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Kari
- 27, Female
- Milwaukee, WI
- United States
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Kari's Discussions
How do kids react to your insulin pump?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott E Sep 7, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This is my third year teaching. The past two years I've taught first grade, and haven't explained my insulin pump to my students. When asked what it was I just said something like 'don't worry about…Continue
Low Body Fat May Not Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes, Genetic Study Shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian (bsc) Jun 30, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Interesting article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110626145303.htm
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Jun 27, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone else watching the episode tonight about LaRhonda and getting more and more peeved every time Chris says 'I don't want you to think of your mother as diabetic' or 'I don't want you to think…Continue
Gluten Free...I need help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by s6954118 Jul 15, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I need help in understanding what is and isn't ok to eat in a gluten free diet. Reading articles online isn't helping a lot....some list ingredients that none of the other articles mention. If I go…Continue
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Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Support and common experiences
- Date diagnosed
- July 26, 1992
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.5%
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- t:slim
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
- http://delightfullydiabetic.wordpress.com
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Type 1 diabetic since July of 1992. I work and play in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin. (I also live there with my husband and our bunny.)
I'm an ex-teacher (1st grade for two years, kindergarten for one year), recently returned to school full time for a degree in Health Care Administration.
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Latest Activity
A1c readingA1c%: 5.6 @ Mon Apr 15 2013 12:00:00 GMT-0500 (CDT)
Kari replied to Jenna470's discussion 'Seeking Advice wuth Diabetes and Personal Relationship!'"First off, can I ask why children are now out of the question?
I put myself through something similar from the ages of 18-21, I had A1c between 10 and 14 all that time. I was diagnosed with retinopathy and got scared....as I began my laser…"
Kari replied to Gary Z's discussion 'What is your twitter account?' in the group Twitterbetics"Twitter account: thatdiabeticgrl"
Kari joined Manny Hernandez's group
Twitterbetics
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Kari joined Jigga's group
Tandem T:Slim Users
New insulin pump from Tandem, the T:Slim touch screen insulin pump.Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for…See More
Kari replied to earthling's discussion 'DMV disclosure, yes or no?'"In WI the question is something like 'Have you lost consciousness due to one of the following conditions in the past 6 months?' with a list of things, including diabetes. I can safely say no. There are no other health questions, so at this…"
Kari replied to Santiago Jimenez's discussion 'Type 1 Apps for Android'"The paid version of Glucool has a calculator for that :)"
Josh F commented on Kari's blog post 'Doctors and their assistants who make assumptions....'"I love this post. Even at Beetham eye institute I am amazed how weird their questions are for someone who has been going there since the 80's."
Kari replied to Brandie's discussion 'Problems with Animas Insets' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I never had that happen, but I would definitely call Animas if I were you. At the very least they need to make a note of what lot/batch the Inset was from. And they'll probably replace it for you :)"
Kari commented on Josh F's blog post 'Feeling loss'"Josh, I understand the feelings you are going through. I went from no signs of retinopathy to severe proliferative in the blink of an eye (no pun intended) and then I freaked out, lowered my A1c, and made it worse for myself...and almost overnight I…"
Kari replied to Santiago Jimenez's discussion 'Type 1 Apps for Android'"I also use this (the paid one)"
Kari left a comment for No-Sugar Added® Poetry"My test strip haiku:
Test strip confetti Used test strips everywhere now
Look, they’re stuck to me!"
Kari replied to LiL MaMa's discussion 'Low Blood Sugar After Site Changes'"This is what I was going to say too :)"
Kari replied to TheOneType's discussion 'expired test strips'"They are usually fine - the expiration date is over-dramatized by the companies who produce the strips because they want you to buy more and more.
To be safe, when using them, I'd check one with the control solution first to make sure you get…"
Kari replied to Chris's discussion 'Diet (carb) compliance and the diabetics you know IRL (in real life; a.k.a. not just online)'"To pick out one part of what you said.....you think people who eat pizza or ice cream or whatever aren't in control, or aren't trying hard to control their diabetes?
