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Janet
  • 34, Female
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • United States
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Can naps cause unexplained highs?

When my bg is high, I get incredibly sleepy and can't stay awake.

Tagged: unexplained, highs, bg, high, nap

Replied Oct 25

OmniPod System

I just ordered this system and am anxiously waiting for the first shipment to get here. It's good to hear positive reviews from others about it. Thanks!

Tagged: pumper, Omnipod

Replied Oct 12

 

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When my bg is high, I get incredibly sleepy and can't stay awake.
October 24
October 19
Diabetes is all about learning to manage your Diabetes and the more information you have the better you'll be able to manage. What Kelly said is true that's how we are able to control our disease...whatever it takes...Diabetes is a livelong educat...
October 12
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I suppose the best place to start is at the beginning. In early 2000, I was pregnant with my third child and being closely monitored due to a previous c-section. The regular glucose tolerance test arrived and I was told I was borderline, but they ...
October 12
I just ordered this system and am anxiously waiting for the first shipment to get here. It's good to hear positive reviews from others about it. Thanks!
October 12
Janet and Kelly Rawlings are now friends
October 9
Kelly, Thanks for the welcome and for the information. Truth is, no I have not had anything confirmed as far as diagnosis of 1, 2, or LADA. I have had an incredibly difficult time losing weight since being diagnosed despite dietary changes and phy...
October 9
Glad to hear your story and have you on the community. There are lots of great discussions here that will help you. Have you ever had it confirmed that you're type 2, not LADA type 1 (auto-immune diabetes diagnosed in adulthood). The treatment fo...
October 9
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I suppose the best place to start is at the beginning. In early 2000, I was pregnant with my third child and being closely monitored due to a previous c-section. The regular glucose tolerance test arrived and I was told I was borderline, but they ...
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Cincinnati, Ohio
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
June 15, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
8.1
What glucose meter do you use?
One touch ultra
Type of treatment you use
Shots, Pump, Diet and Exercise
What pump model do you use, if any?
starting an Omnipod very soon
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.twitter.com/jaelyrae
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Support, information
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
TuDiabetes followed me on Twitter
What do you do for a living?
Professional Counselor

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Janet

My Diabetes Journey

I suppose the best place to start is at the beginning. In early 2000, I was pregnant with my third child and being closely monitored due to a previous c-section. The regular glucose tolerance test arrived and I was told I was borderline, but they weren't going to do anything about it. Looking back, I wish they had but what did I know? Very little, really. I went on to the last two weeks of that pregnancy and had a final ultrasound to determine if I could try to have a second VBAC delivery.

I'll… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 1:59pm — 3 Comments

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At 4:40pm on October 19, 2009, Christina said…
Welcome to tudiabetes! =]
Check out our group for people living in ohio
http://tudiabetes.com/group/diabeticsfromohio
At 1:12pm on October 9, 2009, patti lopez said…
Hi and Welcome to tuD, Janet! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.

There are alot of groups to join and or start a blog of your experience with diabetes. We love for you to share with us, Patti
At 11:17am on October 9, 2009, Scott said…
Hi Janet! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions





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At 10:01am on October 9, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
At 9:56am on October 9, 2009, Leticia said…
I love the eye makeup...welcome to our community...There is alot of support here.
I just joined in July and the people i have met have been great..There is nothing like talking with other people who totally understand your daily fight with Diabetes....
 
 

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