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06-13-2007, 04:09 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Posts: 611
| | | Anniversary
16 years ago today I was diagnosed with diabetes.
I never made peace with it. I still see diabetes as a vindictive and evil pest, sitting on my shoulder and meddling in everything I do. I don't think I will ever accept it as gracefully as Dewey, Gangrel and a lot of you have. Being philosophical this morning, I have also tried to think of something good that has come out of having it and failed.
Ok, I did not mean to sound so depressing. I am not sad or angry! In fact I am proud to have come this far, having accomplished so much in my life, with the only complication being a few lasers for retinopathy.
Plus of course, the whole point of this post is to celebrate my anniversary with the entire DF!  |
06-13-2007, 04:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | Congratulations on your 16th anniversary! It souds like you have done remarkably well... and i wish you continue health and happiness. 
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Linkin Park~ "What I've Done"  |
06-13-2007, 04:57 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ
Posts: 716
| | | I have no idea what my life would have been like without diabetes so I have nothing to compare it with. I lead a very healthy life style due to being a diabetic. Yes it would be nice not to have diabetes but you have to accept it as it will not go away. There are a lot worse things to get. I try to focus on the positive things in life. My wife and kids and what I have been able to do in life. Diabetes is just another daily challenge to deal with. It sounds like you are doing quite well with it. Just keep up the good work and you should be rewarded with a long healthy life.
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Type 1 since 4/74
Pump user since 10/17/06!
MM 522 pump
CGMS started 10/3/08
A1C 5/08: 6.0
A1C 10/08 5.7 
Bike miles this year: 2332 miles
Keep on pedaling
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06-13-2007, 05:10 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The mighty shire. England
Posts: 1,225
| | Go Jelena! Go Jelena! Woo woo..... 
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---------------------------- The pages I've turned are the lessons I've learned - The rest is still unwritten.. |
06-13-2007, 06:49 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 1,218
| | Well, happy anniversary!!!! I'll take the next 16 years to work on your mood around diabetes, but today is simply a day for cake, wine, and... uh... more wine.
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Now I remember why I hate the internet.....
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06-13-2007, 06:59 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 301
| | J,
Happy Anniversary... you are with a lot of friends here
(insert green dancing chipmonk here) 
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I don't believe in a no-win scenario.
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06-13-2007, 07:09 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 1,767
| | | Congratulations J! It's a great accomplishment!
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~ Bethany ~
Type 1 since I was 3 (1981) - 26 years now
Pumping as of Sept. 13, 2007 - Paradigm 522 with NovoRapid (Novolog)
(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
CGMS as of Apr. 2008
Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
06-13-2007, 07:45 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenessee
Posts: 1,430
| | | I have had it for 16 years myself on May 11th, I know how you feel. I have felt worse about diabetes in the past year then I have ever felt. It is hard, I know but we made it this far and we will make it another 50 yay...
cheryl
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Don't know who I want as president, but I know I don't want to live like a communist....ENOUGH SAID.....
March a1c 6.4
Pumper 522 with Humalog
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06-13-2007, 09:24 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | congrats on 16 years,jelena! |
06-13-2007, 10:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: USA
Posts: 949
| | Awww...Sweet 16. You're doing great! Congrats!
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Statdeac |
06-13-2007, 10:43 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,263
| | Congrats to you for coming so far. Every year & every day of life is a milestone, on one level or another. Don't worry about accepting it, just worry about controlling it, and you'll be fine. (((((Hugs))))) & love to you!
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
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Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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06-13-2007, 12:05 PM
| | Banned
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milton Keynes. U.K.
Posts: 666
| | | Oh my goodness, well done!
What else can I say? People like you are my heroes!
Heather. |
06-13-2007, 08:57 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Medford Massachusetts
Posts: 322
| | Happy 16th!!! And may there be many more!!   |
06-14-2007, 01:28 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,574
| | | Congrats!!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
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[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08  
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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06-14-2007, 01:46 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Posts: 611
| | Thanks everyone!
I hope we're all still in touch in 2011 (20th anniversary), alive, well and posting on exdiabeticsforums.com. |
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