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We're done, we've split, don't call me - at least not 'til you're older!

My Dexcom 7 CGM and I have had nine days and nights together and we've parted ways. And, as if it knew I was not happy with it, it gave me one last kick in the teeth coughing up its last numbers.



I met a friend today for brunch in Manhattan. I walked from my apartment in Brooklyn over the Brooklyn bridge and then took a subway to the cute little Italian bistro where we were meeting. The walk took about 90 minutes.



After being seated and looking at the restaurant menu I… Continue

Added by Riva Greenberg on July 31, 2011 at 4:30pm — 13 Comments

HELP!!! I want to love my CGM but I'm learning to hate it!

I put on a Dexcom 7 CGM almost a week ago. It's the first time I've worn a CGM. I've toyed with the idea for a year. I don't wear an insulin pump - never have - but I thought a CGM could be a real help. I don't wear a pump because I'm very disciplined, and with frequent testing and injections my A1c stays in the high 5s. Of course that also means I have my fair share of lows: that's where the CGM comes in. All I want it to do (am still wearing it, till the sensor stops) was catch the lows… Continue

Added by Riva Greenberg on July 28, 2011 at 4:49am — 4 Comments

Anyone else do this?

A random question for all the insulin pumpers here on TuDiabetes. T1 or T2 doesn't matter at all, just wondering if all y'all do anything like this as well.



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OK, for you non-diabetic or non-pumping readers this may seem strange. While I absolutely love my insulin pump, having something strapped to me all the time gets a… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on July 19, 2011 at 6:37am — No Comments

Kayaking Cures

I took some time off from writing (publicly at least) because I had misplaced my positive mindset for quite awhile. While I know some find it therapeutic to share when they are down, I find it even more so to share when I'm upbeat - that way when I look back and reread, I have some of my own thoughts to keep me going in the positive direction. I apologize for the hiatus, but even more so for the nerdy 'betes and kayak jargon that fills this post - its summertime, so that's really all I've got… Continue

Added by Doodle on July 14, 2011 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Infusion Line Purging and Random Musings

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When I've been outside in 90+ weather for more than a few hours I really worry about the stability of my insulin, especially the stuff that is in the infusion tubing. Does anyone else ever reprime the line to clear out the high temp exposed insulin? I'm not talking about being out side for… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on July 10, 2011 at 7:22am — 1 Comment

A1c and CGM



My current control (for the past 3 months) over diabetes is the best I've seen since diagnosis. As a comparison, my A1c 7 months ago was 8% (recommended for type I is < 7.5%) and 3 weeks ago it was 6.6%.
Obviously everything is connected to everything, but there are still some major parameters affected in this equation. For…
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Added by thracion on July 8, 2011 at 12:30am — No Comments

I died... almost

Click over to my blog for the full text of this blog post and the one from last night I refer too.



Last night was hot. Let me rephrase that... it was HOT and HUMID! I'm not joking when I say the only dry part of me was the bottom 12 inches of my pants. It literally… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on July 1, 2011 at 8:14am — No Comments

Disaster Averted

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Rarely do I ever get too excited about my diabetes. I just kind of let it ride and don't get worked up with what is going on. If I'm low I eat, if I'm high I correct. Yesterday however I got about as freaked out as I have been since my first week as a diabetic. If you follow me on twitter (@diabeticallymn) I tweeted about this. I always… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on June 24, 2011 at 7:53am — No Comments

Thoughts on Progress in T1DM

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The treatment of insulin depended diabetes mellitus hasn't changed in nearly a century. They formulations of the insulins have changed, there are longer and more consistent basal insulin, we have better tools to measure our blood glucose and we have much better way of delivering the insulin.… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on June 20, 2011 at 8:04am — No Comments

Comedy of Errors: Insulin pump failure (x2) and UPS failure

At least she's got a working doorbell.

This has been a crazy week for me. It started off very exciting as I took on a new client. However, on Monday, I got out of the shower and my…

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Added by Regina on June 17, 2011 at 2:30pm — 9 Comments

T1DM Pump Excitement is All Wrong

Click over to my blog for the full text and other posts like the "fun" I had with my insulin pump infusion site last night. I'm posting the full text of this blog here because I think it's site specific enough that its worth a full post.



