"Remembering when finger pokers were the size of dry erase markers. Thinking that backlights on a blood tester is an amazing invention."
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MelissaM
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- Sandy, UT
- United States
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Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- to help others and learn from others.
- Date diagnosed
- December 26, 1989
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.1
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas Ping
MelissaM's Discussions
Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Natalie ._c- Aug 8, 2011. 42 Replies 0 Likes
If You Don't....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doris D Nov 29, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Food Police
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lauren Dec 18, 2009. 16 Replies 0 Likes
MelissaM's Blog
Oh how the times have changed.
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 2:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
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.…
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The One Touch 2 Meter, awe I miss the simpleness of it, it took 45 seconds for the results to show up.…
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ADA Walk and my first experience with anything like this.
Posted on September 26, 2009 at 3:03pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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… Continue
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… Continue
A1c and other blood tests
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 1:08pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
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.
When will we have a cure?
Posted on September 2, 2009 at 8:02pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
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.
Why aren't I included?
Posted on August 13, 2009 at 3:22pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
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
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Blooper for Sight.
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Sight
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Latest Activity
MelissaM replied to Brock G's discussion 'You know you have been a diabetic so long that!'"I second that one."
MelissaM replied to Ariel Stephani Schielke's discussion 'Guilty Pleasure'"I have a lot. but recently I have found that English Chocolate is AMAZING. None of that american wax chocolate stuff."
MelissaM replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Diabetes "Coming Out" Stories'"I was 4, I remember being carried into the ER and feeling so sick. I also remember as one of my parents were signing me in I walked over to a hallway leaned against a wall and sat down, I promptly vomited. I also remember being in a hospital bed…"
MelissaM replied to Team Low-Tech's discussion 'What's the craziest thing you have ever had to eat to get your blood sugar up?'"a year ago I was working and I just felt really shaky, then realized "oh man I need some sort of sugar." all I had were two manderine oranges in my backpack, so I ate those. I also had a thing of nuts so there was my sugar and protein."
MelissaM commented on Manny Hernandez's blog post 'Casting Call for Big Blue Test video 2011'"I would totally do this but Im all the way in utah. next time maybe."
MelissaM replied to Kenny!'s discussion 'You know youre a diabetic when.....'"When you enter your BG and realize that it's actually for the number of carbs you are about to eat on your pump."
MelissaM replied to Joel Lasky's discussion 'Airport security'"Im right there with you bill. anytime I am near a metal detector I know Im going to be wanded and patted down. even before I got my pump."
MelissaM replied to Joel Lasky's discussion 'Airport security'"wow seriiously? I flew a couple months ago and the pump was not the thing that set off the alarm."
Natalie ._c- replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"Well, I was at the AADE conference last week, and had a low, and was scrabbling frantically in my purse for my glucose tablets, and couldn't find them. But there were 3 CDE's in the couches around me (we were in the lounge), and I must…"
karenpat replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"That happens to me too... Sometimes, especially in the evening when I'm tired I go to bed thinking..."was that Insulatard I just injected or Novorapid...?" Then I try to stay awake, afraid that I injected Novorapid and that I'll…"
MelissaM replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"I have done that the other day. Oh that's scary. although I always realize that its the carbs its asking for."
MelissaM replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"I have done the second one a couple times. Ugh I hate the high that comes with a simple prime. grr."
Aimee replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"Hi Stardust... I don't even bother to suspend the pump when unhooking for when my T1 daughter takes a bath. I know that it wastes some insulin, but this way I cannot forget to unsuspend. Not sure if there is any advantage to suspending the pump…"
packrat replied to MelissaM's discussion 'Do you ever have "Diabetic Moment?"'"took a shower the other night, was tired went to bed and forgot to hook pump back on, woke up no pump {you know how you are always checking it} went all night without it blood test was over 300......."
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i'm on the Omnipod and am considering a switch to the Ping....how do you like yours??
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