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Topic: Welcome To The Group!!!

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Jen H.	June 14, 2009 11:51 AM Hello Maggie It was a shock when I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 as well, three and half years ago. There is so much to learn about diabetes that it is not possible to take all in a short time but you will learn a lot online. I was following a low cholesterol diet before being diagnosed and thought I was eating OK but found out that I was eating too many carbs /sugar and since reducing my blood sugar levels I feel a lot better than I did in those days. I take Metformin tablets as well as diet/exercise. I used to think orange juice was good for me but found out that because I have diabetes it isn't. I am 58 years old and live in the UK. I used to get fibromyalgia symptoms too and found but I discovered that when I reacted to the contents of aerosol sprays, glues, perfumes, and the contents of cleaning products and changed to products that did not cause me problems that the fibromyalgia has not been a problem and feel that this is the reason so it may be worth trying this to see if it works for you too. Hope you feel better soon. Jenny H [ send green star]
Ryvre S.	May 25, 2009 9:05 AM Hi Maggie I am also diabetic and it has changed my life for the better. I now watch everything that goes in my mouth. I make myself exercise more and in return I feel better than I have in the past. Jacki is right there is lots of good info here and I highly recommend http://www.dlife.com. That place has tons of info too. [ send green star]
MADARTIST O.	May 24, 2009 6:23 AM Maggie, Hope we can get the group a moving here as it has been very quiet. There is a lot of information here and do feel free to post topic of group info and also how you feel here. It is never easy to deal and cope through physical transitions. And changing one's routine is another difficulty for us. But knowledge is a powerful tool in this. We are glad you are here! Blessings always, Jacki and crew [ send green star]
Maggie W.	New to being a diabetic May 24, 2009 12:57 AM Hi my name is Maggie, I just found out about 3 weeks ago I'm a diabetic. It runs in the family, my brother, mother grandmother, and many more. I never thought I would be one to get it because my sugar was always low. My mom would always check my blood sugar throught out the years. My Dr. told me I was, and that was a big shock to me. Why I not sure. Maybe because I never believed I would et it. So now I'm tryin to learn has much as I can. I'm 50 years old and you would think I'd learnt something about it from my Mother. It was so much apart of her daily life that, she didn't share much about it. I've learn more on my on. These days we have the internet, and thats were I've turn for my information. I'm not on insulin, or any meds, I just watch it by diet and excerise. I've changed my diet, but I have a hard time with excerise. I also have fibromyalgia, and I'm always in pain. But I've decided I'd start start walking. Because I can control how fast I go and how far, which isn't fast, and the distance isn't far. But I'll start off slow, and work from there. I hope I can gain more info and the friends I could always use more friends. I'm glad to be here, and hope to learn more about diabetes. Love and Hugs, Maggie [ send green star]
anonymous	October 08, 2007 6:29 PM Welcome to the group Jennifer!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	September 27, 2007 3:51 PM Welcome Vickie and Dean!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Hey Brian.... September 21, 2007 6:59 PM Welcome to the group!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	September 18, 2007 2:57 PM Welcome to the group Tina and Leah!!! So glad you have joined....please feel free to add to the topics are start new topics... [report anonymous abuse]
Tina M.	Helllo,To all my friends,from Tina M.and Newer ones September 13, 2007 10:02 AM I love the beautiful pictures,I'm from McComb,MISSISSIPPI,married to an over-the-road trucker....i'm looking forward to being in this group....i'm the other extreme,low-blood sugar but have to follow the rules closely and have family and friends who are......see ya'll round....HURRICANE HUMBERTO IS HITTING US NOW AND WILL BE FOR QUITE SOME TIME...AND YES,I DO HAVE SOME HEALTHY FOODS IN THE HOME,WATER,AND JUST GOT MY HEART MED REFILLED....HUGS This post was modified from its original form on 13 Sep, 10:03 [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome To The Group!!! September 02, 2007 7:16 PM Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here. Gary [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	September 02, 2007 8:52 AM Welcome Sinikki and Gary!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	August 29, 2007 6:48 PM Hi Shawna!!! Glad you stopped by to say hello!!! Also wound like to welcome my friend Lou to the group....you folks feel free to ask question or post whatever info you would like to share with the group... [report anonymous abuse]
Shawna W.	August 29, 2007 6:14 PM *Thanks HRH MADARTIST O.* [ send green star]
MADARTIST O.	August 29, 2007 9:41 AM Shawna, it is so nice to have you here. Thank you for joining! We hope you can find information here when you need it. Wishing you blessings of a good week, Jacki [ send green star]
