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I'm not sure how extensive the use of service dogs is for diabetics. Several members of the WebMD Epilepsy Community use seizure dogs for a variety of uses like barking to alert family members of a seizure or helping to prevent seizure related injuries by staying close to someone having a seizure. Here's a list of various diabetes associations where you might find additional information on service dogs: Diabetes Resources
For those interested, additional information about CGMs that Anon mentioned can be found here: Diabetes and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
I'd love to hear from any community members who have used a service dog!
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You're beautiful with or without hair! Check out this video from one of my family's favorite movies and the voice of one of my favorite actors/comedians: Circus afro, circus afro, circus afro, polka dot polka dot polka dot afro!
I'm sending positive thoughts your way like a targeted laser beam along with a virtual rainbow circus afro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What kind of car do you drive? Sounds like a safe one! I used to care about what color my car was and if it had a sunroof - now I only care about safety (and gas mileage - but mostly safety)
Hope your shoulder/neck doesn't have any damage and that you are pain free soon.
Did the other driver get arrested?
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And I found this archived article to justify my love of java: Drink Coffee, Stay Happy?
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Black Tea Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Do You Drink Enough Water?
I'm a 3 cups of coffee in the morning gal and I'm not drinking enough water during the day. I'm trying to remedy that by keeping a water bottle beside my computer (with a lid tightly screwed on!) and one in the car. Other than that, I'll have a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice a few mornings a week and an occasional glass of wine on the weekends.
What does your daily fluid intake look like?
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Water: How Much Do You Need?
From the post:
Even slight dehydration can take a toll beyond giving you dark and smelly pee. Inadequate hydration is at the root of so many health (and skin!) issues — even ones that seem totally insignificant....random headaches, muscle cramps, or days where you feel cloudy headed/less sharp? Or maybe you deal with constipation even though you've increased your fiber intake, have super dry skin or chapped lips even when it's not winter, or always feel hungry or lethargic. Occasional light-headedness with standing can be (but not always) dehydration related.
So drink up!
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It sounds like you are doing great - congrats on your healthy eating and exercise and avoid insulin!
I'm sorry about your arthritis in your neck...hoping you have found some way to increase mobility and avoid pain. Aches and pains - no fun
I'm voting with my husband after he gets home from work tonight - my 7 year old and 4 year old daughter will walk to the polling place with us. I've never missed voting since I turned legal!
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As most of you know, I'm the WebMD community moderator. I do not have diabetes and have not had a family member or close friend who is diabetic so I had not experience with testing and injecting.
However, last weekend I went to a birthday party and sat across from a friend-of-a-friend who is Type 2. Before the food was served, he got out his kit, tested, pulled up his shirt and gave himself an injection. Of course, I knew what was going on mentioned that I moderate this community and we had a conversation about the challenges he faces. However, two friends at the table were visibly disturbed. I think I would have been more uneasy if I had my children with me - it might have freaked them out but could have opened a discussion about diabetes.
Also, we face similar discussions in the pregnancy and parenting communities about breast feeding in public.
I'm glad you got good info confused and happy you're part of our community
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Here is a link to your post from a year ago so our members can catch up on what you are going through:
i am not sure i am diabetic?
Have you determined that you are diabetic? What food and exercise plan are you following and what medications are you currently taking?
Welcome back to the community!
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