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Holger Schmeken
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Holger Schmeken's Discussions
IOB is well known but SOB?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Mar 14. 15 Replies 0 Likes
The present is shaping the future
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Mar 8. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Holger Schmeken - Founder of Glucosurfer.org
Latest Activity
Holger Schmeken replied to diabetesman70's discussion 'Anyone know any diabetes subscription websites?'"Today we had some trouble with our Glucosurfer. The hoster had to switch to a smaller subnet (as you might know the IP addresses are running out). Despite the use of two network addresses one in the old and one in the new network it did not work out…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Shannon's discussion 'TMI Girly Topics - Men, consider yourself warned ;)'"If the highs are in the 7-10 days before the ovulation then the increase in estrogen could be the driver - at least according to this:
Would you agree?"
Holger Schmeken commented on Mike's video
MUSIC VIDEO: Livin' With Diabetes
"Haha, what a burst of creativity. Great vehicle for awareness. MTV anyone?"
Holger Schmeken replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Glucagon Survey'"Ask Terry he is the real expert here because he is already doing that. For me the survey is a great opportunity to recommend the development of a pen that is capable of micro-dosing glucagon. We will see if the industry is willing to adopt the idea."
Holger Schmeken replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Glucagon Survey'"Terry - that is great. How do you micro-dose the glucagon? Do you solute only little amounts of the glucagon in an extra syringe? Do you use a fine scale to determine the grams?"
Holger Schmeken replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Glucagon Survey'"The healthy body is balancing the blood glucose with insulin and glucagon all the time. Of course the dosages have to be very small. Thus I am talking about a pen capable to release these tiny dosages needed. The emergency glucagon shot is an atomic…"
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- Either I or a loved one have:
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- support, friendship, solidarity
- Date diagnosed
- October 20, 1987
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.2 now, 5.8, 5.5, 5.4, 5.4, 5.9, 5.9, 5.8, 5.6, 5.9 before
- Type of treatment/devices you use
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- http://www.glucosurfer.org
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October 2008
In the year 2005 I stopped to manage my written diabetes diary. It all seemed a burden to me and the benefits for my glycemic control seemed so little. I looked for solutions to manage my diary online with my mobile phone. But the solutions I found wanted me to reveal my identity. Luckily I met the right people at the institute for diabetes research and we developed our own solution called Glucosurfer.org that is usable in full anonymity, free of charge and financed by donations.
Everyone who is curious what this system can do for you is invited to take a look at my personal diabetes diary that I am managing daily (use the mouse to drag the diagrams):
http://www.glucosurfer.org/goto?diagram&language=en&user=278&share=3788281
I have created the group Glucosurfer.org users and I am looking forward to read your constructive feedback or questions there.
In some phases of our lifes we will struggle with our diabetes. Here the community with all its experienced diabetics can offer its helping hand. Even if you are not using Glucosurfer regularly you can use it for times of crisis. Just log your values for one or two weeks and share your Glucosurfer log with the community. I am sure you will get the support and encouragement to address your problems.
January 2009
Users of Medtronic or AccuCheck pumps can now upload their pump files to Glucosurfer.org. This is very convenient since these pump models are acting as digital diaries.
November 2009
We extended our import filter to support the XML files of the Dexcom 7 CGMS.
January 2010
Now we can import the data files of the OmniPod via Abbott CoPilot and the Animas Ping via its management software. Many thanks to those members of TuDiabetes who donated their data files to make this happen.
March 2011
Our first App for Windows Phone 7 has been published in the marketplace. The trial version will allow the full management of your Glucourfer diary. If you are willing to support our project with $0.99 you will have access to the estimated Insulin on Board (IOB) and more diagrams. You can click on the Link below to be redirected to the Zune Store:
February 2012
Our first App for Google Android 2.2 has been released. You can download the App for free from our website or you can support our project with $0.99 via the Google Marketplace.
Greetings from Germany,
Holger and the team of Glucosurfer.org
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Insulin for glucose that is clear but potassium?
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 5:00am 8 Comments 1 Like
With diabetes and insulin therapy we all develop better senses for your body. Just for the benefit of detecting lows earlier for example. For months these senses are now telling me that something is not right. I could feel my heartbeat more than usual and I got the impression that sometimes there were beats in between. This is not unusual even for healthy people but for me it felt odd.
Now some blood tests have revealed that I have a deficit of potassium (called…
Continue World Diabetes Day - blue lights
Posted on December 7, 2011 at 7:32am 1 Comment 0 Likes
The World Diabetes Day 2012 is months away. But still I want to urge you to take action now to make this day a success. Many people must be convinced and this will take precious time.
