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T1D1

For those living with or supporting and caring for Type 1 Diabetics.

For those living with or supporting and caring for Type 1 Diabetics.

RecentPosts By MyLiege (2) Posts by anyone

T1D1
Jul 23, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by SaucyCheryl
Dealing with my T1D1 13 yr old today. So exhausted from trying and nothing changing. I'm stepping away.
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T1D1
Jul 23, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by SaucyCheryl
Now on to a pancreas!
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T1D1
Jul 12, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
Here is a cool app that lets you calculate your A1C from your Average Daily blood sugar readings. Very useful!
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T1D1
Jun 25, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
Today, Medtronic called me to say that I will be receiving the new insulin pump. I am happy to know that, but it is going to cost me. This model will have color icons and larger script and easier buttons. We'll see. I was going to offer the ...
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T1D1
Jun 6, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by ProudMerrie
I have a question about diabetes, a subject I pretty much know nothing about, and I hope one of you can help me. Would low sugar cause one to talk incoherently and slur their words?
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T1D1
May 26, 2019May 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
Getting up in the middle of the night to fill my insulin pump. Obviously I am very regular in the insulin doses i take, because my pump is always empty in the miuddle of the night. I could change the reservoir early, like when I go to bed, but that ...
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T1D1
Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
Wasteful tests My insulin pump is out of warrenty, has some issues and is a regular pain in my life. So, i am getting a new one, hopefully better. To my great surprise, the new Endo doctor I see now ordered a whole series of blood tests`. I just ...
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T1D1
Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
The sun always shines when I have my eyes dialated. Today was my eye doctor's appointment. Both eyes were dialated. Pictures were aken. There is no evidence of active diabetic eye disease. Happy days !
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T1D1
Mar 2, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Sydland
I’m a bad diabetic. For the past 6 months. Diagnosed with T1 when 50 last January of 2018. Cut 80% of carbs and all sugar. Lost 20 lbs and blurry vision went away. Now....Have slowly been adding carbs, processed foods, and carbs, and now ...
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T1D1
Feb 27, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Spinliesel
Happy??? I had an appointment with the new diabetic educator in the Endo clinic today. Seems my insulin pump is now out of warranty, and I can get a new one, She siggested a pump with a built iin monitor, sort of an artificial pancreas. I like ...
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T1D1
Dec 25, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Flexymorals
I know this is for type one but maybe you guys can help. My mom was recently diagnosed with type two. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on sugar substitutes for baking? I have this great recipe for chocolate cupcakes made with red ...
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T1D1
Dec 16, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by rogeralyn
I started a Face Book group regarding Brittle Diabetes. Anyone is welcome to join.
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T1D1
Dec 6, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by SaucyCheryl
I am the mom of a T1D1 13 year old son, who was diagnosed at age 4. It has been a really rough 2 years as he has decided to take a permanent diabetic vacation. His A1C has been awful and it has been a constant tense struggle to care for him. I ...
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T1D1
Dec 6, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by MyLiege
Hi folks. Hope this end of year is treating you well and the holidays don't wreak havoc on levels. Be well!
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T1D1
Nov 15, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Jackson09151959
Insulin dependent for 46 years, just started on the Omni Pod pump and it seems to have been a Big improvement in my Low sugars, diabetic since 13 now 59, Hopefully see a few more years
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T1D1
Nov 15, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by RavenCT
Not Type I but Type II - however need to learn more about controlling hypoglycemia because I keep hitting new lows. Any recommendations for foods that bring you up fast would be of use. I'm using juice and adding juice ice cubes to my water when ...
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T1D1
Oct 18, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Spinliesel
Tough night. :Yesterday, I went to an appointment with a new, enthusiastic endocrinologist for my diabetes care. We talked, he reset ny pump for night time doses.I promised to test more and use insulin even for my night time snack. OK. The ...
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T1D1
Sep 6, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by onlyif
Looking for any information on permently removing scar tissue from your eyes. Any new updates on the issue for torn retinas.
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T1D1
Aug 21, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by rogeralyn
Reversed T1D in 24 hours!!! They need to fast track this treatment:
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T1D1
Aug 20, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by rogeralyn
Want to win a brand new Mustang and help JDRF? See link below:
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T1D1
Jul 8, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Spinliesel
Hi, I blame it all on my father's genetics. He was one of eight siblings, and every one of them had a different autoimmune disorder, from lupus to RA to scleroderma and T1D. I developed an allergy to cow's milk when my mother could not breatfeed me...
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T1D1
Apr 27, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by LovingAZLife
Someone on a T1 FB group I'm a member of (You know you're a Type 1 diabetic when...) posted "Does anyone else here struggle with religion after being diagnosed? I sure did." I just responded, "No, atheist before, atheist after, life for everyone on ...
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T1D1
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by MyLiege
Welcome to the group. Please feel free to share your story, vent concerns, show off your accomplishments, and what have you in regards to Type 1 diabetes. My son was diagnosed when he was 12 (he is now 16). I am grateful that he absorbs the ...
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