"Thanks Richard. I have always gotten supplies from them very quickly. Guess I had better not delay ordering any more! I have one sensor left but it should last."
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How do u dispose of coolpaks?
Started this discussion. Last reply by karen Apr 8. 11 Replies 0 Likes
What do you do with the coolpaks that come in your mail order insulin boxes? Those that get the 90 day supply by mail, that is. Do you put them in the trash or does your recycle company take them? I…Continue
New Group: Living Alone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoe Mar 30. 3 Replies 0 Likes
This is to announce that a new group has been officially approved and I hope that those who fit the topic will participate early and often!Group Title: Living Alone with DiabetesThis started as "T1…Continue
T1 & Living Alone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Mar 26. 31 Replies 0 Likes
How many would be interested in a new group devoted to living alone with diabetes and being prone to serious hypo or hyperglycemia, having trouble preparing healthy meals, inadequate motivation to…Continue
bikram yoga? 70+ with pump
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Feb 18. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is there anyone over 70 and on a pump who does Bikram Yoga? I am wondering if you have trouble with hypoglycemia during and also if you keep your pump on. In a frio pack? Or just as is? Preferable…Continue
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Richard157 replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"Nell, I heard about the problems Liberty is having a few months ago, but my pump supplies and strips have been coming on time. They are using regular mail service instead of UPS now."
Nell replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"Ellie, that is totally weird that she offered 5 months. That seems unusual given how restrictive insurance companies are. They count every IV Prep pack I get and get partial boxes or just the prep pads and IV3000 tapes thrown in the box individually…"
"Just got off the phone ordering pump pods. She offered 5 months instead of three months. Told her no in case new pods come out. Hope they are ok. I have a good experience with them."
Nell replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"OK, I got through this morning after 9 am. I was so intent on getting my order in that I totally forgot to ask about the bankruptcy!! I did get a new phone number for pump supplies, however. I did find the bankruptcy info in several places online so…"
Cody Turner replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"I use liberty medical and am on medicare/medicaid and hacvn't heard that. I am not having a problem geting my supplies at all. In fact I just called them last week and ordered a shipment."
Natalie ._c- replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"I've had Liberty for years for my test strips. And I heard nothing about any bankruptcy, either. When my supply gets low, I'll check with my ins. co. which is very good, so I'm not really worried."
Mike W replied to Nell's discussion 'Liberty Medical bankruptcy?' in the group Dexcom Users"i had not heard this either, so I guess that makes ME the last to know. Anyway, I have always had good luck with liberty, getting most of my stuff overnight. I always have to call them to ask how much I owe because I have NEVER received a bill in…"
Nell added a discussion to the group Dexcom Users
Liberty Medical bankruptcy?
Am I the last person on earth to learn that Liberty Medical has been bankrupt for a while? I let my supplies run low and after trying all day to reach them, I began searching and this is one thing I found:Law360, Chicago (April 25, 2013, 10:05 PM ET) -- Bankrupt Liberty Medical Supply Inc. has agreed to hand over its Medicare diabetes supply delivery business to Alere Inc. — along with $22.5 million — to satisfy a $40 million loan and resolve a contract dispute between the rivals, according to…See More
Nell replied to Andrea's discussion 'New to T1 at age 20... I am alone and scared!!!'"Andrea, a fair number of the people on this site live alone, including me. It can be scary but, as some have noted, the best approach is prevention. If you have insurance and it allows it, I would encourage you to get the new Dexcom G4 continuous…"
Bambi joined Nell's group
Living Alone with Diabetes
Individuals with diabetes who live alone face the usual complex self-management challenges that all PWDs face. Living alone, however, brings additional challenges. Only a few are noted here. Some "aloners" (new term?) face personal and medical safety issues with hypo unawareness, acute illnesses (who makes the chicken soup for flu?), and injuries, to name a few. Some may run higher than desired BGs during sleep to avoid a hypo reaction. There are unique challenges with planning, prepping, and…See More
Nell replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"I am not sure if one of your questions has been answered. I am a type 1 on 500 mg Metformin. And yes, it did drop my total daily insulin by about 20 units, on average. And it has remained that way for a couple of years.
