I've Had Diabetes for Over 20yrs!

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Comment by Dee Meloche 56 minutes ago

I have had type 1 for 23 years this June.I started with an itchy rash primarily on my legs.I didn't have any of the other usual symptoms.I started on the pump this February and it is the greatest thing on earth!

Comment by clarence haynes on August 22, 2008 at 11:46am

Ii am a 90,young,old geezer, insulin-dependent since 1977, and a 'ROLE MODEL', who walk the walk,and talk the talk, reaching over 40.000 throughout the years. I have challenged all insulin-dependents, worldwide, to contribute to the RESTORATION OF THE BANTING HOMESTEAD, because if they are living a healthy lifestyle because of INSULIN, discovery of DRS.BANTING & BEST, July 30 1921, they should make a contribution.If your visiting TORONTO, arrangements can be made to visit the lab clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca My best advice is THE PERSON WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT THEIR DIABETES, WILL LIVE THE LONGEST.

Comment by Jen on August 13, 2008 at 2:13pm

Hi everyone! Wow, great to find so many people living with the same "issues" as me. My mom thought things were a bit weird when the # of wet diapers increased - I was 16 months old in 1969 when she was told I had type 1. Odd one out at class parties and I'm sure you'd appreciate the "horror" stories the health care professionals told my mom and me in the 70s - for a while I didn't think I'd live past 30. Well, I did single shots, double shots, multiple injections and have been on the pump for 6 years now and my baby is starting kindergarten. A1Cs haven't been good for 3 yrs now and beginning to see some complications. Would love to chat with some veterans about getting back on track etc.

Comment by sam on August 11, 2008 at 10:40am

diagnosed at the age of 9 in 1976 comeing up on 32 yrs this dec.. starting on a pump hopefully in the next 2 months

Comment by sohair on July 25, 2008 at 12:25pm

can I ask those who had diabetes during childhood:
how was their HbA1c during childhood.
at what age they were put on the pump,and did the pump improved their diabetes control as kids?
those who are on Lantus or levemir,how many units/kg/per day they are on ( of these long acting insulins)

the pump is recently given for free in some of big hospitals,not many kids are on the pump,many on lantus and aspart,and good control depends on patients and their families.During adolescence the diabetes control may deteriorate,it is a battle to contol diabetes for many patients here.

Comment by sohair on July 25, 2008 at 12:04pm

salam,
I treat children with diabetes,so I see them grow up with diabetes and know what they go through,medically and emotionally.
I am sure I will learn from you so I can help my patients more

Comment by Joe D. Deaver on July 23, 2008 at 11:13pm

25 years this month as a type I, diagnosed at age 17. Been on the pump for about seven years, currently the Medtronic Paradigm 722 without the CGMS.

Comment by Jenny on July 20, 2008 at 2:23pm

Was born, three months preemie, but did not get the 'betes until the age of 28. I'm 52 now, so even though I was not BORN with this, I have had it over 20 years.

Comment by Robin Neel on July 18, 2008 at 9:13pm

Hi, I was diagnosed in 1970 at 10 years old. So..I am coming up on 38 years in December. I have been very fortunate and have no complications at all. I have been pumping for 24 years and I truly think that is the reason I am so healthy today.

Comment by Laurie Pariseau on July 7, 2008 at 8:23pm

I have had Type I diabetes since 1975, so that would be 33, this must be the group for me!

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