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Lorraine
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- Danbury, CT
- United States
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Wii have Diabetes
80 members
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Freestyle Navigator Users
38 members
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Type 3 Diabetes
84 members
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Dexcom Users
143 members
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WaveSense Users
33 members
Lorraine's Discussions
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Replied Nov 16
Lorraine and Caleb
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Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Carmel, New York
- Do you have diabetes?
- I have a relative/friend with diabetes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- January 3, 2007
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 5.8 May 2009, 5.9 August 2009
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Freestyle/Omnipod
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- OmniPod
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1372749655&ref=profile
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://twitter.com/colcalli
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
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- fellow diabetic mom's website
- What do you do for a living?
- mom/finance
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“This is Caleb…” – the origin #dblogday
A little over a year after Caleb was diagnosed, when the fog had cleared, we had experienced all our “firsts” and things were more or less chugging along, my attentions shifted. The present was under control, now what about the future?
I made my first video. The intent was to bring attention to work being done to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. It turned into so much more than that. It entered me into a world I h… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 6:30am — 2 Comments
Adapting to CGM
It’s been almost two months since Caleb had his first DexCom insertion. Thankfully, the learning curve of CGM is not nearly as great as that of pumping. Plus, if something goes wrong with the transmitter or sensor or even receiver, there is not as much panic as when something goes wrong with an insulin pump (like ripping it off the first night because you completely forgot about it). You’… Continue
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 8:54am —
She just wanted some milk
Lila is four. Caleb was just shy of his fourth birthday when he was diagnosed. In both appearance and personality, Lila tends to be more like Caleb than older brother Colin. For some reason that has always made me think that if either Lila or Colin were to develop D, it would more likely be Lila. Not logical, but it’s what I have always thought.
Driving home from preschool the… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 7:53am — 4 Comments
We walked.
We walked to raise diabetes awareness and funds for a cure. We were overwhelmed by the generous response from our friends and family. We set out with a total goal of $1,000, hoping for perhaps $500 of contributions that we would match. You met that challenge and more than doubled it. Thank you so much for all your support!
I’ve seen so many pictures of walk teams with blu… Continue
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 1:20pm — 1 Comment
Taking the CGM Plunge
But it remained in the back of my mind always. Every time we waited for the blood drop to register - that little game of roulette we play ten to twelve times a day - what number would pop up? It's part gamble.
Ca… Continue
Posted on October 9, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (59 comments)
- At 10:23am on November 17, 2009,
Lina Maria said… - By the way sorry by my grammar and i hope u can understand me.
- At 10:23am on November 17, 2009,
Lina Maria said…
- Hola, i just want to tell u that omnipod is triying to get strong in colo,bia, and many people knows caleb, becouse the show u son in the appoiments, and its lovely see u kid, and people get a lot of attention and they wanted omnipod for sure, i guess my son will be able to have omnipod on january 2010, i talk with his DR and we are making documents to have.
i want to ask u if u know about this I port http://www.pattonmd.com/product/interactiveguide/, i like but i know u know a lot and more becouse u are in USA, or u may know someone who has this monitor, they are selling here and i can get easy , but i want to be sure about that.
Lorraine, say hi to Calebs and u kids and thx to helping people and me, take care always and i hope u had a nice diabetes day on u city. regards lina andrade
- At 8:00am on November 17, 2009,
Marie B said… - did you see this video? the boy in it is 14, and I think it's really great how he deals with diabetes, his pump, and his his friends.
- At 12:30pm on November 16, 2009,
Joann Dwyer said… - actually, i didn't realize i started a group..i was looking for the omnipod group..i think i found it. im excited to get this pump. i have to see if my minimed pump's warranty is up..or i cannot get one other than that..thanks for responding!
- At 12:40pm on November 13, 2009,
Emily Barnett said… - Pictures posted!
:)
- At 7:25am on November 13, 2009,
1HappyDiabetic said… - I love the picture you made for world diabetes day! You guys are doing such a great job. I wish you guys all the best as always. Just wanted to say hi.
- At 7:28am on November 10, 2009,
Billy Williamson said… - Hi Lorraine, I just watched your first video of Caleb and it almost made me cry. It made me think about myself when I was diagnosed. I was 13 when diagnosed, but my mother was exactly the same as you. She counted, weighed everything checked my toe in the middle of the night. Sometimes I would get frustrated when she would ask what my blood was at, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm sure Caleb is so appreciative of you or atleast he will be. Caleb is such an awesome dude. Like i said he reminds me so much of myself, just taking everything with stride. Just keep up the good work:)
- At 6:02pm on October 30, 2009,
Joanne said…
Hope Caleb has a fun Halloween.
- At 1:35pm on October 30, 2009,
Kristin said… - Congrats on your GREAT simple win Caleb! Way to go! Take lots of pictures on your trip :) Can't wait to see them!
- At 9:45am on October 30, 2009,
Tiera Wynn The Diabetic Diva said… - Hi, Lorraine and Caleb. I have been looking over your profile and first I think you are a great mom from what I have read and saw on the videos. Second caleb is a handsome litte man. I was diagnose with type 1 almost 2 months ago and I think caleb is braver then me. Have a good halloween weekend DONT eat to much candy.
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