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DiabeticizME My Story

My Story- I went to the Doctor's office in 2004; I had a yeast infection. The my Judy (Nurse Practitioner) asked, "Do you have extreme thirst, frequent urination?"; I had both. She said, "I bet you have diabetes...you are too old to have Type 1 (23 yrs old) and you don't fit the normal Type 2." She pulled out a meter to check my BG's (blood sugar), the meter read 454. I started to cry; my husband had just went to back to Iraq, what was I going to do? Judy put me on glizipized, did lab work… Continue

Posted by DiabeticizME on May 12, 2008 at 12:59am — No Comments

Manny Hernandez TuDiabetes, EsTuDiabetes on NPR: Monday, May 12

Yes! It is true. TuDiabetes and EsTuDiabetes will be represented briefly during the Diabe Rehm show, Monday, May 12. The information about the show is already available on the Diane Rehm show web site. We will be participating in a program about Social Networking, sharing a bit of our story. This is a big moment in the history of our community! Tune in if you get the show in your area. If not, on… Continue

Posted by Manny Hernandez on May 12, 2008 at 12:28am — No Comments

Steve RRR More Stuff in My Life (Part 2)

Our vacation plans have changed, as plans sometimes do.. Instead of a week in June in Nice, France, it is now two weeks in July somewhere TBD around Antalya, Turkey. I got a Hep A vaccine Thursday in preparation for the trip. Hep A vaccine is recommended by the CDC for travel to Turkey. Me being a bit immune-deficient (from immunosuppresent drugs), I did as suggested. My contact at the kidney post-transplant center said that this common vaccine is no problem to me since it is not a live virus.… Continue

Posted by Steve RRR on May 11, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Deborah Insulin Here I Come

My doc finally decided it was time for me to start using insulin (Humulin N). I wish I had started it a year ago when his substitute doc thought it was time for me to start using insulin. How much damage, if any, would have been avoided in that year? I suppose I'll never know. I had a one-on-one class with the diabetes educator at the local hospital to learn how to inject. I was given a free pen (thank Buddha - those puppies are spendy!), some needles, etc. I picked up my insulin and some other… Continue

Posted by Deborah on May 11, 2008 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Diana Changing the site

Yesterday was day four on the pump and the first time I had to change my pump site. I followed all the steps all 13 steps that is. Overall, changing the site was not bad. The worst part was taking off the sticky thing. Ouch! It hurt much worse then taking off a bandage. It felt like I was being stung. After the initial sting, I got all my prepping devices reservoir, insulin, prep pad, you name it was on my dinning room table. My pump consultant said it should only take me ten minutes to change t… Continue

Posted by Diana on May 11, 2008 at 10:53am — 2 Comments

Jenny A Mother's Day Surprise!

My grown up daughter who lives in California emailed me to make sure I was home yesterday before lunch time as something was scheduled for delivery. I figured she was going to send me something like the extremely cool fresh fruit bouquet all full of berries my son sent me for my birthday last year which they hand deliver. You can't see our driveway from the house, but I heard something drive up it (it's steep) and went downstairs, opened the garage daoor, and there was my daughter! Talk about… Continue

Posted by Jenny on May 11, 2008 at 8:41am — 3 Comments

Cathy what kinds of vitamins do the rest of you use ?

Hi I have been using alpha - betic but they dont seem to be doing anything for me . I would like to know what kind of vitamins the rest of you guys use ? I have bee looking for diabetic vitamins specifically and dont seem to find any except the alpha betic ones . Info would be appreciated . thanks . Continue

Posted by Cathy on May 11, 2008 at 6:26am — 3 Comments

Bobby Diabetic Footprint.

So, today a lil' boy who is related to me (one of my cousins kids) and I were talking about the enviornment. Well, we were talking about a lot of things, but settled on the environment... We finally got around to talking about a program he had seen on the Discovery Channel that talke… Continue

Posted by Bobby on May 10, 2008 at 3:47pm — No Comments

Merietta Can a type 1 and a type 2 live in the same household?

