"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…"
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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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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?"
Nell is attending Emily Coles's event
Live Interview with Mary McNeight, founder of Diabetic Alert Dog Academy at TuDiabetes homepage
May 2, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
This event already occurred. Watch it here! Mary McNeight is the founder of a unique program called Diabetic Alert Dog University. She is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog…See More
kathy lincoln replied to Nell's discussion 'Thinking about a DAD, Questions' in the group Diabetes Alert Dogs"My DAD is a Lab that I got through a Va. based group. I am satisfied with my dog and the service I receive. About the shedding it is not too bad, besides to have better control over diabetes it is worth a little brushing."
Nell replied to Nell's discussion 'Greatest fear re living alone?' in the group Living Alone with Diabetes"Eileen, does your dog alert you during his/her sleep? That is, does it wake up to alert?
I think that during sleep is the concern for many of us. I have a Dex G4 but last night, I did not hear the alarm and I was way high when I awoke this morning.…"
Eileen replied to Nell's discussion 'Greatest fear re living alone?' in the group Living Alone with Diabetes"I live in a very rural area, not many neighbors and 45 min response time if I did need emergency services.
I have a tendency to go hypo in the night, pretty scary as I can't wake fully up, my alert dog (thank god) doesn't wait for me to…"
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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 Joe's discussion 'Frustrated - am I a crybaby?'"Did you ask the purpose of the survey? You made it sound like it was about you. Are they trying to get you to get an eval from your staff about you? If so, I would be asking more questions about the purpose and how will they use the data? If the…"
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 Zoe's discussion 'Support Needs' in the group Living Alone with Diabetes"Zoe, I looked up a recipe for huevos mexicana and it sounds delicious!! But also it sounds like work! I hope to try it one day though."
Nell replied to Zoe's discussion 'Support Needs' in the group Living Alone with Diabetes"Katie, You sound a lot like me, at least in terms of carb counting. I have a pump but I am not very good at carb counting and I either go too high or too low. I really must improve on this since I am alone. But it is so irritating to have to attend…"
shoshana27 commented on Nell's group 'Living Alone with Diabetes'"just good genes lots of luck & who knows what else ;)"
Nell commented on Nell's group 'Living Alone with Diabetes'"Shoshana, Congrats on your longevity! You must be doing something right!"
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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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