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Carb to insulin ratio
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clare Sep 30, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,My first post! I'm wondering if my carb to insulin ratios seem insanely low to anyone else. I am 5'7", 155 lbs, and moderately active, and my ratios vary from 1:6 to 1:7.5. Low, no? I know…Continue
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Hanneke van Proosdij left a comment for Alex"Hi Alex,
Yes I met the lady who runs the TD1 women's group this past Saturday at the TCOYD conference in Santa Clara. I go to the Diabetes Sisters PODS meetings in Novato, which meets once a month. Do you know about them?"
Alex joined jessica's group
Oh! BABY!!!
A group for those of us who are hoping, wishing, praying, wanting to be pregnant one day. A source of pregnancy web links, helpful tips. frustration, support, happy thoughts, etc.See More
Alex left a comment for Hanneke van Proosdij"I'm not sure if you're somehow already aware of this, but there's a T1 women's group that meets in Oakland once a month. I can ask the woman who runs it to put you on the mailing list if you'd like. Even the mailing list…"
Alex joined queer diabetic for universal healthcare's groupQueer Diabetics
have you ever had to come out as a diabetic? ever had an endocrinologist get awkward when you mention you're queer? this group is for diabetics who also identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans, queer, and/or questioning.
Alex joined Manny Hernandez's group
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If you live anywhere around the San Francisco Bay Area and are touched by diabetes, this group is for you.
Alex replied to Beedubs's discussion 'How much insulin do you use daily?'"I take between 37 and 42 units per day, depending on carbs. I've been T1 for 25 years, and I don't eat an especially low-carb diet-- I try to stay away from sugar, and not eat lots of super high-carb stuff, but I'm not as strict as…"
Alex replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Local Therapists, please!' in the group US - Northern California Diabetes"Hi Emily,
My partner is actually a therapist in Oakland, and she has experience working with people with chronic illness, including diabetes (in addition to having a type 1 partner!).
Here is her website: http://www.terrylafrazialcsw.com/"
brokenpole left a comment for Alex"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for Alex"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the…"
Alex replied to Underdog's discussion 'Surprise pregnancy at 13 weeks, Type 1, 33, prognosis NOT good. Please help-- we are heartbroken.'"I don't know you at all, but I wanted to say that I am so very sorry that all of this is happening, and so glad that some good things have come of it. As a fellow Oakland diabetic lady thinking of having children in the not-too-distant-future I…"
Clare replied to Alex's discussion 'Carb to insulin ratio'"Alex, I am 5'7" tall and 153 pounds, my ratios are 1:5 for breakfast, 1:9 for lunch and 1:10 for dinner. I take 14 units of lantus at breakfast and 14 after dinner. I am fairly active, play tennis, walk a lot, play golf etc this works for…"
Spock replied to Alex's discussion 'Carb to insulin ratio'"1:8 is not all that low. If you eat 40, you take 5 units. I bolus about 8 units per day and total with basal lesss than 18. It ia all based, as Zoe says, on insulin sensitivity."
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Education and support
- Date diagnosed
- August 15, 1988
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- 6.8, December 2013
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- At 10:18am on March 25, 2013, Hanneke van Proosdij said…
Hi Alex,
Yes I met the lady who runs the TD1 women's group this past Saturday at the TCOYD conference in Santa Clara. I go to the Diabetes Sisters PODS meetings in Novato, which meets once a month. Do you know about them?
- At 8:46am on February 5, 2013, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:22am on February 5, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Alex. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:30am on February 5, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 5:38am on July 13, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 2:04pm on July 12, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Alex!!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"College Students with Diabetes" & "Young Adults with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 1:37pm on July 12, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 1:25pm on July 12, 2012, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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