-
KiwiRox
- Female
- Los Angeles, CA
- United States
- Share
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (39)
- Events
- Groups (9)
- Photos (1)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
- KiwiRox's Apps (3)
KiwiRox's Groups
-
Single Diabetics
271 members
-
OneTouch Users
225 members
-
Inked Diabetics
323 members
-
Minimed Paradigm Insul...
467 members
-
I've Had Diabetes for ...
178 members
KiwiRox's Discussions
H1N1 and diabetes
Replied Nov 3
KiwiRox's Page
Latest Activity
Hi all,
How many are in the Los Angeles area?
I originally was with Unicare (using BCBS network), but now with Aetna. Both through group insurance in a national coverage. My pump and CGMS are both covered under my plan's DME (durable medical equipment) and are covered at 100%. It really depen...
I'm definitely on board, I'll be bike riding at the time so it will be perfect timing. My phone has video...
This is not a government conspiracy, it's simply the flu shot with a more specific strain that was developed. Each year the flu shot is developed to match whatever strain they think is going to be coming around. With the H1N1 shot, it more specifi...
What you describe could also be a shoulder injury like a rotator cuff tear. I've suffered rotator cuff problems and have experienced the same sorts of symptoms you describe. Rotator cuff injuries can lead to bursitis (inflammation of the shoulder ...
I'm still cleaning my vials with alcohol swabs and I pump. Not sure why come to think of it. Guess habit is a good excuse and I know where that vial has been.
If you have a problem with the set sticking to you, keep some IV covers on hand or some sets without tubing etc. until you have a chance to get more. Who knows, maybe you'll find you are better without them.
This sounds exactly like the symptoms my dad had before his cervical fusion 15 years ago. He is not diabetic... I would suggest going more serious than a chiropractor and make sure there is nothing physically going on with your spine... there is s...
Great response!
Thanks for the information! This really helps.
Diabetic peripheral Neuropathy tends to have a "dying back" pattern (harder for the body to transport oxygen). The tips of fingers and toes become numb first and then it moves it way backwards to the lower leg etc.. (stocking-glove).
Stretching t...
Dried blood! Why do you get blood on your lancet? Perhaps your setting is on too high.
I think I change lancets whenever I open a new box of a 4-pack of strip containers. If I can't remember the last time I changed my current one, must mean I sho...
Thanks, Stephen. Yes, for most people it should, however, I usually treat my endo as my primary, but in situations like this it forces me to rethink this approach. I know I must have a primary somewhere in my contacts. Guess, no putting it off any...
Here in the UK we'd go and see our GP (General Practitioner) in the first instance and s/he would then refer us on to a specialist where necessary. I imagine the US system works in a similar way??
I don't think it's frozen shoulder you've got fro...
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Far Rockaway, NY
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- July 8, 1983
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 7.0
- What glucose meter do you use?
- UltraSmart
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- MM Paradigm 522
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://kiwirox
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://kiwirox1
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Connections
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Through so many other blogs.
- What do you do for a living?
- Webmaster/Student
KiwiRox's Photos
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:54am on September 22, 2009,
Carolyn Deans said… - If you have an infection from where you inserted your sensor, it's possible that it's a very deep infection. I once got an infection from a shot and because the syringe had pushed the bacteria so deep into my arm, it was very bad. I would see your doctor soon just to be safe. I still have a scar about 1cm in diameter from the infected puncture-would I had about 15 years ago.
- At 7:24pm on September 15, 2009,
miketosh said… - I don't do the JDRF rides yet, I've been doing the ADA rides. Much easier to fund myself. :-) I have a goal to do the JDRF ride in NC or Vermont in the next year or two.
- At 5:32pm on August 21, 2009,
Rudy said…
- hello how are you? just wanted to say hi. I hope you're doing well and I hope you have a great weekend. Best wishes.
sincerely Rudy Sims
- At 9:50am on August 20, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Welcome to the rabble Kiwi...take a peek at some of the groups when you get a chance!!!
Spread the word
Follow Us
Our Other Programs
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Most Popular Pages
- Topics and Videos
- Blood glucose meters
- Average Diabetic Readings
- A1C Readings
- Grams of Carbs per Meal
- Which CGM is more accurate
- Omnipod Review
- Animas Ping or Cozmore
- Famous people with diabetes
- Sugar Free Cheesecake
- iPhone Diabetes Applications
- Online Blood Glucose Tracking tools
- 62 Years Of Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Categories
- Recipes for Diabetics
- Type 2 Diabetes Forum
- Type 1 Diabetes Forum
- Insulin Pumpers Forum
- LADA: Type 1.5 Diabetes Forum
- Diabetes Groups
- Insulin Pumpers Group
- Continuous Glucose Monitor - CGM Users
- Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
- Byetta Users Forum
- Raw Food Diabetics
- Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users
- Animas Insulin Pump Users
- Symlin Users Forum
TuDiabetes Team
 Manny Hernandez |
 Andreina Davila |
 MelissaBL |
 Kristin |
 Scott |
 Teena Swager |
Welcome Committee
Content Committee
DHF Ambassadors
© 2009 Created by Diabetes Hands Foundation, P.O. Box 9421, Berkeley, CA 94709.
Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to DHF are eligible to be deducted.
Disclaimer
The contents of TuDiabetes is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, including without limitation diabetes. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on TuDiabetes.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The Diabetes Hands Foundation does not endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, services, procedures, opinions, or other information that are advertised or mentioned on the web site.
TuDiabetes®, TuDiabetes.org®, Word in Your Hand™, Drawing Diabetes™, Diabetes Supplies Art™ and No-Sugar Added Poetry™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
