CaityJ's Page

Latest Activity

rick phillips left a comment for CaityJ
"Happy Birthday !! CaityJ Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness."
Apr 13
Linda G left a comment for CaityJ
"Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer. New happiness that stays throughout the year... Hope your birthday brings all these and more. BEST WISHES Caity!!"
Apr 13
ryan and CaityJ are now friends
Mar 9
CaityJ commented on Brea's group 'Diabetics with Depression'
"hello, my name is caitlin and i have been a type 1 diabetic for 18 years (sense i was 5) i am now 23 and have a really hard time struggling with anxiety and depression, i hope i can find some friends here that inderstand what i am going through,…"
Feb 6
CaityJ joined Brea's group
Thumbnail

Diabetics with Depression

any diabetics who also suffer from the terrible disease of depression....this is the place where we can all help each other!If you need help now, DIAL 911See More
Feb 6
CaityJ joined David Nelson's group
Thumbnail

Diabetics With Anxiety

It has been proven that diabetics are more prone to anxiety than non-diabetics. Let's share and support each other.See More
Feb 6
CaityJ joined The Diabetic Welfare Queen's group
Thumbnail

Hypothyroid Diabetics

A group for Diabetics of all types, who also have Hypothyroidism, seeking knowledge, support, and empowerment.
Feb 6
CaityJ joined Jen's group
Thumbnail

Childhood Diabetics

For all those diagnosed as children, before the teenage years ... who grew up following rules and fending off highs and lows and only vaguely remember what feeling "normal" was like.
Feb 6
CaityJ joined pinkyspurse's group
Thumbnail

For People With Multiple Conditions

This is a support group for people with multiple medical conditions.
Feb 6
CaityJ joined Bri's group
Thumbnail

Diabetic Smokers

Does anyone know if smoking directly affects diabetes in any way?
Feb 6
CaityJ joined jessica's group
Thumbnail

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
Feb 6
CaityJ left a comment for susan
"no i didnt do you know how?"
Nov 7, 2012
CaityJ left a comment for No-Sugar Added® Poetry
"Can I be someone else? Can I be like some one else who doesn't have this curse? with keys and cell phone chargers instead of glucose in my purse? Can i be like someone else with less anxiety? instead of eating all i want i have to prick and…"
Nov 2, 2012
susan left a comment for CaityJ
"CaityJ, Did you ever find out how to submit poems to the No Sugar Added works?"
Sep 1, 2012
KML commented on CaityJ's blog post 'Dexcom'
"Join the Dexcom group."
Aug 13, 2012
KML commented on CaityJ's blog post 'Dexcom'
"LOVE IT! It gives me more confidence and really teaches me about my body and the BG trends."
Aug 13, 2012

Profile Information

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?
I'd personally like to connect with others with type 1 diabetes to discuss the challenges and recieve support about the subject
Date diagnosed
January 14, 1995
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
7.2
Type of treatment/devices you use
Shots
What pump model do you use, if any?
none
Tell us more about you (optional)
My name is Caitlin Jones, I live in Hilliard Ohio and am 23 years old. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 5 years old and have lived with it for most of my life. I am hoping to join your support group to discuss the challenges i have faced with this disease and also learn a little more about it.

CaityJ's Blog

Dexcom

Posted on August 11, 2012 at 8:28pm 7 Comments

Hey everybody, i was hoping to get some insight about the Dexcom. I am planning on getting one soon and I have never used anything like it. I dont use a pump or any other CGMs, just plain old pens. If any of you have a Dexcom I would love to hear your experiences with it and some advice as well....thanks!

lantis upset

Posted on July 27, 2012 at 11:18am 6 Comments

so i had a pretty bad low last night around the same time i was supposed to take my lantis for the night. i was so sick after i corrected my low that i fell asleep without taking my lantis, when i woke up today my bg was so high i had to correct pretty agressivley, what do other lantis users suggest i do? should i just wait until tonight to take my lantis again and just use more humolog throughout the day? or should i take my lantis now? the only problem with taking my lants now it that it…

Continue

My problem is with frequenthigh and low blood sugars...ill be high then ill do to much insulin and become low and its like that all day long...i know very well about carb counting im just not very go…

Posted on June 21, 2012 at 2:35pm 4 Comments

My problem is with frequenthigh and low blood sugars...ill be high then ill do to much insulin and become low and its like that all day long...i know very well about carb counting im just not very good at it. Usually my problem is that i forget and by the time i remember my blood sugar is sky high!! anyone else have this problem??

Continue

Comment Wall (9 comments)

You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!

Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes

At 11:36am on April 13, 2013, rick phillips said…

Happy Birthday !! CaityJ Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness.

At 10:40am on April 13, 2013, Linda G said…

Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES Caity!!

At 5:04am on September 1, 2012, susan said…

CaityJ,
Did you ever find out how to submit poems to the No Sugar Added works?

At 6:21pm on August 8, 2012, Brunetta said…

Hi Caity J !!!How are yu. I am Brunetta, type One for 43 years and I live on the east side of Columbus. How are you doing? You said you do not know anyone else with type one here in Co.umbus. There are grou meetings at the Central Ohio diabetes Center of of third street in the Short North; and multiole other meetinfs. like a diabetic dinner grouo that meets monthly. And you know me.
God Bless,
Brunetta

At 2:00pm on July 14, 2012, Marie B said…
At 11:21am on June 22, 2012, Marie B said…

hello and welcome to the community! Hope you can join us this afternoon, less than 2 hours from now, for the chat. here's the info:

http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-preparing-to-see-your-doctor

At 8:36pm on June 21, 2012, Linda G said…

We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Caity....
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Take care....and keep in touch!

At 12:35pm on June 21, 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 12:28pm on June 21, 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

 
 
 

Advertisement



REsources

From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...

Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!

The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …
Continue Reading

La Familia de EsTuDiabetes Sigue Creciendo

El Centro Nacional de Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y Promoción de la Salud en el Estados Unidos encontró que a partir de 2002-2009, el 11,8% de los hispanos mayores de 20 años, que viven en los EU, viven con diabetes …
Continue Reading

TuDiabetes Team

DHF STAFF

Manny Hernandez
(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)

Emily Coles
(Head of Communities, has type 1)

Emily Walton
(Business Manager)

Mike Lawson
(Head of Experience, has type 1)

Corinna Cornejo
(Development Manager, has type 2)

Heather Gabel
(Administrative and Programs Assistant, has type 1)

DHF VOLUNTEERS


Lead Administrator
Bradford (has type 1)

Administrators
Lorraine (mother of type 1)
Marie B (has type 1)

Teena (has type 2)

Brian (bsc) (has type 2)

jrtpup (has type 1)

 

LIKE us on Facebook

Spread the word

Loading…

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

© 2013   A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.

Badges  |  Contact Us  |  Terms of Service