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Old 05-06-2008, 10:43 PM
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Hello from Southern California

Hi All

I am new here. I just found the site and am so very happy it. It seems that there are so many kind, caring, knowledgeable people on this site.

I look forward to your engaging conversations.

Lane
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Old 05-06-2008, 11:28 PM
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Welcome Lane, It is a great place
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Vitamin B ...July 08
Fish Oil Capsules... June 08
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:11 AM
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Hi Lane

hi Lane you could not have found a better site . there are a bunch of great ppl here .Jump right in and start posting . Have fun and welcome aboard .
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:08 AM
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Welcome Lane what type do you have? The guys an gals here are great and we have a laugh often See you around
Azz
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:20 AM
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Hi Lane & Welcome. Please share a little more info about yourself with us........type 1 or 2.......how long, etc?

Karen
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:22 AM
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Hi Lane, welcome! Please share a little about yourself and how you manage your diabetes.
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Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets


Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis)


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Old 05-07-2008, 09:06 AM
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Greetings from Northern CA, Lane! Welcome to Diabetes Forums. I know you will learn tons here from the very knowledgeable people.


Welcome!
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:42 AM
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Hey! Another SoCal Newbie! Welcome aboard.
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08/06/07 10.8
10/17/07 9.1
01/24/08 8.6
04/02/08 7.5
04/22/08 7.1
06/11/08 6.0
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:53 AM
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Hi Lane & welcome to the forums. Glad you're here.
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Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:37 AM
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Welcome to the club Lane!

SoCal, eh? Land of large mice, high gas, & great weather!
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Old 05-19-2008, 06:06 PM
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Hello from San Diego Lane!
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Type2 on insulin - Humalog & Novolin - controlled
Hypothyroid - levoxyl 137 - controlled
My endocrine system hates me!
miscarriage 3/7/08 not due to thyroid/diabetes


Went straight to insulin after experiencing Metformin!


7/08 - A1c - 6.1
3/08 - A1c - 6.2
2/08 - A1c - 6.4
12/07 - A1c - 7.2
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12/06 - Dagnosis A1c - 7.8
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Old 05-19-2008, 07:39 PM
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hi lane...
welcome from the bay area!!! you found a terrific place : )
susan
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Old 05-19-2008, 08:01 PM
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Hi Lane,
I am new also and happy to have found this site. I'm sure we both will learn some new and interesting stuff!!
Lonnie
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Old 05-19-2008, 08:26 PM
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Hi All

I am new here. I just found the site and am so very happy it. It seems that there are so many kind, caring, knowledgeable people on this site.

I look forward to your engaging conversations.

Lane
So far we know your name but nothing else. I Guess you could have confused us with the psychic forum.
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