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06-10-2006, 03:12 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York City
Posts: 5
| | | Hi, new here, new to online forums in general.
Hi, I am pretty new to all this, both diabetes and online things. I find a ton of information on the internet!
If anybody could give me a quick heads up that would be great. Are there MD's on here as well-- just curious. I tried a forum on the Weight Watchers board and they were very rude to me. My doctor had me join a diabetes team on Peertrainer, that is helpful for getting info from an American Diabetes doctor who runs it.
Anyway, thanks.
-Doozio |
06-10-2006, 06:01 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 1,072
| | | Welcome, and no I don't think any one here is an MD. Just a regular bunch of diabetics who have lots of personal experience. So far I haven't found any to be rude. Ask all the questions you like just remember that it's just our opinions and things that we've found that work for us: everyone is different. Are you on any medications or are you able to control it with diet and excersize? Let us know a bit about yourself.
Liz
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T2 since January 2005
levemir & novo rapid
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06-10-2006, 06:34 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,636
| | | Hello Doozio and welcome. No one will make fun of you here, but you will get lots of support.
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3 postcards from round 1/2
And 1 from Ed
I will remember you
Will you remember me
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories.
I'm so tired but I can't sleep
Standing on the edge of something
much too deep
It's funny how we feel so much
but cannot say a word
We are screaming inside
But we cannot be heard
Sarah McLachlan
8/26/08 A1C 6.4
Cholesterol below 100
BP 114/64
Still anemic
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06-10-2006, 06:39 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont, 50 miles from nowhere
Posts: 2,396
| | | Hi Doozio and welcome. This is a great place for information and support.
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Val
Take care of your body. Where else are you going to live? |
06-10-2006, 07:02 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts USA
Posts: 126
| | Hi Doozio,
Message Boards can have some rude people, but I haven't found any here. Most people here are very knowlegable and are willing to spend time to help others. And there is no co-pay for the services. 
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diagnosed 4/06
Metformin 1500 mg
April 06 A1c 9.9
July 06 A1c 7.3
Oct 06 A1c 6.5
Jan 07 A1c 6.4
Apr 07 A1c 6.3
Jul 07 A1c 6.2
Oct 07 A1c 6.2
Jan 08 A1c 6.5
April 08 A1c 6.3
July 08 A1c 6.1
Oct 08 A1c 6.1
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06-10-2006, 07:07 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York City
Posts: 5
| | Thanks! I am working on trying to control this with diet and exercise for the time being. My rule is that I use drugs as a last resort, but I am not crazy or anti-druge. I just want to see what I can do with my mind. My doc told me to log my food and exercise each day-- his thing is that weight loss is the cornerstone of diabetes management and I need to drop 70. He also suggested support groups, and directed me to Peertrainer and forums like this. My group leader on PT is some muckity muck at the ADA, she actually wrote this post today. Way over my head, but I am absorbing it all. |
06-10-2006, 07:19 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 307
| | Hi Doozio and welcome 
I have found only very polite, helpful and supportive people here. I'm sure you will too
shanda |
06-10-2006, 08:25 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,846
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06-10-2006, 10:51 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 241
| | | hi and welcome to the forums
there are a great bunch of people with lots of experience and wisdom on here
hope you get planty of answers to your questions
dont hestiate to ask
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pumping since 5/26/2006
royal blue- animas 1250
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06-11-2006, 09:50 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,815
| | | Welcome to the forum. We're glad you found us. Tons of information here and great people. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Karen |
06-11-2006, 10:28 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada, ontario
Posts: 1,747
| | | hi and welcome |
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