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Deborah 41, Female
Fraser Valley, Canada

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Kristin left a comment for Deborah Aug 24
Deborah joined the group OneTouch Users May 23
Deborah replied to the discussion How often do you change you lancet? May 17
Deborah replied to the discussion How often do you change you lancet? May 17
Deborah added the blog post 'Yay for Insulin!' May 17
Robert left a comment for Deborah May 14
Deborah replied to the discussion Favoring Fingers May 12
Deborah replied to the discussion Famous People with Diabetes May 12

Profile

Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
February 2, 2001
Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value
9.7
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots
Hometown (where you come from):
California, USA
Where do you live? (City, Country)
British Columbia, Canada
What is the address for your blog or other web site, if any?
http://silverbees.vox.com/
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Manny Hernandez left a comment in my Diabetes group on Vox.
What do you do for a living?
Annoyer of Wee Beasties

Deborah's Blog

Yay for Insulin!

My BG reading was 8.6 this morning, yay me! I'm up to 10 units of insulin so far. I'm sure it'll have to add more units to have consistent morning BGs of less than 7, but it's good start.

Posted on May 17th, 2008 at 2:21am — No Comments (Add)

Insulin Here I Come

My doc finally decided it was time for me to start using insulin (Humulin N). I wish I had started it a year ago when his substitute doc thought it was time for me to start using insulin. How much damage, if any, would have been avoided in that year? I suppose I'll never know. I had a one-on-one class with the diabetes educator at the local hospital to learn how to inject. I was given a free pen (thank Buddha - those puppies are spendy!), some needles, etc. I picked up my insulin and some other… Continue

Posted on May 11th, 2008 at 7:59pm — No Comments (Add)

A Short Story Writ Long

I was diagnosed with Diabetes in February 2001. I had gone in for a general physical exam in preparation to become a Landed Immigrant in Canada (I'm American, my husband is Canadian). To say I took the news badly would be putting it mildly. Thank goodness the mister has strong shoulders to lean on. (I became a Landed Immigrant, similar to a Green Card holder, in July 2005.)

I've been on meds since diagnosis. Metformin and glyburide were prescribed right away. I was prescribed Avandia ab… Continue

Posted on June 7th, 2007 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments (Add)

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At 5:40pm on August 24th, 2008, Kristin said…
Hi Deborah! I just came across your profile and saw that you haven't been around the community recently! The community has grown-- we just reached 4,000 members! Hope that you are well!
At 1:53am on May 14th, 2008, Robert said…
Hi!

Wanted to stop by and welcome you and also welcome you tot he Diabtetic Complications Group. i got to stop by just beofre I left on vacation to go to the races in NC this next few weeks. Glad I got the chance.

We look forward to your input and expereinces in the Group. I'm glad you found us!

I wish you well.

Robert
At 11:58am on March 31st, 2008, Chad said…

Please help Chad reach his fundraising goal for the
Death Valley Ride to Cure Diabetes!
At 3:06pm on June 19th, 2007, Caoilte Pickle said…
Thank you for the invite, I'm so glad to have found other people who understand!
At 10:22pm on June 12th, 2007, Vivian said…
Thank you for the friend request. It is very nice to meet you.
At 10:54pm on June 11th, 2007, Rachel B said…
greetings!
At 12:14am on June 8th, 2007, Adjoa said…
Glad to have another British Columbian on here
At 4:20pm on June 7th, 2007, Deborah said…
Thanks for the invite, Manny! And I've sent a request to add Adjoaa as a friend.
At 3:57pm on June 7th, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…
Hey, there! We got another Vancouverite around, girl:
http://www.tudiabetes.com/profile/Adjoaa
 
 

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