My husband was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I actually thought that this would make things easier on us because I wouldn't have to make two separate dinners for each of us. However, as I have begun to research things and have tried to create a good meal plan for both of us, I have found that this is way more difficult than before. For breakfast I love to have an egg with toast, some o.j., a grapefruit half, and some turkey bacon. Due to the cholesterol problem and type 2, my husband need… Continue

Posted by Merietta on May 10, 2008 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

Bernard Workshop about the artificial pancreas

At the end of July the FDA, NIH and JDRF are holding a workshop on the artificial pancreas project. I can't make it, but it sounds like it will be very interesting. I'm hoping that someone from TuDiabetes can be there and let us all know what's discussed and any news that turns up. Continue

Posted by Bernard on May 10, 2008 at 11:15am — No Comments

Sagwabetes alcohol.

i drank quite a lot tonight. my bloodsugar is about 500. this disturbs me because it doesn't feel too weird, just normal, but with the drunk part integrated. am i so assimilated to high bloodsugars that this should feel "ok" to me? i have a friend whose bloodsugar was 270 and it sent her into near terror and she went to the ER for treatment. what the hell is my problem? how can i be this out of control? sometimes i want to give up... or perhaps i just want to stay in denial. Continue

Posted by Sagwabetes on May 9, 2008 at 11:51pm — No Comments

tmana Trying to Change Expectations, One Lancet at a Time

There are two sources for most of our expectations in life: experience -- both our own, and those related to us by others -- and our beliefs of entitlement. For example, we expect traffic to stop at a red light, because we have been told it is an expected behavior, and because we have consistently seen traffic stop at red lights. Because we expect traffic to stop at red lights, we often feel entitled to proceed without caution when the traffic light is green. Expecta… Continue

Posted by tmana on May 9, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

TuDiabetes Administration Article about TuDiabetes and EsTuDiabetes in Mi Zona Hispana

Today, an article about TuDiabetes.com and EsTuDiabetes.com was published on Mi Zona Hispana, a local newspaper aimed at Latinos that circulates in Manhattan and Brooklyn. We am including a PDF of the article for those who want to read it (it is in Spanish): MiZonaHispana.pdf We are SUPER-happy and than… Continue

Posted by TuDiabetes Administration on May 9, 2008 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment

Jonah Day 6 on the Guardian

The Guardian, so far, has worked amazingly for me. I don't think it lags behind the blood sugar because if I eat a piece of white bread I see the number on my monitor go up within five minutes. I'm paying out of pocket for everything, so I'm trying to stretch out the sensor. The rule of thumb that the minimed rep gave me was that if the ISIG was below 6 when I get the Sensor End message, don't re-use it. So far the ISIGs have stayed well above 6. My blood sugar in the past six days hasn't been l… Continue

Posted by Jonah on May 9, 2008 at 1:45pm — 1 Comment

Glucoholic Sugar Free Jolly Ranchers

Check out our new Sugar Free Jolly Rancher review. Fresh off the press sugar free snack goodness! Continue

Posted by Glucoholic on May 8, 2008 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Katie I. Diabetic Runner Challenge (Part III) + Team Type 1

I'm still logging some miles for the 2008 Diabetic Runner Challenge. If you haven't signed up but like to run, jog, walk, or log miles on your feet, then I encourage you to sign up!! :) Since I last posted my miles, I ran the annual DARCARS Pike's Peek 10K, which was great!! The course was point-to-point, rather than a loop, and I really liked that. It had a few rolling hills, but wasn't too bad. My brother ran it with me, as usual, and we had a great… Continue

Posted by Katie I. on May 8, 2008 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Catherine A1C = 5.7!!!!

YEESS!!! In december it was 14 Now it's 5.7!!! OOOOH YEAAH!! And I've passed 4 out 5 classes too! Just need to get the physics mark back! SO HAPPY! Continue

Posted by Catherine on May 8, 2008 at 4:57pm — 2 Comments

Dana Clark My Big D. Survival Guide

I posted this on the Diabetes Mine page and found it rejuvinating to think about how I get through life with the Big D: After being diagnosed at 25, and now being 38 and NO ONE around me having diabetes (work and family)- I've sort of been used to doing it all on my own. Here is what helps me stay happy and healthy. 1. Support team- kids, husband, family, doctors, nutritionist, and (finally) online community! I'm not alone! I have never been alone with this disease! Talk about the ups a… Continue

Posted by Dana Clark on May 8, 2008 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Cathy need some community help here

If anyone has a feminine looking medical id bracelet I would like to know . there is a girl here in my sons school that cannot afford one and she needs one . she lives with her grandma . well her grandma is on social security and that is what the two of them live on . this girl is going to college on government grants . I would go buy her one but I am out of work right now . so if anyone has one please get in touch with me . It would be very much appreciated . I dont know if this is allowed or n… Continue

Posted by Cathy on May 8, 2008 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Anna WOOHOO!!!

