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How to Tell Roommates???

AskmasterAshley — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:13:15 GMT

I'm going to college in October and I'm living in a dorm style area. I am curious of the best way to tell my roommates that I have type 1 diabetes and will need their help.

Ontario Canada

Victoria Zimmerman — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:16:51 GMT

I'm Victoria and I'm going to be going into my first year of college. I was wondering if anyone was going to a college in Ontario I got accepted to St. Claire College in Windsor, Fanshawe College in London (both for Tourism and Travel), Conestoga College for General Arts and Science, and Georgian College for Early Childhood Education. Still waiting on Sheridan for Travel and Tourism. Maybe one of you will be going to the same one as me. What should I do being away from home with all my Diabetic supplies? If I decide on staying in residence will my roommates make fun of me or will they get that I'm Diabetic or, do something crazy like take my stuff away from me as a joke, which I here stories. If anyone is going to college in Ontario or has ideas for me or just about college in general, it will make me feel better about going into college and being a freshmen.

College Life with Diabetes

Ashley — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:54:02 GMT

Hey there. My name is Ashley. I have been Type 1 Diabetic for 4 years now. I have a blog that normally revolves around diabetic topics and I would love if you would read some of my posts and give me some feedback. Also, I am asking for suggestions for topics! What do you want to hear about?! :) Please leave comments.

Here is the link to the blog: www.iamjuvenated.blogspot.com

I have plenty of posts on here about how college affected my life as a diabetic. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Also, if you have any questions about it, I will certainly answer them privately or blog about them.

Hey please check out my link I need some advice! Lows and Exercising

Drew Harvey — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:36:02 GMT

Hey I am having a lot of trouble with going low after I exercise. Here is a link to my recent post about it.

http://juvenation.org/juvenation_forums/exercise/f/129/t/17049.aspx

Drew

Dorms vs Apartments

Asha Pecher — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:34:26 GMT

im a senior in highschool at this point in time, but i want to put into concideration when applying for colleges, weather or not to choose to live in the dorms, or live in an appt. pretty much im just interested in hearing some experiences, for both situations. obviously diabetes related responses would be nice. im going to a 2 year college for the first two years, then a transfer to a 4 year. if that helps any more for info. lol

THANKS!:)

New Students with Diabetes Chapter

alexg0911 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:20:08 GMT

Hey everyone! I'm Alex and I'm founding a new chapter of Students with Diabetes (a national organization) at Arizona State University. If you know anyone at ASU who is interested, pass along my info.

Alex Gannon

amgannon@asu.edu

Anybody going to Penn State?

Evan — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:21:30 GMT

I'm going to be a freshman next year and it'd be cool to talk to another T1 who goes there. I'm a business major and I'm most likely going to dual major in Management and Finance.

Just curious... Anyone at one of these?

Alyssa — Thu, 31 May 2012 03:27:35 GMT

I'm just curious... Is anyone on here planning to be or currently at University of GA, Clemson, Cornell, or Harvard? These are my top 4 schools and was curious to see if anyone on here is there. Senior year is quickly approaching and I'm applying early action to all, so I'd like to know who's where haha

Any 5-College (Amherst) students here?

Traci — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:37:40 GMT

Hey there!

I just finished my first year of college at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. There are four other schools in town, which make it the 5-College town, with an absurd student population. I know I'm not the only diabetic there, but I was wondering if there are any others that found there way to Juvenation.

So, if you go to:

Amherst College

Hampshire College

Mount Holyoke College

Smith College

UMass Amherst

You should reply to this. :)

