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Deannan
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Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?
Started this discussion. Last reply by GinaY Mar 22. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Tell me the secret, I had to have a colleague do it today? Has anyone mastered the art somewhere on the backside rather than the belly?Continue
Cold or flu worst evah
Started Mar 3 0 Replies 0 Likes
I feel like I am dying BS all over place since no appetite and no energy to cook. What can I do? Why does it seem harder for diabetics when we get sick?
Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Started this discussion. Last reply by rick phillips Feb 20. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I seem to have co-commitent high blood pressure and high cholesterol which is upsetting to me as I am quite active. Is this characteristic for adult diabetics?Continue
Dry, cracked feet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deannan Feb 5. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I know this might be TMI, but I know feet/neuropathy are a huge concern for us. I do a lot of yoga obviously barefoot, and lately my feet have been so dry and cracker. My endo even pointed out, "I…Continue
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GinaY replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"Mhazelip,Thanks for the LOL.I agree, kudos to that co-worker."
MeganB replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"I only wear my G4 on my upper butt as I get the best readings and I always get 2 weeks out of it! It is a bit of a stretch, but worth it!"
Annie replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"I love it on my butt. I just twist around, grab some fat, and pop it on. Great readings and it is out of the way. I also love my pump (Omnipod) on my boob! No one can tell and it is protected. I wouldn't have it there for a date, though!
I live…"
Mhazelip replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"I just started a pump holiday so I am back to shots. Type 1 for 26 years, diagnosed at age 10.
Your post made me chuckle because I attempted to give myself a shot in my rump last night and was unable to do so. 12 years ago when I started pump…"
Eb replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"I don't have much fat there. All I know is it is comfortable, and gives good accuracy."
Sarah replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"i can't put it on my back - hips, butt area by myself either. i did it on my arm, by myself, but almost didn't get it on right...seems one definitely needs to hands to do this."
Sarah replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"on your chest? do you have enough fat there....?"
GinaY replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"Deannan,I started G4 4 weeks ago and have also been trying to figure this out. Didn't find any advice in the Dexcom group. Hope you (and I) get some help here with this."
Eb replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"I had good success putting in on my chest, a couple of inches from my armpit."
Sue59 replied to Deannan's discussion 'Seriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?'"You had a colleague put a Dexcom sensor on your back haunch? Seriously? I know a lot of people put them on their upper arms. I had my hubby put one on my arm once, but now mostly put them on my stomach."
Deannan posted a discussionSeriously, who can implant a Dexcom Sensor on thair back haunch by themselves?
Tell me the secret, I had to have a colleague do it today? Has anyone mastered the art somewhere on the backside rather than the belly?See More
Deannan posted a discussionCold or flu worst evah
I feel like I am dying BS all over place since no appetite and no energy to cook. What can I do? Why does it seem harder for diabetics when we get sick?
Deannan replied to reberman's discussion 'post meal blood sugar spikes, how do you avoid them?'"What kind of oatmeal we talking. Rolled oats or instant ones because they are rolled have more sugar than you think as it comes out when they are rolled. I had to switch to Irish Oatmeal for this weekend which takes a nice 45 min to cook! GAHHHHH!"
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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?
- info and connection with others
- Date diagnosed
- June 1, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.8; 7.2 (Feb 2013)
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, CGM, Diet and Exercise
The raw deal
I hovered in pre-diabetes from the age of 30 until 40, constantly exercising and then I tried metformin from my internist thinking I was Type 2. Not only did I suffer huge bowel distress (TMI), I also saw my A1C skyrocket to 10.1. I tried combination of Byetta - no change, nauseous, loved the weight loss of the 15- 20 lbs I always wanted, but my A1C was awful still.
I finally was referred by a friend to an Endo who was Type 1 herself, and treated me like 1. I tried Humalog with the Lantus for a year, saw some decrease in A1C, by a point, but it wasn't until I borrowed some Humulin, I saw my numbers get better. Now on Humulin and Lantus, kickboxing 3-4 times a week and yoga 1-2 times a week, I am at 6.8 with some lows including some failures to treat one in yoga class.
I am on the board of JDRF locally in the PNW, and currently am working on a CGM for Bayer Diabetes and the clinical and regulatory approval of that device.
I think there is no fine line in definition of type 1 or type 2. I think this disease is a pandemic. The technology lags behind the disease and being a biomedical engineer myself, its my mission now.
I am getting my Dexcom CGM this week, and looking forward to it and knowing where I am at during working out or when I am cranky because we all get cranky with our lows sometimes unknowingly thanks to the boyfriends I have dated who have pointed this out.
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My Story
Posted on January 23, 2013 at 8:55pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I hovered in pre-diabetes from the age of 30 until 40, constantly exercising and then I tried metformin from my internist thinking I was Type 2. Not only did I suffer huge bowel distress (TMI), I also saw my A1C skyrocket to 10.1. I tried combination of Byetta - no change, nauseous, loved the weight loss of the 15- 20 lbs I always wanted, but my A1C was awful still.
I finally was referred by a friend to an Endo who was Type 1 herself, and treated me like 1. I tried Humalog with the… Continue
I finally was referred by a friend to an Endo who was Type 1 herself, and treated me like 1. I tried Humalog with the… Continue
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- At 3:39pm on January 5, 2013,
Linda G said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEANNAN!!
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 7:12am on January 5, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Deannan....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days (it's a leap year)!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
You haven't been on in a while.....is everything ok?
- At 3:21am on January 5, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Deannan. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:17pm on January 5, 2011,
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- At 1:48pm on December 1, 2010,
Judith said… - Welcome!!! So happy you found us. Be sure to join the NW Group and befriend the Oregon Embassy. These are the places we post about meet-ups. Next one is 12/11 from 2-4PM---a break from holiday frenzies in downtown. Check events listings under he resources heading.
- At 8:48am on November 25, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Deannan!
- At 10:09am on November 23, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING. CARING, GIVING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 5:34pm on November 22, 2010,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community. I have LADA too. I have found this site to be a great resource.
- At 1:36pm on November 22, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, GIVING AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to jelp our new member's get to know more :About Us" http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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