"I've been pumping since 2005. First with the Cozmore and then with the Ping. The tubing is basically a non-issue. I like that if the infusion set needs to be changed early, I don't lose all the insulin like you would with the pod. The only…"
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Portland Oregon Insulin Pumpers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Annabella Feb 28. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I am new to Portland and am hoping to connect with other pumpers. While in San Diego I was ina pumpers group (all brands of pumps) that was great.…Continue
Is there a way to watch live interviews that I wasnb't able to watch when they were first broadcast
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teena Feb 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am really sad IO missed the interview with Bill Polonsky. I had the chance to meet him while living in San Diego. Is there a way to have a rerun?Continue
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artwoman replied to LivinWiththeBeetus's discussion 'Animas ping?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users
Isaac replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Great testimony on the accuracy.
But is it true that the sensor battery only lasts six months? My 7+ is 18 months old and still running."
Jim Devlin replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Ooops. . . I guess that question wasn't to me."
Jim Devlin replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"I was nine and a very skinny. weak, and sick little boy. In those days Diabetes was widely regarded as either a death sentence or one who is not going to live very long by most lay people. Things were so different back then.
My childhood was not a…"
artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"I was dx'd with D at age 30, with the initial dicey kidneys at age 15, and my kidney "performance has been stable for 20 years - with some improvement.
Thanks for the bravo. I work hard and like to think that my hard work serves as…"
NatalieHodge replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"BRAVO, HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU WERE DIAGNOSED?"
GinaY replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Like bort269,After having my G4 for a few months now, I too can't imagine how I ever lived withhout it.It's very accurate, and gives me so much peace of mind. Never had a CGM before this. Would encourage anyone who can get one to do so.…"
artwoman replied to hello123's discussion 'does exercise also raise blood sugar in diabetes ?'"Which is a great way to go. One thing that can happen when you exercise with a high bg, your body senses that your cells aren't getting the glucose they need - that's cuz the glucose is hanging around in the blood stream. So...your body…"
Jim Devlin replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Thank you."
artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"My approach is that type 1 diabetes doesn't mean I can't have labs that are different from a person without diabetes. My situation is complicated by the fact that I was dx'd with failing kidneys at 15 years of age. Years later my…"
Jim Devlin replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"...OR OVERLY ANAL! I HAVE BEEN TOLD FOR YEARS THAT ADDED RISK OF DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS FOR ANY A1C NUMBER UP TO 7 IS NONE.
PLEASE CHECK BEFORE SCOFFING.
MY A1C IS 6.3% AND I HAVE BEEN A HEALTHY DIABETIC FOR OVER 61 YEARS."
artwoman replied to Siri's discussion 'How do I find and put to use a basal profile calculator?'"There isn't a "calculator" on the website, but Using Insulin - a great reference every person with diabetes should have in their library addresses this"
artwoman replied to Siri's discussion 'How do I find and put to use a basal profile calculator?'"Also, check out the Diabetes Mall. This is a website that John Walsh ( author of Using Insulin and Pumping Insulin)has. I believe you can find insulin calculators there."
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- share ideas and problem solve
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- April 1, 1985
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Judith said… Welcome. So very glad you found us. Love your profile shot. We have a similar sweetie next door. Geoff. He had a nasty tumor in his cheek when young. Because he was so young, they invested in removal and treatment. Years later he is still a neighborhood treasure! Be sure to check out our diverse groups. And don't hesitate to dive into any discussion, old or new!
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We're so happy that you're finally here!
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This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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