"Never had a CGM. How often do you have to finger stick a day once you are used to the CGM? Also how long do you keep the sensor on per time?"
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Pen Needles and lancets
Started this discussion. Last reply by shelly Dec 9, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings all! I have a few boxes of BD Ultra fine pen needles (the new micro ones) and a few boxes of Freestyle lancets. Let me know if anyone is in need, no charge :DContinue
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brokenpole left a comment for Black Llama"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for Black Llama"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLACK LLAMA!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Black Llama posted a blog postFast times....
Between being sick and 13 hour days at work I feel like I haven't had time to exist in the past two weeks. Bad pod a few days ago gave me some of my worst numbers in a year. I changed my Dex sensor and pod the same day and thought it was the G4 giving off readings. I've learned my lesson though, blame Omni :D So after an entire day struggling to keep under 200, I changed my pod at night, and voila. Next day was back down to 80 - 110 all day. I turn 35 in a few days (joy) so now starts the back…See More
Black Llama replied to reberman's discussion 'One strength, one struggle'"Strength - My ability to overcome :D Often I'll look at something that I may not even consider doing and think "Well I'll just PROVE that someone with type 1 can do this!"
Struggle - Fear of dying young. I'm a single parent…"
Black Llama replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Pearls of Wisdom for Data review?' in the group Dexcom Users"Wait until you start seeing a few months worth of data :D It really helps with discovering trends. Now that I have been using mine for a while, I'm able to start catching issues that I had not seen before. I never new I had dawn phenomenon…"
Black Llama posted a blog postIs it over yet?
What a week from hell. Not for me, but for everyone else. My son, sick. Went and had his flu shot on Monday and he's been home sick since with a slight fever, coughing and general sick-seven yearoldness. My dad has to go in for an angiogram on Friday and I've been pulling 15 hour days at work. Karate test is Friday night, I think at this point death by Mt. Dew and poptarts sounds like a tasty way to go :DSee More
Black Llama replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'My initial review of Dex g4'"Glad to hear that it's working well for you :D As for the sensors saying on, I (and almost everyone universally) recommend Flexifix tape…"
Black Llama replied to Danielle's discussion 'Dexcom and Omnipod integration' in the group OmniPod Users"I agree, they wouldn't be tweaking the PDM if there was something big coming down the road. From my understanding there is some big hurdle for the FDA to get over with a remote device that functions as both CGM and PDM."
Wren commented on Black Llama's blog post 'Monday, Monday....'"Frustrating! Glad to hear you started today with a great BG :)"
Black Llama replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Initial settings for preteen??' in the group Dexcom Users"I'm not a pre-teen but I can relate on setting the numbers too tight :D My first week I put the numbers where I kept myself with MDI, which was between 65 and 120. Big mistake! The advice here is sound. Though I would watch the 250 high alert.…"
Black Llama posted a blog postMonday, Monday....
Well, it can't be any worse than Sunday was. At least number wise. I don't know if I rolled on it in my sleep or what, but I kinked the tube on my pod and ended up going to be Saturday night at 110 and waking up about 5 hours later at 320! I haven't that high in a long time and it felt like crap. My G4 I have set on quiet unless it's a low (which I have since changed) and didn't get an alert.I manually injected, but the entire day yesterday was a struggle to get back into range. Finally before…See More
Black Llama replied to Jacob's mom's discussion 'Any advise for teen sad about his D?'"Siri has some great advice. A mentor who is also a type one would be a fantastic outlet. Even as an adult I get depressed about what we go through. Thankfully my karate instructor is a type one as well, and that provides a great positive outlet.
Not…"
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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?
- Finding similar people.
- Date diagnosed
- March 13, 2009
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.1
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- My name is Nic, I'm 34 (almost 35) and developed T1 shortly after a severe illness. I'm a single father (my son just turned 7) and work full time. Any questions, feel free to ask away.
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Fast times....
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 6:19am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Between being sick and 13 hour days at work I feel like I haven't had time to exist in the past two weeks. Bad pod a few days ago gave me some of my worst numbers in a year. I changed my Dex sensor and pod the same day and thought it was the G4 giving off readings. I've learned my lesson though, blame Omni :D So after an entire day struggling to keep under 200, I changed my pod at night, and voila. Next day was back down to 80 - 110 all day. I turn 35 in a few days (joy) so now starts the…
Continue Is it over yet?
Posted on January 17, 2013 at 8:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
What a week from hell. Not for me, but for everyone else. My son, sick. Went and had his flu shot on Monday and he's been home sick since with a slight fever, coughing and general sick-seven yearoldness. My dad has to go in for an angiogram on Friday and I've been pulling 15 hour days at work. Karate test is Friday night, I think at this point death by Mt. Dew and poptarts sounds like a tasty way to go :D
Monday, Monday....
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 6:15am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well, it can't be any worse than Sunday was. At least number wise. I don't know if I rolled on it in my sleep or what, but I kinked the tube on my pod and ended up going to be Saturday night at 110 and waking up about 5 hours later at 320! I haven't that high in a long time and it felt like crap. My G4 I have set on quiet unless it's a low (which I have since changed) and didn't get an alert.
I manually injected, but the entire day yesterday was a struggle to get back into range.…
Continue A normal weekend :D
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 6:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In almost all regards. No funky lows, no bad highs. I spent my entire day Saturday and most of Sunday in range. The only spike on my G4 for the entire weekend was about 2 hours after dinner (pasta) and then it settled back nicely to 85. Small victories, for 2 days this weekend I claim them!
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- At 8:50am 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 5:34am on February 5, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Black llama. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:18am on February 5, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLACK LLAMA!!
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?
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We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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- At 1:45pm on December 15, 2012, Linda G said…
You're a featured member! CONGRATULATIONS Black Llama!!
- At 1:13pm on December 15, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
HEARTIEST CONGRATS ON BEING A FEATURED MEMBER>
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Marie B said… you might want to join this group
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- At 5:29am on November 16, 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 2:12am on November 16, 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 7:12pm on November 15, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Black Llama!
I was diagnosed on March 13th as well....but 3 years before!!
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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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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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 6:06pm on November 15, 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
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