"I was labeled as "brittle" by my doc once for totally different reasons. I was eating a lot of carbs and taking tons of insulin. At the time, I didn't understand why my BG was all over the place. Now, I understand it was because of my…"
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Dealing with a T2 friend
Started this discussion. Last reply by David (dns) Apr 14. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm sure this will come off mostly as a rant, but there's a question buried here somewhere. Here goes:One of my best friends it T2; diagnosed 15 years ago. He is about 100 lbs overweight, and blames…Continue
Why does too much insulin cause hypoglycemia?
Started this discussion. Last reply by FHS Feb 8. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I know this seems really basic, but is something I've always been unclear of. I always hear that insulin is like a key that lets glucose into your cells to be used as energy. So; if you take too much…Continue
severe hypoglycemia question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrienne Oct 6, 2012. 82 Replies 0 Likes
Have you ever been unconscious or gone into convulsions from a low BG? Yes or No?Continue
Why can't you buy pump supplies at pharmacies?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brunetta Jun 11, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Wouldn't this make things easier?Continue
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Sam Iam commented on Edward Cahill's group 'NYC Type 1 Diabetics'"Hi Shoshana, This June is probably going to be pretty tough for me. Especially the first half. Forest hills is great, but a bit out of the way for some people. We'll figure something out. Take good care of yourself in the mean time."
Trudy commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"Hi Sam Iam. When I used my pump I used a Spibelt; there is one made specifically for pumps: http://www.spibelt.com Now that I'm on MDI, it continues to be useful for carrying Small Personal Items, such as glucose tabs, keys, etc."
Sam Iam commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"I use the short tubing, so the pump can't even go in my pocket. Driving me crazy. I think I'm going to try Shoshana's approach for now."
Sam Iam replied to Spock's discussion 'Long...but so typical for D.....'"Sounds delicious, and you were able to cover pretty well. The 273 is a little scary. Chinese is tricky (at least in the US). Some of the dishes may have more or less sugar on any given day. Even the wok could have been glazed with a sugary dish,…"
shoshana27 commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"i never used the clip. my fingers cannot squeeze it. i use a small zippered pouch attached to a belt either under or over my blouse/sweater or whatever i wear & in goes my pump. voila. easy."
Mari_in_France commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"can't imagine! never had any trouble with mine.But maybe I'm not sure which one you are talking about. I'm glad you didn't break your pump!!"
Sam Iam commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"Last time I had the full holder. I superglued the rotor in the middle, fixed, once it started getting loose. It was fine for about a year, then the clip broke. Then I switched to a mini clip. The hinge broke in less than a week."
rick phillips commented on Sam Iam's blog post 'medtronic pump clip'"I break mine at the worst possible times. Like entering the plan to go on vacation. In the hospital on my way to surgery for a hip replacement. So what i started doing it buying two each time and asking for one each time I call. Yes $15.00 is…"
Sam Iam posted a blog postmedtronic pump clip
I just broke my last pump clip. It got caught on something when I sat down at a restaurant.Medtronic has been cool about sending me replacements so far. I've been through about a half dozen, including one that broke in the mail.This is what I'm using in the mean time. Pretty sad. I think the clips keep breaking, largely due to…See More
Sam Iam replied to acidrock23's discussion 'The Good Wifeabetes?'"This was precisely my experience as well, except beginning when I was in 3rd grade. Things could have been better, but they could have been a lot worse. Obviously, this little girl's situation is much worse.
I wonder if she would be doing…"
Sam Iam replied to acidrock23's discussion 'The Good Wifeabetes?'"When A.C.’s pump would warn that her levels were too high or too low, which happened about five times per day and sometimes up to ten times in a day, her teachers would immediately contact the school nurse. Once, A.C. had an incident at home…"
Sam Iam replied to acidrock23's discussion 'The Good Wifeabetes?'"Interesting case. Glad I'm not on the jury. I think it is very possible that all parties involved were acting with the best of intentions, yet failing miserably. It sounds to me like the principal's actions were probably retaliatory. At…"
Sam Iam commented on Edward Cahill's group 'NYC Type 1 Diabetics'"A&J PIZZA. 71-37 Austin Street, Forest Hills, Queens. This Sunday 2:00."
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medtronic pump clip
Posted on May 17, 2013 at 6:25pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I just broke my last pump clip. It got caught on something when I sat down at a restaurant.
