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Matthew Yarbrough
  • 30, Male
  • Rochelle, GA
  • United States
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WHAT

Replied Nov 18

Medco hell..... Anyone else fed up with Medco's services?

Replied Sep 4

How much insulin should I use?

Replied Aug 24

 

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Matthew Yarbrough commented on thomas mecklert's blog post 'my simple win'
Wonderful, Diabetes and Seminary can make for interesting times. I am just over half way thru to my MDiv. blessings to you as you follow your call.
on Saturday
Matthew Yarbrough commented on AngelaC's blog post 'Target Pharmacy Incident'
Dori is correct call, write and email the licensing agency in your state. Not only do they have the power to pull or suspend a pharmacist's license but the stores ability to sell prescription meds if they are not compliant with the law and reselli...
October 16
Matthew Yarbrough joined Manny Hernandez's group
Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
For users of any model of the Medtronic Minimed Paradigm insulin pump.
October 7
Matthew Yarbrough replied to Jan's discussion 'Medco hell..... Anyone else fed up with Medco's services?'
Medco can be a pain at times. I have to use them. Get your endo to write the prescription per box per 3 months or ask the to up the amount of testing. It is great coverage. They even paid for my cmg. Once you learn how to ask and prescribe for med...
September 3
Matthew Yarbrough commented on Jennifer's blog post 'Sliding scale or Insulin to Carbs Ratio-Which is better for you?'
You can do both. First figure out (with your doctor or cde) how much insulin you need per gram or carbohydrate. I need one unit for every 13 grams or carbs. so that is 1:13. Next you need to figure out what your correction does would be. Mine is 1...
August 30
Matthew Yarbrough replied to Elisa's discussion 'How much insulin should I use?'
Give it time. You and your Dr will learn. Diabetes can be as much treated with information management as test strips, insulin, and diet. Keep those log books, record what you Dr wants you too and you get it it straight soon. Ever bit of informatio...
August 23
Matthew Yarbrough commented on taylor tellez's blog post 'every diabetic should have this on thier ipod.'
Pancreas by Weird AL when you need a good laugh
August 23
Matthew Yarbrough commented on Elisa's blog post 'I need everyone's help regarding insulin? I just started and need guidance. PLEASE HELP.'
it takes time. Everyone who needs insulin needs different amounts. And the kicker is that it will change over time. Some times I need more or less insulin. Let you Dr know, keep good logs. And you will figure out who much insulin you need to bring...
August 10

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Waycross, GA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
October 31, 2006
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.5 (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Mini soem times CGM
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
Paradigm 722 with CGM
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.yarbroughstudios.com
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Other diabetes sites
Who referred you? (if anyone)
NA
What do you do for a living?
United Methodist Pastor

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There are antibodies

During my last Endo visit I asked for an antibody test just because I was curious and I wanted to know before my daughter was born (spent week in ICU , Fall of 2006, with DKA when I was dxed and there was never an antibody test run). Well this morning I go the results I have antibodies and I have left the T2 camp. I had always hoped that with enough exercise and weight loss that my diabetes would go into remission for a while maybe even years. Now I know that will not happen. I am worried for Ab… Continue

Posted on July 10, 2009 at 7:59am — 2 Comments

Matthew Yarbrough

If you change your spark plugs (in the mode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie)

If you decide to change your spark plugs then you must go and buy the plugs and wires,

Once you buy the plugs and wires you will find you need to remove the intake manifold and throttle body assembly.

As you remover the intake manifold you will need to remove the vacuum hoses.

Once you remover the vacuum hoses you will find some are dry rotted or have been chewed by rodents.

So back to the parts store for new hoses and vacuum fittings…

Once you arrive back you can now install the spark plug… Continue

Posted on July 7, 2009 at 3:53pm — 3 Comments

Matthew Yarbrough

I am not Diabetic

I am not Diabetic
I refuse to let this disease define my life
I am Matthew
I am a Husband, a son, a brother a friend,
A soon to be father

Yes at certain discrete times diabetes invades my life
Checking my glucose,
changing infusion sets,
calibrating a sensor
Or treating a high or low.

My profession asks that I be
A Pastor,
A Priest,
A Chaplin,
As well as a CEO

I am a Jeep nut,
Greasy wrench,
Musician,
Tinkerer
Daydreamer

I have diabetes diabetes does not have me,
I am more than the sum of my… Continue

Posted on June 21, 2009 at 9:56pm — 4 Comments

Matthew Yarbrough

Today is a new day...

Today is a new day, I have not gorged my self with food today (ok, it is only 12:22 AM) and yesterday was not so bad. I have not gained weight in a month and I just put in a new sensor. In eight and a half hours I will be at the ENT finnaly getting my sinus infection undercontrol and maybe a return to normal sugars. Today is another chance to care about my self, to care for the body the God gave me, another day to take care of my self so I can see 50+ with my wife (47 to go), another day to be h… Continue

Posted on April 21, 2009 at 9:43pm —

Matthew Yarbrough

So far this year...

Well this year has started with so major ups... my wife and I are expecting our first child in September, I am doing better in class, while I have yet to stick with an exercise program I am much more active that I was 4 months ago, and my time management has improved and productivity is up. While I am more active and exercising more and more I still have a huge hurtle compulsive eating. Most nights I sit and consume a huge snack. Most of the time I am not hungry, I don't want food nor do I need… Continue

Posted on March 11, 2009 at 3:40pm — 2 Comments

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At 10:16am on February 7, 2008, landileigh said…
welcome matthew! i too have a PT cruiser. a 2004 PT-GT. are you the member of any PT club? i hope you find a lot of info here, i know i sure have. i see you've already found the groups and the forum.

really good blog on Ash Wednesday!
At 6:19pm on January 29, 2008, Allie Beatty said…
Hey Matthrew -- very cool website! Also, I love your pic -- nice bug! ;) Welcome to TuDiabetes. Hopefully you'll find the community as helpful and welcoming as I did...and other continues to learn about us :) Welcome!!
At 7:17am on January 29, 2008, Jeffrey said…
Matthew, here is giving you a warm and friendly welcome to TuDiabetes.com. This is a very neat site/blog that we all use to help and support each other. I hope to see you and your participation often. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to ask. Again, welcome aboard!!
At 3:50pm on January 27, 2008, Manny Hernandez said…
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family, Matthew! Good to have you here.
At 8:23am on January 27, 2008, Jonah said…
Since you're young and controlling your diabetes with insulin fairly early into your diagnosis, what makes your doctors think that your diabetes is type 2?
At 3:34pm on January 26, 2008, Cherise said…
Welcome! I hope you enjoy it here.

Cherise
 
 

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