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Changing the design of Rx diabetes supplies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Aug 26, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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Greg replied to A.J.'s discussion 'JDRF Ride to Cure' in the group Cycling Diabetics"Hey AJ,
I am registered for Nashville, too. I did Death Valley last year and was a little disappointed that there were not as many T1 riders as I expected. Glad you are on board.
Everyone's results will vary, and you will have plenty of…"
"I am confused as a Medtronic Veo user ?? ...page 154 of the User Guide describes Auto-off ...it describes what to do , if one does not want to use the program feature : main menu , utilities , alrm , auto off and it is different from the Low Suspend…"
"I think the idea is more for overnight lows, where you might not wake up in the morning. My diabetes nurse had me turn off the feature on both my pumps (Cozmo and Ping) because she said it's too easy to sleep in and then wake up with no insulin…"
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- 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?
- Lots of automatic notices in my email inbox...and untold riches.
- Date diagnosed
- October 8, 1975
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.3 (October 2012)
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronic Revel 523
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The Dead Man's Switch
Posted on January 25, 2013 at 9:31pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
My Medtronic pump has the auto-shutoff feature - also called the "dead man's switch" by some - and at least twice a month this has gone off. It's usually a weekend morning, and I awaken to hear the pump vibrating and screeching to alert me that I haven't bolused or touched any buttons for 12 hours. What a silly feature. If I was hypoglycemic and passed out for 12 hours, just go ahead and stick a fork in me. I'm done.
Of course I am annoyed by this alarm initially, but after quieting…
Continue My JDRF Death Valley Ride Report and Thank You Letter
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 10:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I rode 100 miles in the heat of the desert on October 20, completing the full 100-mile Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride in Death Valley, California.
I did this ride for many reasons. I love cycling in new places, and taking on a challenge. I hoped to meet up with others with T1 diabetes, and I was able to do that. I rode most of the day with Ross (from Alabama, father of 7-year daughter Mallory who had T1) and Jeff (a T1 from Massachusetts.) Most of the 330 riders in…
Continue Busy at work?
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:27pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I know I'm busy at work when I pull out my meter and test, then forget to look back at the results. Ten or 20 minutes later, I look back and see the strip sitting in the meter, which has shut down.
Wow - the meter takes 5 whole seconds to give me a result, and I am so harried at work that I can't wait for that?!
Time for me to slow it down a little.
Oregon Tour de Cure ride report
Posted on November 12, 2011 at 12:55pm 4 Comments 1 Like
A few months late, but here it is - the report I sent out to those who donated to my Tour de Cure ride in Oregon, so pardon the remedial explanation of hypoglycemia:
I booked an Amtrak ticket from Seattle to Portland on Friday, July 29, and paid the extra $10 to put my bike on the baggage car for the 200-mile trip. Seattle’s King Street Station is about 8 miles from my house, so I decided that if I could carry everything I needed for the weekend I could ride there and have a car-less…
Continue UPDATE: I Have to Know - Got the Kids Screened
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 1:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
12/8/10: Just received word that both kids tested negative for the insulin antibodies! This is such good news and I am so happy, it makes me realize how different results would have really darkened my holiday spirit and possibly led to years of anxiety and guilt. I'm going to celebrate. The kids may not quite understand why, but they will!
I took my 8-yo daughter and 5-yo son in to a local research hospital for a blood draw as part of the TrialNet study. I…
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- At 4:39am on November 7, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Greg....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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 right now!
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- At 4:22am on November 7, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Greg....
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 4:01am on November 7, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Greg. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:56am on November 7, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Greg!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 11:14am on November 7, 2010,
Doris D said… - Hope your having a GREAT one!!! The way I look at my b-day is "the world didn't know how blessed it got 47 years ago when I hit the world" hehehe Now if you ask my husband or if my parents were here you might get another story! LOL!
And buy the way I'm doing good!
- At 9:19am on November 7, 2010,
Robyn said… - Congrats on the new little life....LOL Sisteen Candles!! Have a great day, buy yourself a BD Cake and candles make a wish and smile.
- At 8:14am on November 7, 2010, Robyn said…
- Happy Birthday!
- At 5:33am on November 7, 2010, Doris D said…
- Have a GREAT B-day! Here's hoping you get all you want for it!
- At 4:39am on November 7, 2010,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday Greg! Enjoy your day. Take care.
- At 9:28am on May 9, 2010,
Heather said… - Hi, Greg ~ If I'm the sculling scribe, then you're the cycling one. Your blog posts are terrific — great narrative flair. :)
Things are well up here, thanks. I start a new teaching term tomorrow. It'll be a rude awakening after a few months of the 3 Rs — reading/writing/rowing!
Give a buzz if you and the family are ever up in Vancouver ... would be fun to meet up.
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