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Steve D
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Insulet does it again!
Started Mar 30 0 Replies 0 Likes
My love/hate relationship with Insulet goes on still! I had been receiving WAY too many shipments of PODs so I called Insulet and cancelled the "auto - ship" program, then they started billing me for…Continue
Any new Users of the Animus "Vibe" system?
Started May 28, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey there Everyone! There was a post today from "manoah" on the new Animus "Vibe"....having been a former Animus "Ping" user and a Dex user I'm very curious how it will all work out, I was…Continue
Another BAD POD!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve D Apr 9, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I was fast asleep this morning at 4:30...then the long beeeeeeep started on my pod, which had been on for 2 days, (left arm, front) this is the 5th (thats right...Five) pod from the same carton! The…Continue
Retinopathy Sufferers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terrie Jun 29, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am reaching out to all folks who are suffering Diabetic Retinopathy. I have suffered from it since 1998, I have had over 30 laser surgeries (on both eyes) 5 Vitrectomies (3 on the left, 2 on the…Continue
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Steve D replied to Brian's discussion 'Anyone ever requested a partial quarterly shipment?' in the group OmniPod Users
Steve D replied to Stuart's discussion '"Study" for my Peripheral Vision Test(s).... HOW ?!?!' in the group Diabetics With Eye Problems"I have taken the test three times myself, Doesnt make me an expert but my eye doc told me if you've had ANY eye surgeries (especially vitrectomies, of which I have had 5)you are not expected to do very well at all. SO JUST APPROACH IT RELAXED!…"
Steve D replied to JD's discussion '100%' in the group Dexcom Users"I couldnt agree more...whenever I go less than 60 it starts an awful rollercoaster ride. If I go less than 50 I know my next read will be over 300 (I guess I tend to over correct) I know the highs are (long term)more harmful but the lows (especially…"
Steve D replied to JD's discussion '100%' in the group Dexcom Users"Congrats, JD! Yesterday was a great day for me, as well! I had an appt. with my endo. who told me all my numbers were right on, and my control was excellent! AND I HAD LOST 15 Lbs since my last appt (which was January)(A good measure even though…"
Steve D replied to Sarah's discussion 'Apidra with Omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"I have been using the POD since ints introduction, just started using Apidra last week. I have been going the full 3 days (for all 2 times), but I just experienced an "occlusion" yesterday! I found this curious as I haven't…"
Steve D replied to socaking's discussion 'Wish I never had this!' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Welcome to the club, Kevin! I curse this %^$#ing disease EVERYDAY! You have found one of the best "socisl media" places to stay in touch with others sharing the same affliction and sharing any new "news" on the big "D",…"
Steve D posted a blog postHello, Sweet Fur!
I always explore the folks (like me) who have a dog for their avatar, and I saw that you are in Richmond, VA. I am in Mechanicsville, where in Richmond are you? Who is your endo? What is your Golden's (I'm guessing) name? He/she is beautiful, would love to meet him/her. My dog's name is Brady (like the Quarterback from my hometown in NE). Just sent a "friend" request, dont worry, I'm not a stalker or anything!See More
Steve D replied to Budababe's discussion 'Insulin type for use in Pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I suggest you talk with your endo...but as far as I know everyone on the pod uses fast acting insulins such as Novolog or Apidra (my choice). Good luck and PEACE"
Steve D posted a discussionInsulet does it again!
My love/hate relationship with Insulet goes on still! I had been receiving WAY too many shipments of PODs so I called Insulet and cancelled the "auto - ship" program, then they started billing me for six cases of pods! I called them again explaining that I would NOT pay for unordered merchandise, this meant nothing to them, as I received yet ANOTHER BILL two days later! So, I sent a letter and copied my lawyer explaining the entire situation. They then CALLED ME and the rep on the phone…See More
Steve D left a comment for jwinc"Hello jwinc - yes. Alot of Vitrectomies is right. All due to hemmhorages is the eyes. When they all started my A1C was 13, so my control, was kinda bad. I have pushed my A1C down to 6.5 now (respectable, but still needs improvement) I have run the…"
"Thanks for the encouragement about the cataract. My vision is now 20/400+ in that eye, so hope the lense replacement improves my vision tremndously (I have scar tissue over the retina again, so may need another ERM peel after that). My A1C…"
Belinda replied to Steve D's discussion '"Bad Insulin"?' in the group OmniPod Users"I think the 3rd day problems are caused by the pod lifting. The abdomen is fine, but the arms & legs.... I change after 2.5 days if I'm using a site on my back too."
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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?
- Networking with my peeers, niew info, news, etc.
- Date diagnosed
- May 6, 1981
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.5
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod - so, about 50% of the time, shots.
