"I like Clif shot bloks also, I use GU every 45 mins and use bloks whenever i feel that i don't need 25 carbs, like the last 45 mins and then i only take 1 or 2,(each blok is about 8 carbs)."
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dann commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"I completed my First 50 mile trail run the "Rocky Raccoon in Huntsville tx"this past weekend, It turned out to be a great day after 4hours of heavy rain (which ended 1 hour into race)so lots of mud -- but hey it was a trail run! I consumed…"
dann commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"Ran a 50k trail run yesterday, it was tough course but my BS was 119 when I finished (can't be much better than that), I checked at mile 22 it was 195--kind of worried me but I left it alone (glad I did) I had a GU every 45, endurolytes every…"
dann replied to Ch33to's discussion 'any T1 ULTRA marathoners out there?' in the group Diabetics who run Marathons!"I am also training for & hopefully completing a 50 miler this coming Feb. 2012, I ran a 50k trail run last year, didn't fair too well, blood sugar was high the whole time and developed a never ending cramp in the calf at mile 15, so had to…"
dann commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"I ran a 20 miler also today, (trail run) Woke up with BG 84, ate my grapenuts with 1.8 units (usually bolus 2 u, if I am over 100), I basal -50% on long runs, took a Gu at 50 mins, then one at 1:30, CGM kept showing BG 70, so drank 1/2 a small…"
dann replied to KevinS's discussion 'Omnipod and Water. Positive story so all negative people beware LOL' in the group OmniPod Users"It's been exactly 1 year since I started the Omnipod, It is an amazing device, only 2 occlusions and one was 2 days ago(happy anniversary :) )!!! I am avid fan of this system, would recommend it to any T1."
dann commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"For the first 2 years that i wore the pump (minimed) I would take it off to run, for fear of going hypo. talked to another endocrinologist that said that was not a good idea, the body needs some insulin at all times--he suggested reducing my basal…"
dann replied to Gina's discussion 'Dexcom and Bikini? Ladies where do you wear your sensor?' in the group Dexcom Users"I wear my Omnipod on the side of my hip under the side of my bikini (no one has ever noticed it) & my dexcom on upper butt area, went to the beach in feb & these areas worked great & I don't have much fat in either area:)"
dann commented on Andy's group 'Diabetics who run Marathons!'"Ran the Boston Marathon last week, a very Humbling and exciting event! But, my BS was 150 when finished thanks to a -50% temp. basal on omnipod, 4 GU's and 6oz. of Cytomax at mile 16. Better than 2 years ago (minimed) finished hypo!! LOVE the…"
Kurt Bauman replied to dann's discussion 'Runing with the Omnipod' in the group Diabetics who run Marathons!"Hey Guys/Gals,
I don't have any experience witht eh Omnipod but I use a I.V. Prep from Smith&Nephew prior to putting in my pump site. It is an antiseptic wipe but has some sort of polymer in it which equates to an adhesive. It holds…"
Mike LeBlanc, Jr. replied to dann's discussion 'Runing with the Omnipod' in the group Diabetics who run Marathons!"I run with the Pod as well. Prior to running I was doing P90X and was sweating pods off my arms like crazy. I started using IV Prep pads after alcohol prepping my sites and it works well with the sweating. I had not used the IV preps while running…"
Jan replied to dann's discussion 'Runing with the Omnipod' in the group Diabetics who run Marathons!"Wow - that's awesome! You are an inspiration to young diabetics. My daughter plays volleyball, basketball, and softball and hasn't let diabetes (or the Omnipod) slow her down or get in the way (grant it she's only 10 years old.) Keep…"
dann replied to dann's discussion 'Runing with the Omnipod' in the group Diabetics who run Marathons!"Yes, I still use Omnipod, I have had it since last August and really like it, it is great for running, it doesn't bounce around and has not dislodged on any runs yet and I usually run 3 times a week and then a long run (12-20 miles) on the…"
Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- interaction with other diabetics
- Date diagnosed
- February 1, 1985
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- omnipod
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:17am on August 29, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Dann!
- At 8:04am on August 28, 2010,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Welcome home Dann!
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
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and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
I wanted to make you aware of the TuAnalyze application we've launched on TuDiabetes, which is now mapping averages of A1c values in the US and Canada...
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If you click on "About Us" on the top banner, you will find the explanation of the founding of TuDiabetes and the name
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/index/show?noteKey=What_is_TuDiabetes%3F
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 2:12am on August 28, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's learn more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
Also please pit up a picture so we can tell you from other's on our Forum.
- At 12:58am on August 28, 2010,
Acquafortis said… - Welcome Dann...new too here..
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