"My insurance did not cover the dive medical either. It cost me $100 but it was worth the piece of mind of getting his approval."
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Joan replied to Janette's discussion 'Kids w/ T1D and scuba diving' in the group Diving and Scuba DivingJoan replied to Janette's discussion 'Kids w/ T1D and scuba diving' in the group Diving and Scuba Diving"My doctor was not comfortable in signing as well because she was felt that she didn't know enough about the risks of scuba diving and was advised by another physician not to give her permission. So I went to a "dive doctor", one who…"
Joan replied to bort269's discussion 'Does Medtronic replace faulty mio infusion sets?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Medtronic is very good to deal with. When I first started on the Mio, I called more than once and they walked me through the procedure and gave me replacements. I like the Mio but they are very delicate and it is very easy to pull them apart until…"
Joan replied to Dee Meloche's discussion 'Persons From Ontario Using A Pump' in the group Canada Diabetes"Hi Dee. You must get the forms from the ADP and take them to your endo to complete, then you send them in. I don't think your family doctor can do this if you are under the care of an endocrinologist."
Joan joined Glenda's group
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Post your favorite recipes for diabetics, including low carb ones...and if possible list the source where you found it....
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This group is for any diabetics who are into cooking, farming, diabetic recipes, organic and natural foods, or who just like eating really taste stuff.
Joan replied to Stemwinder's discussion 'Sil-Serter or whatever you call that thingy.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I also prefer the Mio, once you get the hang of it. Easy to insert, less painful and less scar tissue."
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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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- February 28, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.1
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- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm 554
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- At 7:13pm on April 9, 2009,
Judith said… - Hello Joan
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.
http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide;">
Do come see us again soon, Joan. I'd love to read your story. Are you enjoying your retirement?...Hope you are well...Judith in Portland
- At 1:05pm on October 17, 2008,
Andrea said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes!
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- At 8:29am on October 15, 2008,
clarence haynes said… - As one of the oldest (91) insulin-dependent since 1977,welcome, and to start you off on the right foot, my advice is 1.get yourself a good diabetic specialist, 2.wear a MEDIC-ALERT identification,it can SPEAK for you when you cannot speak for yourself, 3. have a DIABETIC BUDDY,someone you are in contact DAILY, they,too,can save your LIFE., a new bit of info, that is very imoportant,LISTEN to your body, it tells you when to sleep, when to exercize, when its time to have a snack, etc. You will learn,that the diabetic who knows most about their diabetes will live the LONGEST. If you are in TORONTO, on November 5 2008, and attend CDA health fair at ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE, I wll be a greeter from 4.30 pm to 9 pm, you will see an 91 year,young, geezer with a BLUE ROSE, and a button that says DONT BOTHER ME, I CANT COPE, This will give us an opportunity to meet as fellow members of TuDiabetes,and maybe set up a branch here. AMIGOS clarence.haynes
@sympatico.ca
- At 7:48pm on October 14, 2008,
Sweeter Cherise said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes! You have joined a great online community/family.
- At 7:03pm on October 14, 2008,
Karen said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes, glad you found us!!!!
If you have a second please sign this petition for awareness via Google.
http://diabetesdoodle.com/
- At 7:01pm on October 14, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Joan!
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