"Uni-Solve is available from Diabetes Wholesale. Baby oil...nail polish remover towelettes and just plain nail polish remover. The Uni-solve is available in a form like alcohol wipes which is useful when travelling."
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Janice L Cotton
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Switching from Humalog to Novalog
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janice L Cotton Apr 22. 14 Replies 0 Likes
How Low Should You Go?
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Apr 8, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Drinks Anyone?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ronnie Gregory M Jan 14, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Lead me not into temptation. I can find it all by myself.
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Janice L Cotton replied to Sue59's discussion 'Do You Use Protective Plastic on PDM Screen ?' in the group OmniPod Users"I had to reboot my PDM twice before. That didn't make me feel all that comfortable with it. They did replace mine and I sent off the malfunctioning one. I DID have all of my "numbers". I keep a record of all of my meds... allergies…"
Janice L Cotton replied to Sue59's discussion 'Do You Use Protective Plastic on PDM Screen ?' in the group OmniPod Users"I had my second generation PDM since it came out until just last week. Funny, mine died also. It malfunctioned twice then eventually was unable to have its records downloaded. I really hated that because the last malfunction was two days prior to a…"
Janice L Cotton replied to MooseDroppings's discussion 'Started The OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Laughing with you..... Shhhh I did the same thing"
Janice L Cotton replied to MooseDroppings's discussion 'Can Anyone Tell Me What Just Happened?' in the group OmniPod Users"I believe that if it were truly an occlusion, the screen would have inicated such. I have tried to find outwhat the coes mean but they won't divulge that informaion."
Janice L Cotton replied to MooseDroppings's discussion 'Started The OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Before I started with the OmniPod--first pump, I was using 32 units of Levemir plus an additional 28-35 for bolus per day and sometimes more with corrections. Now I usually use a total of 32 units on average for 3 days."
Janice L Cotton replied to MooseDroppings's discussion 'Started The OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"My very first question was to ask if it was normal to use so much less insulin. My A1c was 9.3. It's now 5.7!!!! Good luck and happy pumping."
Janice L Cotton replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Ahhhh...well said. I'll see. I just started using NovoLog for the first time. Thank you so much. I like details."
busymom replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Thank you for this great explanation! I appreciate having the detailed information. I also have to switch from Humalog, which I have used for 11 years, to Novalog due to insurance reasons. Part my personality and part an almost superstitious…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Of course the diversity of insulins has its roots in patent issues. On the other hand they offer different solutions for the same problem. The insulin molecule is a very complex structure. It needs to unfold to become active. This unfolding can be…"
Janice L Cotton replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Thanks guys...this has proven "interesting". I'll keep a close eye on things and test a little closer following meals to monitor whether or not I notice any difference."
"I actually still use both (MDIs). I stockpile my insulin because I'm off my parent's insurance this year, and just use whatever is going to expire first.
They are slightly different at the molecular level, but are almost identical for the…"
"Years ago, I made the switch from Humalog to Novalog, and I saw no difference at all."
garidan replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Someone says novolog is faster, someone that it's way slower. To my daughter novolog is slower, smoother and longer in action than humalog.
I think something is due to the different insulin pens they use. My novopen junior for novolog puts less…"
Janice L Cotton replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"And... just what might that difference in behavior be????"
busymom replied to Janice L Cotton's discussion 'Switching from Humalog to Novalog'"Is this change to avoid patent litigation rather than change the function of the insulin?"
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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?
- Tips/suggestions regarding all things related to living with diabetes.
- Date diagnosed
- October 1, 1993
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.7 !!! January 3, 2012 Yea!
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- OmniPod
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Do Insulin Pumps Lead to Less Insulin Demand?
Posted on March 6, 2009 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Since starting on the OmniPod (my first insulin pump)..I'm seeing way better BG levels. I'm not sure, but it also seems that I'm using less insulin per day...please don't say duh
Sleeping with the Pod
Posted on February 12, 2009 at 2:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I am a new OmniPod user (23 January)... Any advice regarding sleeping with the Pod? I have deliberately avoided sleeping ON the pod. Is it necessary to avoid sleeping directly on the pod? Getting a good night's rest is not my strong suit to begin with.
Comment Wall (98 comments)
- At 1:10pm on March 24, 2012,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
- At 9:11pm on January 1, 2012, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
A New Year....already 2012!!!
I have made SO many friends here at tu., some I meet daily, some I meet frequently.
Some...occasionally. No matter, I have been supported and have felt loved.
I don't know how I managed before "coming home"...but here is where I belong :)
Tu.diabetes is my second family...here, I need not explain nor defend myself. Here,
I am free to be me ♥ Thank you for your friendship Janice. A BLESSED NEW YEAR to you and yours....linda :)
- At 4:11pm on December 25, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Wishing you and your family a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ♥
hugs.....linda
- At 9:16pm on August 1, 2011,
Manny Hernandez said… - Janice,
For now, in order to have full functionality on TuDiabetes, you would need to use a browser other than IE9. Most likely the problem you describe with sending messages is due to the use of IE9. Social networks on Ning like ours will soon be supporting IE9, but not yet... :(
- At 5:26pm on July 29, 2011,
Peetie said… - Janice: I just noticed your comment about the messages.(It came up on the sidebar). I had the same problem and was told that I had to change my browser. Instead, I opened TuD, went to "tools" then "compatability settings". There I was able to add TuD. Finally, after trying for ages, I was able to send private messages. Hope this helps!
- At 4:43pm on June 14, 2011,
Mayumi said… - Your answer came through just fine. Thank you for teaching me about the DK yarn, never could find an answer until today :) Your sweater sounds lovely.
- At 9:15am on December 27, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- At 7:29pm on November 25, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- At 9:26am on November 22, 2010,
bikette said…
- Hi Janice - I hope you got the answers you need about wearing your pump during your upcoming surgery. Since I know nothing about them, I didn't figure you needed my input! However, I have had lots of surgery (40 anesthetics to date) so if there is anything else about the procedure you don't understand, I'd be happy to try and help. I hope it goes well for you. Please keep us posted.
- At 10:18pm on October 31, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
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