"Haha! They're like a trail of breadcrumbs! I too want a phone/meter/logbook/cgm device! As it is I carry at least 4 electronic items with me at all times!"
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How Low Can You Go?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MeganJ Oct 21, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I'm wondering at what low do people start experiencing blackouts or dysfunctional thinking? At what BG do seizures occur?I today I was at work having intelligent conversations with clients, which I…Continue
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MeganJ commented on mother4peace - Christine's blog post 'DBlog Week - Day 4 - What Would Your Fantasy Diabetes Device Be?'MeganJ commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"You definitely get used to sleeping with it! I keep mine on my waistband (pajama pants, or shorts) and used to wake up and move it every time I rolled over to my other side. Now I move it in my sleep. Just takes a little time!"
MeganJ replied to eknight003's discussion 'Type 1 diabetes and energy loss during strenuous exercise'"CGMs are awesome! :) But do not replace your glucometer, just one more gadget in the handy diabetic tool box. Usually insurance companies look at your A1C and number of documented lows. Make sure to speak with your endo about your interest in one,…"
MeganJ replied to MeganB's discussion 'First Duathlon...suggestions for training and when to check BG' in the group Cycling Diabetics"Please write us a race report after the event! I always enjoy reading how others make it through!
I hate that dilemma of wanting to exercise after a meal. I miss that flexibility I use to have before diagnosis. I personally have to think about how…"
Bradford commented on MeganJ's blog post 'First Tri of the Season!'"Great race report Megan! And way to ROCK the BGs there! That is awesome. Wishing you luck w/ Wildflower next wknd! I raced the 1/2 there a few years ago and it was definitely a tough course for me (had not done early season hill training and was not…"
acidrock23 commented on MeganJ's blog post 'First Tri of the Season!'"I have a 1/2 050612 and another one 0602 or 0603 and am signed up to run the Chicago Marathon again. There's a local 1/2 in early September I'll probably do again as I had a good run. Or maybe not? Since I had a rough marathon (started out…"
MeganJ replied to Oakville27's discussion 'Getting back in the saddle' in the group Cycling Diabetics"Congratulations on getting back on your bike! I quit for about a year after my diagnosis (I was severely depressed and having trouble coping). Getting back on my bike was one of the best things I did for myself. Shortly there after I also…"
MeganJ commented on MeganJ's blog post 'First Tri of the Season!'"Thanks AR! I like to write them because it helps me analyze my BGs/performance and also adjust my perspective on the race. Looking back on the day, I didn't really need to change my basal rates so many times for such a short period of time, but…"
MeganJ replied to Dancer's discussion 'Vacationing in Tahoe' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"It's like your insulin was getting the bends! Kind of funny, but not really. :) Maybe bring your pens with you just in case. I hate switching back to pens from the pump. It's such a pain (I've had to do it once when my pump busted).…"
acidrock23 commented on MeganJ's blog post 'First Tri of the Season!'"Thanks for the detailed report! These are really great reads and are helpful to read through, just to consider how to approach things!"
MeganJ posted a blog postFirst Tri of the Season!
Millerton Sprint Triathlon Race report 4/21/12 First race of the season, prep race for Wildflower Olympic distanceMotivation: My motivation for this race was to get in my first open water swim, and practice transition and fueling for my big race in 2 weeks: Wildflower Olympic. Not to mention, the race was local and I got to race with a number of my club mates from TC3 (Triathlon club of central California).Leading up to the race: I suffered a major training set back last month when I came down…See More
MeganJ replied to Dancer's discussion 'Vacationing in Tahoe' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Crazy! I spent 3 days in Tahoe last summer and never had an issue and go to the mountains in CO and have never had a problem. My only suggestion would be to call tech support at Animas and get recommendations from them. I am sure there are a number…"
MeganJ replied to MeganB's discussion 'help for new type 1' in the group Cycling Diabetics"I'm super late to this discussion, but one question I would ask is this: do you pay attention to insulin on board prior to your work out? For me personally, it takes 3 hrs for a meal bolus to clear my system. Meal boluses will drastically…"
MeganJ replied to MeganB's discussion 'First Duathlon...suggestions for training and when to check BG' in the group Cycling Diabetics"Hi MeganB! Congrats on training for your first duathlon as a type 1! (I did my first tri 3 months after my diagnosis).
