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Help for 3 year old with type 1 in school
Started this discussion. Last reply by erinmcmahon Oct 9, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I'm asking for help for a friend of mine. Her daughter has type 1, diagnosed in May. The little girl will be 4 in November, and is enrolled in Universal (Public) Pre-Kindergarten.I've had…Continue
Reduced basal rates for no real reason- odd results. Opinions?
Started this discussion. Last reply by TS Jan 5, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I think most of us do experiments on ourselves sometimes.About a week ago, I lowered all of my basal rates. I felt like I was taking too much insulin, and my basals were 85-90% of my…Continue
Can you be fat and have an eating disorder?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Natalie ._c- Jul 11, 2011. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I apologize if this topic has already been covered, but I need some advice.I just realized that I might have an eating disorder. I think this has been going on for 10-15 years, at least.I was…Continue
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brokenpole left a comment for erinmcmahon"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
erinmcmahon replied to Mike Jarboe's discussion 'Transition to endocrinologist...help'"Yes, I second The Endocrine Group! I live an hour away and pass several endocrinologists on my way there, but they are totally worth the drive. I started seeing Dr. Abelseth almost 20 years ago and she is still the best doctor I have ever had (even…"
erinmcmahon replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Help for 3 year old with type 1 in school'"Thank you, great points. I feel so bad that they have to deal with this on top of the new(ish) diagnosis. I'm sure it will work out, but I will encourage the mom to go to the administration/school board/whatever is necessary."
erinmcmahon replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Help for 3 year old with type 1 in school'"Thanks, everyone! I will definitely pass your suggestions on to the mom."
Timothy replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Help for 3 year old with type 1 in school'"Most public schools in the US and Canada have assistant programs. There can be an assistant assigned to her classroom who knows what he or she is doing regarding diabetes. This will not cost anything but needs to be requested and paperwork and all…"
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Help for 3 year old with type 1 in school'"This mother must be going out of her mind with worry. The child is still a baby in her mother's eyes. She is placing her child in the care of these people, they should do their utmost to ensure that they are well informed and have the ability…"
erinmcmahon posted a discussionHelp for 3 year old with type 1 in school
Hi everyone,I'm asking for help for a friend of mine. Her daughter has type 1, diagnosed in May. The little girl will be 4 in November, and is enrolled in Universal (Public) Pre-Kindergarten.I've had type 1 for 25 years, but so many things have changed since then I'm not able to be much help to her when it comes to diabetes and school.The little girl is on a pump and just got a CGM. She is in school Monday thru Friday from 9:00-11:30 am. No meals are served while she is at school, but they do…See More
erinmcmahon replied to sarasugar's discussion 'I'm pregnant... on accident.'"You sound like you are really mature for your age, and you have a good support system around you. Maybe go to the store and get one of those A1C Now tests to get an idea of how you are now?"
erinmcmahon replied to sarasugar's discussion 'I'm pregnant... on accident.'"First, congratulations! Motherhood is completely amazing, if it is something you want. My first pregnancy was unplanned. My numbers were good, but not terrific at the time (I think my A1C was in the mid 7s then). My daughter was born 6 weeks early…"
NyJonesy26/Ken left a comment for erinmcmahon"Hey sorry it took so long to reply but I haven't checked this site in a while >.< I'm doing ok now managed to get on the patient assistance program so I got a 90-day supply of the Lantus and am now in the process of re-applying for…"
acidrock23 replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Reduced basal rates for no real reason- odd results. Opinions?'"Unfortunately, I can't find my copy of Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution but he cites a study and his own experience and also mentions that he's rx'ed the multi-shot thing to some of his patients. I don't agree with him…"
erinmcmahon replied to Mike S.'s discussion 'Anyone Using Medco for Insulin?'"I had problems with this until I started using the automatic refill thing for insulin. Now it just shows up...if you haven't tried this, it might help."
erinmcmahon replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Reduced basal rates for no real reason- odd results. Opinions?'"Wow, thanks so much. I have been pumping since 1997, and have seen CDEs and endos millions of times, but I feel like you just educated me more than they ever have. I'm also in contact with my Minimed rep and have met with her a few times about…"
acidrock23 replied to erinmcmahon's discussion 'Reduced basal rates for no real reason- odd results. Opinions?'"I think that the large boluses sort of have the "square wave" built into them? Berstein's book discusses his research that shots of > 7U will be absorbed irregularly. I think they get absorbed but "play out" over a longer…"
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Posted on September 3, 2011 at 8:05am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I grew up in a family that didn't talk about anything, and it took me until recently to realize it doesn't have to be that way. I speak to my parents frequently, but I wouldn't say we are close.
Because it was never discussed, I always felt ashamed of my diabetes. I took the control that I could from day one, at seven years old. My mom would "draw up" my shots for me, but I would do the injections. I would check my blood sugars with the crazy meter that took forever and required… Continue
Because it was never discussed, I always felt ashamed of my diabetes. I took the control that I could from day one, at seven years old. My mom would "draw up" my shots for me, but I would do the injections. I would check my blood sugars with the crazy meter that took forever and required… Continue
I'm so excited to blog here!
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 7:53am 1 Comment 1 Like
This is probably going to be a rough first attempt, but I want to write a little to introduce myself and I hope it will motivate me to keep writing. I recently found this community and people seem so nice and helpful!
So..me. I' a 31 year old mother of two. My husband and I live in upstate NY with our girls (Kai is 6 and Kathleen is 16 months). I currently am a full time mom, which is a wonderful gift and also has it's own set of challenges.
I have had diabetes since I was… Continue
So..me. I' a 31 year old mother of two. My husband and I live in upstate NY with our girls (Kai is 6 and Kathleen is 16 months). I currently am a full time mom, which is a wonderful gift and also has it's own set of challenges.
I have had diabetes since I was… Continue
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- At 3:54am on February 25, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 2:00am on February 25, 2013, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:27am on February 12, 2012, NyJonesy26/Ken said…
Hey sorry it took so long to reply but I haven't checked this site in a while >.< I'm doing ok now managed to get on the patient assistance program so I got a 90-day supply of the Lantus and am now in the process of re-applying for medicaid
- At 8:54am on November 25, 2011,
Marie B said… is Ken really your next door neighbor? that's amazing! bless you for helping, just the kind of story of helping and generosity I need to hear right now.
- At 7:11pm on May 10, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 1:30pm on May 10, 2011, Marie B said…
- hi erin, welcome! I just read your blog, we're very happy you found us! let me know if you have any questions.
- At 1:26pm on May 10, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you found us!
- At 3:33am on May 10, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 8:34pm on May 9, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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