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MelissaM
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  • Sandy, UT
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Hometown (where you come from):
utah
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
December 26, 1989
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.1
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
Animas Ping
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
to help others and learn from others.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I found out about this site from listening to Sweet Talk. (podcast)
What do you do for a living?
Student

MelissaM's Discussions

Food Police
2 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Teena 1 hour ago.

First Time Flying With Pump
3 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Davis 1 day ago.

What Do You Call The Big D?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Judith 1 day ago.

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MelissaM

Oh how the times have changed.

I was curious as to how different each BG meter has changed over the last 20 years since I was DX'd and this is what I have found. going from my first meter to the latest, I don't remember all of them, but most are here.

The One Touch 2 Meter, awe I miss the simpleness of it, it took 45 seconds for the results to show up.

http://drmedtronicsinc.com/images/ONE%20TOUCH%20Glucose%20Meter%202.jpg


This is the Ac… Continue

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

MelissaM

ADA Walk and my first experience with anything like this.

I know shocking, I have had diabetes for 20 years and I haven't really been involved in anything. I am just going to tell you all what my whole day was like.

5:15 AM wake up and test blood, and get ready for the day.
6:00 AM Google Map the directions again.
6:15 AM take another test and bolus because haha I am 227
6:20 AM leave to go to the walk
7:00 AM Check in at Volunteer Check In Get my volunteer shirt and get directions from my leader person, help set up the registration section.
7:45 AM t… Continue

Posted on September 26, 2009 at 3:03pm — 2 Comments

MelissaM

A1c and other blood tests

I just got my results back yesterday, I am very happy with the results. My A1c is 6.1, my cholesterol is 135, my LDL is 25 and my other cholesterol one is 55. :D I love my life.

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 1:08pm — 4 Comments

MelissaM

When will we have a cure?

I am so tired of it. somedays Im more tired of it than others. just a minute ago my BG was 228, I feel tired and all I want to do is give up, but ive come this far to not give up. I just keep thinking of those who would miss me if I were gone. I still wish I could wake up one day and not have to worry if I had enough to eat, or if I had enough insulin. it's frustrating.

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 8:02pm — 9 Comments

MelissaM

Why aren't I included?

I was looking through all the different programs and associations that are designed for those with Diabetes and this thought came to me. "why is it that every single one of these programs gear more towards the elderly and the really young? I mean I have Diabetes too, why not create a foundation for those of us who are stuck in the middle?" I know they are trying to appeal to the general public but I feel like I don't associate with it because it's for grandma or little bobby. I wonder if anyone… Continue

Posted on August 13, 2009 at 3:22pm — 12 Comments

 

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At 8:27am on October 29, 2009, Marie B said…
hey, melissa, did you ever have this meter? I had it just before I got the 45-second one touch....
At 3:48am on October 14, 2009, DENNIS C ADAIR said…
That first leap out of the plane, or just being at the door wide open getting ready to jump was a 10 on the fear factor scale. But once I did it, I never stopped for eight years. This will be my last season skydiving. I will miss it greatly, I have 1,685 jumps as of today.
At 5:57pm on October 12, 2009, DENNIS C ADAIR said…
I have 1,685 jumps in 7 years. Each one is breath taking
At 9:39am on October 2, 2009, Sarah Jane said…
thank you for your video comment!
At 6:16pm on September 21, 2009, Jennifer McFarland said…
You go girl. I'm going to be at our local Step Out walk too. Mad props 2 u.
At 5:03pm on August 21, 2009, Cathy said…
lol melissa !! the belt buckle huh ? too funny .
At 6:12pm on August 15, 2009, Bryan Waterman said…
thanks for the bicycle shirt suggestion, I thought of that after the post, I'll have to give it a try.
At 1:03pm on August 4, 2009, kara dalton said…
ah, its k i dnt get to really get on the net much so it takes a few days to reply .. ha
At 8:28pm on July 15, 2009, kara dalton said…
ohh i soo dread that.. they said my top wisdom teeth have room.. bottom ones dont think so but they'll prolly take all 4 at once.. eww whew i hate dental work and orthodontist.. with a one yr break; had braces since 2003.. eww b/c the first orthodontist messed em up; had to goto a new one.. im tired of dentists and orthodontists.. eeeww
At 5:38pm on July 14, 2009, Kevin said…
Hi Melissa,
I was watching your "what a low feels like" video. I can definitely empathize with the freaky fun-house type of feelings. I've acted pretty strangely in the eyes of others during my lows. I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the video.

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Teena replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Food Police'
Thank God Im pretty fortunate that my immediate family understands and is knowledgable about our condition. But some far relatives would usually have a frown on their faces too when I eat something they do not agree with. And yes...its quite frust...
1 hour ago
chocolate replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Food Police'
Educate the people around you with diabetes that how much we take matters than what we take
1 hour ago
MelissaM added a discussion
Food Police
I love that my grandma cares about me, but what the heck? Im looking at this magazine that has a billion and one sweets. Im sitting there saying oh that looks yummy and stuff like that and she says oh you aren't supposed to have that. I love you g...
3 hours ago
MelissaM and Joe are now friends
5 hours ago
Jennifer Davis replied to MelissaM's discussion 'First Time Flying With Pump'
Carry on, most definitely. You don't know if you and your luggage will get separated, what conditions the cargo hold will be (likely freezing - and can sterility of your supplies be guaranteed with freezing), and how they treat the luggage (tossin...
yesterday
Elizabeth S. replied to MelissaM's discussion 'First Time Flying With Pump'
Whenever I travel I carry as much of my diabetes supplies on me. When I went to Europe I carried 4 months of all my pump supplies and insulin in my carry on. Maybe I'm just paranoid (thanks Mom :) ). You can also talk to the airline and get permis...
yesterday
Cara Bauer replied to MelissaM's discussion 'First Time Flying With Pump'
I'd pack it in your luggage, well cushioned, although it should be alright. But I'd take a few with you as a carry on, just in case!
yesterday
MelissaM replied to Mandy's discussion 'Pump Still Waterproof?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users
I wish all the pumps came with those lense protectors. oh well whatever.
yesterday
MelissaM replied to tiffany's discussion 'pain when isulin is being delivered' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users
sometimes that happens to me, I have found if you sit instead of stand, it makes it that much easier to bolus. I try not to stand when I change out. good luck.
yesterday
MelissaM commented on Joe's video 'Big Blue Test!'
wow, you are an avid biker I can see. i'd freeze to death doing that.
yesterday
MelissaM added 2 discussions
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Judith replied to MelissaM's discussion 'What Do You Call The Big D?'
I call it The Scourge. My meter is The Leech.
yesterday
Allison Blass replied to MelissaM's discussion 'What Do You Call The Big D?'
My first endocrinologist called it a "chronic condition." I forget what his reasoning was... I think he thought "disease" made it sound like it was something that was contagious or that would prevent me from doing something, and "illness" sounded ...
yesterday
Teena replied to MelissaM's discussion 'What Do You Call The Big D?'
I also call it a disease...a condition I have.
yesterday
nel peach replied to MelissaM's discussion 'What Do You Call The Big D?'
a chronic disease .
on Thursday
MelissaM replied to Tim's discussion 'If I could eat just one thing on the "forbidden" list, it would be . . .'
I used to eat only the top part of a shake (small one) and since I have been on the pump it's so much easier to just eat the whole thing. haha sad but true. but what I would really love to eat is a whole candy bar, preferably symphony chocolate ba...
on Wednesday

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