This is my experience: I've learned to wake up about 4 hours before my event. Eat a good breakfast (like oatmeal with fruit)…"
MeganJ replied to Bec's discussion 'New Ink - Medi-Alertesque' in the group Inked Diabetics"That's beautiful!"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Comradery, advice
- Date diagnosed
- April 2, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.1 Feb 2012, 6.3 Oct 2011, 6.0 July 2011
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas One Touch Ping
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First Tri of the Season!
Posted on April 21, 2012 at 4:35pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Millerton Sprint Triathlon Race report 4/21/12
First race of the season, prep race for Wildflower Olympic distance
Motivation:
My motivation for this race was to get in my first open water swim, and practice transition and fueling for my big race in 2 weeks: Wildflower Olympic. Not to mention, the race was local and I got to race with a number of my club mates from TC3 (Triathlon club of central California).
Leading up to the race:
I suffered a major training set…
Palm Springs 1/2 Marathon
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 11:02am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Palm Springs ½ Marathon Race Report 2/12/12
My Motivation
Two days post race, it’s starting to really sink in that I completed a major goal of finishing a ½ marathon. A year ago, I never would of thought this was something that I could accomplish. A year ago I would have told you that I hate running, that I’m not built to run further than a couple of miles, and that a 10k was probably the top distance that I could accomplish. The major shift in attitude came…
Continue Shaver Lake Olympic Triathlon
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 9:28am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I competed in the Shaver Lake Olympic Triathlon on Sunday 9/18/11. All I really have to say about the event is that I finished. It was the most brutal event I've ever participated in. Needless to say I was prepared for the distance, but not for this particular course. It took place in Shaver, CA at 5,500 ft elevation in the middle of the Sierra's.
I woke up that morning my BG was hanging out around 120, I ate a piece of toast with peanut butter and a banana for breakfast and headed… Continue
I woke up that morning my BG was hanging out around 120, I ate a piece of toast with peanut butter and a banana for breakfast and headed… Continue
Finished my Sprint Triathlon
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:07am 10 Comments 5 Likes
This weekend I finished my sprint triathlon the Boulder 5430 Sprint Triathlon that I've been training for in the last 3 months. The distances were: swim: 1/2 mile, bike: 18 miles, run: 3.1miles
Fuel: I use a combination of protein bars, clifbar gels (specifically Mocha w/ caffeine because I can't stand the fruit flavors), the Powerbar jelly/gummy things, and gatorade.
The… Continue
Fuel: I use a combination of protein bars, clifbar gels (specifically Mocha w/ caffeine because I can't stand the fruit flavors), the Powerbar jelly/gummy things, and gatorade.
The… Continue
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- At 5:40pm on September 17, 2011, Bradford said…
- Looking forward to hearing how the race goes! Good luck tomorrow! Stick to your gameplan for insulin and nutrition and your numbers should be great...and then you'll have nothing to worry about but finishing that run :) But I think you'll be golden! And don't forget to have fun!
- At 3:08pm on September 17, 2011, Bradford said…
- I definitely had thoughts of walking several times (mostly right before and after I was dry heaving lol). But, yes, I did manage to make the best of it. Definitely always a learning experience w/ racing and the 'betes :)
When did you say your next race was going to be? Sometime in the fall here right? October maybe?
- At 6:39am on August 4, 2011, Bradford said…
- Thanks Megan! Good luck w/ your open water swim training, and of course w/ the Oly coming up in September! And I'll definitely write up a report to post here about Nats. I can't believe it's less than 3 wks away!
- At 5:00am on June 22, 2011,
Leanna said… - Thanks! I am enjoying being back!!!
- At 11:08am on June 21, 2011, Leanna said…
- Hey there! My diagnosis date is almost exactly a month before yours :) I also see we having working with animals in common :)
- At 12:06am on June 18, 2011,
Emily B said… - Thx for the Bday wish! Good luck at the triathlon, if you feel well enough to compete. Would love to see what a day of glucose trends look like for a race like that, please post on the CLUB and tell us how you managed the day. Be well. :) Emily
- At 5:54pm on April 4, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are very happy that you found us!
- At 4:09pm on April 4, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 1:25pm on April 4, 2011,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Megan! Glad that you joined us!
- At 3:35pm on April 3, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Megan....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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