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nel peach commented on Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna)'s blog post 'When a 10 year old knows as much about carb counting as you do - it's simply AMAZING!'
There is a cute little guy here in SA who calls me Grandma ...he has been pumping for 8 maybe 9 years and he is 13 ...won't let him read this : probably hates being called cute by an almost 70year old .He had to mature soooo quickly and learn abou...
57 minutes ago
Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) replied to nel peach's discussion 'Orbit Micro , steel infusion sets and Orbit , teflon infusion sets ...new on the market ??'
I'm the same as Jeff that I find the hubb abit higher then my usual infusion set I wear - but the main thing is - I don't snag my knickers on it like I usually do. Still finding I "lift" up articles of clothing to clear the Inset II I wore (I wear...
2 hours ago
nel peach replied to Terrie8's discussion 'Vancouver 2010 Olympics' in the group Canada Diabetes
Yes, in Victoria, BC ...then it travelled Vancouver Island (North) , across the inlet to Powel River , into Yukon , NW territories , Northern AB , Man....... Nunavut , then NF/Lab ...the easiest place to follow( or back track ) is by clicking on t...
7 hours ago
nel peach replied to nel peach's discussion 'Orbit Micro , steel infusion sets and Orbit , teflon infusion sets ...new on the market ??'
Jeff ...great info ...thanks. My trial of this morning observation so far ....( and wearing the Orbit Micro for several hours now ) : the 1.8 reservoir markings difficult to read ( MM has black markings ) ...I understand from Melany , that this wi...
8 hours ago
prepping to use sample Orbit Micro steel infusion set ...first a walk ..
11 hours ago
JeffC replied to nel peach's discussion 'Orbit Micro , steel infusion sets and Orbit , teflon infusion sets ...new on the market ??'
Ok, so I promised a review. I've been wearing the Orbit 90 Micro for 24 hours now, so here it goes. Things I really like: 1. the tubing, - it's long enough (vs SureT), - it's more flexible sits flatter than the MM tubing, - you really can see th...
15 hours ago
nel peach replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'The Big Blue Test on World Diabetes Day'
Mary , forgive me for posting my pics here ; it is confusing ...yes this is the correct place for your results .
yesterday
nel peach left a comment for Henry Dehaan
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
haarlem, the netherlands
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 25, 1983
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.9 ( June 1 , 2009 )with again fewer lows .. down from 7.1...trend is promising
What glucose meter do you use?
bayer, contour....have to re-visit if this meter OK for me ( April 23 )
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
522 medtronic, sensor wearer
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
searching, reading blogs ; want to know more answers about pumping , world diabetes day .
What do you do for a living?
retired, advocate ambassador with canadian diabetes association

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nel peach

To worry or not , the challenge ??....26 years plus after breast surgery and some concerns .

I went to my GP about 6 weeks ago and complained about my FATTER right arm ( lymphodema ) ...it is fatter since the heat wave started here in the Shuswap, BC , Canada. Todate :X-ray of arm , a body bone scan , a hip X-ray , because the bone scan showed bursitis in the right hip , and an ultra sound of the arm ...I had lympnodes removed in 1984 ; wear a tension sleeve most of the time ( with the hot weather a darn nuisance, since I sweat a lot ;-( ) and had some massage treatments. I have a GP ap… Continue

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 9:11pm — 13 Comments

nel peach

Canadian Diabetes Association 's Summer Surge , Salmon Arm , BC, Canada

Gordon and I are celebrating my 69 th birthday , July 25. We are inviting everyone, who would like to be here in person or virtually to make a donation to the CDA instead of birthday cards and gifts. Our original fund raising goal started out at CAN
$ 1,000.00 ; we have recently changed it to CAN .$ 1,400.00 . You can donate on line http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?EventID=29167&LangPref=en-CA&RegistrationID=678450
or send me a message for more detail .
Hundred percent of the donatio… Continue

Posted on July 16, 2009 at 1:25pm — 7 Comments

nel peach

Training for my next 1/2 marathon as a walker and some running .

