"hi Jennifer, I was wondering if you know any ex-pat Americans living in Costa Rica. How is life there for a diabetic? are you happy with your medical care? my husband is interested in perhaps moving there. he tells me the health care is good and…"
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Jennifer commented on Diabetes News and Interest's event 'Live interview with psychologist Korey Hood: diabetes at holiday time'"Hi, I can't find out how to get into the event. I am at the event page but it doesn't say. Can anyone direct me?
Thanks so much,
Jennifer"
Jennifer is attending Diabetes News and Interest's event
Live interview with psychologist Korey Hood: diabetes at holiday time at TuDiabetes homepage
December 14, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm PST3-4pm CDT4-5pm EST9-10pm GMT For lots of us with diabetes the holidays can be an emotionally mixed bag. Celebrations are joyful, but usually involve foods that challenge our blood sugar control, our will power, and our health in general. And while it can seem like everyone else in the world is happy and carefree, we have a myriad of potential sources of stress and frustration related to diabetes. Join Dr. Korey Hood to discuss the coping and psychology of having diabetes and the…See More
Jennifer is attending Emily Coles's event
Back by popular demand: live videochat with Gary Scheiner!!!! at TuDiabetes homepage
August 17, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm
12-1pm PST2-3pm CDT3-4pm ESTOur last live event with Gary Scheiner was so popular that he didn't have time to answer all the great questions posed by our brilliant community members... So he's coming back!!Gary is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor user and trainer, and Masters-level exercise physiologist. He serves on the advisory boards of several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research…See More
Jennifer commented on Emily Coles's event 'Live Videochat with Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute'"Thank you so much Manny! I am going to watch it now!"
Jennifer commented on Emily Coles's event 'Live Videochat with Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute'"I missed the video is there anyway to see or hear it now? Thanks"
Jennifer might attend Emily Coles's event
Live Videochat with Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute at TuDiabetes homepage
August 10, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific
4-5pm Eastern
Camillo Ricordi, M.D. is the Stacy Joy Goodman Professor of Surgery, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Microbiology and Immunology, and serves as Scientific Director and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Miami
Diabetes Research Institute. At the…See More
Jennifer liked Emily Coles's event Live Videochat with Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute
Linda G left a comment for Jennifer"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jennifer.... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! (You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
Jennifer replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"I am using Tegaderm and still have itching but not like before.
The Tegaderm pealed up yesterday, and I had to use tape to keep the sensor from coming out but it is better.
I went to my doctor last night because I also have an itching rash on my…"
Lorraine replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"Have you been able to see any improvement? I was recently pointed to an adhesion "tips" PDF on Insulet's site. It some some barriers I hadn't heard of before. It the first PDF listed."
Jennifer replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"Thank you all so much! I am so relieved to hear that there is hope! I will try it all! I was feeling so hopeless about it all and now I have hope. Thanks again."
Olivia Martin replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"My daughter had the same problem with her Omnipod pump. It was fine then suddenly she was itching like crazy,with red oozing sores, and just miserable. Omnipod swore they didn't change anything with their adhesive, but I saw on here that lots…"
Lorraine replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"I'm finding your story combined with Caleb's making it hard to believe they haven't changed anything though they told us the same thing. I suppose it's possible that people can become sensitive after time, but the timing of you…"
lisa c replied to Jennifer's discussion 'Itching on sensor site' in the group Dexcom Users"Jennifer,
I itch more in hot and humid for sure. Try wiping area with alcohol pad before insertion. Then I cut out tegaderm to put over the tape/not the transmitter. If I start to itch, I put arnica around the site, witch hazel or tea tree oil.…"
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- At 7:43am on February 21, 2013, Marie B said…
hi Jennifer, I was wondering if you know any ex-pat Americans living in Costa Rica. How is life there for a diabetic? are you happy with your medical care? my husband is interested in perhaps moving there. he tells me the health care is good and affordable.
- At 3:57pm on June 19, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jennifer....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 4:10am on June 19, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Jennifer. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 10:12am on August 15, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Jennifer!
- At 6:14pm on August 12, 2010,
catlover said… - Hi Jennifer- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 7:29am on August 12, 2010,
clarence haynes said… - Greetings from TORONTO where INSULIN was discovereed by BANTING & BEST, JULY 30 1921. Check out our website, www.brdfoundation.com and maybe set up a diabetes support group in your area.I am the 92 senior partner, computer rookie, clinically dead in 1977 with aBG of 88o.A senior who is going to WEAR OUT not RUST OUT.Keep in touch clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca Check out my photos, you might find them interesting.
- At 7:25pm on August 11, 2010, Linda G said…
It is, like coming home, isn't it....you've found your place.
luv.....linda
- At 6:58pm on August 11, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Jennifer.....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
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