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- In the latest issue of AARP Bulletin, there is a great, long article on Caregiving in America, not only of adult parents but of families of veterans of the war, of a person in the family with dementia, arthritis, etc. I think it is really...
- Hi, Everyone. Thought I would share my good news, though I know I should have done it months ago. My youngest daughter is getting married 5 weeks from today and we are all so excited. She is a darling child, we are very close to her and her...
- Just wanted to share that my 63 year old sister died this morning. She had diabetes and had been a heavy smoker. I am so sad. But my 85 year old Mom lives with me and I have to also make sure she is okay. Of course, my Mom and I are both sad and...
- I am so sad to tell you all that my sister, who was a heavy smoker and had diabetes, died early this morning. I am so tired. The hospital was calling me during the night to update me on her progress (I live in the Midwest, she lives in Las...
- My 63 year old sister has been a heavy smoker since the age of 15. She has had diabetes for the past 10 years and has done nothing for it, didn't take meds or watch her diet.So, within the past two years she has had both her legs amputated and is...
- My 85 year old Mom lives with hubby and me. We have a set of John Wayne plates hanging on one of our walls. There are six of them. I bought them for my Mom over the years, but since she lives with us we, of course, hung them on our wall. They...
- So here I am, reading so many of the posts, laughing, crying, nodding my head in agreement; All of a sudden I smelled this spoiled, rancid odor. Looked all over the place, on my hands and knees, when I spotted the Easter Egg my grandkids had hidden...
- So I went to my grandson's all-star game last night. He is the son of my wonderful daughter, not the almost ES. As I sat in the stands and watched the game, of course there was plenty of time for my mind to wander. I looked around at the other...
- Hi, Everyone.One thing that has really helped me is to have a Glucerna shake every morning for breakfast. I love the chocolate flavor. It tastes good and I don't feel like eating until lunch time. You can buy a case of 24 at Costco.You can also...
- My doctor just switched me from Byetta to this other injection medication (bydureon) and the side effects and possible results are awful. I am afraid to take it; I have a meeting with a diabetes educator tomorrow.Does anyone on this board have any...
- Hi, Everyone.I have a sister who is on Medicaid living in Las Vegas. She has no one living near her (no family). I am in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. My sister is living on only SS. She is in a group home. She has diabetes and was a heavy...
- Hi, Everyone.I am new on this site; I am currently at a weight of 139 pounds, after having been at a high of 197. I am doing mostly well on a food plan, though I do have a horrible sugar addiction that I try to keep under controlMy question: I use...
- OK, this story is great!!I bumped into a friend at the store today. She has been estranged from her daughter for about 2 years; same old story; Her daughter told everyone lies, screamed at my friend, said she was the most horrible Mom, etc., etc.,...
- Took two of the grandsons shopping for Easter candy. We made up baskets and they are sitting in one of my extra bedrooms until Easter and all of our company comes. So far I am okay, but I dare not go into that room for right now. I know myself.I...
- I get along pretty well during the day, not only about ES, but about other problems as well. But when it comes time to climb into bed, I lay there and my mind runs rampant. Then I cry. Can't sleep. Doctor put me on sleeping pills and I take one...