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thanks to everyone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo2 Nov 16, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm on my fourth day of my new low-carb diet, with increased focus on insulin reactions, and writing down a food log and my sugars. I have lost 3 pounds... basically just by giving up some of my…Continue
continuous glucose monitoring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Nov 13, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I have had type 1 diabetes for 43 years.I just found out today that my insurance probably covers this..For those of you who do continue glucose monitoring, what exactly is it (I'm taking a classs…Continue
common cold
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Nov 6, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
dumb question, but besides drinking tea and staying warming and lots of Kleenex, do you take any decongestants?I have to work today (4 hours)... I'm tired already.. Had hot lunch with a lot of tea.…Continue
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Terry replied to ame e.'s discussion 'thanks to everyone'"ame - Good luck with your new LC diet. I lost about 13% of my body weight (23 pounds) with a LC diet I started May 1 of this year. My weight loss occurred in the first three months and I haven't gained any weight back.
I found (and still find)…"
ame e. posted a discussionthanks to everyone
I'm on my fourth day of my new low-carb diet, with increased focus on insulin reactions, and writing down a food log and my sugars. I have lost 3 pounds... basically just by giving up some of my favorite high salt, high bloat, high fat, high carb foods.I feel better and have better numbers...This is unlike diets I have done in the past, in that I am not eliminating any major food groups... I am surprised it is working. It is sort of a diabetic takeoff on the low belly fat diet. I'm drinking a…See More
Terry replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"I went on the Dexcom CGM in 2009. Prior to that my BGs and A1c's had been on a long rise. My A1c's went from consistently mid 6% range to as high as 8.5%. It was a long and difficult struggle to bring down my average BG and A1c. I credit…"
acidrock23 replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"One thing that I noticed with a pump and then a bit more with the CGM is that really small adjustments, like +/- .1U/G carb or .025U/ hour will make a difference in my ability to keep BG reasonably stable. I was suprised to see that when I'd…"
Spock replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"Thanks ame e. I did not know that."
ame e. replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"Glad to hear it... Thanks for writing back.
Ame E."
ame e. replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"Thanks for responding.
I am so impressed with everyone's A1cs... MIne is 8... getting mine to below 7 would be a miracle.."
ame e. replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"It's provided at the site where I get my diabetes care. I have no idea who exactly puts it on. After the class, I will have more of an idea of whether or not I want to do the CGM and then talk to the guy who knows about supplies covered and…"
Korrie replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"I have been diabetic for 46 years. I use both a pump and CGMS. Began in Jan 2008, Medtronic pump and CGMS combined. Medtronic pump good, Medtronic CGMS only fair for me, I had a lot of inaccurate readings especially during the night, using this CGMS…"
acidrock23 replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"I have had a pump since 2008 and a CGM since 2010 and like both of them a lot. The Dexcom works without pump and the Medtronic does too but almost everyone who's used both likes the Dexcom better but I prefer the Medtronic b/c it's an all…"
ame e. replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"thanks. I don't have a pump... this is a CGM without a pump... good to have your feedback... I was excited to find out I could have a CGM without a pump..."
Clare replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"Ame E. I have been type 1 for 37 years and just today started with a CGM. It is a Dexcom and so far I am still waiting for the sensor to "percolate". You have to wait 2 hours after inserting it before it actually starts to work. I too am…"
Spock replied to ame e.'s discussion 'continuous glucose monitoring'"I got a CGM 4 years ago and wore it faithfully until last August. I gave it up and have been so much happier as a person--I found it extremely stressful.. Had a recent series of lows and suggested to my husband that I should use the CGM again and…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- advice and fellowship
- Date diagnosed
- September 1, 1969
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
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- I've had diabetes for 43 years. I still need to work on writing down blood sugars and losing weight. I exercise and do not eat sweets.. I also have hypothyroid and hypercholesterolemia.
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- At 4:52pm on November 9, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you ame....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 1:14pm on November 9, 2012, ame e. said…
THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES..
- At 5:21am on November 9, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,ame.e. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 7:48am on October 24, 2012,
shoshana27 said… welcome ame e.:)
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- At 2:45am on October 17, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
I lived in Lexington for many,many years and was an Educator in Arlington. How is the foliage this year? I miss MA,
- At 2:43am on October 17, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
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