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"But you don't look like a diabetic."

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"But you don't look like a diabetic."

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Which insurance covered your CGM

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Tom Goffe replied to Kristy's discussion '"But you don't look like a diabetic."'
This one happened just yesterday at the local Veterans Affars Hospital in Durham, NC. I was deep into an involved discussion about why some of the VA hospitals cover CGMS for their patients, and others won't even give a monitor to Type IIs. Long s...
on Friday
Tom Goffe replied to Kristy's discussion '"But you don't look like a diabetic."'
I've heard it, but it makes me testy. FWIW, I'm 5'10" and 150 lbs. When I was diagnosed at age 30 with Type I, I was a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. Suffice it to say, I don't fit the stereotype I used to have for wha...
November 13
Tom Goffe commented on Amanda's blog post 'Does this every get easy?'
If it did get easier, we would not need to be lending each other a helping hand. There is nothing like having somebody who has 'been there - done that' offer encouragement. Hang in there - I'm pulling for you. Oh - don't get too hung up on the T...
November 12
Tom Goffe replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'
My checkbook - thanks to my VA disability pension.
November 12
Tom Goffe replied to Tiera Wynn The Diabetic Diva's discussion 'What's the Highest and the Lowest blood glucose you have ever had?'
28-1441
November 9
Tom Goffe replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Diabetes (Free) Dreams'
You know, now that I think about it, not long after the "Big D" arrived, I had a similar series of dreams that lasted a couple of months. At the time, I was in the Army. I used to dream I was back in Somalia (in the middle of a firefight) and I ha...
November 3
Sophie replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Diabetes (Free) Dreams'
I feel so different! Diabetes is in my dreams A LOT. I was only diagnosed 6 months ago...maybe it's because of the newness that enters my subconscious? My dreams are never about diabetes-symptoms or even food related. What I do dream about is (1)...
November 3
Gus Pearson commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Halloween: Diabetes Hell Night?'
Have you ever thought of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups? I was told by a diabetic counsler that it has the best ballance of protein and sugar.
November 3
Tanya Paul commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Halloween: Diabetes Hell Night?'
As the mother of an eight year old, let me tell you how our Halloween went. My daughter was diagnosed in September 2009. This was our first Halloween. My daughter loves loves loves trick or treating. She dresses to the nines. She didn't eat a lot ...
November 3
Tom Goffe replied to Terry Keelan's discussion 'Forbes Magazine - Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness'
Great story, but sad. Part of the problem is the stereotype that the medical community and media perpetuate: diabetes is a disease for fat, old or old and fat people - and occasionally little kids. The ADA doesn't do much to dispel the notion. Alo...
November 2
MelissaM commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Halloween: Diabetes Hell Night?'
when I was a kid I did everything all the other kids did. I just ate a few candies here and there. it lasted me a whole year. great way to have something for lows. back then Chocolate didn't affect me as it does now, but I always had a good view o...
November 2
Tom Goffe added a blog post
Shopping for candy isn't something I normally do - except for buying chocolate for my bride. But every year on our anniversary (Oct 30) I usually pick up a bag or two for the trick or treaters. I don't give much thought to the irony of a Diabetic ...
November 2
Cara Bauer replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Diabetes (Free) Dreams'
Diabetes is never a part of my dream, I'm always free of the pump and meter. Although when I'm going really low during the night, my dreams are really disjointed, paranoid and crazy. Fortunately, I still wake up when I'm low. Curious observation.
October 29
nel peach commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Cool Diabetes Toys - Where Are They Now?'
I saw the Bayer glucometer with the USB jack at the Exhibitors / International Diabetes Federation Congress , when I was in Montreal , Oct. 22 , 2009 . I am a Bayer user , so stopped by the exhibit ; was reminded , that this meter is NOT available...
October 29
Tom Goffe commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Cool Diabetes Toys - Where Are They Now?'
When I saw the Bayer monitor with the USB I had one of those "DOH - why didn't I think of that" moments. It made such perfect sense to me. I'll bet a bunch of other manufacturers are thinking the same thing. I could see insulin pumps and CGMs comi...
October 29
Bernard commented on Tom Goffe's blog post 'Cool Diabetes Toys - Where Are They Now?'
I think the USB one is the Contour USB, I got a review one from Bayer and I'm enjoying playing with it at present.
October 29

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Hometown (where you come from):
Oklahoma City
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 14, 1994
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
9.6
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Minimed 522
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Halloween: Diabetes Hell Night?

