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Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: March 10, 1988

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 5.8

What glucose meter do you use?: Accu-Chek Aviva

Type of treatment you use: Shots

Hometown (where you come from):: Milwaukee, WI

Where do you live? (City, Country): Milwaukee, WI

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: diabeticmommy.com

What do you do for a living?: Social Work

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The pregnant diabetic

Okay, so being a type 1 diabetic for 20 years, you get exposed to all sorts of comments that aren't always nice, wanted, or even warrented. I am the diabetic that risked an unplanned pregnancy. No, I was not trying to get pregnant, I was even trying to prevent it, but I'm married and we took the risks we took and ended up pregnant. My daughter is who saved my life. I have been type 1 for years and have not always taken care of my diabetes. I didn't think about it much and just went about my dail… Continue

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 1:23pm — 1 Comment

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At 10:34am on November 23, 2008, Tiffiny said…: Hi Sarah,
Congrats on your second pregnancy! My first pregnancy was very difficult, but my second went great. My A1C was 5.8. Both of my children are healthy. How have you been feeling?

At 10:30pm on May 22, 2008, Rachel Joy said…: Hi Sarah,
I am from Milwaukee :)(although I am not living in WI now I was just visiting family a few days ago) Our stories sound VERY similar! Refreshing! We'll have to compare notes sometime!

At 1:38pm on April 30, 2008, Richard157 said…: Sarah, thanks for inviting mw to be your friend.

At 10:18pm on April 24, 2008, Judy said…: Hi Sarah, Love your dog. Iam a big fan of Boxers I have had three and currently have no pets. But when I can have another dog it will be a BOXER. Judy

At 4:58pm on April 24, 2008, Kathy said…: Hi Sarah. Nice to have you with us. That's a very cute kiddo and a mighty fierce looking pup.
Please stop over and join the Great Lakes Group. I like knowing who my neighbors are. I live in Minneapolis.
Welcome to Tu Diabetes.

At 8:21am on April 24, 2008, Penny R. said…: Hi Sarah. Welcome to tudiabetes. I hope you find this site to be as helpful as I have. I have a son diagnosed with Type 1 2 1/2 years ago at the age of 3.