Shawna W.	August 29, 2007 9:33 AM *Hi, My name is Shawna and I'm new to this group.* [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome to the group Shawna!!! August 23, 2007 8:20 AM [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Welcome to the group Adehilde!!!! August 09, 2007 2:58 PM [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	August 01, 2007 8:17 AM Welcome to Kim!!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Welcome to Rune and Rebecca!!! July 30, 2007 5:59 AM Rune my apologies for not welcoming you sooner...somehow I missed you joining the group.... Rebecca....Welcome!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	July 10, 2007 11:32 AM Rob...so glad you have joined us!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Hey Sharon..... July 08, 2007 7:23 PM so glad you have joined us!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	June 30, 2007 1:06 PM Big welcome to Is This Me!!! Thanks for joining...look forward to getting to know you better.... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	June 27, 2007 6:10 PM Hello sweet Mad one!!! Good to see you here.... Welcome to Kim...glad you have joined us and hope the group will provide some helpful info for you and of course, we would love for you to share info, also.... [report anonymous abuse]
MADARTIST O.	Welcome and Hello from the oh too silent June 25, 2007 8:45 PM cohost, Jacki. I am glad all of you are here to lighten your load by gathering info and the wonderful support of my dear friend Marty ( she is a wonderful person, just wanted you to know). I hope all of you will be enlightened and feel supported here. That is the reason for this group. Blessings to you, always, Jacki [ send green star]
anonymous	DANNY....WELCOME June 25, 2007 8:06 PM Danny C. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	CANDY June 18, 2007 9:03 AM So happy you have joined us.... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	June 04, 2007 1:33 PM Welcome Michelle and Amy!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	May 29, 2007 5:00 PM Melanie...be open as you like!!!! I wish everyone would open-up and express their views....great to have your here....hugs [report anonymous abuse]
Melanie M.	May 29, 2007 5:38 AM HELLO EVERYONE.MY NAME IS MELANIE AND I HAVE BEEN TYPE 1 DIABETIC 4 TWENTY YEARS. A FRIEND OF MINE INTRODUCED ME 2 THIS GROUP AND I FIND IT VERY SATISFYING 2 BE ABLE 2 TALK 2 OTHERS WITH DIABETES. I LOOK FORWARD 2 MEETING SOME NEW FRIENDS AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS GROUP.ALSO I AM VERY OPPINIONATED WHEN IT COMES 2 ALOT OF THINGS ABOUT DIABETES AND I HOPE NOONE TAKES OFFENSE TO MY OPENNESS. THANX 4 ALLOWING ME 2 JOIN THIS FANTASTIC GROUP!!!! ~MELANIE~ [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome Titiana!!!! April 28, 2007 9:07 PM [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	April 22, 2007 5:12 PM Frank, now is the time to start getting control of your levels....check-out the archives also...lots of good recipes there...and be sure to read the topic regarding cinnamon...it does work... [report anonymous abuse]
Frank H.	Not yet Diabetic April 22, 2007 4:19 PM But consistently high blood glucose. So I need to get a jump on it. Good group. Thanks for having me. [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome Frank!!! April 22, 2007 12:22 PM Glad you have joined us.... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	April 21, 2007 10:56 AM Donna....so glad you have joined us and that you stepped up to share your problems and feelings. Your post has made me think that perhaps we need a topic here where others in the group might share their stories....am going to post it now...hugs to you [report anonymous abuse]
Donna B.	new here April 20, 2007 10:12 PM Hello everyone! Usually I am reluctant to participate in groups but I just felt I really needed to join this one, because I need to learn all I can about diabetes management and what others are going through, in hopes of additional assistance in my struggle with this condition. I was diagnosed with Type II a year ago. It frightened me, and I felt helpless. I have read that I'm "supposed to" feel "adjusted to", or "used to" having this, but I am not used to it and I am certainly not "adjusted to" living with diabetes. I'm not taking anything for it but Lyrica, ( for neuropathy) and I am trying to control my glucose levels with diet and exercise ( of which I am doing only a 'fair' job; my fear is I might need to begin taking meds soon...). I guess I have some complications ( heart disease--CHF, AF), and I don't know whether it came first, or the diabetes. I really had no warning signs, the diagnosis was via the A1c ( ? ) numbers, [7.0, 6.5]. Anyhow, I don't want to make this introduction too long or appear/ come off as "needy", but I really would appreciate hearing from other members on whether they know of any groups on (1). how to handle continuing depression over this diagnosis, and (2). how to overcome daily worry about complications. Am I on the right track being here? I am at my wit's end with my obsession with daily pain, and lots of monitoring, wondering if I'm doing "enough" health-wise, and trying to stop thinking about "what's going to hit me next". (I don't think I could handle the needle thing , should I ever get to that point). I shall read the discussions carefully and seek support and information. I do read whatever I can on other sites from the medical /alt. med/herbal/ angle, but what I seek here is to share , read other's experiences, and receive some health updates and some good recipes that are fairly easy to prepare. ( that diabetic ice cream sounds good!) . Sorry this is long, thank you for allowing me to join the group! [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome Allisa!!! April 14, 2007 10:15 AM [report anonymous abuse]
Linda G.	Welcome To The Group!!! April 07, 2007 6:30 AM Thank you so much for allowing me to join this group. I look forward to reading the posts and participating. I appreciate all the help I can get !! Hugs to all Linnie [ send green star]
