"If the scanner picks up the pod and/or dex, and it doesn't always, they swab my hands and send me on my way. No problems with my equipment after. I don't carry a letter from my doc as I think my name on the scrip label on my insulin bottle…"
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elaine peterson replied to Siri's discussion 'Why some meters work better with Dexcom G4 than others' in the group Dexcom Users"Interesting, thanks."
elaine peterson replied to aimeeh2oski's discussion 'Interesting observation from Insulet' in the group OmniPod Users"Thanks for posting."
elaine peterson replied to aimeeh2oski's discussion 'Interesting observation from Insulet' in the group OmniPod Users"I'd gladly let your daughter go in front of me in the line."
elaine peterson replied to E. Louise's discussion 'Any Minimed and Dexcom G4 users?' in the group Dexcom Users"Good idea! Thanks."
elaine peterson replied to tiffernee's discussion 'Omnipod Tips for a Newbie. :)' in the group OmniPod Users"Inner thighs?! Ouch!"
elaine peterson replied to E. Louise's discussion 'Any Minimed and Dexcom G4 users?' in the group Dexcom Users"Jealous!!! I wish I had a T1 happy hour meetup group!"
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- June 15, 2004
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Posted on October 12, 2007 at 5:14pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Sorry...I am not shy, I just have no clue how to post a photo. This is my dear departed greyhound from an old file. I was diagnosed with type 1, 3 years ago at 50. People wondered how I got "adult onset diabetes" while living such a healthy lifestyle. Hmmm......shows you how uninformed the lucky, general public is. I jumped in and read everything I could get my hands on and started out committed to besting this with tight control. After some scary lows and raging hormonal highs, I have lost my… Continue
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- At 4:13pm on November 29, 2012,
Judith said… Elaine, old friend---Our paths haven't crossed in the TuD neighborhood for awhile. I hope this finds you and yours doing well. I'm still getting used to my new knee, but keep plugging along. Did get back to Minnesota to see my sister and niece and brand new Great Niece last month. Still in love with Amtrak for such adventures. Best to you, my dear!.....
- At 1:27pm on November 29, 2012,
shoshana27 said… GOOD LUCK ELAINE & NEVER GIVE UP
- At 1:32pm on January 26, 2012,
Brigitte said… Welcome my friend in the group France! Bienvenue. How are you. And all my best wishes for this New Year.
- At 8:58pm on November 26, 2011,
Doris D said… LOL! Our dogs (yes dogs) sleep with us. For a bit there both the chawas (I know sp) took up my side of the bed and REFUSED to let me sleep on my side. They only wanted their dad to sleep with them. The nuts growled ( yes growled) if I tried to sleep on my side soo the couch was my place til I knocked the crap out of both of them (and my husband) to get my side back now they sleep inbetween us but on the nights my g-daughters or g-son stay with us they reluctanly give up the middle for them LOL!
- At 5:44pm on November 26, 2011, Doris D said…
OMG those stupid hot flashes! That was the ONLY time my husband & I agreeed on the temp in the house. LOL!
We're doing fine. How's things with u? It took me about 8 years to get mine gone so that means from 40-48. Hey at the 1st of this year I finally quit throwing the cover off me. Then after a hot flash grabbing them back up b/c I was freezing. LOL!
- At 5:06pm on November 26, 2011, Doris D said…
I just read ur reply to Cenderfella. I HATE U I got all the menapause crap at 40.
- At 8:32pm on September 4, 2011,
shae said… - thanks for donating you are such a wonderful person for donating to finding a cure for diabetes!!!!! : )
- At 7:06pm on January 1, 2011,
Gus Pearson said… - I talked to my neice and she wanted me to give you her email address: leannakor@yahoo.com. This way you can visit and answer her questions. Take care.
- At 11:27am on January 1, 2011, Gus Pearson said…
- My neice was wondering if the greyhound was yours and if so she was wondering if it was a girl and could ask questions.
- At 7:58am on June 11, 2010,
Gail said… - hmmmmmmmmm, maybe. Try it, the only thing you might lose is a POD. Let me know how it goes.
Gail
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