"New doctor...I jokingly refere to myself as a type A, type 1 diabetic. Control is the key and my Endo congrats me constantly for having " non diabetic" numbers and says she wishes she could bottle me."
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Stevia
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Oct 9, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone use Stevia? Does it effect your blood sugar?
Cloudy Insulin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Nov 1, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My insulin has been cloudy by the time I reach my last 100units in the vial. This has happened with two of the last three vials. They are less than 28 days old, kept at room temp in my omnipod case…Continue
Ketones
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Feb 1, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Lately I show ketone traces as soon as I go over 250. A nurse said it is because I'm very thin. Anyone else have this problem? Scary on new pod days when BG spikes. Continue
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Scott Wilkins replied to Christine's discussion 'Burning bolus' in the group OmniPod Users"This happens to me, also happened occasionally with needles when I was on MDI. It's just the insulin pulling on nerves that may have been cut from the insertion of the canula/needle. For most, it just stings. But for some it's more of a…"
meh_mtl replied to Christine's discussion 'Burning bolus' in the group OmniPod Users"it basically tears you around the end the cannula... therefore it burns or stings."
aimeeh2oski replied to Christine's discussion 'Burning bolus' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Christine, this happened to my 4 year old daughter recently and it was because the site was infected. Her BGs were extremely high at the time, too, and she had to go on antibiotics. Have you checked the site through the window?"
meh_mtl replied to Christine's discussion 'Burning bolus' in the group OmniPod Users"a stinging bolus is a common complaint, I think it is because the pump is giving too much insulin too fast, I have found that if I extend the bolus I dont get the burning pain.
I have also heard talk that it depends on the type of insulin as well.…"
RobAW replied to Christine's discussion 'Burning bolus' in the group OmniPod Users"That doesn't sound good. I have never had any burning sensation during bolus or basal. What kind of insulin are you using? I'm using Novoapid and have yet experience any discomfort. Also, how many units would you typically take for a…"
Christine added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
Burning bolus
Does anyone know why sometimes it burns while a bolus is being delivered? Just wondering...
Christine replied to Christine's discussion 'Stevia'"Thank you everybody...I was looking for something to replace my Splenda...looks like I found it."
Pastelpainter replied to Christine's discussion 'Stevia'"I do, and no it doesn't affect my bs. You can also buy Natvia and Equal do a stevia sweetener, both are ok with me."
Linda G left a comment for Christine"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Christine... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! (You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY…"
Linda G left a comment for Christine"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christine.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
brokenpole left a comment for Christine"Happy Birthday, Christine!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Moral support , understanding what I'm going through.
- Date diagnosed
- September 13, 2004
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.1
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- omnipod
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- At 6:10pm on September 3, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Christine...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 11:27am on September 3, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christine.....
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 6:10am on September 3, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Christine!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 2:03pm on October 8, 2010,
870allamerican said… - Hi Christine,
Just saying hello from another Connecticut person.
Ray
- At 9:06am on September 3, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 11:43am on July 16, 2010,
Steve D said… - Christine -
You say youre looking for "understanding what I'm going through." Pls visit my webesite, http://www.supportersofsurvivors.com and read my short book/long essay. also, leave a post on the blog to support others with the same "problems" we have had to deal with, and read about some of the UNBELIEVEABLE CRAP I have had to deal with! I am a 30 vet of this insidious condition, so dont let my story scare you! Also, the essay is not for the easily offended! Thanks, see you there! Steve D.
- At 7:21pm on January 27, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello and welcome!
- At 7:18pm on January 27, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Christine.
- At 2:11pm on January 27, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi, Christine, welcome to TuDiabetes! If you click on Groups on the top banner, you will find Groups for Parents with diabetes, Artists, Omnipod Users, New England Diabetics, and lots of others. We love our artists here! What kind of art do you do? If you click on Our Programs you will find some of our contests and other fun we've had. One of our community's values is that making art is a powerful way to cope with having diabetes. Our founder's wife, Andreina, is herself an artist responsible for much of the beautiful graphics on many pages here. Comment back to me if you have any questions about the community, or diabetes in general.
- At 2:08pm on January 27, 2010, Doris D said…
- Welcome to our growing family Christine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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