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By lennon01 · New reply May 11, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 5 replies
well, im not really sure what to say other than i was just looking for online support groups and i guess just need some help/advice. im 19 and was diagnosed with type one about a month and a half ago ...

Can anyone give me a little advice?

By millshd08 · New reply May 11, 2012
Discussion in Family and friends · 2 replies
Hi there, My boyfriend was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes November 26th of last year. There was nothing leading up to the diagnosis that hinted towards him having anything wrong with him, so understandably ...

1st Month Diagnosis

By chey223 · New reply May 11, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 2 replies
Hi, I'm Cheyanne and I"m 18 years old. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about 3 weeks ago and I've been doing ok with the insulin until a few days ago. I've been noticing its been a lot more painful ...

Hey guys!!!

By -Teendiabetic- · New reply May 11, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 6 replies
I've been a diabetic for 10 years. I was searching for some place to talk to teens or parents of teens to give some comfort or hope! I went through what your son or daughter is going through and I'm hoping ...

someone who understands

By Everyoneneedssupport · New reply May 9, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 2 replies
was diagnosed 4 months ago with type 1 diabete. I take insulin 4 times a day. please tell me it gets better and that i will get a better understanding of this ...

Saying Hello

By morningstar23 · New reply May 8, 2012
Journal · 3 replies
I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I am 32 and have had diabetes for 30 yrs. I have had Hypothyroidism and Addison's for over 15, and was diagnosed with Celiac disease over 10 yrs ago. I hope ...

First month from diagnosis

By Danielle3797 · New reply May 5, 2012
Journal · 4 replies
I am really new to this and it just seems to get worse as it goes. They keep upping my insulin shots and having me do more. I understand that they have to fine tune everything but no one really sits down ...

What should I do

By ttimeka · Posted April 26, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 0 replies
Can someone shed light on this disease...... First i would like to start by saying that I am not an diabetic but my mother is and it has been a very hard and long road. One of the reasons why I have decided ...

Needing advice

By ttimeka · Posted April 26, 2012
Journal · 0 replies
First i would like to start by saying that I am not an diabetic but my mother is and it has been a very hard and long road. One of the reasons why I have decided to join a support group is because I feel ...

Depressed with Type 1 diabetes

By evilprincessber · New reply April 25, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 4 replies
I am 30 years old (almost 31) and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a little over a year ago. I recently lost my job, have diabetic nueropathy and almost on the max dose of nuerontin. In 6 weeks I will ...

What do you call your diabetic supplies?

By JL4UER_00 · New reply April 23, 2012
Discussion in Living with diabetes · 2 replies
So I was curious to know what y'all call your diabetic supplies (pumps, syringes, insulin, monitors, bags etc) For example I named my pump "Hank the Pank" for pancreas... and my travel bag for diabetic ...

help with legal problem

By heatherfeathersmom · New reply April 23, 2012
Discussion in Raising a child with diabetes · 2 replies
i have a mentally ill daughter age 36 t1d since 18months old..she doesn't take care of her diabetes very well. one night last month she had a low blood sugar reaction and the friend she was staying with ...

heathers mom

By heatherfeathersmom · New reply April 23, 2012
Discussion in Raising a child with diabetes · 2 replies
i need advice on what to do to fight the system who mishandles a diabetic reaction...the local police who knew my daughter put her in jail for being combative with a blood sugar of 45....can i sue ...

Hello

By magpie1984 · New reply April 22, 2012
Journal · 4 replies
Im 28 years old and a just recently diagnosed with type one diabetes.Its all still very surreal to me.I have been tested for diabetes several time throughout my life, the most recent was during my last ...

How much can one human take?

By kyledilon · New reply April 22, 2012
Journal · 6 replies
ive sufferd for a long time with gp,my health is terrible at the moment,its impossible to manage my diabetes,and just keep getting refused having the stimulator fitted,even though this has been proven ...

First Entry

By JL4UER_00 · New reply April 22, 2012
Journal · 2 replies
So I'm going to be totally honest, I've been Type 1 Diabetic for over 11 years now and I never felt the need to join a Diabetic support group. I know a few people with T1D but not very well. I have come ...

Home Foot Care in NJ

By HomeFootCare (Inactive) · Posted April 18, 2012
Discussion in Treatment · 0 replies
If you have Diabetes…you should see a Podiatrist, physician at least once a year for a check-up. Diabetes is currently one of the ten leading causes of death in New Jersey. Diabetes is also the leading ...

The Inspire Q&A: Inspire talks with Howard Luks, MD

By John2 · New reply April 15, 2012
Journal · 59 replies
Dear Inspire Community Members, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of Q&A interviews with people we feel are making contributions to helping patients worldwide. We are posting ...

January 26, 2012

By orchid6297 · New reply April 5, 2012
Journal · 2 replies
I know I need to manage my diabetes and I don't fully understand why I'm not. My life would be so much easier if I could just do it! I try and I do well for a few weeks and then it just becomes way too ...

Howdy!

By deducit · Posted April 3, 2012
Journal · 0 replies
to everyone who knows deducit i thought i would journal and tell you i am taking a break to get me in order...the diabetes t1 and sps and thyroid disease and osteoporosis is abit more than i can handle ...

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