"I've pulled mine out at home also. Was bringing in laundry from the clothesline and the basket slid down my side and ripped it right out. Hurt like hell!! lol I always keep infusion sets in my car and at work. I had a case last week where the…"
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Those early a.m. highs.....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberly Dec 6, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have been on the pump for a little over 3 months and with a few changes here and there, I'm doing quite well....except for my overnights. No matter what I eat before I go to bed, how rigid I am in…Continue
Gushers???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Spock Oct 22, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, i'm a little anxious hearing about these "gushers" from infusion sets. From what I gather, the important thing is to put it in fatty tissue to avoid muscle?? Can gushers occur for any other…Continue
Julian Bakery Carb Free/Low carb breads
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trudy Oct 20, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this carb free/low carb bread from Julian Bakery? I just ordered some, along with a package of cookies and rice(no carb). if interested in checking it out the website is:…Continue
Low spells after infusion?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Oct 19, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone! I am new to this site and so far I've liked what I've seen on here. I've been diabetic since I was 6 and back then, it was years before I met anyone that had diabetes. Anyway, I was…Continue
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Cathy replied to Marypat's discussion 'Accidentally pulling out a cannula' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
Kimberly replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"Two things: you should probably increase your basal 1/2 or so before your normal wake-up time (w/ dr's help of course) or eat something when you wake up. I have horrible DP. Here's my normal basal rates:
12am-6am 0.4u/hr 6am-8am…"
Cathy replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"Yes, I've noticed that if I do not get my BG down by breakfast, I am fighting with it until afternoon."
Cathy replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"Wow!! I am at .775 from 12:00 am to 6:00 am and then I switch to a temp basal for work of .725. 9 hrs later i go back down to .500 for the rest of the evening. I do great during the day. I see my doctor on 12/11 so I will hopefully get some help in…"
Cathy replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"Thank you for your reply. At least I don't feel alone with this problem. I was thinking my doctor would be upset that I keep having to do a correction bolus every morning. No, I do not have a CGM. I tried to get one but the insurance company…"
JohnG replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"I need insulin when I get out of bead, my pump basal handles my 1st stage DP but the 2nd stage kicks in when my feet hit the floor and it can rage on until about 11:00 am if I do not dose some insulin. I have my I:C set higher for my breakfast meal…"
acidrock23 replied to Cathy's discussion 'Those early a.m. highs.....'"My basal goes .875U/ hour at 12:00 AM, .95U/ hour at 2:00 AM and 1.05U/ hour at 5:00 AM and led to:
which I was pretty pleased with it. I'd been up to some stuff over the summer that led me to crank it up more so this was the first day with…"
"You sound somewhat similar to me. I would catagorize myself as having a large and everchanging dawn phenomena. Here are things that might help. Do you have a CGM? I would be concerned to aim for (near) normal BG levels at night without one. It will…"
Cathy posted a discussionThose early a.m. highs.....
I have been on the pump for a little over 3 months and with a few changes here and there, I'm doing quite well....except for my overnights. No matter what I eat before I go to bed, how rigid I am in carb counting and even increasing my 12:00 am to 6:00 am basal, my blood sugars spike after I have been up a couple hours. I am not eating breakfast yet, just having black coffee and doing a little computer work before I shower and get ready to go into work. For example: I normally get up at 3:00 am…See More
Cathy replied to cassidy smith's discussion 'Please help me out! it takes 2 seconds! im a type 1, doing a homework assignment that involves statistics.'"6.4 and i've been a diabetic for 47 years"
Cathy commented on Chrystal 's blog post 'Leg use'"well, i thought that calves tend to have alot of muscle and we try to avoid hitting a muscle for insertion? How is it possible to use this site? : )"
Cathy replied to jrtpup's discussion 'Big Blue Test - updated!'"did mine this morning and posted. i agree with Jen, would be interesting to see others results."
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- At 8:44pm on October 23, 2012,
jrtpup said… Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.
If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!
- At 3:32pm on October 19, 2012, jrtpup said…
Cathy, if you go to someone's page there's an 'add friend' button under their pic.
Just sent you one ;)
- At 5:44am on October 17, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!
here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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- At 1:20am on October 17, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 11:46am on October 16, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Cathy, welcome to the community! join us in the chat room on the bottom of the home page anytime.
- At 5:28am on October 16, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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