-Traci

College Freshman A1C 14+

BronxMom — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:26:19 GMT

My daughter is 18, a T1D, a college freshman living in the dorm not far from home. She was diagnosed in June 2008. Her diabetes was well under control until she turned 18 and stopped taking her insulin. She won't agree to allow her parents to know about her health or school, using the HIPPA law as her protection. She had an insulin pump which she has since stopped using, just injecting insulin now. Since she turned 18, she's lost 30 lbs (now a size 3). Her A1C is over 14, where it has been since at least last fall. And she continually lied to us about checking her BG and taking her insulin. When her A1C was discovered to be so high, she was put in the hospital for 3 days in December. She messed up her first semester, ending on academic probation with a GPA of 0.2. And this is a scholarship student! She talked her way back into school, but if she screws up again I am sure they will move to dismiss her. She has a therapist and a psychiatrist who prescribes anti-depressants for her, but they haven't helped in our relationship. The medical bills I have now because she won't take her insulin is over $2,000, money I had put away to pay for her tuition next fall. Her dad and I told her that if she doesn't get her diabetes under control, we would not support her going back to the dorm next year. Well, that's exactly where we are now.

For an otherwise intelligent young woman, she's behaving stupidly, putting her health in jeopardy. She's completely freaking out, and I don't know how to repair the situation. Her doctors told me they want her to check in to a rehab facility for 4-6 weeks to get her diabetes under control and figure out why she's sabotaging herself so badly. But she doesn't want to go, and our insurance won't cover it. Anybody have any suggestions?

Is anybody at Brown University?

Angie — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:07:00 GMT

Looks like Aaron will be a freshman at Brown in the fall? Anyone there?

College Freshman T1's Fall 2012

Evan — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:13:59 GMT

Hey, I was just wondering how many other people on this forum are going to college for the first time next year and figured I'd start a thread. Post here the schools you have applied or are going to. I've been accepted to penn state, Fairfield, NYU, Northeastern, Syracuse, Fordham, Fairfield, and Loyola MD.

Diabetes and Studying?

Sara — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:46:45 GMT

Hello! Well, when my sugar level goes from normal to really low, or vice versa I tend to get these extremely bad headaches. Does this affect you guys while your studying, and if so how are you dealing with it?? Its hard for me because I was diagnosed January 17, 2012 with type 1 and everything has been a hassle ever since.

running into trouble with diabetes and college life... aka partying

Nick — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:42:22 GMT

Hey everybody,

my name is Nick and I'm heading off to college this fall. I'm a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic (last april) and I was wondering if you guys could give me some tips about how to survive college with type 1 diabetes. What are the drinks I should avoid (if they exist) and things of that nature.

Thank you!

Nick

Suggestions on how to tell professors?

Audrey Jones — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:49:27 GMT

Hey!

So, I am a junior in college...and the only reason that I told one of my professors that I was diabetic was because I was really, really low and had to...

I was wondering how I should go about telling my other professors? Since I will have most of them for the next two years of my college career.

Thank you!
:)

What do I need to know?

KWeber — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:20:57 GMT

I'm going to start applying for colleges in the fall, what do I need to know in terms of handling diabetes in college before I apply? Are there certain services I should make sure the colleges I want to go to have? and what do I need to do with a disability office?

This one's for the ladies only - help design the perfect diabetes accessory!

Libby — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:09:54 GMT

Hey girls,

Just over a year ago I graduated from college. I've been a diabetic since my junior year of high school and ever since my diagnosis in 2005, I have been desperately trying to figure out a better system to carry around all of my supplies. As I'm sure many of you can agree, lugging around our pens, test kits, glucogons, etc. can be a HUGE PAIN. Especially if we're traveling, going out at night, or staying somewhere for a weekend. Not to mention, there are no products out there that are fun, fashionable, and practical that are made for women ages 18 and up!

I would love to have your help by hearing your opinions on what YOU think would make the IDEAL diabetes accessory and a little bit about your daily routine and the way your diabetes supplies impacts your preparation for the different activities that make up your life. All of your answers are confidential and are being used to help create a prototype for an online boutique opening within the year. It will be specializing in diabetes accessorizes and products for high school, college, and young women who want to take great care of themselves, manage their diabetes well, look great and feel confident while doing so!

Thank you so much for your help! And please feel free to contact me if you have any ideas, opinions, or questions outside of the survey!

