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neuropathy

Started this discussion. Last reply by Daisy Mae Apr 19. 3 Replies

3 months ago i broke my foot when i fell. i also fractured my left ankle. the night before, i filled my pump but forgot to attatch it. when i woke up with sugars in the 500s and and no sense of…Continue

when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen Jan 25. 4 Replies

just getting over the flu. OMG. my BS were so high and i became very insulin resistant. i had to recalabrate the patterns on my pump.i was lucky that i was able to have gotten a flu shot and took…Continue

MEDICARE AND INSULIN

Started this discussion. Last reply by lotsofshots Nov 18, 2012. 1 Reply

After all my years on Medicare i never knew that part"B" would cover my insulin. i have been relying on my endo to give me samples, b/c the Novolog is so damned expensive. i just received an info…Continue

SOS: solutions to digestive problems

Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Nov 16, 2012. 8 Replies

my PCP who is also a renound gastroenterologist has diagnosed me with all sorts of D-related digestive disorders. he has put me on endless medications over the years, but NOTHING helps. i dont want…Continue

 

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Linda G left a comment for Daisy Mae
"Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer. New happiness that stays throughout the year... Hope your birthday brings all these and more. BEST WISHES Daisy…"
May 9
rick phillips left a comment for Daisy Mae
"Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness."
May 9
sivaram replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'A Hot Topic for women AND men.' in the group Neuropathy
"I am at 47. Suffering with BP and Type-2 from the last 13 years. Neck pain, Burning, numbness, pain in right foot and Fatigue all over the body. HBA1C is 8.8. Libido=0, ED=100%. My wife is healthy. But suffering with Migraine headache. May be due to…"
May 1
Jen replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?'
"On the OneTouch meters HI is 600 and above. Most other meters go to 500 (I don't know any that max out at 400). I would definitely check for ketones and stay safe! I've had a few HIs in my life but usually due to pump problems rather than…"
Jan 25
MegaMinxX replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?'
"Wow, it's been a while since I had checked for the max. This link says HIGH means over 600 ! Were you were checking for ketones ? http://www.onetouch.com/support/products/ultra2-error-message Hope you are over the flu now, and out of those high…"
Jan 24
Daisy Mae replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal per Day?'
"are you on the pump or MDI? my basal rate for the day is 14 units; but for each meal i try to stick around 3- 4 coverage units. so my total per day stays btw 30 and 40 total units. sometimes i will give myself an extra bolus for a bite of my…"
Jan 24
Daisy Mae replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?'
"i have the one touch ultra (which i love and have used for the past 15 yrs or so) and it does go up to and over 500."
Jan 24
Daisy Mae replied to Mayumi's discussion 'Flu shot and high blood sugar'
"i just got over the flu and can tell you i went through the same thing, too. i got the flu shot and ever so slowly did my BS start creeping up. one evening before dinner i tested and my meter simply read "HIGH" which i know is a sign that…"
Jan 24
MegaMinxX replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?'
"it depends on your meter, but most max out at 400 or 500. If you don't have the meter manual, you might be able to find it online. What meter do you have ?"
Jan 24
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when my meter reads "high" as opposed to (some) number. how hi am i?

just getting over the flu. OMG. my BS were so high and i became very insulin resistant. i had to recalabrate the patterns on my pump.i was lucky that i was able to have gotten a flu shot and took Tamaflu immediately. my husband gave it to me. i knew i should have slept in the livingroom!!!! LOL.anyone out there who has been through this experience who woul like to share their winter hardships?See More
Jan 24
Daisy Mae replied to Mike's discussion 'Do You Inject THROUGH Clothing?'
"although i no longer use daily syringes (am on the pump now) i ALWAYS injected through my clothing. particularly through my blue jeans. if i were out with strangers and didnt want them to see me inject, i would descretely inject under the…"
Jan 10
Daisy Mae replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'How much do you bolus for coffee?'
"for one medioum cup of coffee i need about 1.3 units of novolog. for decaff i need .7. doesnt matter if i drink it with cream or black or with or without splenda. i seem, though, to need insulin for any food or beverage i even look at. wierd, huh?"
Jan 10
Daisy Mae replied to Dolores's discussion 'Whats the most annoying comment you've ever gotten about diabetes?'
"the most common question i get asked when i am getting ready to prick my finger is "does that hurt?" what kind of moraonic question is that? OF COURSE it hurts.( i am just so used to it that i do it w/out thinking now.and my finger tips…"
Jan 10
Rye replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'do you drink alcohol(this includes wine and beer) or do you abstain?'
"Since 2000??? Sad times...You have to learn your body with alcohol...For ME: Wine- dry wines and certain brands are better for me Alcohol- light (clear) has less sugar....I either drink straight or mix with a lower sugar mixer like lemon juice or a…"
Nov 17, 2012
Jim Devlin replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'do you drink alcohol(this includes wine and beer) or do you abstain?'
"Most drinking people don't have a problem with it. Please just consider this a possibility. Besides, I wonder how many babies are born each year because of drinking."
Nov 17, 2012
Jim Devlin replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'do you drink alcohol(this includes wine and beer) or do you abstain?'
"I somewhat regularily drink Miller Lite. I found a list on the Internet of the 100 most common beers in America, their calories, Alc. content, and, most importantly to us, carbohydrates. To my surprise Miller lite is extremely low in carbs. It has…"
Nov 17, 2012