Shopping for candy isn't something I normally do - except for buying chocolate for my bride. But every year on our anniversary (Oct 30) I usually pick up a bag or two for the trick or treaters. I don't give much thought to the irony of a Diabetic poring over all the possibilities in the candy aisle. It is one of those chores that just have to be done. I try to focus on the spirit of giving, the fun I had on Halloween and great memories of growing up. But this year I wasn't feeling all that hot,… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 10:15pm — 3 Comments

Tom Goffe

Cool Diabetes Toys - Where Are They Now?

I saw a picture here of what looked like a glucose meter with a USB jack poking out the side. So I opened it up, and sure enough a glucose manufacturer has had one out since September! Where was I? So anyway, I took a look at it on www.engadget.com. As is often the case with web surfing, I clicked on "diabetes" there and saw loads of other really cool toys for the sugar enhanced. It is at http://www.engadget.co… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 7:59am — 6 Comments

Tom Goffe

A revealing hospital visit

There I was - tanking like mad last night. It seemed that each glucose tab was sending my BG lower instead of the other direction. First 60, then 47 - then 39. I was starting to lose it, and when my wife took another reading and it was 27, she asked if I wanted to go to the hospital. I replied "call the meat wagon." They arrived within minutes, hooked me up to an IV as we bumped on down the road. They wheeled me through the ER doors - crowded with the 10:00pm flu and sniffles crowd. So far there… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 10:10am — 8 Comments

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Battling the VA: Success!

There I was, surrounded by the enemy, knee deep in bandoliers, grenade pins everywhere, and then things got ugly.

Oops - that is how good war stories start. Actually, this post is about a different battle: fighting the Veterans Administration to have my disability rating increased since my initial award of 20% for diabetes back in '94.

About two years ago I reopened my claim to obtain consideration for the worsening of my diabetes and to include complications that have affected me since then.… Continue

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 8:58am — 1 Comment

Tom Goffe

Battling the Veterans Administration

I was an active duty soldier when I was diagnosed with Type I in 1994. Seven months later I was given a disability discharge and filed a claim with the VA. In just 3 months they decided my claim and awarded me a 40% rating (20% for diabetes). Since then, I've developed several typical complications, including neuropathy (both peripheral and autonomic), cardiovascular disease (with a heart attack at age 43 in 2006), gastroparesis and other things. As a result, I reopened my claim, asking that the… Continue

Posted on August 20, 2009 at 5:11am — 4 Comments

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At 2:56pm on October 30, 2009, KK said…
Hi Tom- thanks for being a friend. I have just started using the site again and think i am getting addicted to it. Is your dog a malamute or husky?

Have a great weekend.
kat
At 2:13pm on October 23, 2009, Marie B said…
wow! I grew up in Alex, near Del Ray. I went to St. Agnes School. that is such a riot. We lived in Edmond and Norman for a few years when my husband was working for a company called United Design in Norman. I really loved my endo there, Dr. Draelos in OKC. We are now about 1.5 hours west of NYC.
At 8:12am on October 13, 2009, Paul Murphy said…
I would welcome your blog post of this at my web site.

www.obesitythunderbay.ning.com

I think you have a very valid concern and I encourage you to join my web site to express your views.

Paul
At 12:47am on September 2, 2009, charles adams said…
hey Tom,

I had to fight for nearly 2 years durring my PEB. I was lucky and got a lot of support from my command. That combined with getting very good control over my diabetes helped. It almost didn't turn out this way but I requested a formal hearing and the day before I was to fly out I got the finding of fit to continue service.

Things are slowly changing for service members. I have met 2 other Marines with type 1 so far. As long as you are in control and it doesn't prevent you from doing your job (I am a Radar Tech) they will keep you.
At 5:20pm on August 28, 2009, Karen Doering said…
Wow way cool, it was my brother's dog after he left home and came back, and I am having trouble remember his name, he was a wild thing, dang my memory sucks lately, will get back to you on that when it pops in my head :)
At 3:30pm on August 20, 2009, Dave Moran said…
Additionally, thank you for your service to our country, I just noticed.
At 3:28pm on August 20, 2009, Dave Moran said…
I guess he drank the cool-aid
At 7:50pm on August 18, 2009, Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) said…
Tom - So, it looks like you own a few Sibs!!! I have quite a few friends close by that have their family of Sibs. Going to a meet in a few weeks here - to meet up with them. During the winter I tagged along with a few of them - to go sledding this past winter - what a rush!!!
At 4:08pm on August 17, 2009, Dave Moran said…
Tom, I like your new member pic and I agree 100% I voted for the American.
At 11:41pm on August 14, 2009, Rudy said…
hello how are you? just wanted to say hi. I hope you're doing well and I hope you have a great weekend. Best wishes.

sincerely Rudy Sims

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