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  • Rothesay, New Brunswick
  • Canada
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Good Sugar v/s Bad Sugar

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H1N1 and diabetes

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How do you decide what is bolus-worthy?

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Natalie Sullivan and PowerPumper are now friends
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PowerPumper and Alyssa Downing are now friends
November 3
PowerPumper replied to Christalyn's discussion 'Good Sugar v/s Bad Sugar'
It is not so simple an answer. My approach is multi-fold, and I believe it's based on the best science available. Refined grains are out of my diet entirely due to both sugar and omega 6 concentrations. I won't get into the omega theories, so go...
October 26
PowerPumper replied to Varena Ngai's discussion 'H1N1 and diabetes'
I got my shot today.
October 26
PowerPumper replied to Allison Blass's discussion 'How do you decide what is bolus-worthy?'
I refuse to feel guilty. I work hard at controlling my sugars and taking care of myself. When I indulge, I indulge. I celebrate. I enjoy. I feel good about the occaision and the people I'm with. I may or may not pig out; I likely will, but there h...
October 26
PowerPumper replied to Barbara M's discussion 'Famous People with Diabetes'
Alexander Graham Bell http://www.science.ca/scientists/scientistprofile.php?pID=120 Bell died of diabetes in 1922, ironically the same year that Banting discovered insulin.
October 18
PowerPumper replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?'
Not necessarily. It may just have been a large quantity of food. When we eat we release a combination of insulin and glucagon. Of course in diabetics the insulin release is impaired or missing, so we only get the glucagon. The larger the meal, the...
October 13
PowerPumper replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?'
HFCS is in practically all bread and pretty muchh all packaged foods. It is very difficult to avoid. I don't buy his seeming assertion that fructose is the entire cause of metabolic syndrome; though I can buy it's the primary cause. I think in ge...
October 12
PowerPumper replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How Many Carbs Do You Eat per Meal, per Day?'
I am buying into the low carb phiosophy. I shoot for 50g a day, but on some days I get up to around 100. I eat practically no grains or sugars. I've had 16 pieces of bread this year. I'm very happy with the results so far in terms of weight loss, ...
October 11
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October 11
PowerPumper replied to Karen Doering's discussion 'Your A1C'
My last is back under 6 at 5.9%. FYI I am/was a pretty brittle type 1 with a mid-7 A1C and struggling with major hypos before swtiching to a pump three years ago. Been 911'd nine times in my career, and barring any screw-ups, those now look like ...
September 8
PowerPumper replied to Drea522's discussion 'Where in Canada are you?' in the group Canada Diabetes
I figured NS when I saw the name. Originally Bridgewater area? DW is from Mahone Bay.
August 18
Cathy Jacobson commented on PowerPumper's blog post 'Compromises'
PP: I have to stick a thumbs up to you, thank you. I'm asking permission to copy your rant and give it to a few friends, or better yet send them here to read it themselves. They are older women who have to have their food and drink to hide other t...
August 2
PowerPumper commented on PowerPumper's blog post 'Compromises'
You are right in that one has to look at the whole picture. You have to determine where your control level fits in. The things I'm ranting against are in my personal value system trivial. They may not be in yours. I can't make judgements for you, ...
August 2
Laura commented on PowerPumper's blog post 'Compromises'
I guess what I wonder is why you feel like you say you do about others choices? I know people who have awesome A1C's and all they eat are carbs for some reason they know how to cover them perfect. I know others who eat only the things they should...
August 2
John Smith commented on PowerPumper's blog post 'Compromises'
Very good rant! I hope every diabetic reads this, does the exercise and comes to their senses about how important tight control of BG levels really is! There can be no excuse for slacking off or for high A1c's. I had gone wayward and I'm sure I'v...
July 31
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July 31
PowerPumper replied to Dov's discussion 'Fasting with diabetes - my HOWTO guide for those on insulin'
I wouldn't change my basals at all, but I am very confident in my basal settings. In fact, I'd look on the whole event as an opportunity to do a 25 hour basal test. Basically it's a test to determine whether your basal doses keep your sugars more-...
July 31
PowerPumper commented on Andy's blog post 'The anti has been upped - I was sent food shopping !!!'
Of course if you stick to perimeter where the healthy foods are, you'll avoid most of the onslaught in teh inner isles where the junk is sold. Hint: get or make a map of the store. Arrange your list according to this map. DW made a big detailed c...
July 31
PowerPumper added a blog post
Once in awhile I see a comment on a diabetes social media site like "I'd rather live with a higher A1C and die younger than make sacrifices like living in a rigid diet and living until I'm 90." Another comment in discussions about low A1C's is "Yo...
July 31

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Wauzeka
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
October 19, 1975
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.0%
What glucose meter do you use?
BD Link, Contour Link, Aviva Nano plus 6 others.
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
MM 722
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
DiabetesTalkfest email
Who referred you? (if anyone)
n/a
What do you do for a living?
Program Computers - don't ask for help! :)

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Compromises

Once in awhile I see a comment on a diabetes social media site like "I'd rather live with a higher A1C and die younger than make sacrifices like living in a rigid diet and living until I'm 90." Another comment in discussions about low A1C's is "You people with low numbers make me feel like a failure."

