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Hello all! I'm sure it has been posted many times before, but we are having a horrible time with our daughter's school nurse. She is only ten and in fourth grade. We have had some incidents of her school nurse overstepping when it comes to educating Jocelyn on her diabetes. Things such as mild...

I know it's a bit "out there" but maybe he was trying to impress you so you'd become friends? Definitely failed, understandably! Probably better off without that friendship, eh! ;P

http://www.change.org/petitions/center-for-disease-control-change-the-name-of-type-1-diabetes-to-betazelltod-disease This is a petition that I started to get Type 1 recognized as it's own disease. It is not the same disease as Type 2 and I believe that the medical and the public at large need to...

You see I was diagnosed on summer vacation and I have a month until going back to schoool. Im scared to know what to do because 70% of school is exersise. What do I do? xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo SARAH

Hi all, My family and I are going to disneyland in a few weeks and we were wondering what precautions we should take to waterproof my Girlfriends insulin Pump for rides such as splash mountain and priates. We already know how to take care of spikes and lows but waterproofing has been an issue and we...

Good evening everyone, I have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for over 2 years now and it was quite the blow to my life. Like many of you, it came out of the blue and changed a lot of things very quickly. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing friends and family that made sure I never felt...

I have just recently released from the hospital after being DX w/ T1 and am still trining to pay those bill. But along with that, I am getting sort of stressed (not good) out about what i'm going to do finacialy about supplies (lantises, broken gloucometer, test srtips, etc.) when i run out. I've...

i usually have hyperglycemia, most of the time. it is usually 200-350 mg/dL my body is so accustomed to those levels that as soon as it is 140 ...i feel it is hypo even when i sleep...i can't sleep less than 200 what's the problem BTW i have type 1 diabetes for 10 years i'm 19 years old i...

I was just wondering.... What was everyone's diagnosis stories? I know some are quite interesting so post them here I would love to read them!

My youngest was just diagosed with juvenile diabetes May 29th, 2009. I am learning all I can about this disease and keeping him happy and healthy. I dont have anyone I can relate to, and share stories and experiences with. I need friends,..PLEASE help me.

I was able to visit Lakeridge winery and purchase some of their Muscadine juice and I must say that stuff taste pretty good! Thanks for the recommendation. Is it possible you can leave any kind of updates in your company's endeavors regarding its future research and accomplishments? Thanks again

Food Additive Could Cure Diabetes Central Fla. Scientists May Have Unlocked Secret In Grapes POSTED: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 UPDATED: 1:47 pm EDT May 1, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new food additive developed in Central Florida may have the power to stop diabetes. Diabetes affects more than 20 million...

My husband has had type 1 diabetes for 25 years and he has never accepted it. He is very depressed and angry and I'm wondering if there are any spouses out there that are going through a similar situation? I guess I'm looking for ways I can possibly help him, he is opposed to therapy or help...

My book is being published and i need help! Any suggestions on it? Please! COPYRIGHT The Teen Diabetic Handbook! Everything You Need To Know That The Adults And Doctors Didn’t Tell You! By Callie Compton Dedicated to all diabetics who are “Diabetic and proud!” Any questions still? E...