"Hi MooseDroppings (what a cool name!) Was you BG lower prior to going on the pod? It really does take awhile if you've never used an insulin pump before.
I saw in your profile you were diagnosed type 2. That usually comes along with insulin…"
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NPH users?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Dec 12, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
pda/ windows mobile apps?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cynthia F. Oct 27, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
New Paradigm Veo- not in U.S.
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Sweet Fur replied to My Mom Time's discussion 'Diasend - two accounts?'"What is the need for two separate accounts? What can't you do with just one?"
Sweet Fur replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Carrying the PDM' in the group OmniPod Users"The best thing I can tell you is it's similar to injections. If it bothered you to always have to go get your insulin and syringe to inject, then it will bother you to always go get the pdm to get insulin. No system is perfect and maybe that…"
Sweet Fur replied to sarah's discussion 'Looking for Onetouch Ultralink'"Hey Mommy, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm trading in my mm for a ping, which arrives tomorrow x
Good luck with your switch !"
Joe White replied to Sweet Fur's discussion 'MM sets with Animas reservois?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"According to the website http://www.infusion-set.com/, which is run by unomedical, the maker of infusion sets for everybody, contact detach is also available urnder the brand names Easy-set , Paradigm Easy-set and Paradigm Sure-T ( Tm and register…"
Sweet Fur replied to Sweet Fur's discussion 'MM sets with Animas reservois?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Exactly. MM sells half sets for doing what I'm describing. But I have all these lonely boxes of Sure - Ts that I would hate to go to waste. Yes, the "quick connect" part that gets taped to your skin is the part I'm talking about,…"
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- August 1, 2000
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Trying not to get my hopes up.... but should I even try?
Posted on July 17, 2010 at 8:14pm 17 Comments 0 Likes
I just wanted to share.
I have been type 1 since the age of 27. To make an extraordinary long story short, I have never had good control. Great doctors, lots of ideas, none of them worked. I went on a pump one month after diagnosis, and that didn't help. I was bedridden for 3 months with meals made and measured for me; ended up with an a1c of above 8, and that's the lowest it's ever been. I am computer savy, resourceful, and a quick learner, but this is the one thing that…
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- At 10:01pm on October 1, 2012,
Brunetta said… Sweet Fur,Congratulations on being a featured member!!! I was featured this month, too. It is great!!
God bless,
Brunetta
- At 5:25pm on September 30, 2012,
Linda G said… You're a featured member!!! BRAVO Sweet Fur!!
- At 4:57am on September 30, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… HEARTIEST CONGRATS ON BEING A FEATURED MEMBER. Reed
- At 9:44am on July 19, 2010,
Holger Schmeken said… - Willkommen to TuDiabetes and my group, Sweet Fur. Please let me know if you have questions about the Glucosurfer project.
- At 6:25am on July 11, 2010,
lotsofshots said… - I just had to tell you that your dog is super cute. Every time I see you cruising around the site it just kinda makes me smile.
- At 2:07am on August 29, 2009,
Lou said… - No worries =o] it's a pleasure.
It is spookily accurate isn't it?
Lou x
- At 2:31pm on August 28, 2009, Lou said…
- Hi there,
Hope life's treating you well
Danny messaged me to ask about 'the spoon theory', I also posted on his blog too
Here it is
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/the_spoon_theory
I am sure someone on Tu has recently posted or blogged about this
Hope that helps
Lou x
- At 6:45pm on March 10, 2009, Linda G said…
- Hello!
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.
http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
- At 10:53am on May 13, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes, Sweet Fur! Glad you found us here and decided to join the TuDiabetes community.
- At 9:23am on May 13, 2008,
Manny Hernandez said… - Hi Sweet Fur! Welcome to the TuDiabetes family.
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