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- Do you remember what happened on the day you were diagnosed with diabetes?
[Yes, I recall what happened clearly although I was diagnosed a long time ago.
Yes, I was diagnosed recently, and recall the day clearly.
Somewhat. I can vaguely remember some details.
Not really. I was diagnosed a long time ago.
Not really, although I was diagnosed recently.
Other.
I don't have diabetes]
(Posted July 1, 2009;
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- When eating out, where do you usuallly check your pre-meal blood glucose?
[in a restroom
at the table
before leaving home
while waiting to be seated
I don't check my BG before meals
anyplace that's convenient
I don't have diabetes]
(Posted June 1, 2009;
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- Would you get a tattoo that says you have diabetes?
[I already have a tattoo that says I have diabetes
Sounds like a good idea; I will plan to get a diabetes tattoo
I already have other medical identification and don't want to get a tattoo
I will get medical identification, but don't want a tattoo that says
I have diabetes
I have other tattoos, but don't want one saying I have diabetes
I don't want to get any tattoos
I don't have diabetes]
(Posted May 1, 2009;
now actively soliciting responses;
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- Who initially told you what type of diabetes you have?
[A physician told me what type of diabetes I have.
A diabetes educator told me what type of diabetes I have.
A family member told me what type of diabetes I have.
A friend told me what type of diabetes I have.
I found out for myself what type of diabetes I have.
Someone else told me what type of diabetes I have.
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted April 1, 2009;
now actively soliciting responses;
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- Have you participated in a diabetes clinical trial?
[No, and I don't think I ever would;
no, but I might if I found one nearby;
yes, and I stayed in the trial until it was completed;
yes, but I had to leave the trial before it was completed;
other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted March 1, 2009;
now actively soliciting responses;
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- Have you been on insulin therapy?
[yes; I have type 1 diabetes and have been on insulin since being diagnosed;
yes, I have type 2 diabetes and was started on insulin after a trial of other medications;
I was on insulin for a short time, but it was discontinued;
never;
other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted February 1, 2009;
still soliciting responses;
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- How many times a day do you check your blood sugar?
[5 or more times;
4 times a day;
2 or 3 times a day;
once a day;
several times most weeks;
several times most months;
rarely;
I have diabetes, but I don't check my blood sugar;
other]
(Posted January 1, 2009;
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- Have the recent problems with the economy affected your ability to pay for your diabetes care and supplies?
[Yes, to a very large extent.
Yes, somewhat.
Yes, a little bit.
Unsure.
No.
Not yet, but if things get worse, it will.]
(Posted December 1, 2008;
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- Have you had your pneumonia shot?
(One shot provides lifetime protection. It can be given at the same time as the flu shot.
See diabetes and pneumonia: get the facts.)
[Yes.
No.
No, but I plan to get it soon.
Other.]
(Posted November 1, 2008;
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- Will you be getting a flu shot this year?
[Yes. It will be the first time;
Yes. I get a flu shot every year;
Yes. I sometimes get a flu shot, but sometimes not;
Probably yes. Don't yet know;
Undecided;
Probably not. Don't yet know;
No. I sometimes get a flu shot, but sometimes not;
Definitely not. I never do;
Other.]
(Posted October 1, 2008;
still soliciting responses;
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- What medications do you take for diabetes?
[Insulin and no other medications;
Insulin and diabetes pills;
Insulin and Byetta;
Insulin and Symlin;
Symlin and diabetes pills;
Byetta and diabetes pills;
Byetta alone;
Symlin alone;
One kind of diabetes pills;
Several kinds of diabetes pills;
I have diabetes but don't take diabetes medications;
I don't have diabetes;
Other.]
(Posted September 1, 2008;
still soliciting responses;
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- How long have you been using the Internet to find diabetes information?
[only in the past few days;
for less than a month;
for several months;
for almost a year;
for a few years;
for over five years;
can't recall;
other.]
(Posted August 2, 2008;
still soliciting responses;
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- Do you have diabetes?
[I have gestational diabetes;
I have diabetes, but I don't know what kind;
I have type 1 diabetes;
I have type 2 diabetes;
I have prediabetes;
I have another form of diabetes;
I'm not sure if I have diabetes;
I have PCOS;
I have metabolic syndrome;
I have a family member with diabetes;
I have a friend with diabetes;
None of these other answers fit.]
