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Denise Ventura
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • United States
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H1N1 and diabetes

I tried to get vaccinated today. Apparently, no docs in Los Angeles are offering the shot at their offices and all refer to cdc.gov to find a place where its offered to the public. I waited w/ my 4...

Replied Nov 4

How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?

Im in the 24-35g per meal cuz im usually too busy to sit down and eat a meal. I snack.

Tagged: food, meal, carbs

Replied Oct 14

 

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Krystal Parker replied to Denise Ventura's discussion 'Diabetes and Menstruation' in the group Diabetes and Women
I had all the typical preg symptoms but wasnt pregnant. My progesterone was low and for whatever reason I had increased levels of prolactin. She suspected it was related an emtremely stressful break up and a reaction to my anti-depressant that cau...
November 12
Denise Ventura replied to Denise Ventura's discussion 'Diabetes and Menstruation' in the group Diabetes and Women
How did he explain what psuedo pregnancy was and what causes it? I didn't know that existed! Wow, because I would feel pregnancy symptoms off and on especially last month 10/09! Crazy!
November 10
Denise Ventura replied to Denise Ventura's discussion 'Diabetes and Menstruation' in the group Diabetes and Women
Thanks! Yeah, 5 more pills to go, then hopefully the magic will happen.. haha.. (I'm trying to be positive as possible about this, and if humor helps, then yay!)
November 10
Krystal Parker replied to Denise Ventura's discussion 'Diabetes and Menstruation' in the group Diabetes and Women
Actually it did happen to me. I took provera 10 mg for 10 days. It took 3 rounds before my periods finally started coming normal again. My doc said it wasnt blood sugar related. I had a psuedo-pregnancy.
November 10
Melanie replied to Denise Ventura's discussion 'Diabetes and Menstruation' in the group Diabetes and Women
Denise, are you still taking the progesterone? Normally you take it for 10 (or so) days and then only start bleeding after you finish the progesterone. So if you're still taking it, I wouldn't worry about not bleeding so far. I definitely think it...
November 10
Denise Ventura added a discussion to the group Diabetes and Women
Diabetes and Menstruation
Hi, wasn wondering if this has happened to any of you-- I stopped menstruating altogether after my last period in early 8/09. My OB had to prescribe me progesterone pills to kickstart it again, but after 5 pills so far, nothing! I'm also awaiting ...
November 10
Denise Ventura replied to Fabiana Couto's discussion 'Diabetes and body moisturizing' in the group Diabetes and Women
Number 1 thing- try limiting your salt intake. Other than that, I like use spf 45 moisturizing face lotion from Neutrogena. I see a dermatologist once a year who recommends this brand for the SPF protection- it'll keep you looking younger longer. ...
November 6
Denise Ventura replied to Varena Ngai's discussion 'H1N1 and diabetes'
I tried to get vaccinated today. Apparently, no docs in Los Angeles are offering the shot at their offices and all refer to cdc.gov to find a place where its offered to the public. I waited w/ my 4 year old in line for 6 hours! At the 5th hour, th...
November 3
Denise Ventura joined amy mercer's group
Diabetes and Women
A group for women living with diabetes who want to share stories and ask questions about women's health issues: pregnancy, infertility, menustration etc.etc.
October 23
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October 22
MelissaBL commented on Denise Ventura's blog post 'Omnipod experience'
I started a Minimed in 2000 and switched to the Pod in May of this year. I've only sweated 2 off, but I've since learned that there are some good tips out there: 1) You can use anti-sweat wipes and/or medical antiperspirant roll-ons (according to...
October 21
Don commented on Denise Ventura's blog post 'Omnipod experience'
A 40% smaller (and probably lighter) pod will come out early next year, supposedly. Good that the pod works for you otherwise.
October 21
Denise Ventura added a blog post
I'm now on the Omnipod. Reason being is that I had been on the Minimed pump since 2000 and which left many bulbous scars in my lower abdomen. It doesn't help that I was pregnant for 9 months, which caused my pump scars to stretch! (Where's a good ...
October 21
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October 14
Denise Ventura replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?'
Im in the 24-35g per meal cuz im usually too busy to sit down and eat a meal. I snack.
October 14
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October 14

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
LA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
August 13, 1988
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.4
What glucose meter do you use?
Omnipod
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Omnipod
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/ddish
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Communicating w/ other diabetics
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google. Other diabetics' blogs, comments
Who referred you? (if anyone)
Google
What do you do for a living?
State Bar investigator

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Denise Ventura

Omnipod experience

I'm now on the Omnipod. Reason being is that I had been on the Minimed pump since 2000 and which left many bulbous scars in my lower abdomen. It doesn't help that I was pregnant for 9 months, which caused my pump scars to stretch! (Where's a good cheap plastic surgeon?)

Anyway, I just started Omnipod a week ago. I love being "tail-less" (the pump tube). I love waking up in the morning w/o a pump holster or leg band on! I love that I don't have to stuff a pump in my bra whenever I wear a dress.… Continue

Posted on October 21, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

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At 4:44pm on October 14, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
At 4:05pm on October 14, 2009, Denise Ventura said…
Great to be here. I just started omnpod yesterday. I have not been formally trained on using it but the directions were easy to follow. So far so good . I feel more inclined to check my sugars unlke my use with the minimed pump where i would just bolused when i ate but hardly ever used the meter that came with it.
At 1:17pm on October 14, 2009, Marie B said…
hi, Denise, welcome here. Check out the New Member Guide if you haven't already. We lived in LA for 6 years, I had some great doctors there in OC.
At 11:49pm on October 13, 2009, Teena said…
Hello there Denise. Happy to see you here. Welcome!
 
 

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