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The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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to feel less alone
Date diagnosed
May 1, 1987
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
6 (November 5,2012)
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Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
metronic paradyme
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i am a freelance writer and have published short stories in magazines.

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PUMPING 4 YEARS/ Insulin to carb ratios

Posted on October 14, 2012 at 8:43am 3 Comments

i have had D for 25yrs. i have been on the MMpump for 11yrs. i was on the same (ineffective) I:C ratio for 10 of those yrs. i had BSs all over the place (i am very brittle T1). but a couple month ago, my D educator changed my afternoon ratios which would give me more coverage around lunchtime, and then bk to my primary ratio thru evening. i kept log of everything that went into my mouth and how much my pump "wizard" was giving me. Arduous, to say the least. well, the first tweek got rid of…

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At 4:52am on May 9, 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 Daisy Mae!!
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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 every day!
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At 2:10am on May 9, 2013, rick phillips said…

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

At 9:16am on February 18, 2013, lotsofshots said…

At 1:26pm on December 25, 2012, lotsofshots said…

At 8:50pm on November 1, 2012, Manny Hernandez said…

Daisy Mae,
I need your help...

Please share this post here on TuDiabetes and on your Facebook and tag 20 close friends on it. We need your support to reach 20,000 entries for the Big Blue Test!

Truth is people don't need to have diabetes to help people with diabetes! November is Diabetes Month.

Please do Big Blue Test every day until November 14 (World Diabetes Day). For each entry, the Diabetes Hands Foundation (that's the nonprofit behind TuDiabetes) receives a $5 donation from Roche Diabetes Care, to help people with diabetes in need.

You can enter your exercise numbers on the web site (www.BigBlueTest.org) or using the iPhone app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-blue-test/id570887902?mt=8&uo=4

Thanks for your help!!

At 10:30pm on October 31, 2012, Shawnmarie said…

Hi Daisy Mae! Thanks for the friend add. :-)

At 5:45pm on October 31, 2012, lotsofshots said…

At 9:57am on October 31, 2012, JohnG said…

We are praying for everyone, the storm was very bad. I pray that
people will show compassion and share when so many are hurting.

It's times like this when the human race shows it's better side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBfQvMv-hCg

At 3:55am on October 27, 2012, lotsofshots said…

Thanks so much for being my friend! Hope you have a nice day, I enjoy your posts and discussions. Lots

At 3:45am on October 17, 2012, lotsofshots said…

Hi Daisy Mae, You are so lovely, in yor avatar picture with your cat. Your cat is so beautiful as well.I have a new cat and she gives me so much love and comfort. Her name is Zen and she is a black cat with green eyes and a little white tuxedo.  You have such an open smile. I am so sorry you are feeling  such pain. I am following your posts and I am so inspired by your strength and courage. You are such a figher.

I so hope that you can find relief and if I can help in any way please let me know. Please come to my page if you can. I have a lot of friends here who are so supportive and hope you could read some of the messages on my page and get to know some of them.

I hold you close to my heart for some reason and I am always sending you positve vibes, hope you can feel that people here really care for you. When I read your posts I see we have much in common. I take Synthroid too, I have been on many psyche meds for bipolar, many other medications for side effects likeinsulin resistance, hypertension and metabloic syndrome.chroin pain, and also stomach problems like you well. Hope you have a peacful day today. I have a hopeful feeling you will find some answers and  a way to feel better, even struggling with such health issues and pain..

Good, kind people like you, in your words I read here, I can tell you are comapassate even though you are suffering. Keep reaching out and hope that you get comfort and support here on Tu,

I hope your college classes are going well for you. What do you study? I love NYC. You must have so much fun taking a walk there. Where do you live? My ex husband lived in little Italy. Had much fun visited NYC so much viisting family. They still live there.

I hope you are enjoying your gifts from your husband. I love the feeling of layering too. It must be getting cold there now. It gets chilly sometimes when wind blows through the streets between tall buildings.

Take care, hope to hear from you if you want a new friend that would be great. Lots

 
 
 

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