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Conversation with Moira McCarthy, author of Raising Teens with Diabetes at TuDiabetes homepage

June 6, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still watch it here! Moira McCarthy is an acclaimed writer, author, and public speaker who has shared her story—and lessons—on raising a child with type 1 diabetes in the media, through books and on her popular blog, www.despitediabetes.com. With over 15 years of…See More
Jun 4
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with Gary Scheiner about his new book "Until There Is a Cure: The Latest and Greatest in Diabetes Self-Care" at TuDiabetes homepage

May 30, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still watch it here! Gary is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor user and trainer, and Masters-level exercise physiologist.  He serves on the advisory boards of several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Diabetes…See More
May 30
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Liz joined Mathew's group
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OmniPod Users

This group is dedicated to giving OmniPod users a place to discuss and share our experiences so that we may grow and help each other "make diabetes a smaller part of our lives."Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles…See More
Apr 14
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with John Mastrototaro: Road to the Artificial Pancreas at TuDiabetes homepage

March 8, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still see the recording here.JOHN MASTROTOTAROVice President of Research and DevelopmentJohn J. Mastrototaro, Ph.D. is Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Research, Technology and Business Development at Medtronic Diabetes.  Prior to this position, he was Vice President of Global Clinical, Scientific & Health…See More
Mar 4
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Liz joined Rob's group
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Dexcom Users

For users of a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring ("CGM") deviceJust as a reminder with the recent release of the new Dexcom G4 to the US market--it is NOT okay to post about previous models or older sensors as being 'for sale' on this site.It is a violation of the Terms of Use because it is a prescription device, and any such efforts will unfortunately be removed.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association (…See More
Feb 15
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview "Technology and Innovation: Simplifying Diabetes Management" with Lane Desborough at TuDiabetes homepage

February 8, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific timeWhat time is this where you are?Lane Desborough is Product Strategist for the Diabetes business unit of Medtronic. A proud father of three beautiful kids, Lane spent the first 25 years of his career as a control engineer making oil refineries and chemical plants run more safely and efficiently and helping the world’s energy situation by making the smart grid more reliable.Then, in 2009, his son Hayden – age…See More
Feb 5
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with Jeffrey Brewer CEO of JDRF at TuDiabetes homepage

December 7, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm PDT3-4pm CDT4-5pm EDT9-10pm GMTFind the time where you areJoin us on the TuDiabetes homepage for a live interview with Jeffrey Brewer, the CEO of JDRF.  This is an opportunity to hear Jeffrey speak on the direction of this important organization working to fuel and support the discovery of the cure for type 1 diabetes, and ask him YOUR…See More
Dec 4, 2012
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Liz and Lorraine are now friends
Nov 8, 2012
Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with Sean Busby at TuDiabetes homepage

November 9, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm PacificSee what time this is in your areaSean Busby is a professional snowboarder with type 1 diabetes who travels the world exploring remote corners of the globe on snowboarding expeditions. In 2004, while training for the 2010 Olympics, Sean endured a complicated diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.  He subsequently founded the organization Riding On Insulin,…See More
Nov 7, 2012
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with Phil Southerland at TuDiabetes homepage

October 19, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific
4-5pm Eastern When Phil Southerland was seven-months-old, he lost ten pounds in a week, his body was limp and his breathing slowed to what his mother called a “death rattle.” Rushing him to the ER, she was informed that tiny Phil displayed the youngest case of diabetes on record in the world at that time.Blindness, kidney failure and death were all predicted for him by age twenty-five. Twenty-nine years later, not only is Phil alive and well but as the founder of Team Type 1, he…See More
Oct 19, 2012
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Liz updated their profile
Oct 19, 2012
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Live videochat with Ruth Roberts and John Walsh, Authors of Pumping Insulin at TuDiabetes homepage

September 28, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
3-4pm Central4-5pm Eastern9-10pm GMTJohn Walsh and Ruth Roberts co-authored the book Pumping Insulin, now in its fifth edition.  This book is a great resource for folks currently using insulin pump therapy, or considering it. John Walsh is a Physician Assistant and Diabetes Clinical Specialist who has provided clinical care to thousands of people with diabetes for more than 30 years in a wide variety of clinical settings,…See More
Sep 27, 2012
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Liz is attending Emily Coles's event
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Back by popular demand: live videochat with Gary Scheiner!!!! at TuDiabetes homepage

August 17, 2012 from 10am to 11am
12-1pm PST2-3pm CDT3-4pm ESTOur last live event with Gary Scheiner was so popular that he didn't have time to answer all the great questions posed by our brilliant community members... So he's coming back!!Gary is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor user and trainer, and Masters-level exercise physiologist.  He serves on the advisory boards of several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research…See More
Aug 14, 2012
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Liz replied to Sam's discussion '? about Omni Pod user, currently taking injections' in the group OmniPod Users
"My son loves the OmniPod too - he's 18 and has been wearing it for two years. He wouldn't even consider any other pump because of the tubing. He plays high school football and baseball and is swimming in the summer and skiing in the winter…"
Jan 29, 2012
Liz joined Danny's group
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TAGgers UNITED

"Total Available Glucose. The premise behind TAG is that a portion of the protein and fat content of the meal will also contribute to carb loading above and beyond the actual carbs in the meal."
Jan 17, 2012
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Liz joined Penny R.'s group
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parents of kids with Type 1

This is a group for the parents of kids with diabetes.
Jan 17, 2012
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Profile Information

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?
exchange ideas on new technologies
Date diagnosed
January 27, 2009
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Omnipod

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At 3:25pm on January 14, 2012, Donna H said…

Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community

At 6:00pm on January 12, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!

At 3:47pm on January 12, 2012, Linda G said…

Welcome home twoqbmom. I like your blue suede shoe :)
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.
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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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Take care....and keep in touch!

At 11:52am on January 12, 2012, catlover said…

Hi twoqbmom- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.

 
 
 

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