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September 6th, 2008
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Greg Woodhouse

On average, I test seven times a day. It can range from five to twelve, depending on activity, emotions, symptoms, and my memory.

 

Today, I've already tested four times and I'm only half way through the day. Yesterday, I tested nine times. The day before, I tested eight.

 

Obviously, I go through bottles of strips quickly. Twenty-five to a container doesn't make it very far. Sometimes two days, sometimes four. (READ MORE)



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Olivia told me the other day that she was nearly out of test strips. I dutifully called in the refill and went to pick them up today.


When I got to the pharmacy, I gave him Olivia's insurance card. O is on her father's soon-to-be-ex-wife's insurance.


I know, it's confusing, but I don't really want to get into all of that garbage on here. Suffice it to say, her dad's not really, uh, involved in Olivia's life. It's been a year and a half since he's seen her. He lives an hour away. Somehow, there's always something more important. It's beyond infuriating. But I digress.
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Scott Marvel
Scott lives an active life with type 1 diabetes. Aiming to stay on top of his unexpected diagnosis, he puts a strong foot forward to stay in control.
Living life in the sun and fulfilling his dreams, Scott tries to educate himself, and others, on the unquestionable possibilities of a life with type 1 diabetes.(Read More)


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Kim Doty has had Gestational and/or Type 2 diabetes since 2003. She lives in Colorado with her husband and children. She blogs about her world at On Line On Life On Insulin.(Read More)

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