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BBach
- 65, Male
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- United States
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afternoon highs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mayumi Aug 8, 2012. 27 Replies 0 Likes
angina and high blood sugar
Started this discussion. Last reply by BBach Jul 19, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Give a cheer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robyn Nov 30, 2009. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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Mayumi replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"BBach -
I don't think you're weird, just unique. While I don't have the same problems you do with insulin, you are so right in that no two diabetic persons are ever alike."
still_young_at_heart replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"Zoe is right. I don't run my sets and cartridges in synch so that I almost never change my set when I change the cartridge. Just remember that you don't fill the cannula at the end of the cartridge change since it is already full."
Zoe replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"I don't see why not if the site was good. I actually try for 4 days with mine. You would just have to reprime each time, but still cartridges are a lot cheaper than sets."
Brian (bsc) replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"You are exactly right. Even when we think we finally understand ourselves, we turn right around and smack ourselves in the face.
Most of the U-500 regimes I have seen suggest a three times a day strategy and not even bothering attempting to bolus.…"
BBach replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"At breakfast, and dinner and snack, I have a different ICR for each. I am a very complicated person. I eat about 140 carbs/day, but my ICR for breakfast is 9. Lunch is 30 and dinner is 12 and snack is 20. In a perfect world, things should work with…"
Brian (bsc) replied to BBach's discussion 'afternoon highs'"I am still confused about your usage. Based on what you said, you use 0.7U/hr for basal, which adds up to 16.8U/day. And then you are using an ICR of 30, assuming you eat 300 grams of carbs a day (which I expect you don't do), that is another…"
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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?
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- Date diagnosed
- August 20, 1956
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.1
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas Ping
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All I can say is Wow
Posted on November 7, 2008 at 6:29pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I went in to get my new pump equipped with insulin this morning. I thought everything was going fine except my BG kept trickling higher and higher. I called my CDE at dinner time to report my BG. It was 365. She instructed me to change my set. I did, and sure enough I had a bent cannula. I then bolused 15u
But here's the kicker. By 8 PM my sugar was up to 565, so I bolused another 23u. Now I rechecked again at 9 PM and it is down to 457. Please keep dropping down to normal.
I'll let… Continue
But here's the kicker. By 8 PM my sugar was up to 565, so I bolused another 23u. Now I rechecked again at 9 PM and it is down to 457. Please keep dropping down to normal.
I'll let… Continue
I am now wearing my new pump
Posted on November 4, 2008 at 9:39am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I officially started my Ping this morning. Right now I am pumping saline. On friday, I go back and start using insulin. Pretty easy so far. I am going to need time to adapt to changing my infusion set and rewinding. Just need to take it step by step. My CDE has me on a safe dose, and we will be adjusting accordingly. I just hope I don't go very low. I hate going low. I'll bet that is what everyone here says.
I'll check back in with ya on friday.
I'll check back in with ya on friday.
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- At 9:22pm on June 5, 2012,
Ayomideji said… happy birthday to you... i wish you longlife in good health.
- At 7:57am on June 5, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,BBach. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:52am on June 5, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, BBach!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:51am on June 6, 2011,
Linda G said… - Both my husband and I have D.
- At 4:50am on June 6, 2011, Linda G said…
- Hey....if Coke can take the rust off a nail......
- At 7:04pm on June 5, 2011, Linda G said…
- 11 grandkids and 2 great grandkids!! You look good for 85 ;)
What a blessing that your grand/great grand kids are diabetes free. Do any of your children have it??
- At 5:55pm on June 5, 2011, Linda G said…
- Thanks...I too like that gently swaying sail boat! I have to admit that at times I HAVE felt somewhat self conscious of my diabetes when testing or going low in public...but certainly do not wish to be bitten in the butt, lol
55 years has earned you respect! That A1c is amazing!
Take care....linda
(Are those all your grandkids in the photos?? They're beautiful children)
- At 1:26pm on June 5, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings BBach....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 10:24am on June 5, 2011,
lotsofshots said… 
- At 8:22am on June 5, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,BBach. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
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