Medtronic has been cool about sending me replacements so far. I've been through about a half dozen, including one that broke in the mail.This is what I'm using in the mean time. Pretty sad.
I think the…
Continue saying goodbye
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 11:57pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
My dad passed away from lung cancer on Friday morning, not long after his 70th birthday. He had quit smoking about 30 years earlier, so the cancer's cause is somewhat mysterious.
He was born and grew up under very difficult circumstances. The type of guy to always pull for the underdog, and believed in try to do the best with the hand you're dealt.
I think my D made us closer in some ways. When I was a kid, he was very involved, and took it upon himself to keep track of my…
Continue first A1C since low carb / reduced insulin
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:00pm 6 Comments 1 Like
It has been almost 3 months since I lowered my carb intake to ~40g / day. Once I got my basal and carb ratios figured out, I was very careful and kept tight control. For the last month, though, I have been working very long hours, not sleeping, and testing my BG usually only 1-3 times/day. I have stuck to my diet, though. My pump clogged a couple times, but I caught it, so nothing serious.
I just tested on the Bayer home A1C kit. BG at time of test was 81. My result was 6.8. I would…
Continue ghost lows
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:40pm 15 Comments 0 Likes
So, I'm still doing well with low carb / tight control. Reading still stable, and no longer interested in eating carbs at all. I'm gradually lowering my before bed BG target. Now 140-150, along with my night time basal now .775u / hr.
My basal during the day .85u / hr holds my BG almost completely steady. However, in a couple instances, I've mysteriously dropped 20-40pts. This morning, I went to bed ~140. Woke up 62. Took a glucose tab 4g fast carb. Carb ratio of 8 is pretty accurate,…
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- At 3:26pm on December 8, 2012,
CherylLuck said… Hi Sam! Just wanted to say that it is not perhaps our blood is thicker, but rather, is really is thicker. The dietitian called it "sticky blood". I think that happens if dehydration sets in.
- At 9:32pm on November 9, 2012,
nel said…
Sam , your response received .Your Dad's age tooo close to mine !! ...
No , you will not skew results ...the purpose is to record as many tests as you can , so closer to the 20,000 and more $$ to those who are in need ...thanks for going for it :)
- At 5:47pm on November 9, 2012,
Hi Sam , from across the Line .How are you ? I read about your Dad's passing .May he rest in peace . He was too young !
Hope you are up to playing the Big Blue Test from present till November 14 , World Diabetes Day.
Only 6 more days to go - we can do this!!
We have people participating with injuries, people who can only do 5 minutes of exercise due to their health, and people doing heavy, strenuous exercise. This year there is no set time that you have to exercise to log your results.
Please encourage your families, friends, co-workers, etc. to log their exercise as well No fingerstick needed.My Hubby joins me during my daily walks .
Where else can you donate $5 to needy D organizations without taking a penny out of pocket?
I really want to see it happen. Let's get there soon!Thanks for your participation and post the times you RUN ;)
Here a bit more information ,if you don't know what the Big BLue Test is...: If 20,000 tests are logged before November 14th, $100,000 will be donated to diabetes-related nonprofits. Last number I noticed is over 13000 .Up to Go .I hope I made it clear !The website helpful ??? http://www.bigbluetest.org/faq/ Thank you again and be well !Keep on being well...all the best , N
- At 2:58am on October 17, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Hi Sam Iam. I was so touched by your blog about the loss of your dad. It seems so filled with love. I hope you are holding well. Please let me know if you ever need anything and I hope your diabetes is going well for you.
- At 7:26am on August 10, 2012,
Sick of TYPE 1 said…
hey thankx for the comments - glad low car is working for you- i just found this low carb life 2-3months ago and have been loving it too- keep it up
- At 7:22am on August 8, 2012,
Richard157 said… Hello Sam, thanks for the friendship!! Did Dr. Seuss write your autobiography? Lol!! (Just kidding.)
- At 4:25pm on June 28, 2012,
acidrock23 said… Thanks for the friend add Sam!
- At 4:03pm on May 31, 2012,
Linda G said… Bravo in being a featured member Sam :)
- At 9:19am on May 18, 2012,
Doris D said… Col! Nothing like those kids are there??? Ur sooo spot on with ur advice. UR GREAT!!!
- At 11:52am on April 23, 2012,
Marie B said… Sam, I was wondering if you would add the photo of the fish to your own photos on your own page here. that way, the photo could be featured. I'd also like to see any other illustrations/art you have.
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