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  • Seattle, WA
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How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?

I don't really understand the usefulness of this discussion. There are so many variables to determining how many carbs per meal are necessary to have good control, good nutrition and maintain a hea...

Tagged: food, meal, carbs

Replied Oct 27

Lets play high/ low. What's your highest and lowest reading you recall, EVER?

Chadd, that's sick!!

Replied Oct 25

bcg trials

Questions answered here, and you can donate to this worthy cause. http://www.faustmanlab.org/clinicaltrial/c

Replied Oct 20

Dr. Faustman Research Update

Here's an interview with Dr. Faustman. http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/04/a-t

Tagged: research, treatment, cure, Faustman, Dr.

Replied Oct 16

 

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etta v replied to Stuart's discussion 'Paradox.... help explain please?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I totally agree, Jackie. Once you learn how to use the information CGMS gives you, it is invaluable.
yesterday
etta v replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'Tegaderm for CGM sensors?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I use an old sensor base as a template to trace a hole for the transmitter in an IV3000. Then I cut out the hole. Works for me.
yesterday
etta v replied to Dan Brett's discussion 'Dexcom and Sport' in the group Dexcom Users
Hi Dan, While the BG values you see will be lagging behind your actual BG, the trends are pretty reliable. You'll probably find you need to act fast when you see that single or double down arrow. And remember there will be a lag in the Dex's refl...
on Thursday
etta v replied to Sameer Grover's discussion 'Dexcom 7+ Receiver - Reinitialize?' in the group Dexcom Users
I'm on my second one. The first had some type of seizure and went into vibrate mode, nonstop. They sent a new one right away.
November 10
etta v replied to James Milstid's discussion 'Endocrinologist... how do you choose?' in the group US - Northwest Diabetes
Greg, thanks for posting. I read your post and thought, "yes, yes, YES!" I remember talking with Dr. C about that woman (who had an incredibly condescending and brusk attitude) and he said he'd voted against hiring her but they did anyway. I remem...
November 3
etta v and Jacky Del Hoyo are now friends
November 2
etta v replied to Sophie's discussion 'Advice on making the switch from minimed cgm to dex com?' in the group Dexcom Users
I keep it in this; I either clip it on my back belt loop near the Dex or hand carry it.
November 1
etta v replied to kAiTs_mOm's discussion 'Just found out my insurance covers CGM's' in the group Dexcom Users
Thanks for that tip, Shannon, I didn't realize the forms are online.
October 31
etta v replied to kAiTs_mOm's discussion 'Just found out my insurance covers CGM's' in the group Dexcom Users
I wouldn't rule out that they would prescribe on on the first visit. I would hope that you have records from your prior endo that help provide the documentation that insurance companies like to see to support your request. The Dexcom people have f...
October 31
etta v replied to Jacky Del Hoyo's discussion 'Kind of surprized by Endo' in the group Dexcom Users
Terry, that is so true. I'm about to change my endo because she gave little value to my personal observations and had a "cookie cutter" approach that I felt did not fit me. Patient and endo need to be a team that has mutual respect for each other.
October 31
etta v replied to Brunetta's discussion 'Newbie but liking it, so far' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
It is frustrating at the beginning. You learn how important it is to feed it good, stable numbers across the spectrum of your usual range. Easier said than done, most of the time. The first day with a new sensor is usually a nightmare for me, with...
October 30
Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) left a comment for etta v
October 27
etta v replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?'
I don't really understand the usefulness of this discussion. There are so many variables to determining how many carbs per meal are necessary to have good control, good nutrition and maintain a healthy weight. I'm 5'2" and weigh 120, but someone e...
October 27
etta v replied to Jan's discussion 'Need solution for 12-year-old girl. How to Wear/carry a Dexcom Without Using Waistpacks?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I've started carrying my Dexcom in one of these. I hook it on my belt loop, just behind the hip. My sensor is usually within inches of it so they can keep up a good conversation. I think it's a cute little accessory.
October 26
etta v replied to Patricia's discussion 'Anyone wearing MM Glucose Sensor WITHOUT occlusive dressing?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I am very happy using Skin Prep (let it dry thoroughly!) and reinforcing with IV-3000 (I cut a hole where the transmitter goes). No itch, very comfortable, on Day 12 right now!
October 26
etta v joined Bernard's group
Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Are you hooked up with one of these new devices? Have you advice to give others that are interested in trying one out? Join the CGM group and share your knowledge.
October 26

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Seattle
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1.5 (LADA)
Date diagnosed
August 1, 1989
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7
What glucose meter do you use?
accuchek aviva (not my preference--insurer made me!)
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?
http://www.myspace.com/kissingpotion
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
information
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Learning about my new DexCom Seven
What do you do for a living?
work

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At 8:43pm on October 27, 2009, Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) said…
Etta - Just read your response to "How Many Carbs Do You Eat ...". You wrote exactly what I was thinking as I went thru' some of the thread of the discussion. We are all different! BTW, I'm a Type 1 diabetic of 42 years, and I'm hoping to one day be part of Dr. Faustmans Research guinea pigs! Anything to help in figuring out how to stop diabetes - I'll be a part of!
Take care - and stay healthy!
Anna from Montreal - The Trials and Tribulations of a Diabetic
At 1:26pm on October 20, 2009, Rich De Vries said…
Hi Etta,
My endo is Dr K. Gross at the Polyclinic on Broadway. He was previously at VMMC but left about two years ago. I have been very pleased working with him and the support he gives.
I have also been a part of the original DCCT study and the continuing follow-up study EDIC. I have occassionally met with Dr Hirsch at UW but my main Dr is Dr Gross.
Rich
At 11:15am on October 2, 2009, Gerri said…
Thanks for passing on the Dr. F virtual hug. I've seen interviews. What an incredible woman!. She's charming & delightful, in addition to her brains & conviction.
At 7:16pm on October 1, 2009, Gerri said…
Glad you didn't tell anyone I wrote it. Don't want to be a plagiarizer:)

Agree with you about Dr. Faustman. She's a pure scientist & certainly not involved for money, though I hope fame & fortune are hers for her efforts. She'd get my vote for a Nobel Prize. What's so exciting & hopeful is that it is an existing, safe & tested drug. My comments & others in that discussion were directed at those who don't want a cure to keep us as cash cows.

Wish I could meet Dr. F to hug her for her work.
At 4:46pm on October 1, 2009, Gerri said…
Thanks for the friend invite.

I didn't write the Dr. Faustman summary. It was a cut & paste from diabetesincontrol.com & I surrounded it with quotation marks:)
At 8:44am on September 17, 2009, Robyn said…
You are welcome...thanks for the invite as well. Hope all is well with you.
Robyn
At 9:47pm on September 16, 2009, Robyn said…
Welcome!
 
 

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