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Lisa
  • 25, Female
  • Painesville, OH
  • United States
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Hometown (where you come from):
Chicgao, originally
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 25, 2006
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
11.3
What glucose meter do you use?
accu check aviva and one touch ultralink
Type of treatment you use
Shots, Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
medtronic paradigm
What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?
http://www.myspace.com/pyxiestik
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://twitter.com/pyxiestik
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google.
What do you do for a living?
hair stylist
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The Writing is on the Wall

So I had my doctor's appointment. I didn't get yelled at per say... But my A1C did come back 11.3 because of my lack of being able to afford long acting and short acting insulin. The annoyance and turbulence never seem to end. But I'm not going to make this a whining blog. I just wanted to sort of update anyone who may have read my first entry. I am working on trying to figure out how to better manage my disease without having insurance (and basically no income). I have to be proactive, as we al… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 5:20pm — 4 Comments

Lisa

I'm gonna be in trouble....

So... I have my first endo visit in almost two years coming up in a week. I am very nervous. Because I don't have insurance, and haven't had it for almost two years, I can't ever afford to go to the doctor and I definitely can't afford to pay out of pocket for lab work and an A1C. Which is probably a good thing considering I haven't been able to dose as well as I should as I only can afford one bottle of insulin a month. I'm sure it sounds like I'm being whiny, but I am just so tired of having t… Continue

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 4:40am — 12 Comments

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At 7:41pm on October 13, 2009, John said…
You're welcome, have a nice evening Lisa : )
At 9:24am on October 11, 2009, John said…
Happy Birthday Lisa, enjoy your special day : )
At 8:29am on October 11, 2009, Danny said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lisa!
At 11:04am on August 28, 2009, Danny said…
Hope all is well in your life, Lisa!
At 10:27pm on June 20, 2009, John McDonald said…
What kind of insulin assistance programs have you found? I have limited health insurance with no guarantee for it to continue and I'd be interested in whatever programs are out there? Thanks!
At 7:18pm on June 14, 2009, William Michael Kemp said…
Lisa, Mike Kemp here.
I'm a 50-year type 1. I have gone through some very poor (as in, no money, no insurance) times. It is tough indeed.

First, I have to warn you against further tattoos on your lower legs. Nothing against tattoos, just that you do NOT want any sort of insult to the skin on your lower extremities.

I was trained as a child by a physician who was himself a type 1. He taught me well, and since I cannot 'pay him back' I am committed to 'paying forward', counseling and lending my 50 years of experience to any 'new' diabetic I encounter. Please feel free to post me, on this board or privately at my email address above.

One thing you can do is to limit your carbohydrates and invest your diet with more protein and fat. The carbs just suck up insulin, no two ways about it.

You need to get hold of your A1c, and soon. It's important. Post me. I'm certain that I can help.
Mike Kemp
At 6:22pm on June 14, 2009, Haidee Merritt said…
I figured as much. That's a good friend to have. Still, I think bartering for insulin is something to consider. You never know.Check out my book too, by the way: www.HaideeMerritt.com
At 11:49am on June 6, 2009, Carly! said…
No problem :)
At 9:26am on June 6, 2009, Carly! said…
Hey, I love your tattoos!
At 1:41pm on May 31, 2009, Danny said…
Hey, I just saw your comment on my Wrigley photo. Did you go to a lot of games while you lived in Chicago? I went to a game a few years back and had the friggin time of my life ...and guess what?..they lost!

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