Hmmm. That's sort of jumping to conclusions about people, IMO.
SOME…"
Kari replied to MyBustedPancreas's discussion 'What is Your Max Basal Rate?'"Note: 26 year old woman with normal BMI.
I have some insulin resistance (or so my CDE insists)"
Kari replied to MyBustedPancreas's discussion 'What is Your Max Basal Rate?'"I range from 1.05 to 1.3 units per hour"
Kari's Blog
Total Career Change
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 9:58am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Well, many of you know that I'm a teacher. In Wisconsin. Yeah, enough said :) (I'm sure you've all heard about the political stuff affecting teachers in WI, on the news...)
For many reasons, some of them political, but many of them centered around philosophy and my own stress levels....I've decided to make a total career change. After this school year (my third teaching), I will be leaving the field and going back to school full-time to earn a B.S. in Healthcare Administration w/ a…
Continue If Anyone Wants to Do the ADA Step Out Walk in Milwaukee....
Posted on October 9, 2011 at 10:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I started a "Team Red' for Milwaukee, because there wasn't one yet. This means anyone with diabetes, or someone who cares about a person with diabetes, can join the team. (It's sort of the 'team for people without a team', or for those who don't want to start their own.) If you live in the area and want to do the walk (this coming Saturday at 9am on the Milwaukee Riverwalk) and don't yet have a team, feel free to register yourself and any loved ones as members of Team Red.…
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Fear
Posted on May 29, 2011 at 4:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Sometimes I wonder if there are other PWD out there who have an intense fear of food poisoning, like I have.
http://delightfullydiabetic.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/fear/
http://delightfullydiabetic.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/fear/
delightfullydiabetic: Excellent
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:03pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
...today I experienced hands-down the BEST blood sugar day I’ve had in a month…
http://delightfullydiabetic.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/excellent-in-my-mr-burns-voice/
http://delightfullydiabetic.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/excellent-in-my-mr-burns-voice/
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- At 6:49am on May 30, 2012,
VikkiToria said…
- At 10:29am on January 9, 2012,
Robyn said… Happy Birthday!!
- At 5:28am on January 9, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Kari. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 9:37am on December 10, 2011, Robyn said…
I think I am going to hole off on the Doc wanting to go in and "Clear" it for me. I will wait it out for another month. Thanks honey and have a good weekend. xo
- At 7:58pm on December 9, 2011, Robyn said…
Hi Honey....? for you and I know you have already mentioned this but I cant read through the thread, How long after your vitrectomy until your eye even slightly became clear? Mine is still thick waxed paper like, no vision just images and color. I am getting a bit concerned. Thank you for all of your support by the wau, love to you. xo
- At 7:58pm on November 4, 2011, Robyn said…
- Thanks Doll.
- At 7:21pm on October 14, 2011, Robyn said…
- xo Thank You
- At 7:32pm on July 12, 2011,
Kain said… - I had no idea that angels posted on the TUD boards Kari (un ange de beauté).
I noticed your twitter mentions issues with retinopathy, that is an area in which i’ve also have trouble. My eyes are damn terrible these days, and yet any eye scans i’ve had return as positive, now i’m confused as to wheher the problem is inlaid with Diabetes at all whilst my mind says it is. How have you fared in this area ?
‘Kain’
- At 12:47pm on April 26, 2011,
Bella Ash said… - hi kari thanks for accepting my request
- At 10:40am on March 3, 2011,
Clinitest said… - Hi Kari,
I just wanted to say great job on what your doing. I have read a few of your blogs and things and am impressed with your attitude on dealing with this. Especially your desire to experiment. That is what I have done all of my life. I just recently went on the MM pump a year ago and its been working for me fine. I also use Novolog and my carb ratio now is 1:11 but I am still playing around with that and setting different basal rates based on time of day. It's cool you're a teacher too! Both of my parents were teachers. Keep it up! Ken
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