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Permalink Reply by Bernard on November 2, 2007 at 7:01am

Hi Emma

You should definitely check out the TuDiabetes site. Lots of good folks there, all with a connection to diabetes. It's a supportive and safe place.

I'll have to check out your blog. Good luck on NaBloPoMo.

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Permalink Reply by Penny on November 2, 2007 at 9:26am

Hi, Emma. I'm the mom of a 5 year old boy with Type 1. I look forward to reading what you have to say.

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 2, 2007 at 9:53pm

Hi, Penny! Thanks for adding me. How long has your son had type 1? I was diagnosed at age 10.

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 2, 2007 at 9:53pm

Thanks for the add, and for the recommendation, Bernard. I have to be honest; just seeing that all those people are discussing it makes me awfully nervous. But I will keep going back and checking it out!
Good luck to you as well. How long have you had diabetes?

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Permalink Reply by Bernard on November 3, 2007 at 6:28am

Emma

I was diagnosed with type 1 in 1972, when I was 15. Now I'm a young lad of 50 and I'm still learning about diabetes. I've found the diabetes blogs and TuDiabetes are great resources to help.

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Permalink Reply by Mandy on November 3, 2007 at 5:48pm

Hey Emma!
I have have to agree with Bernard about TuDiabetes! It's amazing! I was recently diagnosed Type 1 and I have learned SO MUCH from all those amazing people. Look forward to checking out your blog and getting to know you.

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Permalink Reply by Penny on November 3, 2007 at 5:59pm

He was diagnosed when he was 3. His 2 year anniversary was on Oct 6.

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Permalink Reply by SusanB on November 7, 2007 at 6:04pm

Hi Emma,
This sums up PERFECTLY how I feel, in both the "never been very involved with the diabetes crowd" and the "needing someone in my life who knows what an A1C is" categories.
Nice to meet you!

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 7, 2007 at 6:22pm

What is his/your biggest obstacle in dealing with it, Penny? Just given the way I feel about having to constantly think about diabetes (like it's a pet or another person, practically), I imagine it is a lot of extra stress for you. I don't mean to pry, so if you don't feel like answering please don't.

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 7, 2007 at 6:26pm

Wow, Bernard. Things were so different in the world of medicine in 1972. What did the doctors tell you your life would be like when you were diagnosed? It was 1986 when I was diagnosed and everyone was very excitedly saying there would definitely be a cure during my lifetime...

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 7, 2007 at 6:26pm

Likewise, Mandy! Thanks for the add. How recently were you diagnosed?

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Permalink Reply by Emma on November 7, 2007 at 6:27pm

Hi Susan, thanks for adding me! How long have you had diabetes?

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