So, I just got back from an endo, and I'm really excited!! My A1c was 7.2, which is a little high, but not nearly as high as it was a year ago when it was tested. I went to a Diabetes America place and it was awesome. The team there was great and I had no problem with them whatsoever. They were young too so I didn't feel like they didn't really know about type 1 or young people like I did the last time I went to an endo. They understood, and encouraged me, to change my insulin how I saw fit. The… Continue

Posted by Anna on May 8, 2008 at 11:50am — No Comments

Cherise How I felt when I was first diagnosed.

I was diagnosed on October 2nd, 2000. Its been a long struggle one that I sometimes want to give up on but I haven't yet. When I was first diagnosed it not only scared me but it also made me wonder how people were going to treat me. I was sixteen years old and in my junior year of high school. It was in October of 2000, the week of homecoming and I had been having some symptoms for over a week. My mom decided that I needed to get into the doctor's office and quick. I went to my primary c… Continue

Posted by Cherise on May 8, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Cherise Sharps Containers in Public Places, Especially at Colleges and Universities

I have been wondering this every since I started college again. I've noticed that public places, not like grocery stores or little stores with no public restrooms, but more like universities do not offer sharps containers for their diabetic students. I attend the University of Phoenix-Salt Lake City division in Taylorsville UT. There is two campuses that I have been for the UOP's campuses, one is the main campus located in Murray UT but is called Salt Lake City because its easier to find and the… Continue

Posted by Cherise on May 8, 2008 at 10:17am — 2 Comments

Cherise Personal Weight Loss issues

I have had some personal issues with my weight. The last doctor's visit I had, which was on April 11, 2008, my weight had dropped from 145 lbs to 136 lbs. Understand that I am around 5'10" tall and the average weight for someone at that height is 150 lbs. I have no idea why I have lost the weight only that I have been eating small meals all day instead of three meals which is supposed to be better than three large meals a day. There are times that I don't get up until 11am, but get up at like 7a… Continue

Posted by Cherise on May 8, 2008 at 10:11am — 1 Comment

Shannon How LOW can You Go?

I love my CGMS. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s now been almost two months and I can’t imagine life without it. That said, sometimes it really makes me angry. One of the reasons I got it (and paid the $1200+ out-of-pocket for it) was to help me catch impending lows (I HATE being low). Unfortunately, this is not where the Minimed CGMS excels. When I’m in the “normal” range, the results are fairly spot-on, but it completely missed the low I had yesterday afternoon. Usually, I’m very hypogly… Continue

Posted by Shannon on May 8, 2008 at 9:22am — 1 Comment

Kim My Story

I am from New Jersey, and moved to Springfield, Missouri in 2005 to start a doctorate program in clinical psychology. I'm in my third year now, and almost done with the academic part of the program!!! The program got extremely hard during the summer of my second year. I lost about 20 lbs without moving a muscle, was constantly thirsty, and went to the bathroom every ten minutes. I was also extremely tired. I typically get up before 8:00, but during this time I wanted to sleep until 2:00pm. My t… Continue

Posted by Kim on May 7, 2008 at 7:10pm — 2 Comments

Diana Day 1 on Pump

so it is 2:00pm and I just finished my pump class about an hour ago. so far I like this little device. I was worried I would feel the insulin going in, but that's clearly not the case. I still feel pretty nervous with the pump. I'm worried I'm going to imput something wrong and have a massive sugarlow. I guess it's just a matter of building up my confidence with this little thing. Right now, I feel like this pump is the greatest thing ever, and I wish my doctor would have let me get on it sooner… Continue

Posted by Diana on May 7, 2008 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Cathy my new endo

I dont really know how to take him right now cause he is new . but it seems like he does not listen when i tell him something . I think at least he could listen to what i have to say before he chimes in . I heard some ppl in his waiting room talking about the same thing that he does not listen . well I have only been to one apt so we will see next time and if things dont change I will find another one . Continue

Posted by Cathy on May 7, 2008 at 10:29am — 6 Comments

Katie I. "This tree will take the sugar right out of your blood."