Here's the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FNH8J3F

University of Pittsburgh

Mal — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:47:53 GMT

Does anyone else on this website go to the University of Pittsburgh? :)

Emily from Ohio State U

Emily — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:55:52 GMT

Name: Emily

Age: 21

Method of management: Insulin pump therapy

School: Ohio State University

Majors: Nursing

Minors: English, Public Health

Career goals: I want to work as a RN in diabetes management for a few years and eventually I'd like to become a certified diabetes educator. Later on I would like to become a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner, again working in endocrinology or in a diabetes clinic.

Expected graduation date: 2012

A tip that helps you get through college w/diabetes (optional): Work out and walk around on campus as often as you can. Don't get lazy.

Telling People

MegNK93 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:50:02 GMT

I'm off to college in another city in a couple of weeks, and I'm concerned about the time period between arrival and making friends-- when did you tell people? I've heard that it's more important that your close group of friends know what to do. know the symptoms, etc. But I worry about sort of going it alone for a bit. Any advice?

Research Study: Adult Siblings of Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes--Please read and pass along to your sibs!

Julie E. Balzano, M.S.Ed. — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:36:20 GMT

My name is Julie E. Balzano and I am a fifth year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Fordham University. I am writing to ask for help in recruiting participants for my doctoral dissertation research examining the sibling relationship, empathy, and interpersonal problems among adult siblings of individuals with Type I diabetes.

I was wondering if individuals would be willing to help distribute an email about my study, post it to a blog you might have, or distribute my study flyer at any support group meetings or events you might have. And, of course, if you have sibling(s) and Type 1 it would be great if you could pass this information to your sibling(s). Study participants are the non-diagnosed adult siblings of individuals with Type 1, but the best way to get in touch with these individuals has been through their diabetic siblings.

Study participation occurs electronically, takes 20-25 minutes, and is anonymous. I have pasted study information below. Information can also be found at: http://siblingresearchstudy.blogspot.com/

Sincerely,

Julie E. Balzano, M.S.Ed.

***************************************************************************************************************************************************************

Participants must have sibling(s) who are EITHER medically healthy OR who have a diagnosis of Type I diabetes. Additional participation criteria include:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have grown up in the same household with sibling(s).

• Participants may not have any serious medical conditions or developmental delays/ disabilities.

• Sibling(s) may not have any of the above conditions except for Type I diabetes.

• Sibling(s) must be alive.

Participation will take approximately 25-30 minutes of your time and includes electronic completion of one demographic information survey and three questionnaires. All participants will remain anonymous. To participate, type the following link into any web-browser and follow the directions:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G3XW7KV

If you do not qualify, but happen to know someone who might be interested, I would really appreciate you passing this information along. Please feel free to contact myself or my dissertation mentor, Dr. Eric C. Chen, Ph.D., with any questions you many have. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Julie E. Balzano, M.S.Ed.

Ph.D. Candidate

Counseling Psychology

973-818-0162

balzano@fordham.edu

Eric C. Chen, Ph.D.

Dissertation Mentor

Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

212-636-6474

echen@fordham.edu

read my type 1 diabetes blog

Ashley Kinstler — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:43:42 GMT

i have a blog about my life with type 1...check it out please

"follow" me and take the polls at the bottom of the homepage

www.iamjuvenated.blogspot.com

Hello College Students!!!

Katelyn — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:59:59 GMT

HI ALL!

I am a graduate student at De Paul University in Chicago, IL and am conducting research in order to develop an educational tool for all future type 1 diabetic college students!

Please take my short survey to help out!! Thanks so much! I really appreciate your time!

Katelyn

www.surveymonkey.com/type1diabetesandstress

Traveling Abroad

Court326 — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:05:55 GMT

I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was 6. I am now a sophomore in college. I have an insulin pump and pretty good control of my diabetes. I plan to travel abroad in Spain for 6 weeks next summer. Has anyone gone abroad or does anyone have any tips for how to manage my diabetes/plan for emergencies while traveling?

small town, big school

heypesi — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:20:18 GMT

so as of right now i live in a town where you know everyone and everything about pretty much everyone and everything..next year im really trying to attend Penn State Main or Theil College which are really big schools? does anyone have advice on how to manage diabetes in a bigger environment?