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Skydiving advise
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam I am Sep 23, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am jumping out of an airplane Sunday afternoon. I am on the pump and have a CGM...has anyone else done this? Will I need to do anything special with my pump? Will the adrenaline rush affect my…Continue
Tags: Adrenalin, skydive, pump, bloodsugar
Omipod and other pumps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam I am Mar 17, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I recently read an omnipod discussion about how happy everyone was with their omnipods. I was suprised at how almost everyone of these people only had one or two issues and only had an "occlusion"…Continue
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"AMEN Scott!!"
"Ambria, Diabetes is an unpredictable disease and a lot is is still not known about it. Please accept my condolences I know what it's like to lose a loved one. To quote a phrase I read many years ago "medicine is not an exacting…"
Scott Wilkins replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"CDEs rarely get the full credit they deserve I think. They are truly life changers."
"I've belonged to Tudiabetes almost since they started and never realized this group or the 50 years group existed...so glad I've found this group. I was reading some of the complications and can really share with others who have lived a…"
Richard157 replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"I have had four very painful episodes with gout. That is more common among diabetics. Even arthritis and cataracts are more common among diabetics. I have had cataracts removed, and have been arthritic for 25 years."
Sam I am replied to Francie's discussion 'Shingles & type 1'"I just heard on the news today that shingles can be re-occurring. I got them about 20 years ago so now searching to find out how often this occurs with diabetics. I am not ready to experience that ever again.
Francie, were you able to get the…"
Eric replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"One of the things I got hit with while I was still working was gastroparesis...throwing up for days at a time was a real delight. Once I started developing wounds on my feet that just wouldn't heal because I was standing all day long and became…"
Frank Marcus Sabatini replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"I have a small leak in one valve but overall my cardiac health is in control, I have had a half dozen stents placed in my heart and have a couple feet of stents in my legs. My heart has been staying clean and plug free for about 6 years now, I have…"
cchelms replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"TV, that's interesting. My creatinine levels are always excellent and the only heart valve issue I've had is an "innocent" murmur. Of course, I haven't had that checked lately but I've had anemia for over 20 years. It…"
TV replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"Did you see a cardiologist to check to make sure either of you don't have heart valve issues? That can cause a certain type of anemia, too. And poor kidney function can cause anemia. I didn't catch any comments about your creatinine…"
TV replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"Do you, or does anyone, happen to know more about balance issues? I've had T1 for 32 yrs. None of the 'major' complications, but I've had frozen shoulder, carpel tunnel. I also have balance issues that have been getting slowly…"
Frank Marcus Sabatini replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"I have not been able to get much info together on the subject of "anemia of chronic disease" other than it is an actual medical condition and that there is no treatment. A web search of the subject only verifies what my Dr. told me, no…"
cchelms replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"Frank, I'd love to hear what you've found out about this. I have had chronic anemia for decades now - since my early 20s. I am 47 and have had diabetes for 31 (almost 32, in a couple of weeks!) years. I've never heard anyone mention…"
Janice replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Complications--not the common ones we are warned about....' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"Gout and arthritis. My doctor has had me on this medication to treat neuropathy, and on another one that helps minimize gout pain. I was off the medication for a while, and sure enough, my feet started totally aching with pain. It wasn't…"
Sam I am replied to Sam I am's discussion 'Skydiving advise'"We jumped yesterday and I have to say what a rush! I chose not to wear my pump. I took a couple units before taking my pump off and my blood suger was close to the same when I hooked it back up about an hour and half later. Now that I know what to…"
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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?
- to meet and learn from others who have had diabetes as long or longer than me
- Date diagnosed
- July 30, 1979
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- 9.3
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- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
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My aha moment
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 7:06pm 5 Comments 1 Like
I saw an awards show last night with Mary Tyler Moore on it. It has finally dawned on me why I always stop what I am doing when I see her on tv:
As a child, (diagnosed at age 7) I always saw adult diabetics with a lot of health issues in our diabetes classes. Because of this, I think I have always believed that I would never get old. I told my mom as a young adult that quality of life was better than quantity. I felt at that time that taking care of my diabetes was a hassle, that doing… Continue
As a child, (diagnosed at age 7) I always saw adult diabetics with a lot of health issues in our diabetes classes. Because of this, I think I have always believed that I would never get old. I told my mom as a young adult that quality of life was better than quantity. I felt at that time that taking care of my diabetes was a hassle, that doing… Continue
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- At 7:01am on September 10, 2012,
DENNIS C ADAIR said… - Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but I was at 15,000 ft skydiving, with my pump on. I have jumped with it on at 25,000 ft jumping out if a jet going 250 mph. I hope your jump went well, it was most likely from 10,000 ft and the pull the rip cord at 6,000 ft. I have done over 1,700 jumps in the past 8 yrs- I LOVE IT!
- At 7:03pm on November 6, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups - it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 7:58am on November 4, 2011,
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 6:32pm on November 2, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Welcome to the rabble Sam.....
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.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 3:12am on November 2, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
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