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Toledo Area?
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Red_T1 replied to Mary Jo's discussion 'Irritation around CMG site'"Kerri over at SixUntilMe .com had this issue. She ended up with a creative answer... here is her article:
CGM Rash"
Red_T1 replied to gabby's discussion 'Misconceptions with teachers!!!'"When I was in school, I just carried a purse and treated as needed during class. I carried glucose tabs and snacks with my meter and insulin and never left class to do anything. Is this something you do? Its part of my life, so I'm not going to…"
Red_T1 commented on Lea's blog post 'Low Blood Sugar Snach Attack!'"I have a hard time practicing self-control when I wake up with a low in the middle of the night. I try very hard to just do glucose tabs, but yeah. Its rough.
If I end up eating everything in my kitchen, I just keep track of what I ate, then when I…"
Red_T1 replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'How much do you bolus for coffee?'"I think part of it is DP for me, but not all. I work afternoons, so its normal for me to have some caffeine around 7p, and I find I still have to bolus for it. Guess YMMV."
Red_T1 replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'How much do you bolus for coffee?'"If I'm going to sit down and just drink my coffee/tea, I bolus at my first sip. I haven't had a problem getting the insulin to match the caffeine peak.
However, if I'm also correcting a high at the same time, I don't bolus for…"
Red_T1 replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'How much do you bolus for coffee?'"I am a huge tea drinker, and yea, it behaves the same way as coffee for me. Boo!
Maybe your residual second-phase insulin response can take care of the caffeine bump? Reading all these comments.. I assumed most T1's got smacked by coffee, but I…"
Red_T1 replied to Sagwabetes's discussion 'How much do you bolus for coffee?'"I'm so jealous of all the non-bolus-ers!
During the day, I either take a unit for a cup (black), or do an extended bolus or increased basal rate (130%) for it if I'm just sipping.
However, in the morning... I take two units for a cup. I…"
Red_T1 replied to Dolores's discussion 'Whats the most annoying comment you've ever gotten about diabetes?'"I work in a hospital laboratory (we run the tests that give A1c results and stuff like that). I am a Type 1 in my 20's.
A morbidly obese co-worker commented on my food choices during a holiday potluck. She said, in front of the rest of our…"
Red_T1 replied to Teowyn's discussion 'reservoir question'"I use the same pump and quick sets that you do, and I have had this problem before... although not as often as you.
Actually, it just happened last week. Once I hook up the reservoir to the tubing, I always manually prime it (I've been a pumper…"
Red_T1 commented on Teowyn's blog post 'Pumping Day 2: greetings from the land of grading'"I still put my pump in my back pocket when I do dishes.. I'm a very messy dish washer!"
Red_T1 replied to Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill's discussion 'Lab Report'"I work at a lab in the US, but I can explain what the test is even though the measurements are different.
ESR is a pretty generic test that shows if some inflammatory process is going on in the body. This can definitely be positive just because…"
Red_T1 commented on Unknown Diabetic's blog post 'Blood Work???'"I'm sorry for your loss.
I know the feeling about getting nervous. I am 26 but I've had diabetes for 17 years and I always feel like a complication could pop up at any minute. Are you able to ask your doc about your results?"
Red_T1 commented on Unknown Diabetic's blog post 'Blood Work???'"Again, congrats on the A1c!
I work in a laboratory. Creatinine and eGFR have to do with kidney function. With age, kidney function slowly declines (even in patients without the big D). Depending on your age and other factors, these results may be ok…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Sharing and learning information
- Date diagnosed
- March 25, 1995
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronic 722
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- I was diagnosed in 1995 with Type 1 diabetes a few weeks after my 9th birthday.
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- At 5:36am on March 11, 2013,
GMC said… Aww, a diabetic kitty?
- At 8:37am on September 29, 2012,
Jacob's mom said… Hi Red, I liked your recent comment on Shannons blog about starting a pump. You reassured me about my instinct to stay closely involved in jacobs's D. he is asking for more independence which i am wiling to give him, he is 14. but i still always want to see whats going on, there have been a few times where he has tested and forgot to bolus. alot of folks here say their parents just kind of handed things off to them as teens or younger! and report falling off the wagon. as you suggested kids want independence but they also innately want support and guidance from their parents. thanks for making me feel like am doing the right thing. i do not hover and let him make most of his choices. i am the silent force in the back ground! best wishes! amy
- At 1:19pm on January 29, 2012,
Donna H said… Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 11:23am on January 29, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Red_T1- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:24am on January 29, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Hi there, welcome to TuDiabetes. We are so happy that you found us!
- At 5:26am on January 29, 2012,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 5:02am on January 29, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 9:12pm on January 28, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Red_T1....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:48pm on January 28, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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