(Posted July 4, 2008;
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- Have you reviewed your meal plan with a dietitian?
[Yes, once, well over a year ago;
Yes, several times, most recently well over a year ago;
Yes, once, about a year ago;
Yes, several times, most recently about a year ago;
Yes, once, less than a year ago;
Yes, several times, most recently less than a year ago;
Not yet, but I have an appointment to do so;
No;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted June 1, 2008;
still soliciting responses;
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- Do you read Diabetes.Blog.com?
[Yes, almost every day;
Yes, once or twice a week;
Yes, less than once a week;
No;
What's Diabetes.Blog.com?]
(Posted May 1, 2008;
still soliciting responses;
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- Do you take heart medications?
[Yes, one heart medication.
Yes, several heart medications.
Not now, but I did in the past.
No.
I don't know.]
(Posted April 1, 2008;
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- Do you take thyroid medications?
[Yes, for underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Yes, for overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Yes, for another reason.
Yes, but I don't know why.
Not now, but I did in the past.
No.]
(Posted March 1, 2008;
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- How often do you forget to take your pills or shots or to do your blood glucose testing?
[Probably about once a day or even more.
Probably several times a week.
Once a week or less.
I really don't know.]
(Posted February 2, 2008;
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- Are you making a diabetes-related New Year's Resolution for 2008?
[Yes, and I've done so in previous years (and I kept them!).
Yes, and I've done so in previous years (but I couldn't keep them).
Yes, and this is the first time I've done so.
No, not about diabetes, but I am making other New Year's resolutions.
No, I don't make New Year's Resolutions.
No, because I did in the past and couldn't keep them.]
(Posted December 29, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- Are you taking blood pressure medications?
[Yes, one blood pressure medication;
Yes, several blood pressure medications;
No;
I don't know.]
(Posted December 1, 2007;
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- If you are sick, do you use over-the-counter medications?
[Yes, and I use whatever seems appropriate for the illness.
Yes, and I only use those OTCs that are labeled as okay for people with diabetes.
I try to avoid OTC medications unless my medical team tells me to use them.
Other.]
(Posted November 1, 2007;
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- Do you attend diabetes support group meetings?
[Yes, regularly.
Yes, occasionally.
I went once or twice, but didn't continue.
Not now, but I used to go fairly often.
No.
Other.
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted October 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- How often do you check for ketones?
[Almost every day.
About once or twice a week;
About once or twice a month;
About once or twice a year;
I have the equipment, but don't check ketones;
I don't check ketones, and don't have the equipment;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted September 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- Do you have a Diabetes Survival Kit?
[Yes;
No, but I intend to set one up after reading about this;
No, and I don't think I need one;
No. I'll set one up, but since I don't take insulin shots, I'll skip the insulin;
No. I'll check with my doctor about whether I need one;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted August 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- Do you download the information in your blood glucose meter to your computer?
[Yes;
No, but my diabetes team does if I bring my meter to the clinic;
Yes, and my diabetes team also does so if I bring my meter to the clinic;
I don't know if I can download the information from my meter;
My meter can't download information;
I don't check my own blood glucose;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted July 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- How old were you when you were diagnosed with diabetes?
[Under 10 years old;
Between 10 and 19 years old;
Between 20 and 39 years old;
Between 40 and 59 years old;
Between 60 and 79 years old;
80 years old or older;
I don't recall or don't know;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted June 1, 2007;
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- How do you usually dispose of your lancets and needles and syringes?
[I put them into a sharps disposal container that I bought;
I put them into a sharps disposal container that I made myself;
I always recap them then throw them in the trash;
I don't use either lancets (fingerstickers) or syringes;
I simply throw them away;
Other.]
(Posted May 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- How many diabetes websites or blogs do you visit most weeks?
[1 or 2, including the Diabetes Monitor;
1 or 2, but not usually including the Diabetes Monitor;
About 3-10, including the Diabetes Monitor;
About 3-10, but not usually including the Diabetes Monitor;
Over 10, including the Diabetes Monitor;
Over 10, but not usually including the Diabetes Monitor;
I rarely visit diabetes websites;
Other.]
(Posted April 1, 2007;
still soliciting responses;
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- How long does it take you to travel to visit your diabetes professional?
[Less than 1/2 hour;
Between 1/2 and 1 hour;
Between 1 and 2 hours;
Over 2 hours.]
