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Replied Nov. 11, 2008
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I'm an identical twin and my sister got type 1 at age eight. I followed suit at age eleven.
There is a 50% chance that the other identical twin will not get diabetes (or will).
It's hard to be a mother of twins, I know (my mom won't let me forge...
Dolores,
I see from your profile, that you have the rare Type 1.5 diabetes.. I think this may be coloring your perception of what it is like to have Type 1 diabetes.
My son, Logan, is 5 years old, and he was diagnosed about 6 months ago with Type ...
I have identical twins, Logan and Gray aged 5. Logan was dx Julyl 2008 with diabetes, and we are waiting on the testing to see if Gray has any markers... Gray is really protective of his brother, but always has been, I think.
Creating special time...
Aaron, we've been using the pod with our 5 year old, Logan, for about three months now.. the only time we had a consistantly high number, was when we placed the pod in a place where there wasn't much fat on his body..
Did you place the pod somewhe...
Im a mom of twins but their brother Erez has Diabetes. I taught two boys that were identical (my girls are) and one was diabetic and the other not. I love my twins. I am taking them prom dress shopping tomorrow. Senior year. I am jealous!
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Seattle, WA
- Do you have diabetes?
- I have a relative/friend with diabetes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- July 31, 2008
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 8.1
- What glucose meter do you use?
- The PDM that goes with our Omnipod.. it uses Freestyle strips
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://watchoutforyourpancreas.blogspot.com/
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- answers about glucose testing (google)
- What do you do for a living?
- Stay at home mom, diabetes wrangler
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- At 8:25pm on April 2, 2009,
Denise Reyes said…
- hi jen,
i read your post on a discussion about a1c's
i see youre a mother with a t1 youngster; and i just wanted to come by and commend you for all the effort you put into managing your sons diabetes :)
not very many people, normal people, know how about the tasks we are forced to face everyday.
i hope everything is well and tudiabetes can provide you support whenever you need it :)
keep on trucking and take care.
i hope for the best for you and yours ;)
- At 10:36pm on February 21, 2009,
Michelle Diabetic Mom of two? said…
- Wow! We do need to talk. :) We're in Kauai now, home mid week. We'd love to get together with you guys! We go to the pump class on Wed. the 4th to pick anna's pump. Yeah!!! We're moving forward. We ended up negative to Celiac's but are still having troubles getting her stabalized. They want her to wear a sensor after we return. More info is better. She does carry the gene to be predisposed for Celiacs so they are watching her. Before we left, she was riding in the 400 and 500s again. UGH!!!!
- At 10:15pm on February 19, 2009,
Sara said…
- Hi Jen,
Isaac started pumping insulin last week with the MiniMed Paradigm 522 :-) We were hoping for the OmniPod...but after trying it out for a few days, it just didn't work for him. Maybe in four years! The tubing hasn't been an issue at all...that was my biggest concern. The needles for his sets are HUGE, but he's been so tough about it, says it doesn't hurt at all. I've been changing his site every two days, just because I'm paranoid. With mid-winter break this week, we've had lots of time for basal testing. Numbers are still a little wonky, but I know that's to be expected. Feeling a little more confident, a little less stressed...I know this is the best option for him right now. Looking to get him set up with a CGM next month. Hoping for some sleep in the very near future :-)
- At 1:56pm on December 28, 2008,
Sara said…
- Hey Jen, We're signed up for class on Jan. 7. I'm hoping to make a decision and get him started during mid-winter break in February. Making myself crazy trying to choose, but ultimately it will come down to what Isaac wants. I love the looks of the OmniPod for so many reasons...it was my initial favorite, but then the ping and minimed have so many features that look good too...but ugh, the tubing. My bet is we'll end up with the pod and love it as much as you do :-) Isaac loved the stickers...he made me promise we'd buy a bunch so he could always keep it decorated. I also read that they're working on integrating a CGMS...that would be perfect. Hope all is well where you are...so glad the snow is gone!!
- At 11:55pm on December 18, 2008,
Michelle Diabetic Mom of two? said…
- I can't believe you got him on so quickly!!! Way to go. We are going to see Dr. Sanda next time......Feb. :) How did you contact different reps to get free trials? Yes, let's get together. We're home oer the holidays. Love to see you and the BOYS. :) Merry Christmas right back at you!
- At 12:38pm on December 15, 2008,
Sara said…
- Hi Jen! We can't get up our icy driveway to the even icier road, so we're home from school and work today. Taking the rare opportunity of a few extra moments to do some pump research. I noticed you've already taken the class and was curious what you think of all the options. We're scheduled to take it next month and are leaning toward the ping, but I would love to know what you think if you get a chance!
- At 10:02am on November 12, 2008,
William said… - Supper would be a great idea. The darn plane tickets are the same price as going to mexico or cuba. Weird how the prices work.We were looking at prices to B.C. the other night but still have to look at prices to your area from burlington vermont instead of from montreal. Sometimes it's cheaper to drive to USA and fly from there. It would be really cool to meet you guys face to face. We seem to already have many things in common and you like camping so how could it not work, I mean camping ....come on.....what campers don't get along. Anyhow gotta go to work so take care and chat soon.
- At 12:12am on November 12, 2008,
William said…
- Hey Jen, Don't know if u know who this is........it's "gin's" husband.......from Canada......thinking.....thinking.......oooohhhhhh yeah. Nice to meet you so to speak. That is Noah in my picture. I'm still trying to figure this site out. Lots of things going on here. Your name is everywhere on here huh. Those camping pictures are where I wish I was right now. We are off to see the endo later on for his regular check up. We have questions for her too....his numbers are all over the place sometimes and we want to find out why. It would be sooooo cool if the pump could adjust itself to his body huh kind of like a pancreas. Dreaming never hurt anyone. It's 3:15 am and I am still awake; I only get in from work at 1:15 and am wide awake so I get on this and try and tire myself out. Sometimes it take til 4am. Not good for the next day though.Luckily I only start at 2pm. Have yourself a great day Jen and tell that hubby of yours to write to me.
- At 10:33am on November 7, 2008,
Kenny! said… - aw what alittle trooper, I couldnt imagine taking shots at 5 years young. I love the pod, its was really life changing, specially being a teen, no tubes and its water proof. The fact that they are working on a CGMS in 2009. its a teenager diabetics dream =], but its really up to your son, look around and try some demos. but if you ever have question ill try my best to answer them =]
- At 10:22pm on November 3, 2008,
Lindsay said… - The pictures of your boys are so great! Aww.... It makes me want my sister to live closer. Yeah, I've only been diabetic for 2 and 1/2 years. Overall I'm doing really well (I think- have an endo appt coming up soon). I just switched to the pump in August and it definitely seems to keep my blood glucose levels much more stable. You should check out the twin group here on the site. There are a few members and it's not very active, but you could reach out to them one on one. I'll try and post a few more pics of my sis and I so your boys can see. Have a great day!
~Lindsay
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