Gayle Kodimer Mckenna
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  • Newbury Park, CA
  • United States
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WILD FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN HIGHS/LOWS, BUT A1C 6.5. WHAT DAMAGE AM I CAUSING TO MY BODY?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Aimee Apr 27, 2012. 44 Replies

Hi, I'm going on my 2 year anniversary of being a t1 diagnosed at age 48. i wear a pump and test 8-10 times a day. i've never had an extreme hypo; my lowest ever was 46. but i also have highs on…Continue

Would you change to PPO from HMO insurance if you had the opportunity?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Dec 31, 2010. 2 Replies

Our open enrollment is up and I have a few days left to decide if we want to change from HMO to PPO insurance.  I have only been diagnosed as LADA since April and have had a very difficult time with…Continue

 

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Steve Fitzpatrick replied to Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion 'NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
"Fwiw, this doesn't appear to be an iphone -- it's a sony ericsson of some vintage. Presumably an Android? I couldn't tell for sure, they have Android versions and windowsPhone versions. But, it would make little to no sense for Dexcom…"
Mar 7
Rodger replied to Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion 'NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
"I guessed this was dexcom when I saw the clip on NBC, as the doctor was in San Diego which is where Dexcom is located. Here is the response I received from them when I asked when I could order one: Thank you for contacting us about the news clip…"
Mar 6
Steve Fitzpatrick replied to Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion 'NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
"Awesome to see. This has changed my strategy completely -- forget the animas ping (or other integrated pumps). I'm going to figure out the best pump on its own merits, and pair that with the eventual g5 on my phone. And until then, the g4 is…"
Mar 5
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live interview with John Mastrototaro: Road to the Artificial Pancreas at TuDiabetes homepage

March 8, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event has already occurred, but you can still see the recording here.JOHN MASTROTOTAROVice President of Research and DevelopmentJohn J. Mastrototaro, Ph.D. is Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Research, Technology and Business Development at Medtronic Diabetes.  Prior to this position, he was Vice President of Global Clinical, Scientific & Health…See More
Mar 4
Erik liked Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!
Mar 4
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna replied to bort269's discussion 'My G4 is more accurate than my One Touch Ultra 2 glucometer!' in the group Dexcom Users
"ive been having a lot of trouble lately with my one touch ultra. finally called animas today (it's linked to my ping pump) and they're sending me a new one. i don't use a cgm, but i've had some crazy fluctuating readings on the…"
Mar 3
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Suggestions for pumping and exercise' in the group Athletic Diabetics
"i also eat a protein bar that has about 18 carbs in it before i go. but i bolus for it because unlike you, my sugars tend to go up now when i exercise. i've actually started wearing my pump while exercising too, but just turn down the basal by…"
Mar 1
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna and Melissa M. are now friends
Mar 1
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Suggestions for pumping and exercise' in the group Athletic Diabetics
"Depending upon how long you exercise, you can completely remove your pump while your working out. i sometimes don't wear mine for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, although it's not recommended to keep it off for more than an hour. in addition to taking…"
Mar 1
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Basal rates before period' in the group Diabetes and Women
"Yes, it seems to be a trend for me as well. I'm pre-menonpausal, but i still get my periods every 3-4 weeks. the week before my period, my numbers go crazy! mostly during the middle of the night, but at different times during the day too. there…"
Mar 1
Don replied to Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion 'NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
"Tx, the segment you mentioned appears to show a working prototype of their next gen5 system which is meant to use smartphones as a receiver. Pretty cool to think it won't take forever for Gen5 to become available."
Feb 17
Estel Hines liked Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!
Feb 17
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna added 2 discussions to the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Feb 17
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna is attending Emily Coles's event
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Live Interview with Riva Greenberg at TuDiabetes homepage

February 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event already occurred, but you can still see the recording here! Riva has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 41 years and is an author, health coach, inspirational speaker and columnist for The Huffington Post. Riva has written three books -…See More
Jan 30
Gayle Kodimer Mckenna and Marga are now friends
Dec 6, 2012
hotticket85 and Gayle Kodimer Mckenna are now friends
Nov 28, 2012

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information about diabetes
Date diagnosed
April 1, 2010
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
6.9
Type of treatment/devices you use
Shots, Diet and Exercise

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At 10:36am on September 8, 2012, Jay said…

Friend request pending. Jay

At 12:37pm on April 12, 2012, Lisa said…

Hi Gayle,
Thanks for adding me as a friend. Yes, I ride mountain bikes! I would love to get together & ride.
~Lisa

At 9:06am on February 5, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Happy,Happy Birthday,Gayle. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!

At 8:32am on February 5, 2012, Linda G said…

Hello! How Do You Do! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Gayle...
Best Wishes NOW...and for the remainder of the year:)
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?

At 5:43am on February 5, 2012, brokenpole said…

Happy Birthday, Gayle!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.

At 4:21pm on February 5, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings Gayle.....
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 6:34am on February 5, 2011, lotsofshots said…
Hi there, I hope you have a super fantastic Birthday this year! Enjoy!
At 8:25am on December 29, 2010, Marie B said…

hi Gayle, sorry I can't help you with a doctor rec, but I think this is a good discussion about misdiagnosed 1.5s

http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/seeking-stories-of

 

I guess you know our founder Manny was misdiagnosed as a type 2? 

At 10:36am on December 6, 2010, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, 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 4:09pm on December 5, 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.
 
 
 

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