"Hi Heather,
Did you find anything out about Animas/Dexcom in Canada?
Cheers,
Laura"
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Post-meal spikes in blood sugar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amanda Apr 14, 2009. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Animas Infusion Sets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mitchell Karas Jul 31, 2009. 11 Replies 0 Likes
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Laura Brandes replied to Jason K's discussion 'Animas & Dexcom CGM announcement' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users
Michelle Curtis left a comment for Laura Brandes"Laura, I just saw your friend request from April...Oops, need to check in here more often. Yes, my son has diabetes and celiac. If you ever want to chat, I am easily found over on facebook. I think it is www.facebook.com/mcurtis596"
Laura Brandes replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'The Big Blue Test on World Diabetes Day'"I know it's only noon out here on the west coast and I know I'm supposed to do this at 2pm. However, I just returned from the WDD Bike Ride in Victoria, BC and figured I'd count those numbers toward the Big Blue Test.
Pre-ride:…"
"Wonderful idea ...and will you get to poke your finger , bike a bit more and 14 minutes poke again and record ? Be safe !!"
Laura Brandes added a discussion to the group Cycling Diabetics
World Diabetes Day Ride - Victoria, BC
Inspired by a similar event taking place in Seattle, my husband and I have organized a community, diabetes awareness bike ride for World Diabetes Day (November 14th, 2009). Here in Victoria, British Columbia, we’ll be marking this day by grabbing our bicycles and getting active!This ride is not about speed or endurance; all levels of cycling experience are welcome! This ride is…See More
Laura Brandes replied to John Sangdahl's discussion 'map my ride' in the group Cycling Diabetics"There's also www.veloroutes.org.
Cheers,
Laura
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www.myfavouritenumber.ca"
Laura Brandes replied to Grant Daisley's discussion 'Canadian Cyclists?' in the group Cycling Diabetics"In and around Victoria, BC - on the roads and also on the lovely Lochside and Galloping Goose trails. I rode Mayne Island a few weeks ago (hilly!) and I'm hoping to get the bike over to Saturna Island soon."
Laura Brandes replied to Greg's discussion 'Cotroling your BG on long rides.' in the group Cycling Diabetics"As everybody has said, each rider is different and what it really comes down to is trial and error.
What works for me?
I usually decrease my basal by 50% (40% if I'm taking a more leisurely pace) as soon as I start riding. I used to reduce…"
Laura Brandes replied to Grant Daisley's discussion 'Join our ride across Canada - for JDRF' in the group Cycling Diabetics"Hi Grant,
Thanks for this info. I'll definitely be at one of the Victoria community rides on September 13th!
Cheers,
Laura
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www.myfavouritenumber.ca"
Laura Brandes replied to Mike Campana's discussion 'What sort of steel horse do you ride?' in the group Cycling Diabetics"I ride a Surly Long Haul Trucker...and I love it!"
Laura Brandes joined Mike Campana's groupCycling Diabetics
This group is dedicated to all of the diabetics out there who share a love for cycling. All disciplines are welcome!
Mitchell Karas replied to Laura Brandes's discussion 'Animas Infusion Sets'"Hi Laura
Just so you know, the set with the small steel needle that I mentioned, the contact and detach, is the Animas version of MM Sure T. The other set that I mentioned is called a Comfort and is the same as MM's silhouette or sils for…"
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Greetings tudiabetes!
Posted on April 26, 2009 at 11:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I'm Laura Brandes from My Favourite Number. I live in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and am so glad to be a part of this amazing online community! Networking and community support are so important when it comes to living with this (and any) chronic condition. I've already met some interesting people and found some great resources. I'm definitely looking forward to connecting with so many more of you!
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:20pm on November 14, 2009, Michelle Curtis said…
- Laura, I just saw your friend request from April...Oops, need to check in here more often. Yes, my son has diabetes and celiac. If you ever want to chat, I am easily found over on facebook. I think it is www.facebook.com/mcurtis596
- At 7:09am on April 17, 2009,
dino said…
- At 6:44pm on March 31, 2009,
clarence haynes said… - Welcome to an amazing website filled with interesting people, ideas and support.Ask a lot of questions and get involved in discussions. I lived in WINDSOR from 1925 till 1939, and worked as a porter on CNR as a porter on the TOR to VANCOUVER trip for 15 years A maitre'd at 3 soul food restaurants in TORONTO, 22 years as TORONTO SOUL AMBASSADOR, and insulin-dependent since 1977, a ROLE MODEL to over 40.000 diabetics and as a rookie computer have found a new career to share experience, and wisdom of 91 years to reach out to areas high in diabetes and I ask them,"WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR AREA TO IMPROVE YOUR DIABETES AWARENESS & PREVENTION PROGRAM? and also 'WHAT DO YOU KNOW" To show my appreciation for INSULIN giving me a healthy lifestyle TODAY, I will be asking insulin-users, worldwide, to join me, in silence, on JULY 30 INSULIN APPRECIATION DAY, and give THANKS, for BANTING & BEST giving hundreds of millions of US achance to live healthy and productive lives. On that day AMIGOS will be selling BLUE ROSES,to support www.restorethebantinghomestead.com We chose this flower for one of its meaning, 'ATTAINING THE IMPOSSIBLE" which is our motto. In your area, why dont you try my AMIGOKIT way of forming a diabetes social group? You call 5 DIABETICS, EVERYDAY to keep in touch, and have each one call 5 DIABETICS,EVERYDAY. Keep in touch and let me know what has happened. clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca
- At 5:07pm on March 31, 2009,
Patti Burns said… - Welcome to tudiabetes, Laura! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over a year now lots of friends and support. Glad to have you with us. Patti L>
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