anonymous	April 06, 2007 5:15 PM Welcome to the group Linda!!!! So glad you have joined us and hope to see you posting on the topics.... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	April 05, 2007 8:48 PM Welcome Muhammed!!! So glad you have joined the group... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Hi folks... April 04, 2007 5:17 PM Welcome to you all...glad you have joined and if you have any questions feel free to contact any of the hosts....Welcome Amela P. Bobbie W. Chris V. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Sheri April 01, 2007 12:23 PM Check your network messages hon.... [report anonymous abuse]
Sheri S.	March 31, 2007 2:47 PM Sorry I haven't been here the past two weeks, first my mother was in the hospital for a week with pneumonia, and since we are in the same town, spent most hours while not working or asleep with her. Then a dear friend of mind passed away - after three months of living in hospitals and nursing homes. Going from feeling well, to knowing she had such a short time to live. Makes one put things into perspectives.. Just home from my doctor this morning. I am up to the maximum of all the oral drugs that my insurance will cover for my 'pre-diabetes' status, and crossing over past the 'dash'.. into the 'big D' word. Told me that in the next three weeks I need to decide some big things... Pills that cost 1-2 dollars a pill (that insurance won't cover), joining a health diet group, totally changing my eating, or then, the dreaded "I" word... Which I told him I shall NOT do !!... Ooh dear.. just can't stand the thought of needles, of blood letting, or anything involved as such. Three months... he extended my oral meds....then I must see him again. I tried to get him to give me a year's worth of renewals per prescription, but he knew I wouldn't come in to see him.. Well.. this has been my past two weeks....... Turning here, to friends, for help sheri [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome Angel & Chris!!! March 23, 2007 7:02 PM You two!!! Glad you have joined us!!! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	March 14, 2007 5:30 PM Monica....there is a sugar free ice cream recipe around here somewhere...I concocted it last year...will try to find it for you.... and, you aint so bad yourself... [report anonymous abuse]
Monica B.	What A Great Woman You Are! March 14, 2007 1:19 PM WOW ! You are a great woman!!! Great hearted!!! Yes,it's me...monica with diabetes.....diabetic..LOL !!! I'ts just a word game to "lift us up"...LoL.... When I was diagnosed when diabetes...I had to deal with it myself...I was still married at that time..but The man I was married to didn't "acept it....in a way....My diabetes specialist Always recals the fact that I was one of the very few patients that always went alone...BUT I Survived ! It was tough at first....But Almost 7 years have gone by....and I went through lots of stages....Funny,good,bad...like everybody....We belong to the "sweetest breed" LOL!!!! Since I work at home,I don't go out too much,and all my friends are all married,Here it is a bit complicated to go out alone,not advisable.....What helps me alot,is that I love vegetables & fruit! That helps,but I do get tempted...specially ice cream......thanks for your kind words...hugs! Monica. [ send green star]
anonymous	Monica March 12, 2007 2:21 PM Oh, you are a diabetic....(you can get me later) LOL What a great response....I am Marty and for those of you who do not know me...I do not have diabetes. My ex husband had diabetes and I joined this group right after he was diagnosed....it was a great help to me and certainly guided me through some rough times.....searching for info and sharing it became a daily habit....even though we are no longer together I am still here... [report anonymous abuse]
Monica B.	March 12, 2007 1:39 PM Thanks for such a warm welcome! Yes,you are right,when we join,we feel a little afraid,But we have to break the "ice" sometime" I was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 in The year 2000,after being also diagnosed with Hypothyroidism,But I had to learn how to deal with all this,And I was and still am the only one in the family,with this. Some days are better/worse than others,it is said,and I learn each day a little bit more about this,but I try to dael with it the best I can! I must admit,though,that soemtimes I "Feel fed up of so many doctor check ups" But then,I "come back to earth" as to say.....hehehehe!! But it is a face of all people that have diabetes.....There is a Phrase that I'de like to share with all of you: When people tell you..."OH you are diabetic!" (or ourselves,too) We must say:No, I am Monica,and I HAVE diabetes type 2.....this sometimes helps,to see the difference,I hope I can help others,But lately I have felt a bit"recluctant to speak up",And I am working on it...though.....I hope we can learn to help each toher,and learn FROM each other,since we have to "live with this "Life companion",and it is better to be Good friends with Diabetes" Belssed be,Love and peace,Monica. Welcome Ana,Princess,Shery & Peggy...!!!! and all those who now my mind doesn't let me remember...... And Welcome to all...Including me...hehe!!! [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome To The Group!!! March 12, 2007 1:02 PM This is the official welcome thread!!! Please make yourself at home...ask questions, start topics or join in the other topics. The more info we share with each other the more we each learn regarding diabetes. If you like....tell us a little about yourself. I always hesitate in a new group to share very much about myself....but I would like to get to know you..... [report anonymous abuse]