. Have a good day. Mark
At 10:18am on August 20, 2009, Michael Packer said…
hello. Im new to the site but not diabetes ....28 when diagnosed and it sucks. depression depression depression....
At 4:44am on July 16, 2009, Ellen Sherman said…
I do not have great fluctuations since I am adhering to a diet based on the same amounts of carbs, fats, proteins and adjust my insulin if I need to based on less exercise, higher carbs or illness. So far it has worked most of the time.
At 3:41pm on July 15, 2009, Ellen Sherman said…
I split my dose of lantus morning and night and find that it works better for me. I take novolog. I am on a very strict low carb, low fat diet requiring less insulin.
At 1:30pm on July 15, 2009, Ellen Sherman said…
I totally agree; there is no way you can control this disease without testing. I have found that by researching and learning as much as you can, you can be most proactive. My body is constantly changing and its needs vary tremendous from month to month day to day.
At 3:56am on July 15, 2009, Ellen Sherman said…
Hi Paula,
I love exercise as it helps me control my diabetes better and also relieves any tension I may be feeling. Hope all is well.
At 8:28pm on June 13, 2009, Karen Doering said…
Thanks for your great response. I sent you an email.
At 6:10pm on June 13, 2009, Karen Doering said…
Just read your history and I need something to address my issues of late. What type of meditation do you use.

42 years of this crap and now life issues are destroying me.
At 10:10am on April 15, 2009, Josephine said…
Thanks for that Paula.
At 4:23am on April 15, 2009, Josephine said…
Thank you for your comments, I am very grateful for your response. Hope all going good for you.

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