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Type 1 Database Creation

A couple of years ago my younger brother, who is 12 now, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This came as a...

Posted by AriSidman

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Looking for others with T1D?

Hey everyone![br>My name is William and I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at the age of three....

Posted by WilliamCuratio

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Type 1 Diabetic looking for some help/advice.

I'm 20 years old, diagnosed when I was 11. My girlfriend and I live with my parents my dad is currently...

Posted by epicwhitewolf

I'm 20 years old, diagnosed when I was 11. My girlfriend and I live with my parents my dad is currently the only one financially supporting us and my girlfriend is 36 weeks pregnant. I respect my dad for all the hard work he has done but he stresses me out to the point where the only way i can relax is by keeping my self busy on my computer with my friends. I didn't pass high school and need my GED and my dad says he is willing to pay for it but every time he says we have the money it just doesn't happen I've always alone when it comes to my diabetes and school and i didn't ask for help like i should have and i take responsibility for that, but just recently my dad was telling me that he "expects" me to get my GED "on my own" yet he is still going to pay for it. I've never gone out of the way to cause trouble for him, I've never drank, smoked or done any kind of drugs, I stayed out of trouble I didn't get in fights my dad has said so many things to me over the course of my life that has negatively afflicted me, for example when i was younger and my blood sugars weren't doing well he told me i have a foot in the grave, and there's so many other things that have just built up anger inside, only towards him thankfully. I'm always doing the best i can to be the best boyfriend i can possibly be, and I'm always telling my mom thank you when she does something for me and that i love her because she has been there for me but she could only do so much between taking care of me and my siblings and defending us from my dads anger he's not a physical abuser but when we were little my brothers who are twins were angry and would get violent and i remember time he would grab them by the hair and one time he even hit their heads together. But my feelings have built up so much that any time he does something that upsets me now rage fills me and i have violent thoughts of physically hurting him. I honestly don't know what to do and the stress puts a small physical pain inside my chest.View Thread

Posted by epicwhitewolf

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Diabetis versus IBS

I really need HELP. I take 6 shots a day. My diabetis diet and my IBS diet completely clash. I end up...

Posted by nancylouv

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Recently Diagnosed questions

Hi im michael im 20 years old and ive recently been diagnosed (2 weeks)with type 1 diabetes and just had a...

Posted by chapman94

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Weight Control

I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetics by the docotrs at needstreet . should i control my weight? if yes,...

Posted by abinav

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Weight Control

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetics by the docotrs at needstreet . should i control my weight? if yes,...

Posted by abinav

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Recent diagnosis

Hi! I'm 16 and I have only just recently (about a month ago) been diagnosed with T1D. I'm finding it...

Posted by Ellamaiholmes2904

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Introduction

Hi! I've had T1d since 1967 and been thru lots of ups and downs. Was hoping to find someone(s) to chat with...

Posted by morganstern

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working with diabetes type 1

I have been an insulin controlled diabetic for 32 years. My blood sugars have never been very stable and I...

Posted by An_263071

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high BS two days after trauma

My husband was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1996 at the age of 25. He is currently on the insulin...

Posted by allisnchains

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What's your story?

At age 7 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and it seemed like my world came crashing down. Never...

Posted by diabeticmommy91

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T1D strange low symptoms...help!

When I go very low (40 or below) I find that I will not be able to read anymore, things look all out of...

Posted by sugargirl15

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T1D Female Transformation Challenge Results

I'm looking to form or find a T1D female support group for WEIGHT LOSS, health, and nutrition support. I'm...

Posted by charpbt1d

I'm looking to form or find a T1D female support group for WEIGHT LOSS, health, and nutrition support. I'm not obsessed with the way I look, but I've found it SO HARD to not be able to get good weight loss, nutrition, and exercise support as a T1D female.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not whining (well maybe a little), but I'm definitely not making excuses (albeit we have our fair share of REALLY, REALLY good ones). It's just that for the normal person who wants weight loss and nutrition advice and/or programs, even just healthy lifestyle info, the world is your oyster. And here I am, a researcher, proactive (all around smart and awesome), and so I know how to find the best programs and advice out there. What I find is that when I put in the time, money, and effort for these things, there's always a disclaimer, "Assuming there are no other factors involved (such as a chronic health problem), you can attain blah blah blah in this time period." ^^^

That was a real life disclaimer I read last year 2014 that sent my spirits plummeting. (So much so, that instead of motivating me to continue the healthy track I was on but needing support with, yada yada yada, I'm 15 lbs heavier and well into 2015.) I'm also an out of work fitness instructor (it's ok, I have a day job and good insurance) due to a bad 2014 injury.

Again, not making excuses. I know that ultimately I chose to allow myself to be discouraged and get off track, but COME ON! We all need support and encouragement and motivation sometimes, and if T1D isn't already a big enough slap in the minute to minute illness face, we have to be told over and over that we are the disclaimer. Sorry, just can't help ya, they say. (<=== yes, THE wellness guru told me this in 2014, as well. You guessed it. SLAP!)

So, I'm basically taking all that best advice that I'm so good at finding, the help of a personal trainer, and a support group full of normal healthy people (yikes, they're all going to think I'm cheating with potato chips when my progress is waaaay slower than theirs) and doing a transformation challenge.

Yes, I'll be the disclaimer in the room. BUT- I'm not doing it to compete with them. I'm doing it for us. I want to gather the results for the disclaimers, like me, out there. I'll share my results so other T1D females can have the info and, in turn, share their results. Even if you just wanna watch, I'll share. Because eventually, you'll need some weight loss and nutrition and healthy lifestyle support like I do, and I don't want you having to be slapped in the face over and over with how you are the disclaimer, like I was. We gotta help each other. We ain't gonna go out like that. Ya know?

