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Tia Hansen
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Thanks for letting me know about this. Sounds nice. I can do either Aug 29 or Sept 6. Keep me posted :)
High: 460's maybe?
Low: 17.
Completely awake, alert and took care of myself. Man was my boyfriend pissed when he found out about that the next day. I guess I just figured he couldn't do much from Montana when I was in Oregon and didn't want to ru...
I've only had a couple of sets bend, but I've only been on the pump for a few months. For me, it seems like which site I choose has been the biggest issue. All the sets I've had issues with have been placed on my left side. I'm left-handed, so I d...
I would take a cookie or a small snack with you because exercise does tend to lower blood sugar. You're doing good hun.
Less insulin in warm weather-interesting, I've never paid attention to anything like that, I guess I will now. I know the cookie was a bad choice, lol, it was just convenient and kind of an after thought. I've grown to make much better choices the...
Hello Tia ...we had a Siamese cat called TIA ( short for Tia Maria... I used to love this liquor prior to type 1 diabetes diagnoses , oh well long time ago now ) . I did marathons , now into 1/2's as a walker and ofcourse I have to train ...I can ...
Thanks for the replies. I guess I should probably just stop being so stubborn and start packing something with me. It's been a learning curve with the pump...so different from injections when it comes to exercise. I think it's better, but I'm not ...
Tia, I do neighborhood walks a lot.. I bring a small bag of skittles with me. The last thing I want is to end up at strangers door asking for OJ.
Good luck!
Danny
Not unexpected in my experience. When i exercise (50 mins of cardio 3-4 days/week) my TDD insulin does goes down 10-20 units/day. I've exercised at noon and had low BGs following that nights dinner that I covered normally I tried an experiment whe...
I started walking outside a few weeks ago-the first time since I started my pump in January, and with lots of hills and stairs. I had been doing really well with not having lows and then I unexpectedly had a low the other day when I went out-52 an...
Does your diabetes rule you? are you still able to fit in the odd amber ale? have you given up drinking becuase of diabetes? have you got any intersting stories of hypos and hypers due to drinking?
Beer has been the hardst bad habit i have to kick!
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Spokane WA
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- May 31, 1995
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 6.6
- What glucose meter do you use?
- One Touch Ping
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas Ping
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- I was just looking around to see if there were any groups out there that I might be able to relate to. I'm trying to expand my social network and would like to know some people that understand the daily challenges of diabetes. I saw the address for tudiabetes and decided to take a look. Looks like a good place to start ;)
- What do you do for a living?
- Registered Nurse
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 7:35pm on August 25, 2009,
Judith said…
- Well Tia, my friend, I had to go with the 30th for the meet-up. But just in case, I wanted to let you know it's at Columbia Park, Picnic Area H, from 11:30 to 3PM or so. I would still loove to meet you and yours. Lots of info and links at the NW Group in the Portland Meet-Up discussion.....Take care!.....Judith
- At 7:15pm on August 2, 2009,
Judith said…
- Hi Tia! I'm organizing the first ever Portland TuD Meet-up for August 29 or 30. I'd love to meet you, having been helped so very much through the years by dedicated nurses. Just visit the US Northwest Diabetes page and follow the Portland Meet-up discussion for details.....I hope this finds you well!...Judith
- At 8:49am on May 16, 2009,
Toni Crebbin said…
- Hey Tia, I see you found NW Diabetics! I grew up right near you in Milwaukie, but have lived the last 17 years in Washington, on Whidbey Island. I also wear the Ping like you. I've named her Thelma, and my Dexcom is Louise:)
- At 5:36pm on May 14, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Nice to have you Tia!
- At 9:46am on May 14, 2009,
Yvonne C. said…
Hello Tia and Welcome to TuDiabetes!!
My name is Yvonne and you are now part of a supportive community for diabetics! When you have the time, please don’t hesitate to meet your fellow members within the forums, groups and blog areas. It is great to have you aboard!
Please refer to the guide for new members. It has lots of tips about finding your way around the community! Also, try this link to review all of the TuDiabetes Explore Groups.
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Best Regards,
Yvonne C.
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- At 10:26pm on May 13, 2009,
Christina said… - Hello Tia
Welcome to tudiabetes =]
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