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09-10-2008, 07:01 AM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 16
| |  Hello from North Carolina
I am new to this forum and I thought I would say hello. I am a type 2 diabetic and I am insulin dependent. I do MDI using Novolog on a sliding scale and Lantus 120u split 50 in the am and 70 in the pm.
I am a retired from the Air Force where I served for 24 years. I am now a Education Counselor and a computer support technician.
I have been married to a wonder and understanding women for 32 years come next month. I have 2 grown children.
I have 5 dogs and 6 birds, my house is never quiet 
I go to the YMCA everyday trying to lose weight and for the pleasure of swimming in the Olympic size pool.
I have an appointment with an Endo in Novemeber to start the process of being put on a pump. I have done a lot of research and I feel that the One Touch Ping is the one for me.
Well, that's all for now. I hope to be an active poster but I do tend to be a lurker 
Peace to you all. |
09-10-2008, 07:04 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 3,458
| | Hoyt,
Welcome to the forums, you have found a great place for information and support.
How are your current BS levels? Do you watch carbs?
Don't just lurk, join in, we won't bite 
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One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness; it usually comes back to you. - Anon Christmas card exchange: started Postcard Round 3: 3 received Cosmo the Duck: en route to Alison in Oz Ping the Duck: in Ireland
Diagnosed T2 on 26th Nov'07
Metformin 500mg twice daily
Enap 5mg
14th Dec'07: 11.6%
15th Jan'08: 9%
3rd March'08 6.8%
6th June'08 6.1%
30th Sept'08: 5.1% |
09-10-2008, 07:09 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 7,261
| | | Welcome Hoyt! Glad you found the forums. Lurking is most definitely allowed, but its much more fun to jump in with both feet. Lots of friendly folks and great information here.
Sounds like you've got a great life! Hope you post often and share your pump experience with us.
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
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)  |
09-10-2008, 07:09 AM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida
Posts: 391
| | | Welcome to our little group.
You're going to find some good stuff here.
And thank you for your service.
My daughter lives in NC. Place is growing way to fast for my taste. and I'm orginally from NYC.
Art
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My plan is to live forever.
So far, So good
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09-10-2008, 07:58 AM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: British Columbia,Canada
Posts: 206
| | | Welcome to the group, Hoyt
I am only a week old myself here but sure have found this a most informative and friendly site. I feel kind of silly because I have not finished the Dx process so am not sure this is where I belong at all! But one way or another, I do/will appreciate all the wonderful information everyone is so willing to share.
Welcome aboard,
Cass |
09-10-2008, 08:02 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
| | Hi Hoyt & welcome aboard. Glad you've found the forums & feel free to jump in anywhere. Most of us don't bite.
We have some fellow North Carolina members here, and I know they'll join in to welcome 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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09-10-2008, 08:23 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,422
| | | Welcome to Diabetes Forums, Hoyt. Just jump right in, the water is fine! People here are very helpful and there is lots of information to help you with control of diabetes. |
09-10-2008, 08:28 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California
Posts: 1,290
| | | Hi Hoyt.
That's my dad's name too. You made me smile. Welcome to the board and do dive right in, we aren't necessarily shy here.
The Outer Banks was one of those parts of the US that I never knew existed. A little hidden paradise that was full of history and beauty. I loved driving though there a couple of years ago, riding ferries, walking beaches and visiting some of the best lighthouses ever. You lucky person, to be so near.
Looking forward to hearing more from you,
Mich |
09-10-2008, 08:53 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 7,314
| | Hi Hoyt and Welcome to DF. Glad to see another NC member here.
Jump in any time. Ask any questions you may have.
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you.
Pumping ain't easy but it's well worth the effort to me.
I am a person. I WILL NOT allow myself to be defined by a number!!!!
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09-10-2008, 09:19 AM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 30
| | | Hello Hoyt and welcome to the forum...I look forward to chatting with you!
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Looking for quality diabetic socks to help my feet.
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09-11-2008, 01:07 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,838
| | | Welcome to the forum, Hoyt.
Karen |
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