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anyone out there have this complication? advise, tips, commiseration welcome.
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My name is Jessica Smith and I am a former JDRF employee, from the Northern California Inland Chapter, as well as a T1D myself. I am currently a graduate student at DePaul University's School of Public Service finishing my Master in Nonprofit Management degree. For my thesis project, I am examining the support network of teenagers living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the effect this support has on their health management.
This survey is intended for adults, 18 years and older, who have been living with T1D since childhood; you will be asked to reflect back on the support you received, and how you managed your diabetes during your teenage years, ages 12-17.
In this study, you will be asked to complete an electronic survey. In order to ensure that all information will remain confidential, please do not include your name. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you are free to withdraw your participation at any time. If you choose to participate in this project, please answer all questions as honestly as possible. The following questionnaire should take no more than 10minutes to complete. There is no compensation for responding, nor is there any known risk.
Thank you for taking the time to assist me in my educational endeavors. The data collected will provide useful information regarding teenagers living with T1D. Completion of the survey will indicate your willingness to participate in this study. If you require additional information or have questions, please contact me at the information listed below.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Jessica A. Smith
Master in Nonprofit Management Candidate 2013, DePaul University
T1Dcapstone@gmail.com
To complete the survey please click the link below:
http://depaul.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3qrs5jbDJHrePYxView Thread
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EileenView Thread
A few years ago, I was having problems with low blood sugars. My sugar would get very low very quickly and I wouldn't have enough mind power to address the problem. I scared my co-workers, sister, parents, etc. more than once acting confused and obstinate when my sugar would get low. I eventually got through it and my sugar stopped dropping and it hasn't been a problem... until now.
Now, a few years later, my sugar is dropping and I cannot feel it at all. I had an "episode" a few weeks ago where my parents called me and I wasn't making any sense over the phone (sound familiar?). They came to my house and force-fed me and I started acting right again. After I started feeling okay again, we checked my sugar, and it was in the 60s. Didn't think much of it but maybe I should have.
Because, now what I've discovered is that I am in full command when it's low. For example, I am at work right now and I have been a little tired. I finally decided to check my sugar just to be on the safe side and discovered it was 46. I am fully able to think, concentrate, and work (I have a job in IT) and my sugar is 46 (I'm eating Skittles, btw; I didn't run to WebMD without first addressing the more urgent/immediate issue). I hesitate to think what it might have been when I was confused the other night. 20s? Teens?
So I said all that to say this- what do I do? If I feel almost fine in the 40s, how do I fix that? Can you become re-sensitized to low sugars after becoming desensitized to them? I live alone and am honestly scared now that I could die from this. If my sugar falls too low and I can't feel it until its too late... scary thought.View Thread
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frustrated!!!!!!!View Thread
With all the concerns of statins causing type 2 diabetes, why do they suggest this? Or, does it really matter if you already have diabetes?
I have been wandering this for a long time and always forget to ask at my appointments.
Thanks.View Thread
Had another surgury on Jan.4th. Doctor actually drilled through the tibia to attach the ligaments, and repaired the tendon again. Told me to use crutchs for 3 weeks.
Saw him yesterday, and I get to spend another 3 weeks on the darn things! My own fault though, as I has been doing some walking on that foot.
Now my sugars are running wild again. Don't know if it's because I'm still in pain, or because I'm upset about the possibilty of having total ankle reconstruction if I break the tibia. I know I need to test more often, but I've always really struggled with testing even once a day. LOL any advice would be welcome!!View Thread
I got diabetes type 1 about 2 months ago, I am on my way learning how to control my BGs, I am a bit confused that every morning when I get up to check my BG, it is always high, from 10 to 13 mmol/L, I was told by my doctor I need to keep my BG below 8mmol/L.
For example, my BG is 5.8mmol/L before bed, but the next morning it is 13.3mmol/L, I did not eat during the bedtime, also I take 6U long term insulin before I go to bed.
I do not know why it happens and if there is any solutions for that?
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PingView Thread
I have been married to a diabetic for almost 30 years. It is getting increasing difficult to deal with his blood sugar lows. He becomes like a mean "drunk" when his sugar is low and I have no idea if this is normal. Does anyone else go through this?View Thread
Coco is a young monkey with type 1 diabetes!
Coco is the star of an upcoming book called Coco and Goofy's Goofy Day
We have had partents on here of children newly diagnosed with diabetes recently. Such books for younger diabetics could be a teaching aid for their child as well as entertainning......
More information can be found on the Diabetes Daily website.
GomerView Thread
My doc says I have to stay off it completely for at least another week, than I'll have a plaster cast.
My blood sugars have been bouncing all over since this surgury, from 445 to 82. I think this is at least partly because I've been in a lot of pain.
Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can better control my sugars while I recover? I've been testing 5 times a day, but it seems like I am chasing the highs rather than controlling them.
Any ideas would be deeply appreiciated!!View Thread
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