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No energy when sugars are normal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey there, It seems to me that every time my sugars are in the normal range- I have no energy. I just could lay down and fall asleep. I'm not sure if this is because my body may be more accustomed to…Continue
Let's educate me about ALCOHOL
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill Sep 30, 2012. 46 Replies 1 Like
Okay when I was diagnosed (when i was 16) Doctors always told me the horror stories of alcohol and diabetes- and how people pass out and go into comas etc. I always wondered if they were trying to…Continue
Traveling with the 'betes.
Started this discussion. Last reply by peggysue May 10, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
So how does everyone deal with traveling with diabetes? I'm usually hesitant to go away places because i feel unsafe without my family or doctors around (Even knowing diabetes is a pretty global…Continue
Safe to bolus with Apidra and have Novolog Basal?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Apr 14, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, So my doctor wants me to try Apidra but i was wondering if it would be safe to just bolus with it at first via injection to see how i react, while running my usual basal from my pump with…Continue
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Tom posted a discussionNo energy when sugars are normal
Hey there, It seems to me that every time my sugars are in the normal range- I have no energy. I just could lay down and fall asleep. I'm not sure if this is because my body may be more accustomed to higher sugars or if it's a Vitamin deficiency or what. Any ideas? TSee More
MeganB replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi! We started the pod about the same time and I work out a lot and am lean as well and I was getting bleeding and bruises too. Now, I ice the area for a few minutes before applying the pod and that helps a lot to prevent bleeding! I like my low…"
Bradford replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"are you putting it on the "side" of your arm under the delt and tri, or are you putting on the "back" of your arm?
I am fairly lean too, but the arms is one of my favorite spots. On the back side though. There is no…"
Tom replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"You guys don't have issues with bent canulas? Whenever I put it on the top of my arm, between the delta and triceps, the canula always bends quickly. And the legs and calfs are painful to even think about!"
Tab replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Tom, I've been using omnipod for about 6 months and have found the best place for me is on my back just above my waist band. A bit of a strange feeling at first but now I don't even notice it. No problem at all with absorption. Good…"
Steve D replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"Hey there, Tom! I have had similar problems and, like Scott, have finally settled on sites like my arms, legs, and butt. My favorite site is on my calf (depending on how lean it is....I do alot of running so it is faily lean and the fact that I…"
Jack's Mom replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"My son has been on the Omnipod since he was 18 months old. He is also a very very skinny kid. There's always more sites than you think - anywhere there is any fat - but it takes some experimentation. We are able to do top of thigh and top of…"
Scott Wilkins replied to Tom's discussion 'Limited Sites' in the group OmniPod Users"I wish I had your problem :) Actually, I am finding only certain areas work best for me too, with others not being so great. One place it does work for me is on my legs, though I hate the location as the pods tend to "get in the way" when…"
"Hi Tom,
You're definitely going to have the most freedom of placement with the pod - so for someone with your body type, sticking with this is probably the way to go. I'm pretty lean too and if I put it in the wrong spot on my arms I get…"
Tom replied to Leotha Fleming III's discussion 'What Insulin Do You Use In Your Pump???'"I use Apidra (omnipod) my sugars are much better"
Tom added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
Limited Sites
Hi there everybody, I've had omnipod for a little over a year now. And I can only wear the pump around the sides of my abdomen- does anyone else have this problem? I'm worried about scarring and what not.I'm rather lean and muscular- every time i wear the pod on one of the other sites such as my arms, the site just bruises, bleeds, and hurts a ton. I sometimes wear it on the side of my butt, however I usually don't get good absorption there. I saw a omnipod rep once and she examined my body and…See More
Scott Wilkins replied to Tom's discussion 'Electrical Stimulation and pod' in the group OmniPod Users"I use a TENS on my shoulders with no problems with the pod. Never thought about it before doing this combo, but others I've talked with say it shouldn't be a problem. Never has shown any problems with me."
