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Permalink Reply by still_young_at_heart on October 2, 2011 at 8:24pm

1. What counts as consistently. I'll say no because I'm often under 5 (90). I consider my control good
2. Yes
3. CPA - full time
4. Nope

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Permalink Reply by nel on October 2, 2011 at 8:30pm

1. Are you able to keep your sugar levels between 5 and 10.....add 7 if you are consistently between 5 and 7.Am answering the 5 and 10 question ...YES ( don't hold your breath about my A1C result ...never great !!)
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2. Do you use a pump?....YES

3. What do you do for a living.......add F for fulltime and P for parttime....RETIRED ( 71 years plus :) ) ...me ..on the GO too , all of the time :)

4. Are you unemployed....NO, BY CHOICE ..and I VOLUNTEER regularly at several different venues
PS Unsure what the " based on job description survey " means

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on October 3, 2011 at 4:23am

Just curious on Diabetes based on stresses with working outside the home (physical jobs or not so much) or not employed and using the pump So far the results are as expected I have tried many different jobs and it doesn't seem to matter is the job is physically or not, it affects my sugar control greatly Using the pump seems to make a huge difference for working Diabetics I am thinking of applying for Disability benefits at this point if it will allow me better control to lengthen my quality of life reducing complications Wish I could afford the pump but that isnt possible I have had Type 1 for 20 years now I have been lucky so far with complications, only had to deal with losing my teeth and tendonitiis in both arms but severe short tern memory loss and tingling/numbness in arms and weak legs make me unsure of what is next
Thanks so much everyone for your input as I am finding this very helpful

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Permalink Reply by Peetie on October 3, 2011 at 5:46am

Gee Cathy, I think it is so unfair that you need to go on Medical Disabilty because you can't afford a pump! I thought the province was covering pumps for T1s in here in Ontario??? Did you fall through a loophole? Do you need to go on Disability to qualify? With the election coming up this week, it would be good to know if everyone is being treated fairly. Joanne

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on October 15, 2011 at 12:18pm

Thanx for the info, I wasn't aware, I will find out with my apt with my Diabetic Nurse, another good reason to keep your every 3 month appointments, I haven't been in a while.

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Permalink Reply by Jen on October 3, 2011 at 8:17am

I agree with Peetie, I thought Ontario already covered pumps for adults with Type 1. You shouldn't need to receive disability benefits to get that coverage ...

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Permalink Reply by nel on October 3, 2011 at 9:11am

Hi Cathy ,
You made it clearer , why you are posting...thanks .I started pumping in 2001 ..I already was retired ...

Have you discussed an insulin pump with your Endo ??..Peetie and Jen are correct .. in Ontario, Canada pumps are covered for eligible type 1's since September 2008 .
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2008/08/ontario-funds-free-insulin....
You can also apply for and receive a yearly disability tax credit if you qualify ...have a look in the Canadian group Disability tax credit for type 1 persons with diabetes.Posted by nel on January 2, 2009 at 5:10pm in Canada Diabetes

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Permalink Reply by nel on October 3, 2011 at 9:19am

http://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/news/make-your-voice-count-duri...
a link helping Ontarions and you to get involved with the Ontario Provincial election and a chance to speak for PWD

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Permalink Reply by Cathy on October 15, 2011 at 12:21pm

Thanx for the info, we don't have an Endo here in Sault Ste Marie, I am going to speak to my doctor about going to one in Sudbury, but that is 3 hours away.

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Permalink Reply by Scott E on October 3, 2011 at 6:23am

1. No. It's a target, but I deviate past both extremes at times nearly every day (assuming you refer to mmol/L. If you're referring to A1C, then yes, I am between 5 and 10, and most of the time between 5 and 7).

2. Yes

3. Engineering. Both desk and field work.
. Full-time
4. No, thankfully.

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Permalink Reply by Zoe on October 3, 2011 at 9:27am

1. Between 5 and 10 (90 and 180) - Often under 90 - I consider 80s and even 70s ideal numbers especially before meals! Over 180 not usually, but does happen.

2. Yes, on a pump

3. I teach online PT

4. Not sure why you ask #3 as well as #4. I'm retired from fulltime work and teach part time. I consider my life pretty low stress because of this and will be interested to see the results of your survey. I do think there are many other factors that affect blood glucose levels and if you were doing research rather than an informal survey you would have to narrow down the variables by say comparing people who did work full time and no longer do so but have not changed other factors.

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Permalink Reply by Melitta on October 3, 2011 at 12:44pm

1) Yes, usually, but I sure have some bad days. But my A1c has been steady 6 to 6.5 for 16 years.
2) Yes I use a pump + CGM.
3) Full-time environmental scientist.
4) No.

When I was diagnosed with Type 1, I realized I needed to slow down regarding my work. All the things I need to do to take care of myself take LOTS of time: exercise, cooking healthful meals, yoga/meditation.

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