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  • Forest Park, IL
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Choosing a pump.....
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Keller Nov 17.

 

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Thanks for your response. Before I met with my CDE, I was leaning towards the tube variety, but the omnipod was such a cool idea. I have heard/read mixed reviews and there is a lot of waste...not like I can worry about medical waste being diabetic...
on Tuesday
I highly recommend meeting with Reps from each company to look at their pumps. What one pump works for one, it might not for another. I started on the Omnipod in November of last year, after three 1/2 months of constant issues, I switched to the ...
on Tuesday
I had it on my left mid-back...it hit something and the adhesive stayed on but the pump peeled away....
on Tuesday
First off, CONGRATS on deciding to get a pump, Jill! It was the best decision I ever made, and the majority of pumpers on on TuD would probably agree with me. I've had the oPod for a little more than two months now, and I absolutely LOVE it! I've...
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So I have officially decided to switch from injections to a pump. I met with my endo and CDE today to get the low down and have chatted with some experienced friends, but I am still torn. Today I wore a trial omnipod. I hit it within 30 minutes o...
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A group for those of us who are hoping, wishing, praying, wanting to be pregnant one day. A source of pregnancy web links, helpful tips. frustration, support, happy thoughts, etc.
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Welcome to TuDiabetes Jill! Yes, with diabetes (and so many other things), I think that it always has to be ONE step at a time! I have ups and downs with my diabetes. But when I realize how good I feel when I eat good, healthy food, it makes it ...
April 25
Jill- Welcome to TuDiabetes. You can DO IT! you've come across a great group of people who can share their experience. Diabetes, is a one day at a time disease. You can do it.
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Did your endocrinologist test you for the MODY genes? Mine did (I wasn't those types), but he seemed to think it was important to know. I remember he said that the MODY types are definately familial and he wanted to know for my daughter's benefit ...
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Hi...It is comforting to hear similar stories to mine... I am not going to say "nice to hear" as I don't wish this disease on anyone! I was diagnosed with GD at about 25 weeks along and as all of you...had no risk factors. They started by putting ...
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For those ladies who had GD and were told: "it will be years before you should get diabetes, IF YOU GET DIABETES. I went for GD to diagnosed with LADA within 6 months.
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Hometown (where you come from):
Chicago, IL
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
October 15, 2008
Type of treatment you use
Shots
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Friend with T1DM, support
What do you do for a living?
Emergency Veterinarian

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We recently contacted you to let you know that we would soon be launching JDRF’s Clinical Trials Connection. We are pleased to announce that the service is now available to you at www.trials.jdrf.org.

As you may know, JDRF is funding more human clinical trials than ever before. Clinical Trials Connection is an online tool that provides information about and access to clinical trials – both JDRF-funded and others. The service’s goal is to help people with type 1 diabetes and their famil… Continue

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At 1:16pm on June 26, 2009, Kathy said…
Welcome Jill. I don't suppose that's Wrigley field in the picture?? I'm a fellow Illinoisan. Welcome.
At 2:12pm on May 19, 2009, KK said…
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have not been on since April. Are you still on Honeymoon? I am! its good and bad at the same time. have a great day.
At 12:08pm on April 25, 2009, Kristin said…
Hi Jill!
You should join our group, Oh Baby, for women who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant someday. We can use great moms like you to give us advice!!
At 10:39pm on April 23, 2009, Gerri said…
Hi Jill,

Welcome to our community! Happy you found us. Wonderful people here to learn from & share with. Hope you'll feel at home.

Yay, for the emergency vets! I'm in animal rescue & know the wonderful work you do.
At 4:48pm on April 22, 2009, Kathy said…
Hello Jill.
Please stop by and join the Great Lakes Group - just a way to link members geographically.
I live in the center of the universe, Minneapolis.
Welcome to Tu Diabetes. Nice to have you with us.
At 1:02pm on April 22, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Welcome to the family Jill...so glad you found us! It hasn't been a year yet since the official dx...how's it all going? Not only are you a new mom, but you also work/are on call at night! How are you handling it all? Take care, and stay connected!
At 1:31am on April 22, 2009, Brigitte said…
hello and welcome to TuDiabetes! it's great you joined the community!!! I read you were diagnosed last january.... I hope it's not too hard for you. If you need some informations, support, friends with Type 1 , we are here ! I'm a type 1 since 1967. When you have the time please read the New Member Guide, it will help you and don't forget to add a photo. Bienvenue Jill!
 
 

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