Janice L Cotton replied to Tom's discussion 'Electrical Stimulation and pod' in the group OmniPod Users"No...use mine with TENS on lower back...hadpod directly in front with no issues"
Alisonisayoshi replied to Tom's discussion 'Electrical Stimulation and pod' in the group OmniPod Users"Oh yeah I'd call your pump rep! And otherwise I'd move to arm and leg sites for a bit!"
JennC replied to Tom's discussion 'Electrical Stimulation and pod' in the group OmniPod Users"I have had the Tens unit placed on my back on multiple occasions and whereas I do watch the placement of my pod (I will make sure it is on my stomach or arm), I have not had any issues with the pod and delivery of insulin. If you are concerned, you…"
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- At 1:36am on April 4, 2012,
Larry D said… Hi Tom,
After almost a month trial on Apidra we jointly decided with our endo to switch from Humalog. My daughter's CGM and Blood Stick information showed significant improvement over the trial. In addition to Apridra, we are trying to give her the meal bolus 15 to 30 minutes before the meal especially breakfast (breakfast is her biggest spike).
- At 6:35pm on April 3, 2012,
Scott E said… Hi Tom, thanks for the friend invite. I did not stick with Apidra... I quickly went back to Novolog. My blood sugars will all over the place with Apidra. In fairness, I didn't give it time to "re-learn" all of my basal rates, carb factors, and so forth on Apidra, but I found myself -- more than once -- stuck with an empty reservoir.
Apidra is written to only be used in a pump for two, not three, days, and like you saw on that earlier post, it is extremely sensitive to heat. So, in order to avoid running into the third day (and wasting insulin), I'd fill my pump reservoir with 2-days supply, and after running 50% of the time with a "Low Reservoir" warning, I grew numb to it. Since I couldn't carry an unrefrigerated vial with me, I once found myself sitting in a parking lot topping-off a near-empty Apidra reservoir with Novolog. Obviously not advisable, but it's what I had to do to have enough insulin through the day.
Needless to say, there were too many hassles with it, so I went back to Novolog. My doctor didn't think I'd see much improvement from it anyway.
- At 9:15am on January 16, 2012,
FHS said… Hi Tom, thanks for the invite1
- At 1:30pm on December 30, 2011, MeganB said…
- I have gone low, but I have a Dexcom and I can see if I am trending down and I will have a snack or a tab.
It depends how they are. Usually if it happens it is towards the end of the workout anyway, so I have them eat a glucose tab and finish with some passive stretching or easy arm exercises. Does that help? It is hard to say what I do because every situation is different. My type twos are not on insulin generally, so they don't get the lows.
- At 1:18pm on December 30, 2011, MeganB said…
- Yes, just have their meter and glucose tabs near by!
- At 12:56pm on December 28, 2011, MeganB said…
- I actually have a BS in athletic training and a NASM cert in pt. I have been training for 12 years and specialize in training people with health issues : ). It is pretty ironic that I have type 1, because I train a lot of people with type 2 and a few with type 1!
- At 5:39pm on December 27, 2011, MeganB said…
Yes, I am : )
- At 11:51am on November 14, 2011,
Kate said… Hi Tom, I saw your comment that the pod is not going well. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm no pro, but I'd be happy to help in any way I can. Also, I see that we are in the same neck of the woods and am guessing that our pod reps are the same. I've had great luck with Mary (the CDE/trainer in the area). I could get you her contact info if you want a "pro" to chat with. Hang in there!
- At 8:18pm on August 16, 2011,
Pamaloo said… - Hi there fellow Marylander! Yes, I met with the Omnipod trainer last Monday and have to meet with her again next Tuesday to officially start with insulin (I'm not really sure why I have to meet with her again, I think I could handle changing my initial rates on my own or this could be handled over a phone call but I digress...). Anyways, if you have any other questions about the pod feel free to ask!
- At 1:42pm on June 6, 2011,
evdoxia said… - acting is mostly a hobby for me! I intend to study architechture or design and follow my dad's profession as he is a designer :-) it is worth to mention that here in Greece students like me doesn't take exams to enter uni's, the procedure is much easier! :D
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