"I agree with Betty, alcohol drives down the BG, and it is recommended to be eating if you are drinking. The liver is working on getting rid of the "toxic" wine, so can't produce glucose, ha, ha. Seriously, testing a lot with even a…"
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Linda G left a comment for Carol"HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the…"
brokenpole left a comment for Carol"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Tobiwan replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"+1 on the CS. called late evening with a problem on my wife's pump and 09:00 next morning FedX truck delivered replacement pump."
uMGM replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I recently had an over-the-phone diagnosis with Medtronic rep on a Sunday night. The rep was really helpful and diagnosed that my pump was not working properly. I received a replacement pump within two days. It came with a pre-paid return UPS…"
Unicornzzz replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Call them they are great! I love the customer service at Medtronics. If your pump is still under warranty and they can not fix the issue over the phone they will overnight a pump to you. They is no cost to you. They pay for all shipping cost also."
mary replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Check for bubbles forming in the reservoir. Does the chamber smell of insulin? Remove reservoir, rewind, tap, unscrew and replace cap, use plunger to push insulin into tubing. Do you see any bubbles?"
MinnesotaAnn replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have called Medtronic many times over the years. I have always had nice, helpful people help me over the phone..And yes there are some tests they can have you run over the phone; they are there to answer questions 24/7, so no need to wait until…"
Carol added a discussion to the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
Pump Return
I have a 6 month old 554 that I think might not be working properly. I have been using Medtronic pumps for 13 yrs. and have never had to call with any problems or questions. What can I expect if I call? Is there a test they can check over the phone, a list of questions to determine if there is a problem etc. I am to the point I am taking 10 extra units of insulin for the past 2 days. Injecting by syringe seems to work fine, so not the insulin. I have been through normal check list, now starting…See More
Carol replied to Bram's discussion 'Moving to Canada from USA' in the group Canada Diabetes"I am from London, Ontario, so coverage is a bit different. I am covered under Assisted Devices Program, which pays complete coverage of pump every 5 yrs. and $2,400.00 per yr. for supplies. Also, have the Disability Allowance under Life-Sustaining…"
Carol commented on hazatude's blog post 'Dramatic I:C ratio change over a short time.'"The why is always a battle. I'm going through the same, sudden need for more insulin, increase at 20% more per day and still increasing. I'm thinking maybe stress, maybe an added vitamin, decrease of alcohol, went back to standard time, a…"
"Hello Carol ; finally got to read your profile !! 50 years living with diabetes !!! We were in London 2 weeks ago and TuD.org friend Bikette arranged with Banting House to have a private tour ...how cool was that ( on a hot day , never the less )…"
Carol commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Pumping Seniors'"Senior's group was a good idea! I am 70, been a Type 1 for 50 years, pumping with Medronics for 13 years and recently got a new 554. I live in London, Ontario, Canada."
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Seniors with diabetes wearing an insulin pump.Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life, which accept…See More
Carol commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"I have a new Paradigm 554 for 3 weeks. Out of the 8 times that I have changed site I have had 4 no delivery alarms. I am using the same Quick Set, 397600, 23 in. 9mm, and 326A Reservoir that I have used with my previous pump. The expiry dates are…"
Carol commented on Katie's blog post 'Trouble with infusion sites'"I use Quick-Set, and have always used a Quick-Serter. If you do not use a Serter, this might be a good first step, see what results you get with using one."
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- May 5, 1962
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- 7.0
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- MMT-522CAS
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- Type 1 for 50 yrs. On an insulin pump for 12 yrs. Live in the city where Banting first came up with the idea of insulin. The flame that the Queen Mother lit in front of Banting House still burns constantly, and will until diabetes is cured.
Carol's Blog
BG Testing
Posted on April 24, 2012 at 1:54pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Reminder! Remember to wash those fingers before testing. If you get an unexplainable high, retest before acting. I tested before my supper bolus and it read 18.9 mmol. Panic, panic, then remembered that I didn't wash my hands. I retested at 7.3. Thankfully I realized that I must have had "contaminated" fingers!!!
FDA Approves Artificial Pancreas Trial
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just read that FDA has approved trials.
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- At 6:18am on February 21, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Carol. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:46am on February 21, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 1:32am on February 21, 2013, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 1:48pm on September 11, 2012,
nel said…
Hello Carol ; finally got to read your profile !! 50 years living with diabetes !!! We were in London 2 weeks ago and TuD.org friend Bikette arranged with Banting House to have a private tour ...how cool was that ( on a hot day , never the less ) ...she has posted on TuD some nice pix, incl. in great detail her experience of Banting House visit and the story of Dr.Fred Banting ...would have been nice to meet you as well:)
- At 12:44pm on March 24, 2012, Linda G said…
- At 11:34am on March 21, 2012,
bikette said…
Well they don't exactly stop us at the door and ask us what type we are - the clinic is for all types of diabetes. You are probably attending the same general support place under a different or older set of offices, staff, etc. The expansion out on Platt's Lane is fairly new having only spawned off the main group at St. Joe's about 5 years ago, I think.
- At 7:26am on March 20, 2012,
That St. Joe's diabetic support is the same one I'm talking about but they have offices in the St. Joe's Health Centre on Platt's Lane just past that narrow underpass. I've been going there for years for dental work but now I also go to see my dietician and Dr. Stewart Harris who heads up the whole program for St.Joes.
Are you sure you're from London... JK!
- At 11:40am on March 18, 2012,
Knowing where Angelo's is has to be the quintessential "Test for Londoner Status" if we were ever needing some sort of password or identifier! If you don't know about Angelo's - you don't come from London! Every town has stuff like that. At least YOUR Angelo's got to reopen. Mine (at Baseline East near Adelaide) is... choke... gone.
I bet you attend Dr. Harris' Diabetes Support clinic up on Platt's Lane at the health centre there - I think that's where most of 'us' seem to congregate lately - and I'm getting a lot of good support from some of the people there. You?Nice ta meetcha!
- At 5:38am on March 18, 2012,
Hi Carol
Just noticed you're from London too. I live in the south of Old South - Commissioners area of London town and share your observations about shortage of docs here in town. What amazes me is our 'world famous' medical centre treats people from everywhere ELSE before Londoners. People I know end up heading to KW and Mississauga and across the St. Clair river for treatment since the lines here at home are sooooo long.
Anyway, just my 2 'scents' and worth everything you psid! I'm just trying to get through this tax season (my job) but wanted to reach out and say Welcome to TuD.
- At 2:28pm on March 15, 2012,
shoshana27 said… we are the old timers...75 years for me.i'm 78.
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