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Why don''t they believe us? A Vent
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clare on Wednesday. 22 Replies 1 Like
I figure that most of us here, and on other diabetes forums, have a good handle on things. Yes, sometimes we get thrown by something, but by and large we are doing a good job. We do what we are…Continue
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 matt91's discussion 'Online study of type 1 diabetes and knowledge. A chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher!'artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Well I think they are operating under assumptions that 1) no one tests as often as I do, thus no one does the micro-bolusing I bother with, 2) a good A1C is only from a mix of extreme and dangerous lows and inevitable highs (and yes I do have rogue…"
Mike replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"You got the impression from them that you're "suspect"? It seems like your A1c would immediately negate all of that. Unless you feel like keeping detailed logs is improving your control I'd be inclined to tell them you don't…"
artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"They actually do ask to see my logs, and they also look at the downloads I've done from my pump and my dexcom. They also do a pump download. I tell myself it is because I am a fairly new patient to them (I was with my former Endo practice for…"
Mike replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"Certainly any health provider would see your 5.1 A1c and not have any questions about how well you're doing or question your compliance. My guess is that they see you coming and don't even bother to look at your logs. I'm currently…"
artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"It is still fun to compare. In fact in my battles to prove that I am "worthy" (i.e. "compliant" or slef-disciplined) I still do manual logs to prove that I don't have fictional bg reading histories. (nor logs that can see…"
Mike replied to artwoman's discussion 'WOW I'm Impressed!' in the group Dexcom Users"When calibrating I rarely get two readings from the same drop of blood that are within 2 bg points. I find it remarkable that your Dexcom matches that closely."
artwoman replied to sarahhope94's discussion 'A slight rant on people who use the word "diabetes" to describe type one and two...'"Or maybe were seeing the increase in a genetic disease because people now survive long enough to have children who then are survive long enough to have children..."
Clare replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Yes I would find that very frustrating. I am lucky, my endo learns as much from me as she teaches me and she admits this. The CDE appreciates that I am motivated. But as I said we are a very small minority of the greater D population but it seems as…"
artwoman replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"You're probably right about people active in the DOC (I just learned what that meant!) are in the minority. And I am still trying to put together my "team" after moving to a new city. My main rant is that I keep having to convince the…"
Clare replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Fact is people here are in the minority of PWD. People here actually care what their A1C numbers are and strive to improve them if they are out of range. In general the vast majority of patients your "team" sees are unmotivated and usually…"
Jeff replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Having diabetes requires a supportive group of friends, family and medical team. There is no room in my life for negativity and condescending attitudes towards me. I do a great job of that all by myself. If possible, I would suggest finding a new…"
David (dns) replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Well, that is true. Many doctors have undoubtedly become cynical for just that reason. It's hard to filter out the truth from the smokescreens when every patient says the same thing -- how do you tell which is which? I do sympathize.…"
beechbeard replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Been there done all of that.
I gently suggest that many endos see patients that differ from the kinds of dedicated Ds on this site. When I was younger (much) I lied to my then endo. My current endo has become a friend over the last 25 years. His…"
David (dns) replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Same here. I don't even have an endo. I tell my doc which scrips I need. He writes them. I tell him what tests I want (in addition to the ones he wants anyway), and he orders them. We discuss the results together. When I decide to change…"
David (dns) replied to artwoman's discussion 'Why don''t they believe us? A Vent'"Bull's eye. I think about my blood sugar when I go to bed at night. I think about it when I get up in the morning. I think about it when I decide what to have for breakfast. I think about it while I'm eating. I think about it afterward,…"
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We're so happy that you're finally here!
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