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04-25-2005, 11:28 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tarheel State
Posts: 2
| |  New Pumper Member
Hello, This is my first time here and I'm very excited about finding this forum. I was diagnosed Type 1 when I was 25 yrs old and that was 30 yrs ago. Like I read from one of the other members, technology was nothing like it is now. Life expectancy was not to live thirty years with this disease. After being in the hospital for a week trying to get regulated on insulin: by starting high & coming down to an acceptable level, I was given an exchange diet and sent home. I had an aunt that was diabetic, but I still didn't understand it. I just knew that I felt really weird at times and was not supposed to eat a lot of stuff that I really liked! A few years later, judging by my symptoms, my mother found out she had been diabetic for years and was declared legally blind. She, then, was referred to an Endocrinologist. I went for several visits with my mom and discovered that I needed an appointment there too. Well, I lucked out. This doctor, Dr. Edith Miller of Charlotte, NC, saved my life. She and her team, taught me what to expect, how to take control of my care and what questions to ask. It's been a learning experience. But so is life. If you stop learning, you stop living. My doctor, at the time, advised the pump in 1983, but my insurance would not approve it due to the cost. So it wasn't until I had to retire due to health in 1998, and get on disability, that I FINALLY got the pump. I have been on a Minimed 508 since 2000 and it has changed my life tremendously for the better. I do have some compications, but I'm still blessed. I've had the first laser surgery for mild retinopathy, last year, and I STILL have 20/20 vision. ( Of course, I am at that age to need bi-focals!!) I do have some kidney damage, but levels are stable at present. I have great team of dr's, CDE, and a great Diabetes Center in my hometown that I get hope & help from. I'm glad I found this forum. With an illness like this, you can always use support and new ideas. And who knows, maybe I can be able to help someone else.
One of the main things I would suggest is to USE YOUR METER! & test, test and test. In order to keep your levels at a more 'normal' range, you have to know what your levels are and what foods affect them more. Remember, it's your body and your responsibility to know it. From what I've read already, there's alot of good info flowing here. I'm excited!
Nice to be here,
Carolina Lady aka Anita  |
04-25-2005, 11:40 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
| | Hi Anita, it's very nice to meet you!  I'm sorry it took so long for you to get on pump therapy, but am really glad you're on it! It sounds to me like you have a wonderful outlook on life, and I'm sure that you'll be able to help many here with your experiences. Welcome to our family, and we're really glad you're here!
__________________ 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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04-26-2005, 12:01 AM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tarheel State
Posts: 2
| | Dewey, thanks sooo much for the kind welcome. I looking forward to jumping in from day to day. I've got alot of reading to catch up on!! Don't want to miss anything. It might take me a while to find my way around here  , so all help will be appreciated!
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Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.
************************* By Ben Stein
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04-26-2005, 12:22 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Do Dah, OZ, aka Kansas
Posts: 4,639
| | | Welcome aboard Anita!
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LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO THE GRAVE WITH THE INTENTION OF
ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY AND WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO
SKID IN BROADSIDE, THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY
PROCLAIMING..."WOW! WHAT A RIDE!"
"Reality is what does't go away when you stop believing in it..."
-PHILIP K. DICK
Last A1c 6.3% up 0.1 5/22/08 Lab Range 4.5 - 5.9
Avandia 8mg 6/01
Januvia 25mg 6/7/08
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04-26-2005, 04:41 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,371
| | | Welcome to the forum family.....
__________________  Belinda
"- work as if you don't need money, - love as if you've never been hurt, -
dance, as if nobody can see you, - sing, as if no one can hear, - live, as
if the Earth was a heaven."
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04-26-2005, 06:01 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gales... Rain... Sleet... Snow.. you name it, I've got it! (UK peep!)
Posts: 1,428
| | Welcome aboard Anita  Glad that you have found us!
Dont hesitate to aks anything if you are needed questions answered, there will be someone on this ever growing board to help!
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~ SchaTzcheN ~
T1 since age 11 now 21 ... maybe on the road to getting a pump!!
Studying At Nanny College In Bath LOL |
04-26-2005, 06:05 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | Welcome to the forums!
So glad you found us and I think you will be very glad you did! We are a very supportive, caring bunch here. We try to help each other when we can and, of course, we like to have fun too.
I'm also Type 1, dx'ed 3 years ago this past weekend. I must admit it can be a very frustrating disease, but I'm doing my best to try to manage it and take care of myself It isn't easy by any means. But we got to keep fighting, right ?
Welcome again, and please do feel free to visit anytime
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Linkin Park~ "What I've Done"  |
04-26-2005, 06:31 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grove City Ohio
Posts: 2,156
| | | Welcome to this group. I am still a rookie here and I tell you this is a great bunch of people. I am also type 1 and hope to be on the pump by mid summer.
__________________ Jim  Diagnosed April 1990 Pumping with the OmniPod now
Last A1C 7.1 ( February 2008 ) Diabetes & Endocrinology Center Of Ohio Website Proud Fan Of NASCAR Nextel Cup Driver Jimmie Johnson, Lowes #48 the 2006 AND 2007 Nextel Cup Champion. The opinions expressed are mine alone and do not necessarily represent
those of my wife who runs our house and makes more important decisions
than I do |
04-26-2005, 06:53 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Parent | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Palm Harbor,FL
Posts: 1,092
| | Welcome to the forums family Anita.
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Nancy
Thomas (13) diagnosed Sept 24th, 2003, a week before his 10th birthday, pumping since Deecember 2003 - Animas 1250
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04-26-2005, 07:16 AM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: VA
Posts: 296
| | Hi Anita! Glad to have you join our group!  |
04-26-2005, 10:11 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,869
| | | Welcome Anita, it's nice to meet you!
HeatherP
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To err is human, to purr feline >^.^<
T1 since 1991, Cozmo Pump 11/05
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04-26-2005, 10:16 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 123
| | New Pumper Member
Welcome to this great forum. There is alot of information with in the members here. I know you will be glad you found it, I sure am glad I did.
__________________ Hope you all have a great day and
"within range" blood sugars. 
Dode |
04-26-2005, 11:26 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North-Central Indiana
Posts: 3,732
| | | Welcome Anita. Hope you like the forum and we are looking forward to many more posts from you.
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~Sandi~
Pumping for almost 6 years
MM Purple 722 with Humalog
Symlin
Just because I've been on df for a whole day doesn't mean I'm ADDICTED... my chair is just COMFY... |
05-01-2005, 08:56 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 7,314
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HI ANITA !!!!!! Glad to have ya with us. I'm also in NC. I live about 45mins to an hour from Charlotte (Hickory). Again welcome. Post often and just jump right in !!!!!!!
__________________  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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05-01-2005, 01:11 PM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: detroit michigan USA
Posts: 252
| | | Wecome Anita to the best forum on the web, Great bunch of people here, And yes a little goofy at times, But it keeps it interesting and fun, Looking forward to hearing more from you. Jump in at any time. This place is open 24/7/365.
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Diabetic for 23 yrs and still counting never give up !!
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