Because of that we wrote our local major very early this year. Our document is based on the official template of the Word Diabetes Day organization. We just included some photos and appended the official UN resolution. The document has been printed in color to make an impressive presentation. Out of that…
Continue Deutsch > English: important German terms and their English translation
Posted on December 7, 2011 at 7:27am 1 Comment 0 Likes
For our new German members here I created a list of German terms and their English translation. Please feel free to add terms you are missing:
German: für unsere neuen Mitglieder aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum eine Auflistung der wichtigsten deutschen Begriffe zum Thema Diabetes. Bitte gebt mir Rückmeldung, falls ich etwas vergessen haben sollte:
Aktives Insulin = Insulin on Board = IOB
Albuminurie = proteinuria
Analoginsulin = analog insulin
Apotheke =…
Continue Sporty lifestyle and my liver
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 3:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Now short before my fourties I had a full exam at my Diabetologist who is also specialized on Cardiology. The checkup revealed that I am really lacking fitness. For my age the heart rate is too high and the output generated in the cardio excercise is not where it should be. To me this is no surprise because of my job in the IT business. This is going on for years and my doc always appealed to me to change something about it. This time he did not appeal - he made the following order:…
Continue Pushing the envelope
Posted on April 20, 2011 at 2:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I had my quarter meeting with my diabetologist (specialized endo) yesterday. My A1c came back with 5.5% and this is the lowest A1c I ever had. There are several reasons for this A1c but the most important one is the use of analog insulins. I have used Actrapid and Protaphane (NPH) from 1987 to 2005 with success for my A1c (around 6%) but many negative side effects. In the year 2004 to 2005 it was nearly unbearable because I had far too many lows at night (have I slept in these two years?).…
ContinueComment Wall (296 comments)
- At 4:43pm on May 20, 2012,
jrtpup said… Spring has sprung here, what a beautiful weekend yet again! Hope yours was too :)
- At 5:50pm on March 20, 2012,
diabaide said… Merci de m'avoir éclairer...
- At 4:41am on March 11, 2012,
Ian Jorgensen said… I do mostly web but im moving to mobile web apps. Im working on a diabetes app, testing with a small group of users. Still have a long way to go though :)
- At 11:56pm on March 9, 2012,
Natali said… Hello Holger,I would want to share about my NGO.
I am currently a chairperson of newly created NGO "Georgian Union of Patients with Diabetes" The Union has been founded in May, 2011 with the initiative of people suffering from diabetes- uniting Georgians (and not only) with diabetes and their family members (since 1988 I have had type 1 diabetes). Union is non-profit organization focusing on diabetes management, protecting the social and health rights access in the society, provides them currently education program known as "Diabetic School" for free. You might know that there are main problems of healthcare and cure of diabetes in Georgia, Since 1996 patients receive insulin for free. For the necessary equipment (syringes, self-control equipment, test-strips etc.) and medications for the treatment and prevention of late complications patients have to pay partly themselves.
Average net salary per month is 300 GEL (120 EUR)
Average pension is 80 GEL (35EUR). of Gorn Union of patienys with Diabetes.
As you see there is difficult situation about healthcare system in Georgia, with my enthusiasm and with the biggest wishes to help them, I wanted to change that hard condition in my country
As newly Organization any type of assistance is very im[portant to us! If you have any kind of idea how to give voice to International and non-goveermental Organizations that exist such type of Union wich would want to help patients with Diabetes in Georgia?!
Yours sincerely,
Natali
Georgian Union of Patients with Diabetes (GUPD)
Email: natalidevrisashvili@hotmail.com
DiabetesUn@gmail.com
- At 2:25pm on March 9, 2012, Ian Jorgensen said…
Thanks Holger! I think what you are going with glucosurfer is great.
- At 10:39am on February 14, 2012,
Brigitte said… Welcome in the group France! How are you?
- At 6:21pm on February 10, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… Bravo on being a featured member Holger!
- At 10:10am on February 10, 2012,
Cabaretro- The Diabetic Dancer said… Holger, Thank you for the add of friendship.Please view my informative video on diabetes and dancing:) http://youtu.be/VgeEECxONJ8 I can also be found on facebook talking daily about diabetes. Feel free to request me as a friend on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/Model.Cabaretro.Amanda.Lynne
- At 7:31pm on February 8, 2012,
Manny Hernandez said… Hi Holger,
We stopped trying to pursue Google to do a diabetes doodle after this:
http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/10/why-google-wont-doodle-diabetes.htmlDo you know of any reasons to try to revive this initiative?
- At 5:05pm on February 6, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… I see we are still featured. Heartiest CONGRATS. Reed
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