My husband and I went to the Caribbean last month and had a F… Continue

Posted by Katie I. on May 7, 2008 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

faye from saline to insulin

I gave myself my last injection this morning. Had I remembered, I would have done a little dance...or a funeral procession. Hopefully the OmniPod works for me in the long run, but based on my blood sugar readings from today, I'm hopeful. I did a pod change over the weekend (saline), and surprisingly, it didn't take me too long. It took about 3 minutes (this was while doing a "demo" for my mom and boyfriend). My squeamish-around-needles boyfriend heard the click of the needle retracting and near… Continue

Posted by faye on May 7, 2008 at 2:30am — 2 Comments

Chris Haro A month can make a difference...

I always heard that is takes 30 days to make a habit stick. I have to agree with this philosophy. On April 1st, I had my A1c done and it was a little high at 7.4%. I have since then made a lot of changes. I have been eating really well, eating quality protiens, low glycemic carbohydrates, as well as plenty of fruits and vegetables. I have also been hitting the gym, or finding ways to exercise at least 3-4 days a week. Has not been easy, but I am finally getting there. I have recently been using… Continue

Posted by Chris Haro on May 6, 2008 at 3:18pm — 1 Comment

Deb ADA/Tour-de-Cure

HEY EVERYBODY . . A new friend of mine (Meg Murphy) is participating in the Bar Harbor Maine ADA Tour-de-Cure May 18th. I am awestruck by her energy and commitment as she has no personal / familial ties to diabetes. (Nor is she big into bicycling . . ) If you don't know anyone else riding, and you'd like to donate to the ADA, please consider helping her make her fundraising goal of $500. Her website to donate is; http://main.diabetes.org/goto… Continue

Posted by Deb on May 6, 2008 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Robert Delivery day

Today was acctually pretty normal, except I had plans to have my new clothes washer delivered. This is something I have wanted and needed for a while. New appliance and I figured I should really get one before the ression hits and all goes to hell. I had to move my dryer and then ge everythign else all clean out around the washer and such and then wait for the delivery to take place. They quited me a time from 3 to 7. I made sure I pushed everythign intot he hallway around 2ish to be sure then… Continue

Posted by Robert on May 6, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

tmana Thermoregulation issues: Flip side and flashback

I've come to a sketchy, off-the-wall, hypothesis that thermoregulation -- more to the point, recurrent drops in body temperature to near-hypothermic levels -- may be either a primary issue, manifesting in secondary hyperglycemia (aka diabetes), or a trigger for the expression of T1 or T2 diabetes. Since in most people, body temperature tends to drop to its lowest about 2-3 AM, the same time as the infamous "middle of the night lows", I further insinuated (but did not postul… Continue

Posted by tmana on May 5, 2008 at 10:29pm — No Comments

Michelle Curtis Are insulin pumps dangerous?

So this fabulous article was published saying the insulin pumps can be dangerous. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-nat-insulin-pumpsmay05,0,5969969.story Of course EVERY news media in the country has picked it up. So I just got my first call from a relative to "let me know"...THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP! Being type 1 diabetic is dangerous!!! Where is the news about that? Insulin is life support. I happen to think that an insulin pump is still the best form of delivery. Sure, if it… Continue

Posted by Michelle Curtis on May 5, 2008 at 9:10pm — No Comments

MeadowLark In the News on Yahoo today...sigh........................

I've never done this before; I want to quote a news article. Maybe just the date, time I saw it and title? I hope you will look it up and read it.. I dont know how to link articles. Here is the title " Who should MDs let die in a pandemic? Report offers answers" by AP Associated Press. Date : May 5,2008. Time 8:00pm est. We as diabetics are 5th on the list. sigh... I know we're all gonna die some day. To put this out like this makes me angry,frustrated, hurt etc... Why should I try? Crud. this w… Continue

Posted by MeadowLark on May 5, 2008 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

tmana Is there a link between low body temperature, thermoregulation, and diabetes?

"The experts" say that by the time one is diagnosed with T2 diabetes, over half of one's islet cells have been compromised. "They" also say that our diabetes can exist in a subclinical state for years before diagnosis. We'll probably have to wait another generation or two for researchers to piece together the interactions of genes, environments, and triggers for all types of diabetes before clear paths of development emerge. Once that happens, hopefully we will be able to "catch and treat… Continue

Posted by tmana on May 5, 2008 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Dana Clark Oh, the Lows of Diabetes

Last night I had one of those terrible lows... woke up and was in the 40s.... sweating and needing to get to some juice ASAP. This doesn't happen often but it does happen. I'm also dieting so I wasn't happy about "breaking the diet" and having juice and some toast with PB on it. Of course, I wanted to eat up the entire fridge because I was out of sorts. I will wake up my husband and tell him to come looking for me if I disappear for a while. I always feel just worn out and like I have a hangover… Continue

