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High Altitude and Cartridge Bubbles
Started this discussion. Last reply by Spock Jun 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am in Colorado right now. Last night I had an unexpected high glucose reading. Started to correct, but decided to check the cartridge for bubbles. I eventually pumped out over 4" of bubbles through…Continue
Do you bolus when you are low?
Started this discussion. Last reply by meee Jun 7. 16 Replies 0 Likes
The weather is changing again, so my insulin needs are branching out into new and exhausting extremes. I have had two VERY low (26 and 37) glucose readings in the morning in the past three days.…Continue
Long...but so typical for D.....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Spock May 21. 9 Replies 0 Likes
OK, this is kind of a rant, but I need it right now.I am never going to eat away from home again...I think restaurant food is created to make my life miserable.Big family event over the weekend, and…Continue
Blood Glucose Spikes--Thought about cause?
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I tested at 117 when I went to bed last night and woke up at 110. Flat lined overnight. Checked at 11 this morning and was 195. It started to rise at 9:30 and at 1 point, jumped 50 points in 20…Continue
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Spock replied to julez_79's discussion 'I m surprised the eiffel tower isnt made from white bread...'Spock replied to Spock's discussion 'High Altitude and Cartridge Bubbles'"It's my first trip to visit my son and family since they moved. They eat very little food, which is highly problematic, because if try to eat adequately, it causes problem with the children. I spoke with my son before the trip to let him know…"
"I agree 2 summers ago I went on a vacation to the Colorado Rockies. I did not have trouble with air bubbles, but I did have trouble with hypos."
Kim replied to Spock's discussion 'High Altitude and Cartridge Bubbles'"I've been to Colorado several times with my pump and have not had a problem with air bubbles in my cartridge. I have always found that I tend to run very low and need to decrease my basal rates when I am there. I have a Medtronic pump."
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I am in Colorado right now. Last night I had an unexpected high glucose reading. Started to correct, but decided to check the cartridge for bubbles. I eventually pumped out over 4" of bubbles through the tube. Can altitude affect this?See More
Spock replied to guitarnut's discussion 'Solutions'"Recently, there was a post to use a child sized sock to hold an insulin pump in a dress or a pocketless skirt. I just bought a pack and find it is perfect, especially under a skirt--I use a binder clip to attach it to my waistband and hang the sock…"
Spock replied to CharleyBee's discussion 'Let's talk...Insulin Pump!'"The modern insulin shots were what finally convinced me to go to a pump. Diabetes seems mostly controlled by the basal/bolus/carb counting method. I was taking lantus (2X day) and novolog (each meal and corrections) so I was at 5 or more shots per…"
Spock replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Diabetes "Coming Out" Stories'"Until I began to use a CGM, needles were not a problem. (The CGM needle is a mile long and scary just to look at!)
When I was first diagnosed, the nurses gave me an orange, a vial of water and a syringe to practice with. I had so much fun…"
Spock replied to Chuck Banks's discussion '6/6/2013'"So glad to hear it. As has been said, you will find a lot of help here.
By the by---in 50 years of T1, I have met one other T1 in my life. There have been T2s, but I like to think of us as an exclusive club.... :>)"
Spock replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Community topic: Here comes Fathers Day!!'"My dad had two diabetics. Myself (T1) beginning in 1962 and my mother (T2) in 1964. It was a lot to deal with and he was an overprotective rock. My mother had a much harder time with her T2 then I did. Then she had breast cancer. He stayed by her…"
Spock replied to Chuck Banks's discussion '6/6/2013'"I am so sorry, Chuck. It is hard enough to be told you have a chronic illness, but the ER is probably not the most sympathetic place.
Couple of questions: Did they provide you with your HBA1C and blood glucose test results? Did they refer you to an…"
meee replied to Spock's discussion 'Do you bolus when you are low?'"I would not bolus for that at 37, if I did I would go crashing down even if I ate something. I would treat it and then eat some protein or my meal with a bolus when I was back to normal. After a low like that I check every hour at least to find…"
Spock replied to daydreamer630's discussion 'Stress and Diabetes.'"Stuart is correct. It is flight or fight with stress. Either way it raises glucose readings, so it is just test and correct--follow patterns. Oh, and take a moment to breathe deeply...
Years ago, big time stress made me crash--that is the scariest.…"
Spock replied to hb's discussion '3 important parts of diabetes?'"Your third point is really the crux of the whole thing, isn't it?"
Spock replied to hb's discussion '3 important parts of diabetes?'"Brian, that made me smile.
I don't know you background in diabetes, hb, but it is important to understand that no matter how hard you work on it, the results change all the time. You can have perfect blood glucose readings for weeks, then the…"
Spock replied to ifferjenn22's discussion '6 year son diagnosed recently T1 - Have yet to have 'normal' BS. Stressing...'"I was 11 and am now 62. The equipment, insulin--the whole thing was so different 50 years ago. My suggestion--I know it is hard--but breath deep and relax a little.
T1 is an up and down thing and there is never "normal." Find a group--the…"
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- At 1:56pm on March 26, 2013,
Linda G said… 
You're OWNING AN awesome a1c, and you're a FEATURED MEMBER!!! What else could you ask for ;)
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Holger Schmeken said… Thanks for the friend add, Spock. My congrats to your excellent A1c.
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lotsofshots said… Hi Spock, How are you doing today?I hope you are well and enjoying your day. Thank you for the friend request. I really enjoy meeting you on the boards.
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jrtpup said… A bit belated, but congrats on being featured, and thank for all you contibute!
- At 8:27pm on June 29, 2012, Linda G said…
You're a featured member!! Bravo!
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Spock, welcome to our Happy Diabetic Family. We are here to offer friendships, advice and support through this journey in life. Once again, WELCOME !!
- At 1:08pm on April 7, 2012, Marie B said…
bienvenue, Spock. nice a1c. I've had it since 1967
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