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Sami
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- Springfield, Illinois
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Sami replied to Kayla's discussion 'Islet Cell transplant for T1??'"I'm currently 4 months into screening for an islet cell transplant at UIC - Chicago. Islet cells, I'm told, are really reserved for people at this point who have hypoglycemic unawareness-people who wake up in their backyards because they…"
Mark left a comment for Sami"hows it going with islet thing I am going for more tests on feb 15 some ultra sounds they have to look at liver and a stress test to make sure cardio is ok. I cant seem to find any info that would make me think this is not a positive thing to do.…"
Sami replied to Cathy Jacobson's discussion 'Who has had the H1N1 vaccination.....how about your famiy members?'"I had the shot in Chicago along with my pneumonia vaccine - I am participating in the islet cell transplantation study though... up until I went to the doctor in Chicago (I live three hours south) I hadn't been able to get the H1N1. The nurse…"
Sami commented on Sami's blog post 'Correction bolus - help please!!'"I'm sure that it is the ratio that needs lowered, I'm just not sure how much to lower my sensitivity. I always check at 2 and 4 and after 4 hours I tend to always be between 36 and 48 after a correction. I just got the pumping insulin book…"
John Smith commented on Sami's blog post 'Correction bolus - help please!!'"Maybe you should move this to the Forums as a new discussion instead of a blog...you'll get more responses.
What pump are you using?"
Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Nahledge! : )
- Date diagnosed
- October 1, 1988
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 8.1
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed Paradigm 722
Hey all! My name is Samantha, a lot of people call me Sami. I was diagnosed with Juvenile/Type 1 Diabetes when I was 1 or 2 years old, not really sure exactly. I have been diabetic over 20 years now. My sister was diagnosed at the same time. We are 17 months apart. Over the last 10 years I've had three different minimed models and am finally going to start the Continous Glucose Monitor that has been in the unopened box for over 4 months now.
I recently recieved my Masters degree from the University of Illinois in Law and am working at the Attorney General's Office.
I am in the process of testing for an Islet Cell Transplant at the University of Illinois Chicago. If accepted I would be their first African-American! Cross your fingers and/or say a prayer PLEASE!
Also working really hard to lose 30 pounds and lower my A1c into the 7s. Everyday is a struggle.
Any questions, just ask.
I can also, more frequently be reached via email at gaddy.samantha@gmail.com
I recently recieved my Masters degree from the University of Illinois in Law and am working at the Attorney General's Office.
I am in the process of testing for an Islet Cell Transplant at the University of Illinois Chicago. If accepted I would be their first African-American! Cross your fingers and/or say a prayer PLEASE!
Also working really hard to lose 30 pounds and lower my A1c into the 7s. Everyday is a struggle.
Any questions, just ask.
I can also, more frequently be reached via email at gaddy.samantha@gmail.com
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Correction bolus - help please!!
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 11:31am 5 Comments 0 Likes
So I'm figuring out that my correction bolus is always 1 unit too much but I can't wrap my head around exactly how to change this on my pump. It is currently set so that 1 unit lowers my bg 48mg/dcl, but I need to change that to... what?... so that I am getting one unit less.
Anyone know?
Anyone know?
Illinois wants to hear from people with Diabetes...
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Illinois wants to hear from people with diabetes
StoryDiscussionPosted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:05 am
Illinois has launched an online survey to gather information about diabetes.
The "Speak Out About Diabetes" survey is available in English and in Spanish on the state Department of Human Services Web site. Results will be used to improve diabetes prevention and control.
The survey includes questions… Continue
Illinois wants to hear from people with diabetes
StoryDiscussionPosted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:05 am
Illinois has launched an online survey to gather information about diabetes.
The "Speak Out About Diabetes" survey is available in English and in Spanish on the state Department of Human Services Web site. Results will be used to improve diabetes prevention and control.
The survey includes questions… Continue
"The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes."
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 9:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today I am attempting to start Bob Greene's (Oprah diet guru) plan in his new book "The Best Life Guide to managing Diabetes and pre-diabetes. I am interested in seeing if this works. The book/website take a three phase approach to weightloss, increased energy, and a decrease in A1c levels.
Phase one,titled "Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar", encourages you to move more, eat a specific range of calories for your height and weight and weightloss goals, drink 6 glasses of water a… Continue
Phase one,titled "Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar", encourages you to move more, eat a specific range of calories for your height and weight and weightloss goals, drink 6 glasses of water a… Continue
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- At 8:36am on January 14, 2010, Mark said…
- hows it going with islet thing I am going for more tests on feb 15 some ultra sounds they have to look at liver and a stress test to make sure cardio is ok. I cant seem to find any info that would make me think this is not a positive thing to do. What more have you found out ?
- At 2:14pm on November 22, 2009, Mark said…
- just try to do it when you know you are pretty stable and before any meal of course dont worry about the every 12 hour thing just when you know you are stable if you try to keep with that 12 hour stuff you will be up all hours of the night. I will be glad to give you any advice
- At 8:39pm on November 21, 2009, Mark said…
- how is it going with the cgm mine works great for me because i have lost any feeling of low bs I have also considering islet transplant been for the first round of blood tests at the U of Miami DRI
- At 12:45pm on November 15, 2009,
Brunetta said… - Hi Sami!! I have had type One diabetes for 41 years ... I use a Paradigm 522 and just finished a 6 week first run with the MM CGMS. .. U R the close to same age as my niece...Would love to talk to you, sis.
God Bless,
Brunetta
- At 9:04pm on February 5, 2008,
Rachel said… - I'm in Collinsville! I want to add you as a friend. I sent the request already. :)
- At 9:49pm on January 20, 2008,
kira said… - Hi Sami I am Kira and new to the site :-)
- At 4:14pm on January 17, 2008,
Kathy said… - Hi Sami. Nice to have you with us. Please stop over ad join the Great Lakes Group, for those of us who live in the bordering states. It's fun to know who our neighbors are. I live in Minneapolis.
Welcome to Tu Diabetes.
- At 8:54am on January 17, 2008,
Jeffrey said…
- Sami, here is giving you a warm and friendly welcome to TuDiabetes.com. This is a very neat site/blog that we all use to help and support each other. I hope to see you and your participation often. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to ask. Again, welcome aboard!!
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