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Old 07-24-2006, 09:21 PM
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Red face oh so far away.

hey everyone, i'm lauren and from new zealand. i am a type one diabetic on a pump (cosmo). thought i mite check out what's going on in the diabetes world... and try to keep up with the news...
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:25 PM
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Hi Lauren and Welcome.
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:32 PM
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thanks. i'm hoping that i can learn more about the technology surrounding diabetes because our country really is so far behind!
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diagnosed april 1993, age 10
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:47 PM
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Hi Lauren and welcome to the forum. This is a great place for information and support.
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:54 PM
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thanks. i'm hoping that i can learn more about the technology surrounding diabetes because our country really is so far behind!
We are all willing to help and share where we can. Just hang in there.
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Old 07-24-2006, 10:17 PM
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Hi Lauren and welcome

One of my best friends lives in New Zealand, what a gorgeous country.

Hope to see you around the Forum and look forward to getting to know you


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Old 07-24-2006, 11:33 PM
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Hi and welcome to the board! Glad to have you here.
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Old 07-25-2006, 04:46 AM
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Hello and welcome to the site. I'm glad to have you here and hope you ask any questions you may have.
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Old 07-25-2006, 07:09 AM
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Welcome Lauren. Great people and lots of information here.


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Old 07-25-2006, 07:19 AM
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Welcome Lauren!

Hope you will stick around & get to know us
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To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
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What you thought of me
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With the hands
Of uncertainty

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Erase myself
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