"It takes a while for your body to settle down after diagnosis so having fasting numbers in the 200s for a few weeks isn't that big a deal. But I want to second Zoe's statement that you probably need bolus insulin before meals. Your total…"
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Beaten almost Broken
Started this discussion. Last reply by still_young_at_heart May 4. 25 Replies 0 Likes
by Medtronic....I switched to a Medtronic pump after my Cozmo's warranty expired and it has been a very rough transition. It hasn't helped that I had to start during tax season (I'm a CPA) so that I…Continue
Very sticky high blood sugars - I'd love some advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brunetta Feb 23. 29 Replies 0 Likes
I've been running around 200 since mid-day yesterday and have had no real success in bringing it down. I've upped my temp bolus from 120%-160%-180%-200% and I've corrected every hour or two. Over…Continue
Accu-Chek results
Started this discussion. Last reply by still_young_at_heart Aug 1, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Early this afternoon I tested 5 times using my new Accu-chek Nano trying to get a handle on my blood sugar. I got these results156 (higher than I expected) 121 (different enough that I wanted to…Continue
Need some help from insulin/stress jockeys
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sick of TYPE 1 Aug 3, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I spent 4 hours at a deposition today and I'd like some feedback on my insulin management.I woke up at 155 this morning which is very unusual for me and took .8 unit of correction (my usual ratio is…Continue
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still_young_at_heart replied to julez_79's discussion 'scary low blood sugar story – what would you have done..?'"Hey Julez -
I know that I will fall very fast if I walk right after a bolus. In fact, if I were at 195 and wanted to knock the blood sugar down quickly I would correct to 120 and then walk for 40 minutes to an hour and even giving myself the extra…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Christopher's discussion 'Exactly a year since my T1 diagnosis'"Happy Anniversary and Congratulations!! I'm suprised you're only in the top 1%. I can't imagine that one in a hundred T1s ever touch the 4s."
still_young_at_heart replied to Don's discussion 'Sometimes it's the little things (snark alert)...' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"You're lucky. You can actually hear the alerts - I have to have the pump on vibrate to know that anything is off including incompleted boluses and other rather more essential bits of information."
still_young_at_heart replied to Lotus's discussion 'Newly Dx LADA'"If you're staying between 88 and 135, you're doing very well. Are you testing two hours after meals to see if you're spiking and then falling back? Your total daily dose of insulin may be correct but if you are using your basal…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Lotus's discussion 'Newly Dx LADA'"Hi there,
You should be concerned about the advice you're getting from the CNP. Everyone who uses insulin goes low sometimes. The response to going low is to fine tune your dose so that you're getting enough but not too much insulin to…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Amanda's discussion 'Cannula problems'"Hey Amanda,
I'm pretty lean (5'10" - 150 lbs) and I use my whole stomach area. Do you use an angled cannula? If you aren't, you might want to try one out. I was taught to change sets in the morning so that if something isn't…"
still_young_at_heart replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Running out of options for paying for care...'"I believe the federal excchanges will be in place by November. At that point all pre-existing conditions will have to be covered from day 1."
still_young_at_heart replied to guitarnut's discussion 'Three Hour Spike?'"I eat a high fat, high fiber, moderate (you'd call it very high) carb diet and my normal pattern is to tend low through hour two and to go higher hours three and four.
Congratulations on hardly touching 150 this week. Maybe having such well…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Maria's discussion 'serious emergency someone stuck in NY with a broken pump!'"I'm glad that things finally seemed to work out but that is one scary story."
still_young_at_heart replied to Lyna's discussion 'Newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.'"Hi Lyna -
It not only takes some time for you to get the doses right as Zoe said, it can also take some time for your body to "settle down". When I was first diagnosed a very good nurse told me that I had been running high for a long time…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Spock's discussion 'Blood Glucose Spikes--Thought about cause?'"Oy - it sounds maddening. Does this type of surge only happen at breakfast or at other times of day as well?
Maurie"
still_young_at_heart replied to LloydVH's discussion 'Finally well under control! :)'"Congratulations! I'm especially impressed because you haven't had the advantage of just taking a little more insulin to get the numbers down.
Maurie"
still_young_at_heart replied to ckurpiewski's discussion 'Go straight to insulin?'"I wouldn't shy away from insulin because of worries about lows. Using an appropriate insulin regimen will help preserve your remaining beta cells, allow you to maintain normal or near normal blood sugars most of the time and have a lot more…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Sam's discussion 'Celebration is in order'"Congratulations. To reach the top of one's profession is a great accomplishment especially while learning the new craft of diabetes management.
Maurie"
still_young_at_heart replied to guitarnut's discussion 'Lancets'"I change my lancet (BD 33 gauge - which I like much better than Accu-Chek Fastclix) every day which means every 10 tests or so.
Maurie"
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- January 30, 2007
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- Cozmo
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- At 9:03pm on February 18, 2013,
nel said…
Congrats Dear still_young at_ heart Maurie for receiving the " Communication & Information " Award ...you sure keep me young too :) ...all the Best from across the line !!
- At 3:42pm on February 18, 2013,
Linda G said… 
Given the Communications and Information award, then being a FEATURED MEMBER!!! Bravo still_young_at_heart!!
- At 9:30am on February 16, 2013,
catlover said… HI Maurie- Congrats on being awarded the Communications and Information. I always enjoy reading your comments on discussions members submit on the forums. They are insightful and always offer good advice. Keep up the good work. Cat
- At 7:55pm on February 15, 2013,
Judith said… Blessings, my dear. Thanks for helping us to inform and educate!
- At 6:47am on February 15, 2013,
Brian (bsc) said… Congrats on your award Maurie and thanks for all you do on this site.
...brian
- At 3:51am on February 15, 2013,
Holger Schmeken said… Congratulations for being awarded for all the positive support you have offered here.
- At 5:34pm on February 14, 2013,
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- At 3:37pm on February 14, 2013,
Corinna said… Congrats still_young_at_heart on receiving the Communications & Information Award & thank you for all you do to make TuDiabetes a better place for us touched by diabetes.
- At 2:20pm on February 14, 2013,
BadMoonT2 said… Hi Maurie, congratulations on winning the Communication and Information Award. I always enjoy your posts thanks for sharing your experience with the community."
- At 1:50pm on February 14, 2013,
Mike said… Woo Hoo!!! Congrats on the Member Award!!!
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