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Susana
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Thanks! I'll try not pinching up the skin and maybe try another area of the body... maybe :-)
July 21
I've never done it manually and can't imagine that, it must be painful! I use the inserted provided by my trainer and use it at a 60 degree angle. The only time I had a problem with it not inserting properly I attributed to hitting a "hard spot" t...
July 21
Hi - this seems to be an older post so I hope someone reads it :-) I can NOT seem to get my CGMS inserted. I can do it manually, but the spring-loaded torture device will not pierce the skin. And doing it manually, well, I was told I wasn't suppos...
July 21
March 16

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Brazil
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
December 16, 1982
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.3
What glucose meter do you use?
one touch ultra smart; precision xtra
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
minimed 722 with CGMS
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://none
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
sixuntilme.com
Who referred you? (if anyone)
N/A
What do you do for a living?
doctor

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At 6:58am on March 16, 2009, Brigitte said…
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so click on About Us and please read the New Member Guide where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.
I look forward to seeing you add a photo and to hearing from you again soon.
At 7:52pm on January 29, 2008, Steve RRR said…
hi Susana and welcome.
At 2:58am on January 13, 2008, Susana said…
No. I'm a pediatrician.
At 11:08am on January 12, 2008, Toni Crebbin said…
I see you're a doctor. Are you in a diabetes related field?
At 5:16am on December 17, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
Welcome to our growing family Susana! Listen to Betty J! I'm kinda like her I've been a diabetic for 35 years and been pumping for 20 almost 21 years now. Life just keeps getting better!!!
At 8:12pm on December 16, 2007, Toni Crebbin said…
Greetings Susana. Glad you found us here.
At 7:36pm on December 16, 2007, Betty J said…
Welcome Susana! I'm also a pumper. Have been pumping for almost 9 years and have lived with Diabetes for 48 years.
 
 

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