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Alyson Kohl replied to Kimmy's discussion 'I need support please!' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
You should do what feels best for you.
August 21
Alyson Kohl updated their profile
August 21
Alyson Kohl replied to Candice's discussion 'Olympia/Lacey WA area?' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes
We live in Olympia Tumwater if you are an adult there are support groups at I think it is called the Debolt Diabetes Center connected with St. Petes. If you have a diabetic child as I do, (I an not diabetic) there isn't much in the way of support ...
August 21
Jan replied to Alyson Kohl's discussion 'Preteens Issues Update and now a CGM question' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
P.S. One other thing regarding frequency of finger-sticks. We still check BS quite a lot. We will not dose with insulin without a finger-stick. That could prove to be dangerous. We have treated lows without checking with a fingerstick first (usual...
August 17
Jan replied to Alyson Kohl's discussion 'Preteens Issues Update and now a CGM question' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
Who told you this? A Minimed Rep, LOL!!! The Dexcom introducer needle is 26 gauge. Minimed introducer needle is 30 gauge. Dexcom has reduced the size of their introducer needle twice in order to make it more comfortable for insertion, even though ...
August 17
Alyson Kohl replied to Alyson Kohl's discussion 'Preteens Issues Update and now a CGM question' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
I was told that the Dexcom needle and inner tubing is longer than the minimed cgm. Is that not true? I don't know if with our insurance company if we can return the minimed and ask for the dexcom or not. I will call them tomorrow. What I didn't li...
August 16
Jan replied to Alyson Kohl's discussion 'Preteens Issues Update and now a CGM question' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
My niece who is now 12 tried the MiniMed cgms and she was quite a good sport about it. Initially...... She has a high pain tolerance. We did use EMLA, but once the EMLA wore off, she would sometimes have pain. The last time we used it the pain was...
August 16
Alyson Kohl replied to Gillian's discussion 'Parents of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (11-17 years old) Research' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
My daughter just turned 11 and was diagnosed when she was seven. As long as the research has nothing to do with needles we would be interested.
August 16

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At 4:55am on December 1, 2008, Scott Strumello said…
Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Alyson!
At 12:43am on December 1, 2008, Brigitte said…
hello and welcome to TuDiabetes. it's a good idea to join our community. I hope you and your daughter are well. Bienvenue.

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Olympia WA
Do you have diabetes?
I have a relative/friend with diabetes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
October 30, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.8
What glucose meter do you use?
BD Medtronic
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
minimed
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
information and support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Diabetic snowboarding camps and information for kid. 11 year old daughter has Type 1 diabetes and is on pump and wants to learn to snowboard.
Who referred you? (if anyone)
websearch
What do you do for a living?
professional
 
 

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