Congrats...Makes me think we should be spending a lot more money on figuring out why some longer term PWD have few complications when others will show complication within 10 years.
Jim, that is what the Joslin Medalist Study is doing. Almost 800 type 1 diabetics have participated. All of them have been type 1 for 50 years or more, and most are very healthy. It is an ongoing study, and some very interesting things have been found. The JDRF and NIH are funding the study.
My endo called me the poster "boy" for effectively managing T1.
I gladly relinquish that title to you!
HAHA! Keep tour title, Mike. There are many of us, and all of us deserve that title.
Thanks Spring, I would love to do a video chat with Manny!!! I wonder how i would set that up? I will send him a message now and see what he thinks. The Joslin study would be a very good topic.
Congratulations Richard!!! Good to hear a happy D story :)
Congatulations, Richard! What an incredible feat you've managed to accomplish.
BTW, Trek came to Boston to participate in that Joslin research. I think it was the same one you participated in. Anyway, we had a wonderful time while she was here...wish I'd known when you came in...next time you're going to be in Boston, let me know!
Ruth
Ruth, I will be there on May 11 and 12 for the Joslin medalist meeting. We will dine with the medalists on Friday, and with local diabetics on Saturday. I hope you can join us.
Congratulations! Here's to many healthy years past, and many more in the future!
That'd be so cool, Richard. So May 12, 2013? Send me info and I'll put it on my calendar.
Ruth
Ruth, here is a updated link about the Joslin Medalist Study.If you scroll down on that page you will find a paragraph that discusses the medalist meeting scheduled for May, 2013. May 10 and 11 are the dates. Ask me any questions you want. I have requested your friendship here on Tudiabetes, so we can message each other about the medalist meeting.
Here is a recent update about the Joslin Medalist Study. You will find a paragraph that discusses some of the details of the medalist meeting on May 10 and 11.
Richard157, what got my attention by reading part of the link you provided " As an example of the useful information derived from your updated health information, a very small proportion (2%) of you have reported a decreased bone mineral density, which is highly unusual in a diabetic population. As such, if you have had a bone mineral density scan (also known as a DXA scan) in the past year, we would appreciate it if you would send us a copy. Please contact us for additional information." I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and understood I am not unusual :) ...(7 ??years ago ).
I had the same question, Nel...I wonder if they meant that it's more usual for MORE diabetics to have decreased bone density but those in the study didn't have as much?
I'm marking the dates on my calendar, Richard...we'll chat before then, for sure.
Ruth
Nel, I hope your osteoporosis is under control. You may have had this condition even if you were nod a diabetic. Do you take medication for this?
Richard , yes the osteoporosis is managed and take one Risedronate Sodium 35 mg weekly , which is covered by our Extended Health Plan .Who knows if your suggestion is correct and not diabetes related ??. I recall breaking my collar bone at age 15 ; never had another break till I slipped one winter evening ( snow covered ice )and broke my wrist in 3 places ; both Hubby and I started taking Vit D3 ...I was then diagnosed with osteop. in my back and osteopenia in the hip ; it was my D.Specialist , who recommended the bone density test ...remember too I am a war baby( the Netherlands ) ; food was hard to come by
Ruth , your statement makes sense to me now , after reading it over again ...Joslin's wording is ambiguous ??( and my English is second language on top of that :))
Congratulations! Today is my 30th anniversary, and I have no complications either. You are an inspiration to me - well done.
Wow!! Congratulations, Richard. I'm T1 for only 30 years, no comps and can only hope I find myself in your shoes when I'm that far along the T1 timeline.