LINDA KESTER, 33, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2004. She enjoys reading, writing, taking walks, cooking, baking, and traveling. She is also interested in educational issues. Kester would enjoy corresponding with others. No chain letters or inmates, please (825-B Courtington Lane, Ft. Myers, FL 33919).
BETTY JO MERRICK-MADDEX, 47, has had type 2 diabetes for 3 years. She takes Glucophage and has a hard time exercising and following her diet. She was recently diagnosed with neuropathy in her feet. Merrick-Maddex is married and has two sons and two daughters. One of her daughters has autism. She often feels overwhelmed trying to deal with her diabetes and her daughter's autism. Her interests include gardening, cross-stitching, painting, and reading. She will answer all letters. No inmates, please (211B Pelletier Dr., Swift Current SK S9H 4K3, Canada).
VICKIE WESTRUM, 47, has had type 2 diabetes for about 15 years. She has neuropathy and is in a wheelchair most of the time. Westrum weighs 288 pounds, and her doctor has advised her to lose 100 pounds. She is interested in making new friends and will answer all letters (301 Anderson Ct., Sacramento, CA 95838).
THERESA JAMES-FOX, 48, has had type 2 diabetes for 5 years. She is single and has four children and 11 grandchildren. James-Fox has been overweight for almost 40 years and used to eat a lot of fried foods; she currently is on a healthier diet and is walking (148 Bishop St., Apt. 1, Waterbury, CT 06704).
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