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  • 39, Male
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • United States
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Wait Weight!

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rise in b.suger

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Lows are the pits

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Mike Jackson

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Grand Forks, ND
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
July 22, 1997
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.6
What glucose meter do you use?
Freestyle
Type of treatment you use
Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
OmniPod
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1068965993
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://cyclemike1.blogspot.com/
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
learn...learn...learn...
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google
What do you do for a living?
Archeologist

About me...

I'm Mike Jackson (not the "Thriller" guy), and I'm a 12-yr vet of the Type 1 Diabetes game. I'm married to a wonderful lady and we have three wonderful kids.

I'm here to learn about becoming an athlete whilst dealing with this lame-o pancreas of mine. I went on the CozMore pump in January of 2008 and it has really improved my BG control. I'm not where I want to be (A1C of 6.0-6.5), but I'm getting there. I love to cycle, and want to learn how to maintain good blood glucose levels while doing my rides. And losing a little of the potbelly wouldn't hurt either...

Cheers all, Mike

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At 5:09pm on November 18, 2009, shivika sinsh said…
u r very lucky to have such beautiful children say hai to them
At 5:08pm on November 18, 2009, shivika sinsh said…
nice photo u r very lucky to have such beautiful children say hai to them
At 8:26am on November 6, 2009, erika408 said…
Hi Mike. Not new to pumping, but the overnight basal testing has always been a challenge for me. It takes many, many tries to get 2 of them done to look at a pattern (if it takes so long, is it really a "pattern"?). Frustrating! Before TuD, I didn't know anyone (for 30 years) who's also D, and I would give up. But now, I can look for help from others. :) MUCH better this way!! Happy Friday!!
At 4:28pm on September 18, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Mike,
I was amazed by the "12 Years of Fingersticks" photo you posted. VERY powerful.

BTW, it made me think: soon (Sept. 28) we will be launching an initiative where we will invite all members to post a video sharing their life with diabetes in 2-3 minutes seen through one of their senses. It occurred to me that, if you feel comfortable talking in front of a webcam/video camera, you could talk about what 12 years of poking does to your fingers.

What do you think?
At 7:30am on August 11, 2009, John said…
Golf is great excerise, either if you hitting them straight or exploring, having fun out there is all that matters. Congrats in the insulin riduction, Good Job
At 8:16pm on August 10, 2009, John said…
Hey Mike, I'm a 4 handicap, but I haven't played since I was diagnosed about 2 months ago, so I'm sure it will go up a little when I start playing again. drive for show, putt for dough and have fun out on the course.
At 3:17pm on July 11, 2009, Chelsea said…
hi happy birthday
At 6:10pm on March 26, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
How are you guys doing with the floods???
At 7:54pm on March 1, 2009, art4change said…
Thanks for looking into ways that my brother might get a pump. I sent the information along to him. Also got a wrist slap from tudiabetes saying that exchange of pumps or other prescription items on this site is prohibited.
At 3:45pm on December 3, 2008, Rebekah Humphrey said…
Mine would have to be David Tennant. What about you?
Love your photos btw

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