"Naomi, try holding the needle in for a count of 10 and see if that helps. I know that I used to leak back out until I tryed letting it absorb a bit more before I remove the needle.
Hope that helps!"
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justgeo1 replied to mary's discussion 'Food is controlling me!' in the group Emotional Support"The major problem with any long term disease is it required a total change in lifestyle... You can't "go on a diet" to fix things but you have to change your way of eating for the rest of your life... I'm dealing with 2 life long…"
justgeo1 commented on Natalie ._c-'s group 'Type 2'"Do I really have to choose my favorite? I love veggies of all kinds, so I just pick what looks best or what I want for the season or whatever... I love to change what I eat regularly..."
justgeo1 replied to CJ's discussion 'Lantus: I'm pretty lost right now..what would U do?' in the group LANTUS® Or Humalog Users"I split my dose between morning and evening so I'm always about 12 hours between shots. My endo approves this and makes sure I have syringes for 2 shots daily. It's just a matter of convincing doctors that we know what we need... :)"
justgeo1 commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'US - Northwest Diabetes'"I heard about that on the news... 2 dead and one in critical condition, but the gunman is dead..."
justgeo1 replied to Bram's discussion 'PEN MIX-UP' in the group Insulin Pen Users"That's the primary reason I use a vial and syringe for Lantus and a pen for Humalog... can't make a mistake of mixing those two up!"
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justgeo1 commented on Brian's group 'Diabetics with Cancer'"Katrinka, I wish I could help, but I haven't been down that road... yet. I will say a prayer for you to make a good decision on this!"
justgeo1 commented on Brian's group 'Diabetics with Cancer'"Yup, everything makes our BG change, usually not the way we want..."
justgeo1 commented on Brian's group 'Diabetics with Cancer'"Nel, surgery will also change your BG's as it is stress..."
justgeo1 commented on Brian's group 'Diabetics with Cancer'"Nel, colds and flu do tend to do that to our BG numbers, just get over the cold and you should be fine... Take care of yourself!"
justgeo1 commented on Leslie Dare's group 'Insulin Pen Users'"Howdy Krispin, welcome to our group! :)"
justgeo1 replied to Jay's discussion 'CPAP - BiPAP Software' in the group Diabetics with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)"The problem is, most companies don't want you to have too much control or knowledge as they want you to pay the doctor for all that... in the early days it was very hard to get software for our meters too... :("
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- At 9:35pm on November 12, 2011,
Judith said… Blessings! I hope your wife comes through her surgery well and that you are able to be all that you would like to be in caring for her......Judith in Portland.....
- At 6:32am on August 30, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Hello there. Talk about anger at myself I spilled Cruystal Light Lemonade on an antique table. Thank God for paper towels. I will polish it later this morning with beeswax. You never know what spikes the BG. A cold sweets lemon bar just be careful what you snack onbefore bed. Pasta rolls do me in..it is a constabnt struggle. BG 110. Foot doctor today. I wish I could get to the pool but it is too hot i would roast. Cooler today 90. Take good care. I care. Reed
- At 6:52am on August 29, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Good Morning >Been busy calling my friends in NY Maine and MA..I guess Irene did quite a job on them trees down flooded streets flooded basements power out. All we got was excessive heat 105 and humid. My BG 112 and I slept like a log so I am a happy camer. How are you doing? I know about depression. I fight it all the time. I hate Florida. I want to go back to MA bit I would take a licking selling my house. Take good care of yourself. I care. Reed
- At 9:01am on August 27, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Hi there. How are you doing . I just back from grocery shopping. Irene did not pay us a visit but the surf is very high. They closed the beaches. Irene did leave one thing...the hottest day of the year and wicked humidity. Having lunch at CAPS ON THE WATER right on the water. BG 119 I will take it. HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL AND IN GOOD CONTROL. Take good care of yourself. I cAre. Reed
- At 3:23am on August 26, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Good Morning to you. I am up with the birds. I was sleeping well when BAM heavy rain and wind hit my windows. I could noy go back to sleep I tossed I turned and at 4AM I got up and did the birthdays. Tested BG96 and wrote a few friends. Hurricane Irene is not sipposed to bother us but we will get heavy surf and beach erosion. How are things with you? Your readings good? I hope so. Any plans for today? Take good care of yourself. I care. Reed
- At 5:04pm on August 25, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Much better. Much much better. Purple is my favorite color. Have a good night. reed
- At 10:07am on August 25, 2011,
Doris D said… - Your Welcome!!!
- At 10:45pm on August 24, 2011,
Linda G said… 
I'm delighted to be a friend. Thank you for your invitation....
linda
- At 9:56pm on August 24, 2011,
Emmy said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes!
- At 9:16pm on August 24, 2011, Linda G said…
- You're welcome!!! Glad to see you're finding your way around!!!
Funny about Felix...sometimes you just get a feeling for what the person you're greeting might like. Happy to know that Felix was a good choice :)
Keep in touch....
linda in cahada
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