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ANTONIA RETMAN
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Lows are the pits

Replied Nov 19

A1C HELP!!!

Replied Nov 17

just wondering

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ANTONIA RETMAN replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Lows are the pits'
Well for me, and I've had serious pass out lows, I feel stupid. Goofy. Starving. I'm pretty good about just drinking 6 oz. of juice or 3 of those glucose tabs. 15-20 minutes later and I'm good to go. I REALLY hate highs. Those take forever to correct
November 19
ANTONIA RETMAN replied to Joy's discussion 'A1C HELP!!!'
I started pumping Jan. of last year. I was 6.5 then 3 months ago I was 7.1. So, my A1C has gone up, but I'm having SO much less lows. I have hypo unawareness and my hubby would come home to me sprawled out a few times a week. Now it's just a few t...
November 17
ANTONIA RETMAN commented on Joe's blog post 'Why I Like Diabetes Stories.'
I've been type 1 since the age of 2. I am now 36. I used to think I was lucky for getting diabetes at such a young age. Thats all I grew up knowing no lifestyle changes. I figured T2's were the unlucky ones. Now I'm not so sure cuz I don't know an...
November 17
ANTONIA RETMAN commented on Shannon's blog post 'Reforming Healthcare Reform'
I believe NO ONE with a medical condition wether it be diabetes or cancer should have to go without healthcare. I'm T1, am 36 and have had D for 34 yrs. There was a 4 year period I didn't have insurance. The state would not help. Now don't get me ...
November 5
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November 2
ANTONIA RETMAN replied to Varena Ngai's discussion 'What do you do when you are depressed?'
I try to think of people worse off than me. For example one day I was depressed and flipping through the channels when all of a sudden I see this woman on t.v. with no arms or legs talking about how shes overcome her disability. AMAZING!!!! I also...
November 2
ANTONIA RETMAN replied to Kenny!'s discussion 'Diabetes relationships'
I have 2 type 2 friends. Have known them since 1992. I don't think they really get what I go through and vice versa.
November 2
Fran Pomerantz replied to ANTONIA RETMAN's discussion 'HOW DO I GET A CGMS?'
We had a similar situation. When my daughter was first diagnosed she felt her lows but now is not. She's gone quite low a few times and it's quite scary, but her AIC's were great and generally she is well controlled. We put in for one with BC/BS o...
October 23

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
OMAHA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
February 15, 1976
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.0
What glucose meter do you use?
OMNIPOD PDM
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
OMNIPOD
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I WAS READING INFO ON THE OMNIPOD. I WAS SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE OMNIPOD.
What do you do for a living?
HOMEMAKER

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ANTONIA RETMAN

brittle diabetic?

My old endo said I'm a brittle diabetic. I fluctuate I think a lot. No resistance though and it's mostly lows I get. I try to manage. I just started an insulin pump and cgms. Today I googled brittle diabetic and didn't like what I read. I'll be completely honest...I haven't always tried so hard to manage, but for the last 4 years I've REALLY been trying. My thyroids good too. They just made it sound like people who don't try to control have brittle diabetes. It just upset me. Glad I can rant her… Continue

Posted on September 14, 2009 at 2:29pm — 4 Comments

ANTONIA RETMAN

ACER COMPUTERS SUCK!!!!!!

I'M SO PISSED I CAN'T SEE STRAIGHT. I BOUGHT AN ACER ASPIRE 1-6-09, AND IT QUIT WORKING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE MY HUBBY WIPED THE HARD DRIVE. FIRST THEY SAID MY WARRANTY WAS UP IN JULY. THERES 1 YEAR WARRANTY, CAN THEY NOT COUNT? ANYWAYS, I FINALLY GOT MY RECEIPT FAXED AND EVERYTHING CLEARED UP, BUT BY THAT TIME MY HUBBY WIPED THE HARD DRIVE, WE ACTUALLY BOUGHT A NEW HARD DRIVE THAT WON'T SHOW UP IN THE ACER. MIND YOU, MY HUBBYS NO DUMMY WHEN IT COMES TO P.C'S. SO, WITH ALL MY ME… Continue

Posted on September 1, 2009 at 7:34am — 4 Comments

ANTONIA RETMAN

to stress test or not?

I just got my test results back from my endo. A1C is down to 7.1, it was 7.7. Of course the A1C doesn't actually say it all for me. When I was taking shots, I was around 6.5, but had a LOT of lows. My hubby would come home from work a few times a week to see me sprawled out. Since I've been on the pump, I have maybe 1 a month. (sprawled out lows where he has to help me). My cholesterol ,kidney function, and triglicerides are all good. Yesterday I went to my cardiologist. (I have cardiomyopathy)… Continue

Posted on August 27, 2009 at 8:30am —

ANTONIA RETMAN

Having a bad day

Well I went to see my endo and showed him all my markings from the cgms. So he told me o do it periodically. My lab work won't be in till the 26th. He did a whole work up. Thyroid, cholesterol and A1C. My last A1C was 7.7. So, I'm anxious. I've been having problems changing my pods the last 3 times. Frustrating. There have been 4 pods that haven't even finished priming. I only put a little over 100 units per pod, but for the last 3, thats a little over 300 units gone. Today I tried to take my in… Continue

Posted on August 18, 2009 at 2:39pm — 1 Comment

ANTONIA RETMAN

anxious to see the dr.

I go see him Wednesday. Started omnipod in January and my A1C soared to 7.7. On the needle I was 6.5. Also just started a cgms. Don't care for it cuz it's hard for me to do it myself. I have to wait until my hubby gets home from work. It's also leaving bad marks. I've got track marks on my thigh. I've decided if it helps him to help me, then I'll continue, but hopefully here and there cuz I know your supposed to rotate, but my thighs are only so big.

Posted on August 10, 2009 at 5:15am —

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At 7:58pm on November 2, 2009, Varena Ngai said…
Hi Antonia, you are right about thinking of people who are worse off then us. Thanks
At 4:28pm on September 14, 2009, Carly! said…
Hey! Thank you for the comment! I'm really sorry to hear that but that makes me realize how important tight control is. Thats awesome, i'm soo excited to get an omnipod. :)
At 1:09pm on November 13, 2008, Robin M said…
Welcome to the forum---it's addictive.
At 8:43pm on November 12, 2008, Kristin said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes Antonia! Glad that you are here!

Check out the Forum where you can search old discussions or start a new one! And our groups where you can find members that you have something in common with!

When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions!
At 6:39pm on November 12, 2008, Diabetic_Iz_Me said…
Antonia-

Welcome to Tudiabetes! I am glad you joined. We have the same A1C. I noticed you are looking for OmniPod info, we have an OMNIPOD group. Ohh! Click here blogs and it will take you to all blogs that mention OmniPod in the community. I hope this makes your search a lot easier.
If you have any questions let us know.

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