If your interested, let me know. I'm ready to change it up for us! I'm tired of being the disclaimer.View Thread

Posted by charpbt1d

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Type I diabetes and endocrinologists

I have type I diabetes, since 1972. Recently i have had very bad luck with endocrinologists. The last one I...

Posted by hazycat

I have type I diabetes, since 1972. Recently i have had very bad luck with endocrinologists. The last one I saw, recommended a GAD test and talked over me during most of the visit. She was very accusatory about my diabetes control. I am trying to manage this disease, and I know my numbers aren't good, but, the main thing, is that I am trying. She was very insulting to me, and I cried in her office. It was horrible. Then, she contacts medtronic, in response to my inquiry about High blood sugar readings in the morning. She thinks that I can't program an insulin pump on my own - I have been on the pump since 1984. I explained how knowledgeable I am about my pump. So, she recommends a basal rate increase. What she didn't know, is that I already had increased my overnight basal rate, and did not experience improvement in my readings. She recommends going to a basal rate overnight, that is lower than my current rate - she obviously didn't know, or bother to check my chart, to find out my current basal rate. Then, without asking first, she calls Medtronic, and tells them I need help programming a basal rate. The representative at Medtronic was nice, and confused as to why my doctor would contact them, when I told her I can program my pump without help. I even told her I have been on a pump since 1984. Is my doctor that clueless? I don't understand why doctors think I can't do things on my own. I just said, 'thank you.' and asked her why she ordered a GAD test and she got real nervous, and said, it's to see how far along your diabetes is." She quickly wanted to get me off the phone. I think she is just ordering tests because I have good insurance. Anyway, I need a decent endocrinologist. I live in Philadelphia/Montergomery County, PA area. Any suggestions, insight into my doctors' behavior, and/or referral to endocrinologist would be most appreciated. Thank you,View Thread

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Sweating when I eat

I have a wierd issue going on and has been happening for over a year now. I am a type 1 insulin dependent...

Posted by bamabob06

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HELP

my infusion site spoiled and I forgot to order new ones on time ! I did order them as they will be...

Posted by diabetes_deb79

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hand problems

Ive been type 1 for 43years. Im now having problems with my hands mainly stiffness pain. I knew many people had...

Posted by penum

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What Can You Do To Treat Foot Ulcers

Diabetes is a disease that can have serious complications. It can affect the heart, eyesight, and it can even...

Posted by gzomk

Diabetes is a disease that can have serious complications. It can affect the heart, eyesight, and it can even affect the kidney. However, one of the most common complications that diabetes can give its sufferers is the development of foot ulcers. Known as a diabetic foot ulcer this condition can lead to amputation if neglected.

Basically, a foot ulcer is a wound or open sore that appears on the feet. A big percentage of diabetic sufferers is affected by this and it is important that everyone should be aware of this in order to prevent it or at least know how to treat it.

Foot ulcers appear commonly on the soles of the feet. However, it can also appear on any part of the foot. This is a very serious problem for diabetics as many patients who had foot ulcers ended up requiring amputation of the affected limb. This is why diabetes is the leading causes of non traumatic limb amputation.

Although any diabetic patient can develop foot ulcer, there are several factors that can increase the risk of developing it.

Poor blood glucose control is one factor that can increase the risk of developing foot ulcer. You have to remember that proper diabetes management requires you to constantly regulate your blood sugar level. If you fail to do so and that your blood glucose level fluctuates, then you will end up experiencing unpleasant signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, which include foot ulcers.

Sensory neuropathy is another factor that can increase the risk of foot ulcers in diabetics. This is when the patient loses the feeling in the feet. This is due to nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels.

Long duration of diabetes can also be the cause of foot ulcers. This means that in the long run, you will likely experience getting foot ulcers.

Poor circulation of blood can also lead to foot ulcers as well as foot deformity, poor foot healthcare, and inappropriate footwear.

There are many causes of foot ulcers to develop. A classic example would be a diabetic with sensory neuropathy going for a long walk on new or ill fitting shoes. These shoes can be hard on the feet, which can cause chaffing. Because of the sensory neuropathy, the patient will not feel the chaffing, which then causes blisters to form, which the patient will not be aware of.

Because of reduced circulation, the blister will not heal and will eventually turn in to an ulcer. Because of high blood sugar levels in the body, the ulcer is unable to heal. Combine this with continual pressure on the area, and then you have a perfect case for foot ulcer.

To treat the foot ulcer, the main goal is to get the ulcer to heal as soon as possible. The faster the ulcer heals, the less chance there is that it will get infected. During treatment, preventing infection should be your goal. You can do this by regularly disinfecting the affected area. You should also remove dead skin of the wound surrounding the area as well as relieve pressure by applying pressure relieve padding on shoes.

These are the things that you need to remember about foot ulcer. Foot ulcers are preventable. The key to this is to constantly monitor your blood sugar levels as well as being aware of what's going on with your body.

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In need of support

Hi! I'm new to this site. Looking for support and maybe some insight in the life of living with someoneS...

Posted by An_258651

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Work issues

I have a few issues dealing with diabetes at work (I'm type 1)! I worked 6 hours today (usually am only...

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help for diabetese depression/burnout

I'm looking for some help/input... I've been a type 1 diabetic for a lil over 18yrs and since last year I've...

Posted by lynzeev212

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place to talk?

Hello i'm Isaac type1 diabetic since i was 13 years old, i am 25 going on 26 now and i have yet to find a...

Posted by gizzard88

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t1d how can i loose weight

I am 33 and a type 1 diabetic since i was 27.... i've been on insuline ever since and i have gained weight.......

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t1d how can i loose weight

I am 33 and a type 1 diabetic since i was 27.... i've been on insuline ever since and i have gained weight.......

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