I have officially started with my training . The marathon date is October 11 and it will take place in our beautiful capital city of our province British Columbia , Victoria . The 18 week schedule is on the kitchen counter, so I wil be reminded daily and do some planning with my pump and insulin delivery accordingly .
Today a 7 k hike ; put my pump on temp. basal for 1 1/2 hour , my sensor readings telling me numbers staying stable . Did a finger poke , when I came home ...result good : 5.8 ( x… Continue

Posted on June 21, 2009 at 12:52pm — 21 Comments

nel peach

Team Diabetes Canada

Hi all , I have signed up for my 9 th event in Victoria ...1/2 marathon , October 11, 2009 and I have reached the minimum fund raising amount and because of that decided to register for the Calgary Marathon , May 30, 2010 ...hope to finally get to meet Anthony H. our TU member from Alberta ;-) ..my fund raising for Calgary , 2010 has started. Please sent me a message if you like more detail or and donate. , either here or private.This event will happen just before my 70 th ..Please realize I wil… Continue

Posted on June 13, 2009 at 5:30pm —

nel peach

Support the renewal of Canada BC's Diabetes Strategy . The Canadian Diabetes Association asks every candidate in the May 12 , 2009 Provincial election for their support

It is time to get serious. Tackling Diabetes in British Columbia.
Diabetes is serious .Every 20 minutes a British Columbian is diagnosed with diabetes. More than 300,000 British Columbians have diabetes.More than 500,000 aged between 40 and 74 have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. 1 in 10 hospital admissions in BC relate to people with diabetes needing acute medical care for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure resulting from their diabetes .
Diabetes is costly ..
$ 1 billion for direct he… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:14pm — 3 Comments

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At 2:11pm on November 15, 2009, Henry Dehaan said…
Are you, amazing
At 2:09pm on November 15, 2009, Henry Dehaan said…
i THOUGHT WE WHERE BROTHER AND SISTER, BUT I GUESS FRIENDS IS THE NEAREST WE COME TOO I GUESS THAT HAS TO DO. This is something totally new to me, so you have to bear with me. Talk by land line tonite.
At 1:07pm on November 15, 2009, Marie B said…
go to his profile page, and underneath his picture, you will see the words "add as a friend" - click on that and a little box will appear. you have the opportunity to add a little private message there. being a "friend" has the option of sending "private" messages that are sometimes useful. I think I'll add Henry as a friend right now!
At 12:33pm on November 15, 2009, Marie B said…
I welcomed a friend of your from The Netherlands today, Henry.

love hearing about all you are doing! thanks for all you do.
At 11:59am on November 12, 2009, Nicole Calvert-McKeag said…
I didn't know there was a Canadian site. Yes, that was us you were talking to. Yes, I am doing Ottawa, 2010 as well as London, England, 2010. My boys are well. I just did a WDD presentation at their school today complete with a glowing blue circle in the dark. I almost started to cry, except I'd been warned by my 12 year old not to embarass him. Last assembly I danced, apparently so not cool anymore, sigh... This is one of those moments when you think perhaps you can make a difference :)
At 8:15pm on November 10, 2009, Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) said…
Trying to find the post you made the other day about the Orbit 90 - but not having much luck. I think you said it wasn't available here in Canada - but it is. The only confusion might be is that the Orbit Micro (shorter needle) - there is limited supply. You can order the infusion sets from Diabetes Depot (based in Ontario). No charge for shipping if order is over $200 CDN. Box of 10 Orbits is $159.99 CDN. I'll let you post this on the discussion you started - or just tell me where it is - and I'll repost this for you if it's easier! Ciao! Hope you got the pics I sent out last Friday!
Anna from Montreal
At 1:22pm on November 9, 2009, Colette Henry said…
got Pumping Insulin and am reading it at the moment. I will be getting an Accu Chek combo pump. I don't think they are too popular in North America but seem to be in Europe. I live in Ireland. Hopefully I will meet some other pumpers when I go to the hospital to learn how to pump as I don't know anyone at the moment who has one.
At 5:13pm on November 4, 2009, Don Kelly said…
HAd a few moment with the Ping in the snow and cold. reversed the clip and put it closer to skin. Get bunches of laughs from the other people here that I keep my pager close to my body. (They all know the Calif. Boy don't like cold !!!! and is a pump dependent diabetic). No didn't get to do a dog sled thing. Was in a chase van. I'll be going home for a couple of days this month (hope around Nov. 14th) to catch up on Dr, appointments then catch back up with the torch team. Glad to hear you won't be there when I'm in SF.
At 4:12pm on November 4, 2009, Don Kelly said…
Nel, Hey gal it is cold up here !!!! And raining ! Where am I looking for you ??
What town ? I've been taking turns scootering with some of the torch runners and they are so happy and having such a good time. But this weather has got to stop ! I'm looking for you ! We had a blast on Vancover Island. Not sure if I will be with the torch much longer but I want to make sure and see if I can find you if I am....
At 1:14pm on November 3, 2009, Kelly Rawlings said…
Nel, you look fabulous in the DHF e-newsletter! Thanks for being such a great "poster child" for diabetes!

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