"Zoe - My total early morning bump starts at around 4AM and is currently about .10 per hour (.45 to .55). I was waking up around 130 or so and the increase was designed to take the numbers down a bit. I haven't had the experience of having to…"
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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 Erin's discussion 'Low Cartridge Issue'"I usually can go as low as 2 units left without any noticeable issues."
still_young_at_heart replied to Zoe's discussion 'Crazy High Fastings'"That's correct .60 becomes .72. I've never used the Ping so I don't know what the screen's look like but the goal is to increase your basal from 100% to 120% of the amounts you've set as your basal per your schedule.
I…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Zoe's discussion 'Crazy High Fastings'"I would start with a 120% temporary rate about one hour before going to bed for as long as you normally sleep (e.g. 7 hours). But I would make sure that I woke up in the middle of the night and tested. If your blood sugar is low 2-3 hours after…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Zoe's discussion 'Crazy High Fastings'"Hi Zoe - I thought when I was having so much trouble with my pump and numbers we had stopped twinning. Alas, that doesn't seem to be the case...
I really think you need to set an alarm (or drink a lot of water before bed) and force yourself to…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Tinman17's discussion 'High Sugar'"I hope you're doing better today. Please insist on rapid insulin - and training in its use - at your next appointment. Even if you don't need rapid long term, using it to get your blood sugars in the normalish range over the next few weeks…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Laurie Schatzberg's discussion 'Am I the only Cozmo user left on the planet?' in the group Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users"Thanks! Can you still get the old Freestyle strips? Abbott announced they were no longer making them almost a year ago."
still_young_at_heart replied to Laurie Schatzberg's discussion 'Am I the only Cozmo user left on the planet?' in the group Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users"I started using the Medtronic for a few months after my warranty ran out. I saw more 200s in 3 months than I saw in 4 years on the Cozmo. I went back to the Cozmo on May 1 and will stay on it till it dies.
Do they still sell the screw on caps for…"
still_young_at_heart replied to denipink's discussion 'Diabetic Meal Plan'"I actually do eat 150-195 carbs per day but I'm T1 and pretty insulin sensitive. If you're going to eat a medium carb diet you should try to spread the carbs out during the day and make sure that you're eating them with both fat and…"
still_young_at_heart replied to cmckee's discussion 'Treatment/ Cure'"Go for it as long as you keep taking your insulin."
still_young_at_heart replied to Tinman17's discussion 'High Sugar'"To add a somewhat off the wall suggestion - why not take your Levemir 4 times a day? That would reduce the risk of poor absorption due the large dose and it would smooth out coverage.
If you're only down to 189 and not taking rapid, you have a…"
still_young_at_heart replied to pancreaswanted's discussion 'basal'"If your basal is about right you shouldn't be able to eat too many carbs without a bolus. But I can sneak in a small piece of dark chocolate (2 carbs with a lot of fat) and just ride out the 10 point rise. I also don't worry about a small…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Sarah's discussion 'High BG's, worst since diagnosis'"Hi Sarah,
You've been high for 24 hours and can't seem to get a handle on your blood sugar. I think you need more help than even Brunetta and Acid can provide (and they can provide a lot of help). I personally would either call my doctor…"
still_young_at_heart replied to Bacail's discussion 'Latest A1c'"Great progress! You still have a way to go on the triglycerides but cutting them by 90+% in 15 months is amazing.
Maurie"
still_young_at_heart replied to CharleyBee's discussion 'Let's talk...Insulin Pump!'"I'm not sure if pumping makes living with diabetes much easier because I tend to test more and fiddle more pumping than I did when I used pens. But my pump has made living with diabetes much BETTER. I have more flexibility, I can fine tune my…"
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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.
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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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