"Thank you all so much. Im just tired of feeling tired. I eat a good balanced meal and excercise regularly. Its frustrating at times. No new medications."
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high blood sugar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amberstar Turner Jan 16. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have high blood sugar over 300 for the past month. Any suggestion
dex com 4 generation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clare Dec 29, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone used the dex com CGM? I just got one wednesday and would like to know your thoughts.
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acidrock23 replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'high blood sugar'"Surgery can affect it, depending on what sort. Elevated BG can also complicate your healing from the surgery. You can work around that by taking more insulin. I agree with MegaMinX's suggestions for reading. Both of those books are excellent…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'high blood sugar'"Surgery is a major trauma and that is inflammation. Your body responds by raising your blood sugar. If you have been testing and correcting with your pump wizard and despite this, your blood sugar remain high this suggests that you need to make some…"
Amberstar Turner replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'high blood sugar'"I go to the dr today. Ive changed insulin and pump sites often. I had surgery 2 months ago I dont know if that would affect it. Hopefully today we can fix the problem."
Zoe replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'high blood sugar'"All good suggestions. What is important is you do something. Do you mean you've stayed consistently in the 300s for a month? That's pretty dangerous. Do you check for ketones? You need to get those numbers down. I would suggest meeting…"
TimmyMac replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'high blood sugar'"Since you are posting this in the T1 forum I'm going to assume you're on insulin. The main thing you can do is INCREASE YOUR DOSES.
without knowing what kind of treatment you're on I really can't help you beyond that"
Amberstar Turner posted a discussionhigh blood sugar
I have high blood sugar over 300 for the past month. Any suggestion
Amberstar Turner replied to Bram's discussion 'How do you carry your Dexcom for Workouts!' in the group Dexcom Users"I have a belt clip or I put it by my stuff I can be 20 feet away."
Clare replied to Amberstar Turner's discussion 'dex com 4 generation'"I got mine in early November and I love it. There are a couple of Dexcom user groups here and if you have any questions about it there are people with years of experience using both the Dexcom 7 and 7 plus and now the G4."
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Dexcom Users
For users of a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring ("CGM") deviceJust as a reminder with the recent release of the new Dexcom G4 to the US market--it is NOT okay to post about previous models or older sensors as being 'for sale' on this site.It is a violation of the Terms of Use because it is a prescription device, and any such efforts will unfortunately be removed.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association (…See More
Amberstar Turner posted a discussiondex com 4 generation
Has anyone used the dex com CGM? I just got one wednesday and would like to know your thoughts.
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- would like to meet new people with this disease
- Date diagnosed
- June 27, 2011
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- medtronic
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- At 7:15am on November 21, 2012,
Doris D said… Welcome to our family my friend!!!!! look at the groups and join any u want to. I'm hoping u enjoy it here with us come join uson our live chat at the bottom of our homepage anytime u want to
- At 2:52am on November 21, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is 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 vent to, if needed.
- At 2:11pm on November 20, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Amberstar...
is it you, or your child who has diabetes?
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,
click on "all groups". 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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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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"Young Adults with Diabetes",
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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- At 11:41am on November 20, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Amberstar- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community.
- At 4:51am on November 20, 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!!!
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