"I use the Dexcom G4 sensors along with the OmniPod pump, so I have two devices. My son uses the MiniMed pump with their sensors in one device. He says he would not want to carry two devices. I use the Spibelt and put both on it so it's not an…"
-
Sue59
- Female
- Farmington, NY
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (381)
- Events
- Groups (4)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Sue59's Groups
Sue59's Discussions
Diabetes and Loss of Limbs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Apr 24. 19 Replies 0 Likes
There was a discussion at work yesterday, I wasn't part of it but it was pretty loud so I heard parts of it. Apparently it was about the smoking commercials on TV and people who have lost their arms…Continue
Medicare: Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors for those who really need them.
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Nov 26, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Subject: Medicare: Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors for those who really need them.Hi,Unlike Medicaid and private insurance, Medicare does not cover Continuous Glucose Monitors. These would prevent…Continue
Please pray for Mia and keep her in your thoughts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue59 Oct 16, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
There is a young college student named Mia who posts on the ADA type 1 board. She recently changed her course of study from pharma to med. She had to have updated vaccinations for this. Her boyfriend…Continue
Steel Magnolias Remake: Sunday night (10/7/12), 9 pm, Lifetime Channel
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue59 Oct 14, 2012. 44 Replies 2 Likes
A remake of Steel Magnolias, this time starring Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye, and Condola Rashad (Phylicia Rashad's real-life daughter). Queen Latifah…Continue
Sue59's Page
Latest Activity
Sue59 replied to David Warho's discussion 'OmniPod Pods as Prescription Drug?'"I order my Freestyle test strips from Byram. They have very good CS."
Sue59 replied to David Warho's discussion 'OmniPod Pods as Prescription Drug?'"I order my Dexcom supplies from Foundation Care also."
Kathy replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"The ad on tv that was probably being referred to showed people with Buerger's Disease. And yes they had amputations from smoking. Diabetes was never mentioned and I hate it when people make assumptions. I was on dialysis for 14 months due to…"
Spock replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"I hate that terminology. It is glucose. I am very stubborn about this."
smileandnod replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"I must not really have diabetes then...I can be really cranky sometimes so I'm obviously not that sweet. :)
Honestly alot of older people where I live say "sugar diabetus". I just smile and nod... I pick my battles."
Clare replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"mellītus m (feminine mellīta, neuter mellītum); first/second declension
1.Of or pertaining to honey.2.Sweetened with honey, honey-sweet, honeyed.
diabetes n, from Latin, from Greek, siphon
diabetes mellitus translates from the Latin as "a…"
David (dns) replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"Oh yes. The Fright Show used to be the standard indoctrination. And the further back you go, the worse it was. Check this."
Tim replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"When I was diagnosed (a third of a century ago!) the "diabetes education" at the local hospital consisted of them showing me pictures of gangrenous and/or amputated feet, hands, arms and legs in a medical textbook. For better or worse that…"
David (dns) replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"All the more reason to be specific, then."
Tim replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"There is also "diabetes insipidus" which has nothing to do with sugar or insulin."
David (dns) replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"Well, just being pedantic here and playing at amateur lexicographer, the full name of the disease is diabetes mellitus, which as we know, translates as "sugary urine". So (possibly) "sugar diabetes" developed as a way of saying…"
Sue59 replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"Not sure if it's regional; I'm near Rochester NY. She probably equates diabetes with sugar. I suppose I could have jumped in and educated her, but this person is a talker and she carries on and dominates long conversations with the other…"
David (dns) replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"ER workers refer to them as "donorcycles". True fact."
Unknown Diabetic replied to Sue59's discussion 'Diabetes and Loss of Limbs'"I don't know if she was keeping her diabetes under control or not. never found out but I assume she wasn't. The 2 leading causes of loss of limb is disease and motorcycle accidents. I actually know more people resulting in motorcycle…"
Profile Information
- 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?
- information from other diabetics
- Date diagnosed
- August 1, 1988
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- OmniPod
Comment Wall (16 comments)
You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!
Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes
- At 3:29am on June 28, 2012,
Linda G said… Wow! You're a featured member....congratulations Sue!
- At 7:02am on January 7, 2012,
acidrock23 said… Thank you very much Sue! I appreciate the support although, now that I think about it, there are *a lot* of people who are *a lot* more active than I am lurking in the "Athletic Diabetics" group, "Diabetics Who Run Marathons" group, etc. I feel like *they* should be getting the awards? I don't see them on the forums as much though. Maybe a "marketing" award would be more appropriate? I should post my tubby "before" pics to really inspire people but I don't want anyone to throw up their carbs...
- At 6:35am on June 22, 2011,
Sig71 said… - Thanks. I have a meeting to get ready for at 11, will try to check out the boards today. Thanks again for the links and persistence in getting me to look.
- At 4:47pm on June 9, 2011,
Trisha01 said…
- Sue,
So glad that they finally approved it for you! Insurances are something else, eh? I didn't post in that group, since I'm not a member of that one.
Trisha
- At 9:33pm on March 16, 2011,
- Sue, thanks for the invite. It is great being with all our old friends again!
Trisha
- At 5:50pm on March 8, 2011,
David G. said… - On your forum--smile,breath, scream, help
- At 7:19am on January 17, 2011,
Robyn said… - Great Playlist!! I like U2, too!! LOL Take care. xo
- At 8:20am on January 16, 2011, Robyn said…
- Hi Hon....Yes, I believe you have to create your own playlist. It has been so long I have forgot how to get it all started. LOL I know how to add and delete from mine....good luck. Hope you are doing well and take care.
- At 7:30am on January 16, 2011,
Weenie said… - Hi Sue, Thanks~!!
That date was wrong.
I don't know where I come up with that. The first time I went into the hospital and was diganosed with Diabetes was on April 28, 1988.
How I remember is it was My Youngest sons 16th Birthday. He was born April 28, 1972.
Smiles
Weenie
- At 9:43am on January 9, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, & UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Advertisement
REsources
Groups
From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...
How do you measure the work of volunteers?
329,040 minutes, 329,040 moments so dear. 329,040 minutes — How do you measure, measure volunteers? In smileys, in tears shed, in counsel, in cups of coffee. In units, in carb counts, in laughter, in strife. In 329,040 minutes – how …Continue Reading
DHF Expands Board of Advisors
Diabetes Hands Foundation has always relied on partners and advisors to increase its understanding of the diabetes space, in order to better serve people touched by diabetes. Today this is as true as ever, as we proudly announce the expansion …Continue Reading
TuDiabetes Team
DHF STAFF
 Manny Hernandez(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)
|
DHF VOLUNTEERS
Lead Administrator
 Bradford (has type 1) |
Administrators
 Lorraine (mother of type 1) |
 Marie B (has type 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIKE us on Facebook
Spread the word
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2013 A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