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- http://www.supportersofsurvivors.org
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Hello, Sweet Fur!
Posted on April 4, 2013 at 8:12am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I always explore the folks (like me) who have a dog for their avatar, and I saw that you are in Richmond, VA. I am in Mechanicsville, where in Richmond are you? Who is your endo? What is your Golden's (I'm guessing) name? He/she is beautiful, would love to meet him/her. My dog's name is Brady (like the Quarterback from my hometown in NE). Just sent a "friend" request, dont worry, I'm not a stalker or anything!
Do you want to feel less burned out by this filthy disease? Just watch tv for a while for the latest "Accu-check Nano" commercial on tv. It is an ad for a blood glucose monitor (yes, that's right....…
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 9:53am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Do you want to feel less burned out by this filthy disease? Just watch tv for a while for the latest "Accu-check Nano" commercial on tv. It is an ad for a blood glucose monitor (yes, that's right....a blood glucose monitor) and it has a background song sung by a chipper, sounds too young and cute, little girl: "Accu chec Nano- feels so right!" You got it...it "feels so right!" Every time I see that commercial I cant help but think "Oh, yeah! Each time I stab myself to draw blood it could not…
Continue The "Bon Secours" Health System is Nieither!
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 12:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Living in Richmond, VA, I am subject to using the "Bon Secours" (Good Help) health system, which, unfortunately, I have nothing good to say about. They were great (medically speaking) when I was hospitlized for months after my diabetes - related stroke in 2005, but they are terrible when it comes to administration, especially their finance dept.. I was back in the hospital (another Bon Secours hospital) last year for more sugery (again...diabetes related) and though the surgery went without…
Continue Charlie Sheen, Corageous?
Posted on March 2, 2011 at 1:13pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Charlie says the reason he can do the things he does and still survive...He "has Tiger Blood" and the DNA of "Adonnis". I would doubt he could ever live ONE DAY with the crap we put up with! (and I dont clain to have the blood of a jungle animal, or the DNAl of some fictitious goddess).
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- At 7:30am on April 18, 2013,
shoshana27 said… why do you use shots & pump?
- At 7:58am on March 5, 2013,
jwinc said…
Thanks for the encouragement about the cataract. My vision is now 20/400+ in that eye, so hope the lense replacement improves my vision tremndously (I have scar tissue over the retina again, so may need another ERM peel after that). My A1C fluctuates from 5.8 into the mid 6's. It will be high this time due to hormones and going from extreme insulin sensitivity to insulin resistance the past 7 weeks. All we can do is keep trying. Wow, so many vitrectomies. Were they due to blood, retinal detachment, or ???? I am new to this site, so hope I answered where i should be answering. Love the "puppy".
- At 5:48pm on January 16, 2012,
Erik said… No affiliation with any pharma or med industries--other than as a consumer. I work for Xerox.
- At 6:08pm on January 15, 2012, Erik said…
Hey Steve -
Hope you are doing well. Saw your post on the OmniPod group site about a back to back pod failure--one during a reservoir fill. I wanted to share with you that I have had back to back to back failures when filling with refrigerated insulin, and zero while filling with room temp insulin. Just wanted to throw that out there in case refrigeration may be a factor for you. Erik
- At 8:58pm on January 14, 2012,
Putertech said… Looks like NE kicked butt tonight!
- At 10:00am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
What kind of dog is Brady? He looks like he's pretty big.
- At 8:40am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
Well, we watched the Vikings screw up (well, I did more than my husband - he'd go fishing, I'd watch football....ha!). I watched the Packers when they were aired here. If they played the same time as the Vikings, only the Vikings game would air. Kinda sucked, as I'd much rather watch the Packers. It's hard watching a team screw up so much (Vikings). Oh well. My step-daughter and cousin are big Packers fans, as well as all of my step brothers. I think we need to change teams....ha!
- At 8:37am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
Yes, she's a Siberian Husky girl. She'll be 10 months old tomorrow. She's actually my son's pup, but I puppy sit while he's at work. My van's warming up now to go pick her up. So I guess she's both of ours....ha! (It's a goofy pic of her.....)
- At 1:54pm on January 11, 2012, Putertech said…
"thought" I had to wait.....missed my "t".
- At 1:53pm on January 11, 2012, Putertech said…
I should change my profile..ha! I just switched from the Ping to the Omnipod. I was getting so sick of tubing and having something clipped to my pocket, I even considered going back to MDIs. I didn't think I could get the Pod because of insurance, but my insurance didn't have a problem with it (I had gotten my second Ping just two years ago - though I had to wait the full 4 years). So, I'm brand new to the Omnipod and just put on my third one today.
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