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I'm a type 1.5 and have been diagnosed for about 6 years now. My diagnosis hit me like a brick to the face. It was even harder when I was put on insulin. Oh, how much I've learned since then! There are a few things that I'll definitely recommend: 1. Know how YOU react to foods. Monitor your sugars 1 hour after you eat for…

I'm interested in starting it, I've been looking up reviews and things today. You like it?

I'm in northeastern PA (about 30 minutes outside of Scranton). Feel free to add me as a friend, as well!

You're going to have a BLAST! Hubby and I went on a cruise last year for our honeymoon and are planning one for April this year :) There are SO many healthy ways to eat on a cruise. If you eat in the main dining hall, there are tons of options - it's set up like a buffet line, but you can pick and choose from many…

•My "Ah-Ha" moment was being told I was being put on Insulin. I knew that I had let myself get past the point of no return. . . My food HAD to be taken care of, and that meant taking better care of myself, too. •Meds. Damn is insulin expensive! Not even just insulin, but the test strips, needles, other meds, etc. etc. it…

There are so many things that could have happened, that it's not even remotely safe to ask something like that on a board. You'll really need to go see a doctor to make sure that things are in order. Take care, and good luck!

I'm going to go with.... mean. but in the kick your *kitten* at the gym kind of way, lol

Ta-Da! Wedding Picture from August 2013 :)

Diagnosed at 23, I'm now 29. I was at an A1C of 11.4 when I was diagnosed, and I'm finally now down to AIC 6.3 and still continuing to work on it. send a f/r if you'd like :) the more support the better!

Oh, I hear this! I lost weight in my shoulders/neck but so far don't feel that it's really left my stomach. I do know I've lost a little bit in my hips, but not enough. Miles to go before we sleep, friend, just know you're not alone! :)

Love, Love, Love! I found a version someone had made into a song once... Thought I'd share, since it's nothing short of amazing <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2zI3203b50

Oh, do I love poetry! I fell in love with words and how they can be used to influence, to heal, to hurt, to cleanse... I'm now an English Teacher, and often drive my students batty when I get all starry-eyed and excited about reading and studying poetry :) It's hard to choose just one poem, though. I think if I had to pick…

I have a fitbit, and I love it! It makes me so much more aware!!! When I first got it, I was in some serious denial - I thought I was doing great! What a wake up call. I am down about 15 lbs. so far, which is an excellent start, but there are miles to go before I sleep (as Robert Frost says) :) If you'd like to ask a user…

One of the things that I've enjoyed doing is using a spiralizer. I made zucchini noodles so I can enjoy spaghetti and chicken alfredo, sweet potato "fries" (I bake them, not deep fry), and have even made warm apples with a tad of brown sugar and butter as a treat. Yum! Just a thought. I have a Paderno, which you can find…

I have a FitBit Flex and I LOVE it!!! I was in some serious denial about how active I really was. I thought I was doing great- and what a kick in the face that was! It helps me to challenge myself, and was something I definitely needed in order to SEE. My average when I began was around 1/2-1 mile per day. now I'm…

1. Don't listen to anything your mother has to say; she's poison. 2. Don't try to rekindle anything with bio-mom. that's even more poison. 3. Remind yourself that if you have to HIDE something from someone- anyone- there's a reason and you probably shouldn't be doing it. 4.. Do everything you can in college to keep cost…

I am so happy that it's helping so many people! When I took it, I did experience the appetite suppressant - I was NEVER hungry and would have to force myself to eat to get my calories in - but I didn't have any other effects. No weight loss, and my sugars were no closer to being controlled. I'm so very glad for so many…

We had some people skip the ceremony, but it depended on reason.... 1. the church was out in the middle of nowhere 2. some people didn't drive and didn't want to find a ride that far 3. some people had scheduling conflicts 4. some travelled from far away and couldn't make it early I didn't mind. I was happy that they…

Hi! 28, very active with MFP. I'm on a 171 day streak :D Feel free to send requests! I have a lot to lose, but everything to gain :)

Make sure that you know HER preference. I used to quiz my (now) husband. Every time we'd walk past a display, I'd play a game ---- "which of these 8 rings do you think I'd like best?" hahaha it was fun and helped him know and learn and understand my own personal preferences. I wanted something that was low and wouldn't get…

I'm a 9th Grade English Teacher for a cyber- charter school..... With that said, I have to add that the title of this post is driving me nuts, LOL! :wink:

I have a Paderno World spiralizer, and I can't imagine NOT having it!!! http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ I use it mostly to make zoodles (zucchini noodles) to replace pasta. I have also used it on potatoes, sweet potatoes, and apples. It comes with 3 different "blades" so I can…

that the saying "no pain, no gain" started because there are SO many pains.... pulled muscles, DOMS, so many aches, groans, new feelings, breaking in shoes, headaches, withdrawals (from caffeine or from low carb plans), hunger pains, etc. Also, that it's mentally exhausting, not just physically exhausting. The mental side…

The sound of someone scraping their fork on their teeth as they eat. It literally shocks me right in the spine and makes me want to curl up in the fetal position. For that matter, I can't stand the sound of metal on much of anything. For example, sharpening knives. Yikes!!! Just thinking about it makes me break out into…

I have a FitBit Flex and I LOVE it!!! I was in some serious denial about how active I really was. I thought I was doing great- and what a kick in the face that was! It helps me to challenge myself, and was something I definitely needed in order to SEE. My average when I began was around 1/2-1 mile per day. now I'm…

I haven't gone through the loss that you have, but am also trying to get healthier so I can start thinking about starting a family. Please feel free to send me an add :) I've got a LOT to lose, but I'm so very determined! I'd love to really begin thinking about trying by December. I told hubby I'd love to have my first by…

I was diagnosed as a diabetic about 4 years ago now. I just started insulin in January. When I found out I was going to have to begin taking it, I cried. To me, it signaled failure. It meant that I couldn't do it on my own. That I was "too far gone" to keep from Insulin. I've been on insulin now for 5 months, and I have to…

"Perfect" by Ellen Hopkins. It's unique in that she writes in poetry. This book is in the point of view of 4 different characters, each dealing with their own idea of "perfection" and what that means for them. The main struggles are: perfect love (and denying one's true identity), the perfect body (and how far you're…