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Does this mean my spikes don't last long?
Started by Christoph in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Christoph 2 minutes ago. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I just want to clarify something with A1c as a representation of good control. I know spikes can skew a good A1C reading, SO:If I have 90% of my diabetic life had A1C's of 6.2-7.5, but never had a significant problem with LOWS, then it is unlikely…Continue
diabetes lifehacks/protips
Started by cat in General Diabetes Topics and Pre-Diabetes. Last reply by guitarnut 23 minutes ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I've been helped so immensely by you guys! I'd love to hear any and all folksy/science-y diabetic tips eg THINGS THE DOCTORS DON'T KNOW, WOULDN'T CARE ABOUT. Post em if you got em!- if your dexcom sensor expires before the 7 days, try restarting it…Continue
How much insulin is too much on a daily basis.
Started by Rotti in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Natalie ._c- 1 hour ago. 81 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I have been type 1 for almost 8 years. Recently I ran into diabetics who take less than 8 units of NovoLog or Humalog a day. I currently take 26 units of Lantus and around 15 units of NovoLog on a daily basis, which seems like an extraordinary…Continue
Now what??
Started by Karen in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Karen 2 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have been diabetic for 46 years and this past November got my first bad eye exam. MD was not too concerned, he said it was a small dot (whatever that means).In April I developed floaters in the same eye, out of my mind with fear. Went to eye MD…Continue
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Victoza fixed my BS!
Posted by Nanci Solo on May 19, 2013 at 8:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
As I write this I am in total disbelief over how well this… Continue
Add-On to Let Freedom Ring
Posted by Lois on May 19, 2013 at 3:44pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Oops! There's a problem with inconsistant blogging ... you forget to add clarifying details.
Just a week or so after my post-rehab hospitalization, the doctors finally got around to wanting to remove the port in my chest wall to prevent infection. Went into a doctor's office and, after squirming around [on their part] about not wanting to remove it in the office, they finally did it. The doctor took some of that last blood for testing. Several days later, I get a call from the doctor…
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tudiabetes chat
Posted by blueyes on May 19, 2013 at 7:36am 1 Comment 2 Likes
when i started this journey in march, i signed up for many sites for information and get dozens of emails & tweets a week. but what i look forward to the most are updates from the groups the most.
Now the the chat here the people on there are so wonderful and helpful i have been welcomed and helped so much on there. i do encourage all new people do not be afraid jump in and join you will be welcomed and before you know it you will have more information and friends. at first i…
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A Lump in my throat
Posted by pooja hurkat on May 19, 2013 at 7:34am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I think many of us feel like that...i feel it when i fall ill, or my aims take two step behind when i fall ill, when there is a season of marriages taking place all around, when someone has somebody to talk to and feel the joy of vacations...today i have nobody but my family ...which is a big asset ....but i still feel lonely ... i try to make myself poise ...but this feeling keep coming back...
My wounds are still open ...
I know i cant have everything but still there is a lump in…
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Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!
The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …Continue Reading
La Familia de EsTuDiabetes Sigue Creciendo
El Centro Nacional de Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y Promoción de la Salud en el Estados Unidos encontró que a partir de 2002-2009, el 11,8% de los hispanos mayores de 20 años, que viven en los EU, viven con diabetes …Continue Reading
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