"That is because you had it with you. Try leaving it in your vehicle on a hot summer day with the windows rolled up. For about 8 hours should do it. At 140F insulin will spoil in a hurry.
Freezing - just one quick episode of freezing spoils it."
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Switching from R & N to Lispro & Lantus
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Jan 6, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have taken r and n since diagnosis as a kid. after seeing an endo for the first time in many years, she decided that i should go with lispro and lantus. i was just curious as to your experiences…Continue
funny (but sooo not funny) low blood sugar stories
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stef Oct 2, 2010. 34 Replies 0 Likes
ok, so this is really bad, i know. i have had a number of hypo mishaps in my day. so one morning while driving to a job, i was distracted by work related calls. i inadvertently forgot to drink the…Continue
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Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"I've become accustomed to back mule life, especially now that I have a toddler...I was diagnosed in my teens so I've always had something (knapsack for school, same in university, then purse/bag of some kind, diaper bad, on and on...), not…"
Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"Dunno. I have to check and get back with you on it.
In reality, I have having to carry ANYTHING with me. No coolers, backpacks, nothing. I argue with the Dr about my diet. I tell them I can eat 'healthy' due to my lifestyle. They said you…"
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"Lucky :)"
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"would that be a complication from diabetes??? LOL"
Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"go to islets of hope dot com and you can get a list of states & such that have laws concerning insulin and syringes. Here, some require a log book, others do not. And still some pharmacists won't sell them without a RX. I have to contact…"
JDavid replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"OOps.. Sorry...
I reuse and have for many decades. I made a 10 pack last 30 days at 1 and later 2 mixed insulin shots/day.
Now I reuse then 2 -3 days, 2 lantus shots a day.
I reuse pen needles for 3-4 days, @ 3 shots per day.
I try and remember to…"
JDavid replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"Back in the dark ages when I started insulin syringes required a Rx but the insulin did not, except for ins coverage. To get syringes I had to sign a log and show ID even. Then later on the FREE NEEDLES for drugies infuriated me, still does mow to a…"
JDavid replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"Walt-mart's (US) generic syringes are now BDs, a welcome change from what they had before. Cost is about HALF, so that is a plus for me.
Gomer Sir Falls-A-Lot"
Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"LOL - lemme ask my wife if she wants me to go in drag then..."
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"I'm not sure it is a disadvantage - why not carry a make up case?!?!? LOL - I've heard of other people (mostly men) using a soft pencil case...? I don't know :sI hope it doesn't break in your pocket either...LOL"
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"I pay $40/100 CDN at Walmart - that's for BDs, there is not a generic available.I would gladly stand in line, but would have to pass a different kind of pee test to secure free syringes :PAND, Humalog does make vials (at least in Canada) bc I…"
Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"You have me at a disadvantage. I don't carry a makeup case of any kind nor would have any place to put one! LOL So, in my pocket it goes and hope that it doesn't break."
Zolar1 replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"The syringes only cost about $14 at walmart for 100 of them. Who can't afford that?? Brand name one's are about double that.
If you find a place giving out free syringes to the druggies, then stand in line and tell them you are a junkie…"
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"Ugh, don't get me started on that one...grrr...totally pisses me off every time they show a story (from BC) about a drug addict who is lucky to have free needles so they do not have to share or use dirty ones and risk infection and further…"
Bec replied to ryan's discussion 'how many uses per syringe for you?' in the group Needle Diabetics"When I was pregnant I had to see an endo specializing in pregnant diabetics - anyways, the nurse there told me that you shouldn't use alcohol to clean the site before an injection because you are robbing your body of its own "good"…"
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- At 6:59pm on August 16, 2011,
Kitty said… - Hi Ryan...thanx for adding me on your friend list....i look forward to getting to know you :)
- At 9:33pm on June 23, 2011,
Catherine Jane Vancak said… - Hi Ryan!
thanks for adding me. It's awesome to "meet" you!
- At 7:04am on June 3, 2011,
Kathy said… - Hi Ryan. I saw the Frozen movie, but then noticed there were a couple with the same name. I saw the one about the skilift. Was that the one you were referring to?
New Woody Allen movie is gret.
- At 12:31pm on May 5, 2011, Kathy said…
- Hi Ryan. Nice to hear from you.
I have not gotten to either Shameless or Frozen yet but will move them to the top of my Netflix queue and let you know.
We had an evil asty winter here and things are finally warmng up.
Hope you are well./
- At 9:03am on March 24, 2011, Kathy said…
- I just ordered Shameless and Frozen from Netflix. Thanks.
- At 6:39am on January 17, 2011,
SAMANTHA said…
- hi ryan!! you live so close! i have yet to meet anyone with type 1 diabetes from this website! would love to talk to you!
- At 11:20pm on January 4, 2011,
rick phillips said… - Ryan:
Welcome to Dinner and a movie. I have been a little lax in posting lately, but it is a new years resolution to get back on track. At any rate, feel free to post thoughts about any movie, and welcome you love new members.
rick phillips
- At 1:32am on November 28, 2010,
ryan said…
- At 12:17am on October 29, 2010, ryan said…
- At 7:06pm on October 27, 2010,
Marilyn said… - Hey!
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