"WOW that is scary and especially when your alone. I know i have done the samething with lows where I'm sitting at 35 hoping and praying it will go up without needing help. I understand not wanting to cause a scene.
I've never heard of a…"
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Dexcom G4 - redesigned receiver
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Sep 12, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I didn't realize that the Dexcom G4 was redesigning the receiver. I was thinking that was only a sensor redesign. Question is will the alarms wake me up? I sure hope so.Any users in the UK of G4? Not…Continue
Snack Food
Started this discussion. Last reply by catlover Jul 1, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I always struggle to find a good tasting snack food that doesn't spike my blood sugar. Whenever I eat regular chips not surprising I end up with double up arrows on the Dexcom. So I rarely eat…Continue
Am I missing out on something by not seeing an Endocrinologist?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Mar 10, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I see a lot of discussions on the board where people mention seeing their Endocrinologist. After 30 years of living with diabetes I have seen an Endo all of "1" time. Part of that is probably because…Continue
Medtronic mySentry -Remote Glucose Monitor
Started this discussion. Last reply by christy Jan 10, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I received an e-mail today from Medtonic about their Remote Glucose Monitor - "adjustable volume control is designed to awaken even the deepest sleepers". I think this was a much needed enhancement…Continue
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Jim replied to Nyadach's discussion 'Funny hypo stories...'"In college I went to the grocery store to get some groceries. Went low at some point while shopping and my typical 15 minutes of shopping turned into probably about an hour. I couldn't make a decision about anything! I'd stop and look and…"
Jim replied to Annabella's discussion 'Dr Bernstein on Insulin Pump Therapy'"Why I agree with some of his concepts (low carb-lower insulin requirements-less chance of mistake) his whole concept of your BG shouldn't elevate after eating is one of those ideas that seem a little on the quack side. It's a proven fact…"
Jim replied to Linda G's discussion 'Meter Meter on the Wall...Who's the Fairest of Them All?'"I've never used, but I believe that is the meter that dr. bernstein recommends."
Jim replied to samsmom's discussion 'Stomach, Gastrointestinal Problems with Type 1'"While GP is a possibility, as you said at this point that seems unlikely. It could be gallbladder,H. pylori, celiac, addison or possibly something else. I would get an appointment with the gastro ASAP. If symptoms persist and it's taking…"
Jim replied to Robbie's discussion 'Infusion Set Cannula Lengths'"I could feel the 9 mm sitting on my muscle so i switched out to the 6mm. Not so much bleeding, just very painful during insertion and anytime i touched the site. The 6 mm resolved those issues."
Jim replied to Dave.Ladner's discussion 'Need some help with testing...'"Anyways... ending my intro: I want to change this. I am getting old enough that I start to worry about my future, my bodies future, and what I am doing to it.
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In reading your post you have taken the right first step in saying…"
Jim replied to DFWDave81's discussion 'New member with a question about to start pumping.'"I think pump supplies are typically proprietary and will not work with other pump brands. I use the quick sets and they work good for me."
Jim commented on Danny's group 'FLATLINERS CLUB'"I think Dexcom recently changed something with their customer service. On my last online sensor reorder after 2 weeks I got an email saying my doctor had approved my G4 system. Only problem is I got the G4 system in 2012. I sent them an email with a…"
Jim joined Robert Yancey's group
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Jim replied to Diabetes News and Interest's discussion 'Turning Diabetes Over to the Bionic Pancreas'"This is very exiting. It seems like this treatment is a potential game changer. More hope here than a cure that seems to never make it past the mouse in a lab. Hopefully they have adequate funding to develop the technology.
Hopefully this can be…"
Jim replied to JamieP's discussion 'Petition to Revise Names of T1&T2 to Reflect the Nature of Each'"It's a blood sugar issue, not a name issue. PWD regardless of type can not maintain a normal blood sugar. Why the treatments may be different, high and low bs kill and cause damage in both types. If we increase education and training about…"
Jim replied to JamieP's discussion 'Petition to Revise Names of T1&T2 to Reflect the Nature of Each'"As long as it doesn't impact finding a cure or developing new treatments, they can call it what they want. I don't get it, but whatever floats your boat. I guess after 30+years years, I'm over the name debate and more interested in…"
Jim replied to Richard157's discussion 'Disturbing Things People Say About Diabetes'"When i was a teenager my mom told me the doctors told her my dad had the heart of a 70 year old man when he died. He was forty. It didn't bother me so much then, but the older I get the more it bothers me. It's especially hard this year…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- August 1, 1981
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 01/2011 - 5.6 07/2011 - 5.8 03/2012-6.0 09/2012 5.8 03/2013 5.5
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- At 1:20pm on June 7, 2012,
Riva Greenberg said… Yes, I'm sorry Jim. When I updated the blog on my web site I completely got lost figuring out how to let people leave comments. But I thank you for reaching out and leaving yours here. It feels exactly as I wrote it and I imagine too many of us know how that feels. Best, riva
- At 4:23pm on March 9, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jim...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 5:10am on March 9, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Jim. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 10:04am on February 7, 2012,
Bella said…
Thanks Jim, that's what I notice on Dexcom so I hope to have better resolts.
- At 1:10pm on February 6, 2012,
Hi Jim. Both companies are working in join both tecnologies(The saleman told me that and I read it too) . If they do and they improve it, it will be fine for me because I won't have to carry 2 machines. I love my pump. My Dex is not accuracy. I am agree with someone who wrote that Dex mess when is too high or Low. That's happening to me. Yesterday My Dex said I was in 340 after I checked many times before and Pump insuline and I said, that can't be true. I was right! I checked my glucose metter and it says 229, so that is a big diference.
- At 2:40pm on September 19, 2011,
Emily Coles said… - Hi Jim,
I'm really sorry that the original title I chose in my report about the Desai lab offended you! I'm always happy to see diversity of all kinds among the folks working in the field of diabetes, but I see that several community members found the mention inappropriate.
I've changed the title, and I apologize for the offense.
Sincerely,
Emily
- At 7:12pm on June 11, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home Jim....
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
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 5:39pm on June 11, 2011,
Jim Roach said… - Jim Roach said… From one Jim to another Welcome to TuDiabetes Jim!
- At 11:15am on June 11, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 10:09am on June 11, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, welcome to Tudiabetes, we are really happy that you found us!
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