"Been getting insulin as long as mail order has been around. I have had one bad shipment. Insulin is shipped in cool packs that have ice. Just can't let it sit in the sun for hours. I would not worry."
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Rick replied to Marypat's discussion 'Mail order insulin' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump UsersRick joined LoriRode's group
Neuropathy
Foot pain, numbness, nerve pain, does anyone else know what I'm going through? Yes, we do!See More
Rick joined shae's group
gluten free diabetics
for diabetics who are gluten free , trying to be gluten free , or interested in it!
Rick replied to Rebel50's discussion 'Denied CGM with 723 pump' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"It does vary by insurance. I was fortunate enough to switch to a carrier that covered the CGM- but, the new carrier did require the endo to write a statement that i was having lows. Of course. all of us know that highs need to be reacted to as wells."
Rick joined Michelle Reinhardt's group
Gastroparesis
For those who has gastroparesis. Needing more information or just here for support.See More
Rick joined Mike Campana's group
Cycling Diabetics
This group is dedicated to all of the diabetics out there who share a love for cycling. All disciplines are welcome!
Rick joined Manny Hernandez's group
Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
For users of any model of the Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 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…See More
Rick commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Boy, the memories- 38 years form me- found out I had "it" when I fell asleep in French class watching the Sorrow and the Pity in French- and the teacher could not wake me up. For me it was Tab, Fresca and Shasta Cola- I had been sucking…"
Rick joined Robert Yancey's groupType1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Rick might attend Bernard's event
2nd Annual New England Diabetes Meetup at Near Boston, Massachusetts
August 1, 2009 from 12pm to 4pm
Please mark this date in your calendar for the2nd Annual New England Diabetes Meetup.We had a lot of fun at the first and we hope you can make it to the 2nd one. Please note that I've changed the date to the first Saturday in August, I hope that you can make it.Once again the picnic will be at Beaverbrook Reservation in Waltham. This is a great place for a relaxing afternoon with friends. Bring your own food and drink (no alcohol allowed in Beaverbrook). We'll have a canopy setup in case it…See More
Rick commented on Rebecca's blog post 'My life on meds with pain..oh, and DIABETES'"I truly empathize with you. I have has the same diagnoses for almost 25 years. My endocrinologist (female) says that I have "female symptomology" i.e, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
I take 60 mg of Cymbalta for depression-it has the good…"
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- Date diagnosed
- May 22, 1972
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- 9
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- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronics 722
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- At 9:38pm on April 3, 2009,
tracy said… - Rick - welcome to TuDiabetes - it's wonderful to have you join us here!
- At 10:19pm on April 1, 2009,
Olga Gonzalez-Ramos said… - Hello Rick:
W E L C O M E!!!!!!!!
You have found a very active and caring diabetic community.You are going to
love this place.
Stay strong and prepare to give Diabetes a firm fight!!!!
Olga Gonzalez-Ramos
DHF Ambassador
New York & New Jersey
- At 6:35pm on April 1, 2009,
Scott said… - Hi Rick! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
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