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Kristi
- 38, Female
- McDonough GA
- United States
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Gastroparesis
35 members
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Diabetes And Beer
145 members
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HbA1C over 7.5?
60 members
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I've Had Diabetes for ...
177 members
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Out of Control Pumpers!
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Thanks Cara!
Yes baby is almost with us...we'll be considered full-term (37weeks) next Saturday. I'm counting down the days, as you can imagine!
My wrist & ankle swelling may have been early indications that I was heading for high blood pressure...
How awesome J! Congrats and good luck! I'm betting baby is nearly here!
Hi hopeful mums!
As far as my last post goes - I sure do feel better about conceiving!! Considering I am almost 8 months pregnant now!! Yep, my husband and I have a darling baby on the way (about 10 more weeks or so). I've been working my butt of...
Hi,
I was 37 when I had my 3rd baby. She's 19 mths now. I was diagnosed with Diabetes 4 months before becoming pregnant. I went through Invitro fertilization to conceive her as I did with my twins 10 years prior. I told my fertility Dr. that I wa...
I had my last two children when I was 38 & 40. I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 29 (after my 2nd pregnancy which they called gestational - but it did not go away). I was on MDI for the last 2 pregnancies - at the time the pumps were much large...
Yes. I was almost 39 when I had my daughter. Do you have any questions for me? I even as recently as last year, at the age of 44 was trying to have a child. It is doable. The Dr's are always going to give you the worse case scenario, but that does...
AWESOME DAVIS!! (just read this message now!!)
Please keep us posted on how you are doing!!
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- McDonough, GA
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 7.9
- What glucose meter do you use?
- One Touch Ultra Link
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm 512
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- A friend recommended it.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- CheyenneJack
- What do you do for a living?
- Medical reception
I was diagnosed in 1975 at the age of 4. It was tough having something very few people in our town knew about. I grew up believing I would not live to be 30. Once I turned 30, I didn't know what to do. I had spent so many years waiting on the other shoe to drop, that I hadn't set goals or lived very well. By the grace of God, I only have minor complications. I have been married for 8 years to a wonderful man who fully supports me and have begun to live and expect a long, great life. The work for that is not nearly as hard as the emotions I struggled with. Life is good!
Kristi
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Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 4:24pm on April 6, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Hey...how's it all going Kristi...any questions/suggestions? See if you can upload a photo of yourself when you get a chance...or a neat picture that reflects your personality!
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
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
- At 10:15am on December 4, 2008,
Jody Chesen said… - Kristi: Looking forward to it! A suggestion for your young nephew (that worked when I was a kid), at Halloween time have his folks give him a penny or nickel (or a sticker) per chocolate piece he collects....that way he gets something out of the whole experience and can still "Trick or Treat".
- At 8:06pm on December 3, 2008,
Jody Chesen said…
- Hey Kristi: I was diagnosed 5 years later (and one older) but besides that...similar feelings. Glad to be in my 30's happy and healthy, looking ahead and not behind. From someone who remembers the original Glucometers (and before) gotta love technology and this site to share it!
- At 7:25pm on August 29, 2008,
Diana said… - Hey Kristie, I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner. I haven't been on this site for a little while. Thanks for the advice. I haven't hadn't any scar tissue problems yet, but I have been rotating the sites, so that may be why. Well, I hope you are enjoying this site. The support you get is amazing.
- At 11:45am on July 31, 2008,
Mike said… - Hi Kristi,
Well I finally got a round tuit today - I called Minimed regarding the old stile syringes and reservoirs (for my old 508) a a trade. The catch, it has to be within 30 days. I'm about seven years too late. :-) But I am getting a sample of the Quick set, which was suggested by Joe in another discussion. At one time he used the MMT317 soft set and had the same problem with hyperglycemia until he switched. So I'm going to give it a shot. I'm also calling my PCP and Internist to see if there are any insurance poor candidates for a used pump with syringes and infusion sets.
To see what a cannula looks like after it slips and causes a hyperglycemic condition, see my picture 'MMT-317 Blues' - you may have to dig down a page. TTYL.
Mike
- At 3:19pm on July 23, 2008,
Mike said…
- Thanks for your input and ideas. -Mike
- At 9:42am on July 23, 2008,
Mike said…
- One of the reservoir boxes was broke into before realizing that they were the wrong type (that was during the transition from the 500 series to the 700 series). I'll call MiniMed regarding the balance - just hate to throw good reservoirs away. What about the 508? I'd like to be able to trade it in on or receive credit on a continuous glucose monitor - but I am willing to give it to someone, with a supportive physician, who can't afford a new one.
- At 12:25pm on July 22, 2008,
Mike said…
- ...and what are BCG trials?
- At 12:22pm on July 22, 2008,
Mike said…
- Yep, the answer was using the 'IE" tab option in Firefox v3 - otherwise, the accept link didn't appear.
I have been type one for forty-one years and have been using pumps since the 512(?) came out. Receievd one of the first blood test meters in 1975 (with red LEDs no less). :-) I now have a 715. I have several boxes of resevoirs and infusion sets for the older model and wish there was some way of contributing them to someone in need. I also have the old 512 pump (it's still funcional).
Any ideas? Is there a way to legally handle the transfer of durable medical supplies as mentioned above?
- At 11:11am on July 22, 2008,
J. Davis Harte said…
- Hiya Kristi,
Thanks for the comment :D It's so nice to have peers that understand where you're coming from...
I'm reinvigorated to improve my A1C, I just need to be okay with teetering on the edge of hypos and testing even more often, if that's possible! My friend Jackie who is an older T1 mom said her diabetes was a full time job. One way or the another, I'll be a mom someday ...
~dh
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