"Hi, is this sil-serter still available? I'm wanting to switch over from the quick set to the silhouette, i'm on the leaner side and tired of the pain I have from the quickset.
Thanks so much, Ken"
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dexcom sensor on thigh question
Started this discussion. Last reply by DianaS Feb 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm about to insert my second ever dexcom sensor on the side of my thigh. Should I place it facing up/down so the long side of the transmitter is running parallel to my height or the opposite, so…Continue
Do test strips really ever expire?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Jul 9, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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Best Cover for an infusion set to protect from water
Started this discussion. Last reply by MaiaJane Jul 10, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Today I went kiteboarding at a nearby lake. I folded over a IV3000 patch and cut a whole in the center, covered my infusion set, and felt good knowing that it would keep the water out. In reality…Continue
Help interpreting what insurance will cover
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sportster Jun 26, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've been unemployed for the past 4 months and obviously getting insurance coverage has been difficult. I'm a type 1 diabetic for 25 of my 26 years and have a 6.4A1C, 100% raw vegan diet, so by all…Continue
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Linda G left a comment for Ken"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the…"
Ken left a comment for Kerby Bennett"Hey, I'd love to be part of your study. I'm in Wichita, KS so I'd have to do it over the phone.
Thanks, Ken"
Ken replied to SJR's discussion 'just how long is insulin good for????' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I would not be surprised at all if the insulin manufacturers engineered in planned obsolescence. Chemically engineering the insulin so it "expires" after a certain period of time, that way we need to buy more and fuel the pharma industry.…"
Linda G left a comment for Ken"Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Ken..... Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
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Ken posted a discussiondexcom sensor on thigh question
I'm about to insert my second ever dexcom sensor on the side of my thigh. Should I place it facing up/down so the long side of the transmitter is running parallel to my height or the opposite, so that the length of the transmitter is perpendicular to my height?hope this makes sense,thanks, kenSee More
Ken replied to Corinna's discussion 'A lot of salad in my future...'"Rip up a head of kale, add 1t salt
Add about 1T apple cider vinegar or another citrus like lemon or lime juice (mix that up and let it wilt for a few minutes)
Dressing:
Blend 1 avocado, 2T olive oil, 2 sticks of celery
Pour the dressing over the…"
Ken replied to ilana's discussion 'Has anyone tried taking kelp supplements?'"I've got type 1 and I'm a raw vegan and I eat kelp noodles on a somewhat regular basis. Other than the fact they are pretty much a 0 on the glycemic index I do not notice anything unusual from eating it. Irregardless of the effect on…"
StaceyD replied to Ken's discussion 'Reliamed Barrier Wipe w/ Dexcom?' in the group Dexcom Users"I've been using both an alcohol wipe first, letting it dry then using the skin prep wipes. I have been routinely getting 12 to 19 days out of each sensor. YMMV. The Skin Prep wipes do not cause any issues (as far as I can tell) with the Dex.…"
Kelly Rawlings replied to Ken's discussion 'Reliamed Barrier Wipe w/ Dexcom?' in the group Dexcom Users"I just use an alcohol wipe.
I had one bad sensor after using a Reliamed barrier wipe--not sure that caused the sensor problem (I called Dex and they sent me a new sensor for free), but the Dex instructions say use alcohol and let it dry--not…"
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- At 5:35pm on December 29, 2012, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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- At 7:05am on December 29, 2011, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Ken.....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 6:09am on December 29, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Ken. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:49am on December 29, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Ken!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:36pm on December 29, 2010, Linda G said…
- Greetings Ken.......
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 9:20am on December 29, 2010,
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- At 3:54am on December 29, 2010,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday Ken. Enjoy the day.
- At 11:08am on June 6, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Ken!
- At 5:18pm on June 4, 2010, Linda G said…
- Welcome to the Porch Ken!
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- At 7:29am on June 4, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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