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David Mendosa

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posted 10/13/2008, comments (0)

Why I Drink

"East Coast elitist" is not a label that even Sarah Palin could pin on me. But I am no "Joe Six-Pack American" either. In fact, after drinking my fill of German beer for the three years I lived in Bavaria as a soldier and student, I have despised American beer.No way could a "mountain boy" like me be elitist. I grew up in the mountains, and once... Read more Chevron

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MelissaN

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posted 10/12/2008, comment (1)

Just been diagnosed

Hello everyone. Well I am at shock. I hadn't been feeling good and lost over 20 lbs so I went to the dr. 5 days later I have the police looking for me since the dr couldn't get ahold of me. My average was sugar level was 400 with hemoglobin a1c 13.2. I am in shock, hurt, and depressed. Is this a normal stage to go through? And also has... Read more Chevron

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shellyj

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i am from vancouver canada and i have type 2 diabetes

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posted 10/12/2008, comments (2)

Diabetes in Canada

Welcome I am shelly jardine from Vancouver BC Canada .I have type 2 diabetes and I write for the Coast Post. I have a contour and Aviva meter. I have many blogs and I have a facebook and myspace page. I love the band cnote. I have two cats and My mom is also diabetic with type 2 so that some about me hope to here from you soon thanks shelly

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Gina Capone

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Founder of diabetestalkfest.com, dxd with Type 1 at age 25.

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posted 10/11/2008, comments (4)

CGM Appeal Update

Recently, I got a call from Medtronic Minimed directly to say they were going to be handling my CGM Appeals. (GINA NOTE: I was denied 3 times and on the third denial I was also laid off from my job so I couldn't pursue further. I went onto my husbands plan right after I got laid off. The next day I called up my CDE to tell her my... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/09/2008, comment (1)

MY FATHER IS A DIABATIC

MY FATHER WAS DIAGNOSE TWO YEARS AGO WITH DIABETES.HE WAS GOING TO THE DOCTOR AND TAKING HIS MEDICINE.BUT THEN HE JUST STOP WITH EVERYTHING.SO HE GOT SICK AGAIN ON 9-8-08 HE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT BEING THIRSTY AND FEELING WEAK.SO HE CAME OVER TO MY HOUSE AND I CHECHED HIS SUGUR AND I GOT A READING THAT STATED HIGH NO NUMBERS BUT JUST SAID HIGH.SO... Read more Chevron

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