(Posted March 4, 2007;
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- Are you taking aspirin?
[I'm taking aspirin every day;
I take aspirin occasionally;
My doctor advised not taking aspirin;
I can't tolerate aspirin;
Other]
(Posted February 3, 2007;
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- Before doing a blood glucose test, how do you usually clean your finger or arm?
[I use alcohol;
I use soap and water;
I use a hand sanitizer;
I don't clean my finger or arm;
Other]
(Posted January 1, 2007;
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- Who looks at your eyes to check for diabetic retinopathy?
[A physician who specializes in eyes (ophthalmologist);
A non-physician who specializes in eyes (optometrist);
A family physician or general physician;
A physician who specializes in internal medicine (internist);
An endocrinologist;
A physician, but I'm not sure what their specialty is;
Another type of physician;
Some other person;
No one.]
(Posted December 1, 2006;
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- Do you lick the blood from your fingertip after a blood glucose reading?
[Yes, almost every time;
Yes, frequently;
Yes, rarely;
No, I use a tissue;
No, I find the licking idea a little gross;
No, but I might try it after reading Amy's comments;
No, and I don't intend to try it;
Other.]
(Posted November 1, 2006;
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- How often do you change your lancet?
[Every time I do a fingerstick;
More than once a day;
About once a day;
Several times a week;
When it starts to hurt;
When its too dull to penetrate the skin;
Other.]
(Posted October 1, 2006;
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- How did you hear about the DiabetesMonitor website?
[From the Diabetes.Blog.com website;
From another website or blog;
From a search at Google or another search engine;
From a doctor who is a diabetes specialist;
From a doctor who's NOT a diabetes specialist;
From a diabetes nurse;
From a friend or relative;
Can't recall;
Other.]
(Posted June 3, 2006;
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- How often do you skip a meal?
[More than once a week;
About once a week;
Several times a month;
About once a month;
Less than once a month;
Never;
Not sure;
Other.]
(Posted May 2, 2006;
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- Do you have family members with diabetes?
[Yes, several family members;
Yes, a parent;
Yes, a brother or sister;
Yes, a child;
Not sure;
No;
Other.]
(Posted April 1, 2006; still soliciting responses;
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- How do you usually record your blood glucose levels?
[I download my meter's memory into a computer program;
I enter each one myself into a computer program;
I write them down on paper;
I don't worry about them after I look at it when I do the test;
I bring my meter(s) to my doctor whose staff downloads the information;
I don't record them, but my meter has a memory that I look at;
I don't check my blood glucose levels;
Other.]
(Posted March 1, 2006; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you inject through your clothing?
[Yes, regularly;
Yes, occasionally;
Not yet, but after reading about this, I'll try doing so;
No, I inject, but not through my clothing. And I don't intend to try;
No. I don't inject any medications.]
(Posted February 1, 2006; still soliciting responses;
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- Have you been hospitalized for diabetes-related problems in the past year?
[Yes, more than once;
Yes, once;
No, but I've been hospitalized for diabetes previously;
No, I've never been hospitalized for diabetes;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted January 1, 2006; still soliciting responses;
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- How often do you use the control solution for your strips and meter?
[Every time I start a new vial strips;
Now and then, probably about once a month;
Now and then, less than once a month;
When I get a new meter;
I used to check the control solution, but don't any more;
Other.]
(Posted December 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- What do you think about using inhaled insulin?
[I'm worried about side effects and probably won't use it;
I'm not on insulin, but I'll start inhaled insulin when it's available;
I'm not on insulin and don't plan to start insulin anytime soon;
I'm already on insulin shots/pump and will probably switch;
I'm already on insulin shots/pump and don't want to switch;
If it's expensive, I probably won't use it;
Not sure or no opinion;
Other.]
(Posted November 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- What kind of meal plan are you on?
[carbohydrate counting;
carb counting & other (such as low-salt);
low sugar;
low sugar & other (such as low-salt);
low calorie;
low calorie & other (such as low-salt);
ADA;
ADA & other (such as low-salt);
none;
I don't know;
other.]
(Posted October 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Where do you usually get your diabetes medications and supplies?
[Local privately-owned pharmacy;
Local store that has a pharmacy;
Chain drugstore;
On-line/Internet pharmacy service;
Mail-order pharmacy, not using the Internet;
Other;
I don't have diabetes ]
(Posted September 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Compared to other diabetes websites I'm familiar with, the Diabetes Monitor is...