I am not promoting Met if you…"
missrobbie replied to Nell's discussion 'Thinking about a DAD, Questions' in the group Diabetes Alert Dogs"Before paying a trainer for DAD advice or information,I would read 2 books that came out in 2013 "Training your own Diabetic dog" by Ritz Martinez and "DOG A Diabetic's Best Friend Training Guide" by Veronica Zimmerman"
Nell commented on gigi60's blog post 'My husband and how we found out'"PS. An A1c above 7.5 can be expected to result in diabetes complications (blood vessels, eyes, neuropathy, etc.) Of course, many if not most of the posters on this site would tell you they want theirs at 6 or below. For me, I am happy between 6 and…"
Nell commented on gigi60's blog post 'My husband and how we found out'"The VA med center in Memphis does have a diabetes clinic as my brother went there for many years. However, you both need to get educated on diabetes at the same time he is going there. Memphis, if you are near there, has a couple of large hospitals…"
Nell commented on Emily Coles's event 'Live Interview with Mary McNeight, founder of Diabetic Alert Dog Academy'"Is it 1 pm eastern or pacific time? Did someone ask about DADs alerting during night time /when sleeping?"
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- April 1, 1982
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- I am type 1. Started pumping 1/2000.
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- At 8:29pm on July 13, 2012,
Kathy said… Hi sister. Thanks for the nice comment on my post.
I talked to the help line and they said it was an issue with blogspot.com, where I also post. I just cut and pasted the text over to my TD blog. And both were a solid mass.
Thanks for the advice. First MAC I've ever had and I love it. Wish I hadn't been so hesitant about spending the money years ago.
I just live 3 blocks from the Apple Store so the clerk got permission from his manager to carry it to my door. How absolute cool is that? I am very curious about the basic photo editing capabilities so have a lot to explore.
Have a good weekend.
- At 7:42pm on November 11, 2011,
Jay said… Jason should know Megan D. After you get Megan, let her know you have FEP Blue and you have heard about their working with FEP Blue. The strange part of the Blue world is your claim will go through BS in Chino CA regardless of where you live. I am not sure about how DMS works but EP just over charged, had Dex drop ship and if there was a problem, it was call Dexcom anyway. Hope this helps.
- At 7:54pm on January 1, 2011,
Peggy Hall said… - Happy Birthday!!!!
- At 9:10am on June 7, 2010,
nel said…
- We could call ourselves diabetes twins !?
I had a sense from reading your responses to discussions , that maybe you had been involved in the teachings of D....and you were able to diagnose yourself , probably avoiding a misdiagnosis ??
Walking the Rottweiler next ;-)
- At 9:07pm on June 6, 2010,
- Nell , your page shows diagnosed in spring 1982 ...you were ahead of me, I think !
For me ...Jan 1983 and misdiagnosed ...we fixed this quickly ...by March 1983 I started insulin ..one shot daily
- At 9:01pm on June 6, 2010,
- Nell , we are even close in age ...a Dutch war baby I am , 1940 ...my legal name is : Petronella Wilhelmina ...no blue blood !
- At 4:29pm on February 15, 2010,
Linda G said… - Welcome to the Family Nell!
I am happy that you are reading this and that you are a member of the growing TuDiabetes family.
Since the community was formed back in early 2007, lots of things have changed. Also since then, lots of new members have joined: we're now nearly 11,300 members. So, new members and new features means it never hurts to refresh how things work around the community.
If you haven't read it, I invite you to take a few minutes to go through our New Member Guide. If you have been a member for a while but have let a little dust accumulate on your TuDiabetes account, you will find it very useful. If you joined just recently, you will find it EVEN MORE handy.
If you don't find answers to a question you may have, never hesitate to ask. Click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of any page and one of the members of our Admin team (you can see their faces on the bottom right side of any page) will get back to you shortly.
- At 9:03pm on February 14, 2010, Nell said…
- Thanks for your welcome! I did not know you would "see me" before I commented in the newbie section. So I was surprised by the emails. I have been lurking for many months. My second pump is out of warranty but still working fine. (on medicare so have to ck re my secondary insurance to see if it will cover a new pump vs refitted) I am also on metformin x 1 year which brought my A1c down 1 point after hanging at 7.0-7.4 for several years. I am "thinking" about starting to exercise after a few years not doing so. In a tiny nutshell, that is part of me.
- At 7:21pm on February 14, 2010,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our REALLY BIG FAMILY Nell!!!!!!!!!!
- At 6:23pm on February 14, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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