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those Sox fans start'em young, My son has been one his whole life thanks to his Pop Pop
November 10
November 9
alice wright and Mick are now friends
November 9
November 9
very similar to my bobby
November 9
Kristin left a comment for Mick
November 9
what wheres their tails
November 8
Thank you.
November 8
Mick left a comment for Marie B
November 8
Mick and Marie B are now friends
November 8
The random (spot) urine microalbumin to creatinine ratio has been clearly shown to be just as good as a 24 hour sample. There is really no need for 24 hour collections for microalbumin. This quote is from the ADA standards of medical care: "While...
November 7
300 Corgis......ah, what fun!!!! So many bunny butts. Bobbing for hot dogs is always a Corgi favorite....or anything food related. :-)
November 7

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Orono, ME
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
November 25, 1978
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.6 (11/06/09)
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ping meter, Dexcom Seven Plus
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
One Touch Ping
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
A place to share.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
CGMS
What do you do for a living?
Endocrinologist

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Mick

30 years and still going strong….a novella by Mick


Today is the 30th birthday of my diabetes. Big day, for sure. I’m not sure if I didn’t think I would get here, but it is definitely a momentous occasion. One of my favorite books about diabetes in called… Continue

Posted on November 25, 2008 at 4:30pm — 18 Comments

Mick

REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE


I have been both personally and professionally affected by the ongoing denial of CGM coverage by medical insurance companies.

I have felt, since the first time I wore a CGM system, that this technology represented an astounding leap forward in the management of diabetes. To know what fo… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Mick

Bad timing, poor preparation, no fun...

I had been raving, to anyone who would listen, about the Inset 30 for the last several weeks. No occlusion alarms, more stable sugars, comfortable going in, etc, etc...

So, yesterday AM I put in a new set and sugars are ok during the day, not great. I had a high after lunch and then over-treated resulting in a low. Overall, I though that the set was functioning ok. Last night I had tickets to the final Celtics game of the season. I can't stress enough how excited I was. I've loved this team, th… Continue

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

Mick

For Type 1 diabetes awareness day

Things are crazy busy right now, I have to give a 1 hour presentation on Vitamin D at the hospital tomorrow morning. Why do I always wait until the last moment to finish my slides? This is a song that I love and feel sums up some of the feelings of type 1 diabetes. It's not as personal as "my story" but it's what I can do today.

Pray For Grace
By Michael Franti & Spearhead


Chorus:
Why must I feel like this today?
I'm a soldier but afraid sometimes
To face the things that may… Continue

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 7:03am — 1 Comment

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At 5:24pm on November 9, 2009, alice wright said…
Thanks for the invite Mick, and yes he is perfect in every way, he even knows when I'm low or high before I do.
At 1:40am on November 9, 2009, Kristin said…
Hi Mick! Nice to see you in a few discussions. Thanks for the comment on the 24-hour urine test. Good to know that it's not necessary!
At 8:42am on October 26, 2009, ~Suzanne~ said…
Thank you Mick! We are so excited!! I hope life is treating you well! :)
At 6:47pm on August 17, 2009, Kim Nater said…
30 years! That's an inspiration...I guess time just keeps ticking along.
At 6:55am on August 3, 2009, MelissaBL said…
Mick, it's so nice to see you back on the boards. Your perspective is always appreciated. :)
At 6:10am on August 3, 2009, Kristin said…
Thanks for the clarification! I was concerned because my urine pH came back at 6.0. Glad to know that is normal!

We are happy to have you around and posting whenever possible, but we can definitely understand that your schedule is busy!
At 12:00am on August 3, 2009, Kristin said…
Hi Mick! Glad to see you back around the TuD community! Hope that you are doing well!

I would like to ask a quick question about the pH post that you made. When you said that a person feels low with a pH level before 7.25, does that refer to blood pH? What is normal for urine pH?

Thanks!
At 10:21pm on August 1, 2009, 1HappyDiabetic said…
Mick,
It was great meeting you and your beautiful family. I was talking with my wife on the way home and was saying how great it was to have an instant trust level with everyone. So comfortable like we knew each other for years. We had a great time. My first, and not my last.

I wish you the best my friend... I hope to see you soon... You better invite us to your next G Love concert :-)
At 5:16pm on August 1, 2009, Bernard said…
Mick

Thank you all for coming down to the meetup today it was great seeing you and your family. And thanks for showing me the new d-stuff coming down the pike.
At 5:39am on April 13, 2009, Jill Randall said…
Good to see you again and to meet your family. Your wife is very nice and hopefully Libby had fun. The boys think they need to show off for company! Take care! Jill
 
 

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