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05-26-2007, 10:52 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stourbridge, England
Posts: 1
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I would first like to introduce myself. I am Simon Hanson, Diagnosed Type 1 Aug 2006 @ 35 years Old. On Diagnoses my BG was 67, yes you did not miss read it, I was not in a coma but can’t remember the first few hours in hospital, my A1C was 22% & I had very serious DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis). I did not know the symptoms of diabetes, but now looking back I was showing all of them. I work as am IT Contractor the last few weeks I have been working 50+ hours, when I finished the contract and got home I just thought I was over tired, but one night at I keeled over at and got rushed to Russell’s Hall A&E.
Thinking about it I was very lucky, my A1C is now 5.2%, average BG readings are about 6 & my lowest low was 2.9 which is not really a major hypo.
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Simon Hanson
Next due June 2007
A1c 5.2% March 2007
A1c 5.6% December 2006
A1c 13% September 2006
DX Aug 2006, bg67 A1c 22%......The past now
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05-26-2007, 11:01 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | welcome simon!take care,trish |
05-26-2007, 12:55 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 7,047
| | | Welcome simon.
Wow fantastic job.
Just an FYI: a 2.9 is major, especially if you are driving a car full of kids at high speed. Maybe this one didn't affect you much, but the next one could. |
05-26-2007, 12:58 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greece
Posts: 84
| | | Nice job!!
Welcome Simon!!!
Great!!!you did the best thing for you!!!
keep up the good work!!! 
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Live your life Everyday!!!
I am so <<sweeeeeeettttttt>>!!!lol  |
05-26-2007, 02:03 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh
Posts: 2,097
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- George Eliot (1819-1880)
Here's my pet, Godzilla  Time to switch to decaf, eh?
Isaiah 32:5 The vile person shall be no more called liberal...
Better to remain silent and assumed a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
-Socrates
A wise man speaks cuz he has something to say, a fool speaks cuz he has to say something.
-Plato
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05-26-2007, 04:49 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,389
| | | Hi Simon and welcome to the forums! |
05-26-2007, 04:53 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Posts: 1
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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the site. My wife found it looking for information on my insulin and glucometers. We read through a few of the threads and thought this might be an interesting site.
I have been a type 2 diabetic for 10 years. Just recently I was switched from oral medication to insulin. So a new phase in my life... 
I am married and have a 8 yr-old son who keeps me active. Also, I have a 27 yr-old daughter from a previous marriage. So some days I feel my age more than others. 
I have a question that I'm wondering if someone might be able to help me with. My wife is in the "downsizing" mode around our house and I have several previous models of glucometers that are still good but I've updated models regularly since I'd get the meters free with the strips etc. Does anyone know if there is somewhere to donate items such as this or because of callabration concerns etc, they just need to be thrown out. Also it should be noted that I'm from Canada so our BS readings are in mimimol's. So different than the US.
Anyway....nice to meet everyone and I will stop back or maybe my wife will be on more than I will be. Between the two of us, I'm sure we'll be around.
THANKS!!  |
05-26-2007, 06:14 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 7,047
| | | Welcome Worf.
My first thought is to ask your local CDA. |
05-26-2007, 07:11 PM
|  | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mobile, AL
Posts: 51
| | | My name is Neal and I am from Mobile, AL. I have been a diabetic since 2003 (maybe longer), but that's when I was diagnosed. I am attending college to become a teacher in an elementary school. I currently have one year left of school before I get my Master's degree. Anyways, my doctor told me that I was more of a type 1 diabetic, and he could possibly think I was a type 2. I have just really started taking better care of myself since 3 months ago....mainly because i'm tired of feeling bad. I have felt so much better keeping my diabetes under control.
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My medications: Novolog Mix 70/30*, Actoplus 15/500*, Gemfibrozil 600, Norvasc 10**
My monitors: Freestyle Lite*
* Prescription Assistance **Free Clinic $6 Med/3 mo.
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05-29-2007, 06:27 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,815
| | | HI & Welcome! We're glad you found us!
Karen |
05-29-2007, 06:00 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | welcome worf and did2007!trish |
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