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Michelle Hughes
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  • Waldorf, MD
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A1C issues

Anything below a 7.o is great! Don't worry about it. Still do what your doing. It sounds like your a good controlled diabetic.

Replied Nov 5

Sick + Diabetes = Blah ... What's your sick day routine?

Plenty of rest. Drink gatorade or sip on it when you get sick. I had the swine flu and I couldn't eat or drink hardly, so I sipped gatorade at much as possible.

Tagged: sad, ketones, virus, sick

Replied Nov 5

Tell me what you think ... about PUMPS =)

Hi Hollie! Pump in the best. You don't need to give yourself shots, plus you can get the continuous glucose sensor which is an added tool to keep track of your blood sugars. I was taken shots and m...

Replied Nov 5

Freestyle Navigator Vs. Dexcom Seven Plus?

I use the CGM from Medtronic and it is better than Dexcom. I used Dexcom and was not impressed with it. Medtronic is easy to use and the replace CGM if it is a defect. Plus, with CGM from Medtronic...

Replied Sep 28

 

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Matthew Yarbrough and Michelle Hughes are now friends
on Tuesday
Michelle Hughes replied to Brunetta's discussion 'Newbie but liking it, so far' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I have been using CGM's for the last two years. I love it because it monitors my sugar 24 hours. I have been lucky because it has even saved my life. My sugars go range from 45 to as high as 445 when I am sick. So I need to know where I am at all ...
on Monday
Michelle Hughes joined Bernard's group
Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
Are you hooked up with one of these new devices? Have you advice to give others that are interested in trying one out? Join the CGM group and share your knowledge.
on Monday
Dayle commented on Michelle Hughes's blog post 'Diabetic and tattoos and piercings'
I've heard that the tattoo artist should know, too - maybe something about the ink? I told mine, but he didn't listen. Haven't had any trouble, but that was about 8.5 years ago.... I got a tattoo as a part of the process of accepting my diagnosis...
November 5
Robyn commented on Michelle Hughes's blog post 'Diabetic and tattoos and piercings'
I have 2 tattoos and my nose pierced and ears pierced. No problems for me, I have healed fast and no infections. Well, one infection when I got my nose done the first time, but it was because I took the stud out to early and slathered on sun block...
November 4
A blog post by Michelle Hughes was featured
I have heard that if your diabetic you cannot get tattoos or piercings. For me, I have 17 tattoos, and 13 piercings. No, I don't look like a tattoo and piercing freak. The tattoos I got all mean something, the shop I go to is very clean. You can e...
November 4
Michelle Hughes added a blog post
I have heard that if your diabetic you cannot get tattoos or piercings. For me, I have 17 tattoos, and 13 piercings. No, I don't look like a tattoo and piercing freak. The tattoos I got all mean something, the shop I go to is very clean. You can e...
November 4
Michelle Hughes commented on AngelaC's blog post 'Target Update 3 -- Guess Who's Back?'
Contact corporate office and let them know what has happened. They will truly do something.
November 4
Michelle Hughes replied to rick phillips's discussion 'A1C issues'
Anything below a 7.o is great! Don't worry about it. Still do what your doing. It sounds like your a good controlled diabetic.
November 4
Michelle Hughes replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'Sick + Diabetes = Blah ... What's your sick day routine?'
Plenty of rest. Drink gatorade or sip on it when you get sick. I had the swine flu and I couldn't eat or drink hardly, so I sipped gatorade at much as possible.
November 4
Michelle Hughes replied to Hollie's discussion 'Tell me what you think ... about PUMPS =)'
Hi Hollie! Pump in the best. You don't need to give yourself shots, plus you can get the continuous glucose sensor which is an added tool to keep track of your blood sugars. I was taken shots and moved to the pump, which has saved me from poking m...
November 4
Robyn commented on Michelle Hughes's photo 'My daughter and grandson'
Cute!
November 2
Teena left a comment for Michelle Hughes
November 2
Michelle Hughes added 5 photos
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November 1
Michelle Hughes is now friends with Sarah Jane and Barbara Schmitt
October 31
Michelle Hughes replied to kassie's discussion 'DC Endos' in the group US - Mid-Atlantic Diabetes
I go see Dr. Daniel Gozzi in Silver Spring. He is the greatest and the best one I have had in 10 years. 301-588-0611.
October 28

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Waldorf
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 23, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.5
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch ultra mini
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
Medtronic
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
info, help, support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
looking up diabetic tattoos
Who referred you? (if anyone)
noone
What do you do for a living?
governement

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Michelle Hughes

Diabetic and tattoos and piercings

I have heard that if your diabetic you cannot get tattoos or piercings. For me, I have 17 tattoos, and 13 piercings. No, I don't look like a tattoo and piercing freak. The tattoos I got all mean something, the shop I go to is very clean. You can eat something off the floor good. For my piercings, I have my tongue, nose, and lip, and ears pierced. I can wear outfits that you wouldn't even know I had a tattoo or piercing.