I know why type 1 diabetics get… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on June 17, 2011 at 7:57am — 13 Comments

End of the Insulin Cartridge and Frio Pump Cooling Case

Click over to my blog fur the full text and a ton of unlinked posts from the past couple weeks.I haven't been posting my blog entries that aren't specific to diabetes including a lot of posts about my research. If you liked my previous posts about research I have some really nice micrographs of biopsy tissue posted.



My insulin needs are pretty darn low for… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on June 13, 2011 at 7:43am — No Comments

Written 10/20/10, Exactly 1 yr after DX, and the day I started wearing my pump

Dearest Pancreas,



We hope you have enjoyed your first 365 days of retirement. Perhaps we would have thrown you a party or given you a 25 years of good service plaque or some other ridiculous token of appreciation had you given us any notice that you were quitting. It has taken some time to adjust to your abrupt departure, but after a year of searching,

we have found a suitable replacement.



As with most things in life that show signs of diminished productivity, we have… Continue

Added by Doodle on June 10, 2011 at 5:57pm — 2 Comments

BEST...NIGHT...EVER!!!!

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I coached Batman's first t-ball game last night. Only one phrase can describe last night... BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE!!!! I can't remember when I've had as much fun in 100 degree heat. We were all soaked, tired and red faced by it, but we had fun. Every hit was a sprint from all 9 players to the ball. You've never seen anything funnier than 9… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on June 7, 2011 at 6:41am — 2 Comments

Dear Mr. Minister of Health, why won't you cover my insulin pump?

Over the past few weeks I have received a number of emails from frustrated parents. Their children are moving onto post-secondary school and have reached the magic age of 18. Their pump coverage, if there ever was any, is ending and the parents are at their wits end. They fear the high costs associated with pumping will mean that their children will have to use a less effective method of managing their diabetes.



Why does coverage end at 18? Yes, diagnosis usually happens before 18… Continue

Added by Barb Wagstaff on May 18, 2011 at 4:37am — 4 Comments

Not-So-Perfect Timing

Diabetes care means lots of numbers, but I never expected to mess up this part!



Benny's used an insulin pump for almost four years. We love it, but every once in a while there's a hiccup. Sometimes it's the pump and sometimes it's, um, operator error.



Our most recent trouble came when Benny's teacher called and said the battery had fallen out. Slade fixed it up ("I MacGyvered it with some gaffer's tape") and Animas sent us a new pump which arrived the next day. I've said… Continue

Added by Stacey Simms on May 17, 2011 at 5:46am — 1 Comment

I'm here and alive

I haven't been able to come on for some time now. I've been dealing with major depression and trying different medications to heal so to speak the issue. the medication I am on now is slowly working. The only side effects of it is I will be more hungry than before. And boy am I hungry all the time. I have to train my brain "no more food or your gonna get fat!". well, I have porked on a few pounds since starting it. But at least for meals I can eat bigger portions so I dont feel… Continue

Added by Amy on May 6, 2011 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Traveling light with D?

In June, my fiance and I are going to Spain for a week. I'm super excited! And nervous! I've never traveled abroad before.

I want to pack as light as possible, of course. And I'm curious how I'm going to pull that off with all my diabetes supplies. I'm not sure how overboard I should go with backup supplies. First thoughts are:

  • Extra vial of insulin
  • Twice as many pump infusion sets as I would normally need in a week.
  • Lots of test strips
  • Back up…
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Added by Jaclyn on May 5, 2011 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

My big box of diabetes goodies!

I'm sitting in my living room, looking at my bounty - my Dexcom CGM and Ping have arrived, along with 3 months of sensors, infusion sets, and other assorted goodies. I must say...I'm a bit overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of stuff here, but I'm also really excited. And the green Ping is just adorable! I can't wait to try everything out.

Added by bardowlatry on April 28, 2011 at 3:11pm — 5 Comments

Umpire Ball Bag Contents

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Ever wonder what umpires carry in their ball bags? Pry not, because it doesn't matter unless you're an umpire. However, it is interesting to think about everything an umpire needs at different levels of the profession. An umpire at the MLB level pry doesn't need to carry very much because the accommodations and personnel (bat… Continue

Added by SuFu, Ph.D. on April 18, 2011 at 8:34am — No Comments

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