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Kristin
  • 27, Female
  • Budapest
  • Hungary
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Ups and downs with diabetes

Posted on July 21, 2009 at 11:30am — 29 Comments

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Carb counting: A family hobby!

Posted on June 14, 2009 at 4:27pm — 3 Comments

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Ketones... again

Posted on March 19, 2009 at 5:36am — 5 Comments

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Facing the numbers...

Posted on February 25, 2009 at 3:48am — 15 Comments

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Back to the endo + new pump decision!!

Posted on October 22, 2008 at 2:16am — 7 Comments

 

Kristin

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Detroit, Michigan
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
July 21, 2003
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.9
What glucose meter do you use?
D-Cont Optimum (from Elektronika 77)
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Medtronic Paradigm 722 / Deltec Cozmo 1800
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://idodiabetes.wordpress.com
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
A community
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
From diabetesmine.com
What do you do for a living?
phd student (in political science)

Intro

I am currently living in Budapest, Hungary and working on my phd in political science (comparing the effects of welfares states on poverty in Centeral and Eastern Europe). I am originally from the Detroit area, but my husband is from Hungary. I have type 1 diabetes, diagnosed in 2003 (at the age of 21). I use the Minimed Paradigm insulin pump (used to use Cozmo 1800). After a year with A1c's under 7, I am now struggling to manage my blood sugars. Pregnancy is something that we would like to consider in the near future... so actually under 6 is the goal, but one step at a time! Glad to have found this community!

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At 1:48pm on November 14, 2009, Brigitte said…
thank you Kristin, and I'm very happy to have a new friend... your husband! It was a sugar day for me, bad bs but such a wonderful day. The big blue test is a success! Have a nice night with blue dreams...
At 7:50am on November 14, 2009, Brigitte said…
hello Kristin! happy day! And now I'm going to take some photos of my city hall!
At 4:58am on November 14, 2009, Marie B said…
woo-hoo! Let's make the day really special and use a new lancet for the Big Blue Test!
At 4:48am on November 14, 2009, Marie B said…
Happy WDD! It's early here, but I'm getting fired up. Have a great day, and happy numbers!
At 4:41pm on November 13, 2009, Claude Stone said…
Kirstin I hope you find a group to a diabetes support group and on that can support your through the pregnancy. Please keep us posted so others can provide you encouragement.
At 3:38pm on November 13, 2009, gisela cabello said…
Sorry...I was confused...I haven't slept much the last week...my husband is traveling and as Trini was sick I had to measure day and night every 2 hours......so I'm really tired......
I do have a 4 yr old son too.....
Thanks and I'll join tomorrow.....
At 3:11pm on November 13, 2009, Paul Underwood said…
Hi kristin, I hope you are well. Ive been working late again tonight as is often the case in this industry, (i work as a animator , so its often long hours.) but i will do the big blue tomorrow without a doubt.
Thankyou for bieng so friendly
At 2:48pm on November 13, 2009, Judith said…
Hey sweetie---my cconnection is spotty at Mom's, but I will test with all of us and post whenever the connection comes through. Can't wait-----fondly, Judith
At 2:36pm on November 13, 2009, Valeria Correa said…
Hi Kristin,
I've recently started using a pump, the MinimedParadigm to try to get my HbA1c down below 7 'cos we also would like to have a baby soon. Was it easy for you to go down on the A1 with the pump? I think on a day to day I can see my sugars a bit better controlled, but I wonder what my A1 will be on my next appointment!
At 1:55pm on November 13, 2009, Andreina Davila said…
I see you are wearing blue! ;) how cute

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Sweating the small stuff…

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