"JDRF recently published an ad of sorts which caused quite an uproar, documenting that approximately 1 in 20 before the age of 40 would die overnight of a low blood sugar. Studies I have come across have documented anywhere from approximately 1 in 10…"
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Anyone have the exact specs re both Animas Vibe and Minimed Enlite sensors. Gauge of needle? Footprint of transmitter?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Jun 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Portable solutions for carrying glucometer
Started this discussion. Last reply by barbraann May 12, 2011. 52 Replies 1 Like
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"I have just heard of Dr.Fernandez-Vina last night while looking up islet cell transplantation. Unfortunately, I could not play the informational presentation, nor have I been able to get the information. Zoa cell stem cell therapy was the name of…"
"Whichever pump your son and you choose is the right pump for you. They all have slightly different bells and whistles but they all do the job. There is an adjustment period during which blood sugars may be high, so keep in close contact with your…"
"I notice the following:
a) sensor failed, usually cannot restart, but stop and restart can confirm bad status. I have had not much success restarting and replace.
b) on the dreaded ??? display, ihave been able to restart some sensors. Others I find…"
Michael McClure replied to Jan's discussion 'Can Dexcom sensor restart after a "Failed Sensor" Error?' in the group Dexcom Users"Started a new sensor yesterday, and got Sensor Failed this morning. Have tried restarting it twice, and it goes into startup mode for a while, switches to "???" then finally gives "Sensor Failed". I've now done this three…"
Michael McClure replied to Jan's discussion 'Can Dexcom sensor restart after a "Failed Sensor" Error?' in the group Dexcom Users"Ancient thread, I know. Since this thread started and ended long before the Seven + came out, I am wondering if there's any new info on this particular subject?
In my case, I was on day 11 today, so I had restarted my sensor once already (last…"
"Counselor is out of line. A 6.7 is excellent control for a teen with Type 1 and a teen is not going to have stable blood sugars. You can manage Type 1 but not "control" it. At a well-known diabetes camp whose name I shall not mention, our…"
"Sounds very scary and you have no choice but to drastically reduce the basal and do frequent night time basal tests (hourly). It seems she has a sharp drop in her basals at a certain time at night (I have heard this referred to as a…"
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This is something I thought I would never do....
Posted on August 24, 2007 at 10:39am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hello. Although I have been assiduously reading every blog I could get my hands on regarding Type 1 Diabetes, blogging is something I thought I would never do personally. I am the aunt of a Type 1, 10-year-old girl, diagnosed at the age of 8. Her mother and I work different shifts and trade off on her care. I am constantly searching for more information on how to better manage and treat this disease. Hoping for the cure.... My hopes have been dashed, however, by non-passage of S5, THE STEM CELL… Continue
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- At 4:14pm on July 13, 2010,
Lois said… - Jan:
Thanks for the compliment. I don't know what I would do without the supportive comments of my TU family!
I already have a vendor for a prosthetic. He is a local and has a very good reputation in the area and was recommended by the surgeon who took my leg. I would feel absolutely guilty if I took anything from them when they could give their work to someone who has absolutely no medical coverage. Thanks anyway, girl!
Better go. I've been neglecting getting to my computer for more than a week or two! Lazy ME.
Lois
- At 4:52pm on June 1, 2010, Lois said…
- Jan.
Yes, it's been an absolute nightmare! When they told me I had an infection in my "good" leg, I told them that if infection got into the bone, I would not want to live as a double amputee! And I meant it. That would be the absolute end to my crazy experiences.
I may be "strong" according to the way others see me, but I am really a big mushy bowl of jello inside. To tell you the truth, I don't think I can take much more of this.
You know what's sad? I see a couple of residents here being uncooperative and refusing to do the simple therapy exercises and simplistic activities. I keep telling one to get moving and just do it! Then I ask her if she wants to be here for the rest of her life. Why does she say she wants therapy in one breath and then refuse in the next? I just don't understand. I am here to work and to get the heck out of here, not goof around and moan and groan that I am in pain. Don't get me wrong, I do moan and groan that I am in pain, but I also work my tush off and most of the pain is caused by my working muscles that havent moved much in the last couple of decades! So, if I ever totally give up, you know I want to die for sure.
Gotta go to answer many more messages.
Love ya,
Lois
- At 10:11pm on November 6, 2009,
Doris D said… - Let me try again! This is a rebuted computer and well.................. No I haven't been keeping up in the last year and a half, life has just been busy anyway in January I get another grandbaby. The 3rd in 4 years..............Well the oldest granddaughter just turned 3 the youngest is 18 months and then the baby is due in January. All by the same daughter!!! Boy do I feel for her!!!!!!!
- At 10:06pm on November 6, 2009, Doris D said…
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LIFE HAS BEEN ONE RUN AROUND !!!!!!! BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! LONG STORY!!!!!
- At 5:42am on October 28, 2009,
Sophie said… - Hi Jan,
I noticed you were talking about doing switch from the minimed cgm to dexcom. I, too, have the minimed one and a few days posted a discussion in the dexcom group wondering if people who OWNED the minimed cgm were able to make the switch? Were you ultimately able to do this switch? If so, would you mind explaining how the insurance reacted/handled it... this is my worry right now.
Thank you so much!
Sophie
- At 8:59am on September 2, 2009,
Mari said… - Hi Jan. Of course we need a cure--for all the reasons you mentioned in your comment and for everything that I mentioned in the last paragraph of my blog post. Hopefully you can see past your perception of it being a seemingly negative post and understand that we are all in this together.
- At 5:48pm on August 24, 2009,
The Dishing Diabetic said… - Hi Jan! Thank you so much for your comment on my blog and sharing your daughter's site with me. It is http://www.bloodsugar101.com/, right? What a FABULOUS site.... I will be devouring it tonight. My very, very best to you, your sister and your niece!
- At 8:49am on May 27, 2009,
shirley bloyd said… - i train my own dog . also i post a blog on how i did it
- At 11:15pm on April 23, 2009,
Kristin said… - I read about your niece's "itchy" feeling when low. I have numbness in my hands and legs when I go low. I really panicked about it, told the endo, and she also said it was no big deal. I think that any reaction when we go low is more likely a way that our body tells us "I NEED SUGAR", rather than an indication of some complication. That's just my theory :)
- At 11:07pm on April 23, 2009, Kristin said…
- I find that the MP3 case on the lower leg does not slip down, but I have to put it on relatively tightly. I found that if I wear a tall sock underneath it, then it is more comfortable. I have worn this on days when I am really running around and there was no problem!
I also wear the same case on my thigh. It has a velcro strap that you can use to loosen or tighten.
Here is one place where you can order it.
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