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What's your blood sugar?

Replied May 28

 

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nel peach replied to Kevin Smith's discussion 'distance running on the mini med' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
Kevin,how are you making out with pumping and running ; did you get to read the book at work . ...how about an update ?? Another good source of information is Chris Jarvis's blog ...he is a ( Canadian ) Medtronic pump user , Olympic Rower and does...
September 25
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Iowans and surrounding areas with diabetes
August 18
Ahmad ( Al ) commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
Welcome aboard Derry, I would be happy to meet with you and whoever can make it to Des Moines. Lets arrange for something people? A Meet up, hangout, lunch, dinner, bowling, movie night.....am open for anything :o) I live in Ames, I can arrange s...
July 15
derry commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
hello diabetic friends was asking kelly if there are any support groups in the des moines are i know they do have some for kids and for type2 but what about us let me know of any, thanks shasta
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derry joined Kevin Smith's group
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Iowans and surrounding areas with diabetes
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Kelly Rawlings commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
Show some Iowa diabetes pride! Join me and thousands of diabetes friends in a mass blood sugar test-in on July 14.
July 9
Ahmad ( Al ) commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
Busy as hell! Taking swimming lessons and this weekend I will be leaving to Kansas visiting my parents, the weather temperature is higher there!
June 10
Kevin Smith commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
Well how is everyone doing? This is such nice Iowa weather we are having.
June 10
Duncan replied to Kevin Smith's discussion 'homebrewing and BG' in the group Diabetes And Beer
It's going to depend on what style of beer you brew, what the original gravity was and what the finishing gravity is. I haven't brewed since my diagnosis but I was a 10 year brewer before and I'm gearing up to brew again shortly.
June 3
Kevin Smith added a blog post
Well things went pretty well 1:44:23 for a 20k 12.4 miles. I feel really good not to sore for a 8:24 min mile
June 1
Marie B commented on Kevin Smith's blog post 'lifes journey'
That's great Kevin. The pump makes things much more flexible. Be sure to rotate your sites well!
May 28
Kevin Smith commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
going to be a good day here in Iowa. The sun is going to come out!!
May 28
Kevin Smith replied to Kelly Rawlings's discussion 'What's your blood sugar?'
my pump just vibed so it is 109
May 27
Kevin Smith added a blog post
Well we are only a couple days from my first 20k race. I cant beleive things have come this far in my fitness and my sugar disease. After my dianosis I was concerned that things like distance running were out of reach and now with my pump I feel l...
May 27
Ahmad ( Al ) commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
Today I had a shower in the rain! Even my underwear were wet! lol
May 26
Kevin Smith commented on Kevin Smith's group 'Iowans with Diabetes'
well the weather here n Iowa is a little on the gloomie side. Cant wait for the sun.
May 26

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
hubbard
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 3, 2001
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
11
What glucose meter do you use?
accucheck compact plus
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
medtronic mini med 722
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
nothing
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
wife
What do you do for a living?
boiler operator

Kevin Smith's Blog

Kevin Smith

dam to dam race

Well things went pretty well 1:44:23 for a 20k 12.4 miles. I feel really good not to sore for a 8:24 min mile

Posted on June 1, 2009 at 5:20am —

Kevin Smith

lifes journey

Well we are only a couple days from my first 20k race. I cant beleive things have come this far in my fitness and my sugar disease. After my dianosis I was concerned that things like distance running were out of reach and now with my pump I feel liberated. Life could not be better. So with that I wish everyone a good rest of the week and I pray for good health to all. Kevin

Posted on May 27, 2009 at 7:56pm — 1 Comment

Kevin Smith

first goo run after sarting my pump.

I ran 6 miles today. I felt really good my prerum bg was 200 and post was 115. I felt real good. I just hope I can get back in to my groove.

Posted on May 11, 2009 at 2:29pm — 4 Comments

Kevin Smith

thank you for the info

I will try the iv 3000
I never thought about the heating of my insulin. Is this a big consern

Posted on May 11, 2009 at 12:12pm —

Kevin Smith

Hot Tubs

hello

Can anyone give me a little insight on Hot Tub / Water use now that I am on the pump (mini)? My wife and I own a hot tub and I use it to help my muslces after running to relax them and such.

I am concerned about the adhesive around the "sight" coming off while in the Hot Tub/ Water / Shower? anyone got a little advise for me?

Thank you
Kevin

Posted on May 9, 2009 at 9:39pm — 9 Comments

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At 11:59am on April 30, 2009, Heather-Ann said…
Yes I just started my pump on April 13th and it's so amazing. I had a rough 1st week but they tell you it will be b/c of your body adjusting to the non-stop supply of insulin throughout the day that our bodies haven't had in yrs. But you will like it- and it will be confusing at 1st but you'll get the hang of things pretty quick. Take care and if you have a question I'll answer it to the best of my knowledge. Heather-Ann
At 8:10pm on April 11, 2009, Christina said…
Hi Kevin!
Welcome to tudiabetes! =]
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