Hi all, new as of yesterday

[archimeech]

HI all, thought I'd introduce myself. 33 yr old 1/2-Greek, American, was diagnosed when I was 13, been on the pump for 6 years now(Minimed 508). My last A1c was 6.7, which is good for me, as I have very brittle control. I'm glad to have found an active message board. Most of the boards I find very rarely have anyone actively posting or much insight into such a vast array of topics. I have posted a couple of times thus far, and also posted my pic in the name and pic thread should anyone want to see my ugly mug:)! Good day to you all, and good luck to us all on living well, happy, and healthy.

[nantomsuethom]

Hi Archimeech

Welcome to the forums!

This is the only forum that I have found that is active and up to date also. I have been a member since August. I enjoy logging on everyday for the latest and greatest!!

My son is the diabetic (11 years old). He was diagnosed one year ago and doing really good.

Nancy

[archimeech]

Hi Nancy, I'm glad to hear he is doing well. My younger brother was diagnosed 1 week after me. He was 8 at the time. It pains me to see anyone, much less a child with an affliction such as ours. Just by being here I all ready know you are a loving and caring mother to him. Take care to be very supportive, but don't become obsessive with him and his diabetes. A healthy level of attention, concern and support is a good thing, but I have seen the opposite where a parent gets so obsessed that they drive their child to rebel. That's when they wind up doing irreversible damage to themselves.

[Cinnabon]

Welcome Archi.....

THe bunch in here are real helpful and nice. Glad your here!

[HeatherP]

Welcome Archi! I'm glad you found us. Like you, I find this board is the most active one around and filled w/ great people. I'm T1 m'self for 13 years and happy on MDI. I hope you'll visit often and share your experiences!

Nice to meet you,
HeatherP

[Littlebit63_99]

Welcome to the forum archimeech! Hope you enjoy it, and find friends and tips, ideas, new info, ..........well, lots.

Welcome!!!!

[Jenny]

Welcome Archie! Hope you find the info you are searching for. We try to do the best we can to help.

[Dewey]

Welcome to the family, arch! Glad to see you've posted your pic, too! :) Hope you find many good friends and lots of helpful info. here and hope to 'see' ya around! :D

[am1977]

Welcome to our little group...actually it's becoming a pretty nice sized group (which is great)- the more , the merrier! :D I am Type 1 also, diagnosed at age 24, just about 2.5 years ago.

Hope you will stick around and let us get to know you and vice versa :)

[Shalyndria]

Hi archimeech, and welcome to the Forums! As you can see by all the warm welcomes you've received, this is the greatest group of Diabetics to be found anywhere. :) I'm sure that you'll make a great addition to our wonderful gang! :D

Feel free to post any questions or concerns you may have to the group; you'll find that everyone here is supportive and willing to help.

Happy posting!
Shy