For health reasons, if you are a controlled diabetic I would say you can ge… Continue

Posted on November 4, 2009 at 7:39pm — 2 Comments

Michelle Hughes

Life as a diabetic...type 1

I never thought in a million years I would be a type 1 diabetic, but I am. I have been on the medtronic insulin pump with continuous glucose sensors since December 2007. I started as a type 2 diabetic in March 2005 when I got really sick, and before that I had PCOS, and gestational diabetes.

My cholesterol is good and my blood pressure is good. Thank God!! I only take insulin (novolog) in the pump and symlin pen. I don't take metformin, because if I do I have the shits from hell and my butt get… Continue

Posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:49am —

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At 5:10am on November 2, 2009, Teena said…
I know the time change sucks sometimes...

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At 9:11pm on October 30, 2009, kerri pollack said…
i am so sorry to hear about all that michelle

i will be adding you to all of my prayers always be thinking nothing but positive thoughts michelle and you will make it through all of it i really believe it .

i hope you don't get too scared when all of those trick or treaters come knocking. i really like the fall and all of it's colors, don't you

talk to you later
kerri
At 5:13am on October 2, 2009, kerri pollack said…
hi michelle
how's the leg coming along hope your running around! i bought one of those bullet express yesterday hoping to stop eating to get my sugars down i make fruit juices vegatable juices they will replace the meals well it sounds like a good idea don't know how long that will last.


do you know how to send someone a message and put a welcome or something like that included in it i've been trying so long to figure that out like( sorry to hear that )that flashes so pretty please tell me if you know thanks talk to you later
kerri
At 10:58am on September 29, 2009, kerri pollack said…
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try to ask your doctor for DIOVAN HCT MAYBE START AT 80MG/12.5MG. the 12.5 is for water i seem to high some water problems that pill is for high blood pressure and water... but even if you don't have problems with blood pressure that pill is great for protecting our kidneys from getting damaged always take something for the kidneys.
At 10:48am on September 29, 2009, kerri pollack said…
hi michelle
i went to do laundry today that's in the next building that's ok need to do the walking. i wish i had someone to do the exercising with in the morning i usally start around 7 am i try doing 15 sit ups in the morning and in the afternoon and night. use the 2.5 or 5 lb weights for my arms. well i'll tell you it doesn't seem to do much i don't see any improvement in weight or sugar. there is nothing you can eat even if they say it's sugar free that's bull crape. have you found something that you can eat and is great for the sugar levels let me know? i take 15 to 30 in the morning of lantus and if still high i take 2 to 5 humalog that's twice aday and maybe a few more shots on the side of humalog that's crazy i thought insulin was to keep are sugars like every one ele's tell me about the pump? i am so ready for the pump and can't wait to get it . well i'll talk to you later michelle
kerri
At 10:45pm on September 28, 2009, Teena said…
thanks for the add...wonderful to be your friend!
At 11:51am on September 28, 2009, kerri pollack said…
high it's me again kerri
some miss spellings in the last time i rote you.

tell me about the pump and what was the procedure like .
( did you have to be put out) could you come home the same day .
does it really work . is it one of the ones people are using today the ones you.... rather is it tubeless and do they work. those girls can put them in ther purse . tell me about yours cause i'm looking for someone put one in me . thanks kerri
At 11:26am on September 28, 2009, kerri pollack said…
i know what you mean .
the last month i have been using weights in my hands all day just a bout. trying to lose some weight i seen a friend , see says boy your losing weight it felt good that she said that . but there is so much more i have to go and i'm determined to do this thim but in all my surgar is probaly going to be the same
are you the same type i sm when i eat it goes into tha2-300's it doesn't matter what you eat.. tell me about what goes on with you i just startyed not to eat some days i don't eat and some days i only eat like smll salad or brocciol make my own salad dressing just tad bit of oil and vinagar some spice you'll get used to after a while so give me a buzz if you like my family says i talk to much let me know it won't hurt my feelings were friends kerri
At 9:38am on September 28, 2009, Teena said…
Oh my...you must have some wacky household then, lol! Post some photo if you have time? Im sure they look adorable!
At 9:26am on September 28, 2009, Teena said…


A slitting image of his father.

Oh, I love Pepe Le Peu'! I remember the poor kitty cat he was always after. lol =)

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