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They are beautiful regular jewelry pieces mostly for women and children but have some men's too..... They can get expensive but it's an investment! I've been picked up by the…"
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Medical Alert ID's
Started this discussion. Last reply by momof3 Jun 11. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I hate to make this a BIG issue, but it's getting to be one all on it's own. Do you wear a medical alert ID? Why/why not? I have had one since I was diagnosed 13 years ago,. This year my bracelet…Continue
I need advise on dealing with docs
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Jun 1. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I am a type 2 diabetic, have been for 12 years. I have been on oral meds for since day 1. I have a low carb diet of 60 carbs a day, and exercising 4 - 5 times a week for over and hour. My last A1 C…Continue
Diabetics or Medical People
Started this discussion. Last reply by sdkate Apr 6. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know about other places, but in South Dakota, we still need to have a doc or PA sign off on all meds and medical care. I also believe that in many instances, people with a disease like…Continue
Changing from sliding scale Humalog to every meal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian (bsc) Apr 5. 3 Replies 0 Likes
About 8 months ago, my doc put me on a sliding scale of humalog ( if my blood sugars are 150- 200 I take 2 units; 200-250 is 5 units and 250- 300 is 8 units, if I go over 300 I call the on call…Continue
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sdkate replied to Sportster's discussion 'New medical ID'"Mine is a bracelet. I found one that is like a watch band with an id type bar and it opens for your information. They sell them 1 for 10.00 not bad, considering I looked at several that were so costly it almost made me give up. This one…"
sdkate posted a blog postJust a thought
I just picked up my new diabetes alert bracelet. I got lucky and got a 2 for 1 special, so now my husband has one too. :) Then I got to thinking, this one is like a watch band with a two inch ID like band on the front, It opens up and has two stickers for me "This person is a diabetic, check card wallet for info" and "This person has severe allergies check wallet for info". On these cards is all the important info that a doc, EMT, or first responder will need to get me help. My youngest nephew…See More
sdkate commented on Marcia Skidmore's blog post 'Be the joyful.'"I went to kidney dialysis with a friend for the last three months. His kidney is dying, not because of diabetes, but it is dying none the less and he is waiting for a transplant. Before I went with him, he gave me an inside clue that many of these…"
momof3 replied to sdkate's discussion 'Medical Alert ID's'"Colette Henery, my profile pic is a picture of my tattoo, well what it looks like. Mine is the same color ribbon but it is written across the top Diabetic and under the ribbon ot says isulin dependent. Hope u r able to see it.:)"
"I wear the silicone bands, have for years. I as tired of having one around my neck. I do buy them in bulk,5 or 6 at a time. Then I do not need to order them for several years. I just save them n my box on my dresser. Have also given seem away to…"
sdkate commented on sdkate's blog post 'My friends are driving me nuts'"Thanks Rick, it's the perfect line, they will get it then."
sdkate commented on Manny Hernandez's video
My diabetes nightmare - Making Sense of Diabetes (touch)
"First, Manny, thanks for being so open and honest with us. I often think we all put on a great face and sound good, but behind us the d-boogie person is right there scaring us. So thanks for "scaring" us a little. What is my biggest fear…"
rick phillips commented on sdkate's blog post 'My friends are driving me nuts'"a doctor gave me the best line ever.
When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, you will take care of yourself. Man was he ever right. When i got tired of it, I changed it. Feel free to use it. it works well for those who are nto yet sick…"
Stemwinder commented on sdkate's blog post 'My friends are driving me nuts'"This is a dilemma for me also, I have managed my D pretty well for the last two years but didn't always do so. I have friends and family that are not doing that great still. I try to mentor them and teach by example but not everyone will take…"
sdkate commented on rick phillips's blog post 'Insurance'"Rick, I agree with the others, you clarified many things. I can't say that you took away my frustration or my disagreement with insurance companies and employers, but things are clearer now, My frustration now is with my husband's…"
Don commented on sdkate's blog post 'My friends are driving me nuts'"I have a more broad comment that ignoring a dx is human nature. No one (myself included) likes to hear that they have a disease and are limited in some way. It has made me want to rebel although now that I am 8 years into my "sentence" I…"
Teena commented on sdkate's blog post 'My friends are driving me nuts'"You nailed it when you said take care of yourself and stay healthy...Do the best by setting yourself as an example. This is one situation that you cannot "do the fishing" for them but instead teaching them. Education is still the key. You…"
A blog post by sdkate was featuredMy friends are driving me nuts
.When I was diagnosed 13 years ago, I did NOTHING about it for two years. Don't ask why changed my mind, I just did. I've had several friends who have ignored their diagnosis, recently, and it drives me crazy. I have given them the name of the BEST CDE we have in the area, they have either made appts and then done nothing, or skipped out, wasting his time. I see their health even this early going down hill....one is already experiencing retinopathy and the other is ignoring the sudden changes…See More
sdkate posted a blog postMy friends are driving me nuts
.When I was diagnosed 13 years ago, I did NOTHING about it for two years. Don't ask why changed my mind, I just did. I've had several friends who have ignored their diagnosis, recently, and it drives me crazy. I have given them the name of the BEST CDE we have in the area, they have either made appts and then done nothing, or skipped out, wasting his time. I see their health even this early going down hill....one is already experiencing retinopathy and the other is ignoring the sudden changes…See More
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- September 10, 1999
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- I am married to a newly diagnosed II diabetic, also. We have two adult sons, and a dil. I love beagles, so we have two, one of whom is diabetic. I swim, knit, do papercrafts, read and write, I love to share and learn information to share with others.
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Just a thought
Posted on June 17, 2013 at 8:24am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I just picked up my new diabetes alert bracelet. I got lucky and got a 2 for 1 special, so now my husband has one too. :) Then I got to thinking, this one is like a watch band with a two inch ID like band on the front, It opens up and has two stickers for me "This person is a diabetic, check card wallet for info" and "This person has severe allergies check wallet for info". On these cards is all the important info…
Continue My friends are driving me nuts
Posted on June 7, 2013 at 6:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
.When I was diagnosed 13 years ago, I did NOTHING about it for two years. Don't ask why changed my mind, I just did. I've had several friends who have ignored their diagnosis, recently, and it drives me crazy. I have given them the name of the BEST CDE we have in the area, they have either made appts and then done nothing, or skipped out, wasting his time. I see their health even this early going down…
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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.
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