[The best I'm aware of;
In the top ten;
Average;
Below average;
Near the bottom;
No opinion;
I'm too new to have an opinion;
Other]
(Posted August 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Who pays for diabetes supplies?
[Fully covered by insurance or another health plan, and not a financial problem;
Partially covered by insurance or another plan, and not a financial problem;
Partially covered by insurance or another plan, but still a financial problem;
Not covered by insurance or another plan, and is a financial problem;
Not covered by insurance or another plan, but is not a financial problem;
Other]
(Posted July 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you read diabetes blogs?
[Less than once a week;
At least once a week;
Several times a week;
Almost every day;
Every day;
What's a blog?]
(Posted June 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- How often do you exercise?
[Rarely or never;
At least once a week;
Several times a week;
Almost every day;
Every day;
Other.]
(Posted May 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you use alcohol on the skin before blood sugar testing or insulin shots?
[I use alcohol before both testing and shots;
I use alcohol before testing, but not for shots;
I use alcohol before shots, but not before testing;
I do not use alcohol for testing or for shots;
I don't take shots, and use alcohol before testing;
I don't take shots, and do not use alcohol before testing;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.
]
(Posted April 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you regularly use nutritional supplements?
[Yes, multivitamins;
Yes, a product promoted as helpful for diabetes;
Yes, something else;
No;
Other;
I don't have diabetes.]
(Posted March 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Would you check your blood sugar level more often if test strips were cheaper?
[Yes; No; Unsure;
My strips are provided free presently;
I don't check my blood sugar now, but I would if strips were free;
I don't have diabetes; Other.]
(Posted February 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you check your blood sugar level before you drive a car?
[I almost always check my blood sugar before driving;
I frequently check my blood sugar before driving;
I sometimes check my blood sugar before driving;
I rarely check my blood sugar before driving;
I don't check my blood sugar before driving;
I don't drive a car;
I don't have diabetes;
Other.]
(Posted January 1, 2005; still soliciting responses;
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- Do you use insulin syringes and lancets for blood sugar testing more than once?
[I regularly use both syringes and lancets more than once;
I regularly use syringes more than once, but do not reuse lancets;
I regularly use lancets more than once, but do not reuse syringes;
I rarely reuse synringes, and do not reuse lancets;
I rarely reuse lancets, and do not reuse syringes;
I do not use syringes nor lancets more than once;
I don't take shots, and regularly use lancets more than once;
I don't take shots, and rarely use lancets more than once;
I don't take shots, and do not use lancets more than once;
Other.]
(Posted December 1, 2004; still soliciting responses;
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- Who is your main source of medical help with your diabetes?
[a general practitioner or family practice doctor;
an internal medicine or pediatric specialist;
a diabetes doctor who has a team in his/her office;
a diabetes doctor who works alone;
a diabetes nurse who is part of a team;
a diabetes nurse who works alone;
other; I don't have diabetes]
(Posted September 26, 2004; still soliciting responses;
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The following polls are closed to new responses, but you can still review the results.
- How many times a day do you check your blood sugar?
[5 or more times;
4 times a day;
2 or 3 times a day;
once a day;
several times most weeks;
several times most months;
rarely;
I have diabetes, but I don't check my blood sugar;
other]
(Posted July 15, 2004;
closed to new responses; results available at
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- What medications do you take for diabetes?
[Diabetes pills, one kind only,
Diabetes pills - two kinds,
Diabetes pills - three or more kinds,
Insulin only - by shots,
Insulin only - by pump,
Insulin and diabetes pills,
I don't take diabetes medications,
I don't have diabetes,
Other]
(Posted January 1, 2004;
closed to new responses; results available at
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- Have you used the Internet to find diabetes information
[only in the past few days, for less than a month, for several months, for almost a year, for a few years, for over five years, can't recall, other]
(Posted December 14, 2003;
closed to new responses; results available at
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- Please choose one
[I have type 1 diabetes, I have type 2 diabetes, I have gestational diabetes, I have another form of diabetes, I'm not sure if I have diabetes, I have a family member with diabetes, I have a friend with diabetes, I am a diabetes health professional, I am a health professional, Other]
(Posted November 23, 2003;
closed to new responses; results available at
click here)
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