These types of comments really get me going. They make me want to whack the OP across the shins with my hockey stick. Believe me, that would get their attention! I feel very strongly that we do no… Continue

Posted on July 31, 2009 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

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Lost

How many of you have been lost?

I spent many years of little to no testing, injecting by feel, and feeding my insulin.

Why I never tested much is a difficult question to anwwer. I knew I should. I actually tried at times. I saw my doctors regularly enough. I think there are a few reasons. Maybe some of you can relate.

I could never see much reason to test. Now I consider myself a smart person, above intelligence and able to resolve many difficult problems. I am a professional accountant, a ma… Continue

Posted on April 9, 2009 at 4:43pm —

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I did it!

Today I posted my first sub 6 A1C at 5.9%

I was pretty confident I'd get there. In fact during the last two weeks my BGs have been super awesome. I'm almost expecting mid 5's next time. I'll post about that later. Still, it's been my main goal for the past two years. I felt so high when I got the news I nearly screamed out loud at work! Woot!

My cholesterol came back great too. HDL: 1.55, LDL: 1.76, Total: 3.51, Trigs: 0.44 compared with six months ago of HDL: 2.00, LDL: 2.02, Total: 4.33, Tri… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2008 at 8:20pm — 2 Comments

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Hockey Night in Canada!

It may not seem like much, but I played an hour of pickup hockey last night. It was my first since March two years ago.

So why has it been so long?

Aug 2006 Eye Hemmhorrage
Oct 2006 Vitrectomy
Fall 2007 Minor bleeder/laser
Winter 2007-08 Two bleeders
May 2008 Bleeder that left me 20/60 in left eye
June 2008 Laser for bleeder.

The thing about eye problems is you can't do much physical activity at all while you are bleeding. I don't want any more vitrectomies, so I have been a good little boy a… Continue

Posted on July 22, 2008 at 6:33am — 4 Comments

PowerPumper

Some history

I'm struggling with how to tell my story. First off it's nothing special. I don't even remember much of it. What I do remember, I'll probably get wrong. So take it with a grain of salt. My current situation is much more exciting. Well it is to me anyway. I think this is because I've finally taken the bull by the horns and am fighting him with all I've got. I think I'll start off with the mundane history in one or two posts. Then I'll try and communicate some of my recent experiences. Exactly how… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2008 at 5:11pm —

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At 5:43pm on October 11, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Hey...how's it all going? It's been a while...sorry! Here's wishing you a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend with lots of time to kick back and enjoy!
Take care....linda.
At 6:13pm on July 31, 2009, Kathy said…
Ooooh yeah. Great tunes.
I remember dancing to Samba Pa Ti at the prom. Yes, I am old.
At 6:01pm on June 12, 2009, Craig said…
Thanks for the add.. You are brave, I don't seem to be well liked this week..
U have some great tunes too!!
I am wondering where your Guess Who is?? U got the BTO!
At 7:10pm on May 22, 2009, Randy Klinck said…
I grew up in a rink. I refereed hockey when I lived in Michigan, moved to Florida to get away from hockey and ended up in an arena as a career. I do still play some, but not as much as Id like. I just started my pump 2 weeks ago and havent played with it yet, but I will search for that thread. My A1C was so high partially because of an episode I had with some teeth pulled which ended with me in ICU, and a BG over 1000. Thanks for the comment. I can't wait to get to know people and become active in this group. Thanks again!
At 7:47pm on April 5, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Hey there,
Just stopping by to say hi.

I noticed you are commenting in reply to comments others leave you by writing here. If you do so, they won't know you replied to them. Make sure to click on the "Comment Back" link below the comment you are replying to, to make sure it goes on the profile page of the member you want to reply to.
At 5:59pm on April 4, 2009, Michelle said…
Oops! I left a "message" for your pic...sorry about that, still learning my way around!
At 8:16pm on April 2, 2009, PowerPumper said…
Thank you. Music is imorportant.
At 5:48pm on April 2, 2009, Danny said…
Hey,Powerpumper! I stumbled across your page by accident. I must tell you I have looked at many profiles and so far you have the best music play list by far! I love The Clash!...oh my...and I like the sound of The Rezillos. Anyways, keep up the sweet tunes.

Cheers!

Danny
At 9:49am on February 25, 2009, PowerPumper said…
Thank you all.
At 7:56am on February 25, 2009, Linzie Wohletz said…
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