"Have you tried IV Prep? I use that before insertion and then "paint" over the tape after insertion. I get 7 days from that alone and the get an additional 7 (at least) with tegaderm after that. I run, swim, etc and live in hot and humid…"
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JDRF Fun Bands Available
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Hi All,I'm just posting this here for silly band lovers who want to support JDRF. JDRF sells the Sneaker 'Fun Bands' on their site here: …Continue
Federal Employee Health Insurance Plans
Started this discussion. Last reply by deathjamm Nov 20, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I'm hoping to get information on best plans for those with type 1 diabetes on insulin pumps and CGMSs. My husband is now eligible for health insurance and there are a ton of plans for Federal…Continue
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A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to TracyUNCC's discussion 'Dexcom: The Good and the Bad' in the group Dexcom UsersA. Kelsey Metcalf replied to G.C.'s discussion 'Dexcom Usage' in the group Dexcom Users"Just to concur with the above - mine last 14 to 21 days by restarting the sensor when the dexcom tells you to, but not actually changing it out. I use tegaderm once the adhesive starts to fail and that usually gets me another week. With swim season…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to ANTONIA RETMAN's discussion 'Symlin?' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"You do NOT have to take it with every meal. I've never taken it with dinner. You can really choose when you take it and even how much. I have not lowered my basal. No extreme lows (yet).
And that's really why I started taking it - the…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to ANTONIA RETMAN's discussion 'Symlin?' in the group Type1 for 30 Plus Years"I've had t1d for almost 32 years and just started on Symlin almost 2 months ago. I use it sporadically, haven't really gotten a routine going yet. I started with just a lunchtime dose and really didn't see a whole lot of effect from…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Andrew's discussion 'Butt Sites' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I've never used anything but(t). ;) Well, I use thighs too but mostly tush. I just twist to the left or right and stick myself wherever I can reach. I've never had an issue and have been doing this for 12 years. I also use my upper…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Lori Veliquette's discussion 'Want a Dexcom so bad...insurance won't cover!!' in the group Dexcom Users"First - put your doctor to work for you. If insurance says you do not have enough low blood sugars to qualify, your doctor can call and say you do and need it. If you have an endocrinologist, call Kaiser and ask them what phone number and extension…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Steve Lancaster's discussion 'combining CGM and infusion sites into one' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Is it too much to ask that symlin becomes able to be injected into the site port so there's no need for injections if you're already on the pump?"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Suspending basal' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Ditto. But I find that if I do a -90 or -80 temp basal for an hour or two I have less of a rebound effect. The temp basal also helps you to not have to remember to restart the pump too..."
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Taterbugs Momma's discussion 'Docs using Dexcom data?' in the group Dexcom Users"I personally think it unconscionable for a doctor not to include Dexcom data. You should ask that they download it. If they give you the excuse that they are unable to, contact your local Dexcom rep and get them on the case. I would also look for…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf replied to Leotha Fleming III's discussion 'Thinking About Switching Back To Animas From Medtronic' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I'm fairly certain that your insurance will pay for supplies with whomever your doctor prescribes. However, I would call to make sure."
A. Kelsey Metcalf commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Hi Natalie, I just sent you a friend request so that I can send you a private message with contact information and other interesting info I received from the Reno chapter (I called them this morning). To everyone: it IS challenging to start and…"
A. Kelsey Metcalf commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Where are you? City/State please. I'm fired up now and I like a challenge. Also, how long ago did you contact them? And lastly, do you remember who you spoke to?"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- August 1, 1980
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.8
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- Pump, CGM
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- http://www.twitter.com/kelsse
About Me
Type 1 29+ years, 36 years old and just diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Would love information about RA and Type 1 especially related to methotrexate use.
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- At 6:30pm on October 21, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Kelsey...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 5:48am on October 21, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 11:09am on October 21, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kelsey.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going ♥ Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 5:26am on October 21, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,A. Kelsey. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:22am on October 21, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, A. Kelsey Metcalf!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:24pm on February 9, 2011,
satxjohn said… - I would be more then happy to help. I am a diabetes reasearch nurse at the Health Science Center but our patients are type 2 unfortunately. I would be more then happy to help. Even though I have been doing this for a long time its hard to think of yourself as the patient. I learn more and more about diabetes from other diabetics then most text books. Some of the advise I have read I know is wrong but some is not. I live in the North center side of town a couple miles east Of I-10 off Wurzbach. What doctor do you see for your diabetes care? I can ask my CDE for a list or provide her with the info and ask her to mail a flier for us. If the JDF is willing to help they have a mailing list of type 1 diabetics. I know from talking to some of the doctors there is a lot of type 1's who could really use a support group. Let me know what I can do to help.
- At 3:02pm on February 9, 2011, satxjohn said…
- Hi A. Kelsey, I would think it would be great to get a group of adults who have diabetes in the San Antonio area. I know about the JDF and I was a guest speaker a few years back but they were about 95% children. We are the group that has little in the way of support. (type 1 adults) I see in your profile you are going on Methotrexate. I was on a biological medication simular to that one because they thought I had Chrones disease. It did not help me but later I found out I did not have Chrones so it wouldn't help. I have heard good things about it and arthritis though. If I remember it did not affect my blood sugar though. Steroids were another story. I hope it works for you.
- At 12:28pm on December 6, 2010,
Heather-E said… - Thanks. I only started CGM so hadn't joined that group yet but I did get the help (and mainly reassurance) that I needed. It is the MM CGM on the Veo system. I just got and sensor error message too so am hoping that doesn't cause any other problems! Only 45 mins till calibration and then I am having some carbs - had a lettuce, cheese, ham wrap and some nuts plus a cuppa tea in the meantime :)
- At 12:29pm on October 28, 2010,
Jen said… - Hi Kelsee!
You've caught my embarrassing math mistake haha oh dear! :)
- At 8:29pm on October 22, 2010, Linda G said…
There's a sense of feeling rather small when in the presence of such antiquity as Stonehenge, isn't there?
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