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When was the last time you had a complete Diabetic Eye Exam???

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A Time for Change

Little Clues: My Response to Your Questions

18 Years and Counting

Am I Disabled?

All Things Considered, A1C Not "High"

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Steven Fowler's profile changed Aug 19

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Steven Fowler and Alessandra Paganin are now friendsJul 11

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Profile Information

Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 2

Date diagnosed: June 1, 1999

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 8.5 :O(

What glucose meter do you use?: Freestyle Flash

Type of treatment you use: Oral, Diet and Exercise

Hometown (where you come from):: Washington, DC

Where do you live? (City, Country): Palm Harbor, FL

What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=623114441

What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?: http://www.myspace.com/bumper1957

What is the address for your blog or other web site, if any?: http://csmc-photos.org/ramblings/

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: Was looking for some sites about Type II Diabetes and came across Allison Blass' TU page.

Who referred you? (if anyone): Allison Blass

What do you do for a living?: Web Software Developer

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Insurance Companies Changing Supplies

Well ever since I was diagnosed with Type II, I have always been in control of the products I use. I always checked with my insurance to determine the best course of action. Now my supplies are provided free to me by my employer and administrated by the insurance company. So recently when I re-ordered my supplies, I was notified they sent me new lancets because the insurance company does not provide for the Freestyle ones any more. They support the strips but not the lancets. I like having every… Continue

Posted on May 14th, 2008 at 11:04am — 1 Comment

Feeling pretty good

Well, I had my doctor's appointment this week. Don't have the blood done yet but I am betting my A1C is done. I have lost 5 pounds since January and my blood sugars are almost dead on inline. I met the new Physicians assistant this week too. Wow, what a wonderful lady. It felt great to discuss things with her. She is into motorcycles as well and has even organized bike rides to benefit ADA in California several times and she wants to organize them here in Florida now. I told her to sign me up. I… Continue

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

Patriot Guard Riders

I am a Patriot Guard Rider (patriotguard.org). This is a group of motorcyclist that have been formed to block the family and friend's view of radical protesters showing up at Fallen Soldier's Funerals. I did a ride with them on Tuesday. The ride captain documented the event and I wanted to share this with you. The note below is from the Ride Captain in this area, documenting the Days activities. It gives you an idea how these rides typically go and, I th… Continue

Posted on April 1st, 2008 at 8:13am — 3 Comments

Acheivements

Well, I have been watching what I eat for a bit. Staying away from the second helpings. I lost a little weight. By blood pressure is down a bit and my glucose readings have been great. Today I hit 99. I haven't seen a 99 in more than a year. I am feeling better. My knees aren't hurting me as much. I feel good about all of this. I just had to share. Steve

Posted on March 20th, 2008 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

Bike Week!!

Well I am all packed and excited. I am finally going to my first bike week in Daytona, FL. The weather is going to be perfect all weekend. I leave tomorrow and return next Tuesday. I have a room reserved on the Atlantic ocean. This is going to be a blast. I will fill everyone in when I get back. Well maybe not all the details :o) I am now back. Wow!! Is about the only thing I can say about this event. There is so much to do. No wonder you need the entire week to be there. Next time I will be th… Continue

Posted on February 29th, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

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At 5:17pm on August 19th, 2008, Steven Fowler said…: Ah Schweet!! Just got back from the endo and wow, I went from an 8.2 to a 6.8. Bada Bing, Bada Boom!! Feeling Great!!

At 8:03pm on July 1st, 2008, Sandy Graham said…: Hi Steven-

We have alot in common! I turned 50 last December(it's great), have type 2, I'm controlling it with exercise, good eating habits and have lost 40 lbs. My sister lived in Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs. Her daughter worked at The Harbor Spa (fancy,LOL).
I live in Atlanta, Ga., retired from BellSouth in April, and now able to enjoy life again. Take care, Sandy

At 7:29pm on June 25th, 2008, Kathy said…: Hi Steve - I apologize but I didn't see your comment on my Old Chicago photo until just now - thanks.
I live 2 blocks from OC and try to only go there a few times a year - way too many temptations.
Hope your summer is going well!

At 4:03pm on June 22nd, 2008, Judith said…: Thanks for the add, Steve. So, it is indeed salmon---Chinook, to be exact, which was affordable not too long ago, but which is $29/lb this year and only Alaskan is available because the salmon runs here have shrunk horribly. We will splurge and have it at least once this summer anyway! It has the strongest, best flavor. Atlantic salmon is mostly farm bred and quite good, but long-term there are serious concerns that the farm-bred stocks are polluting the wild gene pool. Salmon is a huge issue out here, because it is a "canary in the coal mine" for NW ecosystems---the very landscape, the drinkability and very availability of water, for instance.

The Weber will be perfect: Skin-side down for a couple minutes to loosen the skin. Peel skin off and flip them over for about 4 minutes, then either keep cooking or flip again and keep cooking. My sweetie said to remind you that over-cooked will get rubbery. Err in the other direction while getting the timing right for your needs---you can always throw them back on for a minute or two!

Baste with a simple mix of good olive oil and tarragon and lemon juice---also honey if you can eat it. I'm not on meds yet, so since I've only got food and exercise to work with, we eliminated the honey when I was diagnosed. Kiwis and blueberries scattered on top. DLH (my hubby) works from the basis that if you've got a gorgeous hunk of meat or fish, keep it simple to enhance the flavor and let it shine through all by itself.....

Be well!.....

At 3:40pm on June 22nd, 2008, Judith said…

At 4:48pm on June 13th, 2008, Dana Clark said…: thanks for the invite!!

At 1:25pm on June 3rd, 2008, KALEE CRESPIN said…: Free and Magickal Graphics by MyspaceMagick.com HAVE A GRRRREAT DAY

At 4:44pm on May 24th, 2008, Beth Smith said…: Hello Steve and thanks for the welcome. Yea my old man has been working on hd for bout 30yrs or so, he is very good at what he does. He has a great reputation around here.
I was diagnosed about 2yrs ago with diabetes and man I hate it. It really confuses me, I was doing so good at first but now i am on 3 different meds. Next stop insulin. That really scares me. So I am going to join a cardio kickboxing group. Need to do something to get this weight off Need to lose about 50lbs. I just dont know how people do it. I am going to take another diabetes class this week but ireally need help on making my weekly menus if anyone c an help me i would really appreciate it. Just a simple menu nothing exotic. Work alot dont cook much except for Joe. So if anyone can help please let me know i would really appreciate Have a good weekend Beth