Posted by Dana Clark on May 5, 2008 at 10:48am — 3 Comments

MeadowLark The pattern of my life....lifestyle.

hmmm... Today is not like most other days. I'm looking at not running out of insurance for another month and a few days... Yet, I can't afford the trip to the Dr office for a simple A1C that should have been done in Feb. Here it is May. Time for another one! sigh.... I am not using the insulin the way the dr prescribed it to me. 1 unit per 15 carbs. It does not bring my number down or even it out when I eat and count the carbs. I'm still hungry when I follow the instructions. On the other side,… Continue

Posted by MeadowLark on May 5, 2008 at 8:53am — 2 Comments

Robert A few good days

I have not bloged here for a few days or so. I have been pretty busy and am surprised to find a few good days inbetween all the stress and crazy crap I am going through at this time in my life. Work has not been good. things are slowly getting worse in themanagement area and it feel like the store is falling apart. I'm goign to be so happy toleave for 2 weeks and not be seen there. I have a week and a half to go before I go on vacation and it coudl not come any sooner if I tryed. I just want to… Continue

Posted by Robert on May 4, 2008 at 10:24pm — 1 Comment

Jody Enough Carbs to get me through the day!

I'm terrible! During the last 6+ months I've learned a lot about the carb content of food. Somedays I eat a few more carbs than I should. Other days, I eat a lot less. I usually try to make "good choices", when it comes to selecting my "carb choices". Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm human, but I don't see myself sitting down to a HUGE milkshake. I'm terrible because I memorize numbers well. If I've looked at a food's carb content I usually end up knowing it offhand, the next time I have that food.… Continue

Posted by Jody on May 4, 2008 at 9:08pm — 1 Comment

Manny Hernandez A Priceless Mother's Day Gift For a Diabetic Son

Just got word about this from the folks over at DRI: --- Novelist Brenda Novak's 4th Annual Online Auction Adds Diabetes Research Institute as Beneficiary (Sacramento, CA), May 2008 – As the mother of a child with type 1 diabetes, bestselling author Brenda Novak uses the creativity and vision she calls upon regularly as a writer to create the 4th Annual Online Auction to Benefit Diabetes Research. Held each May in honor of Mother's Day, the month-long event can be accessed at… Continue

Posted by Manny Hernandez on May 4, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

yda1027 My American Dream

I was so excited after reading the email, my friend sent me. Their company is hiring housekeeping staff and my application is luckily chosen. (My friend is already working in anaheim, california) I am set to meet my employer this coming May 15 for interview and May 16 for orientation. If God's will, I will be working in California soon. My american dream is coming true...yehey! Though the work will require me to be away from my family... but this is for our future... Hope everything will materia… Continue

Posted by yda1027 on May 4, 2008 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

shellyj pics

i just add some new pics i go for my ac1 test at the end of may and i have a brithday in may so it will be a busy month. I am doing ok with my diabetes but i hope my bg is down to 7 when i do ac1 test well that all for now take care shelly Continue

Posted by shellyj on May 4, 2008 at 12:47am — No Comments

tmana I Think It's A Kitchen Now

For those who have been following my annual spiritual journey through spring cleaning (aka my pre-Passover kitchen rants), the Passover stuff finished getting packed up on Monday, and two thirds of it is still awaiting its annual trip back to the store room. I haven't gotten all of the non-Passover stuff back out of the bins, and I don't think I will. At this point, until some of it is eaten down, I will still have four bins of snacks, tea, etc. neatly stacked under the kitchen table. The other… Continue

Posted by tmana on May 3, 2008 at 7:24pm — No Comments

diabeticidol 94 Let the DREAM take FLIGHT :)

Hello! fellow Diabetics,friends, family of us the TU COMMUNITY,My title of my blog is Let the dream take flight. Thats the DREAM IS WITH IN OUR REACH. Tonight is the Annual gala May3 2008 at the Poughkeepsie Grand hotel at 6:00pm. There will be Reception and silent Auction and dinner and program, live auction, and fund a cure.That dream came only become a REALITY with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ lots of it. So if your looking for something to do.Come and support JDRF. And if you cannot keep us in your prayer… Continue

Posted by diabeticidol 94 on May 3, 2008 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Jody Potlucks, parties, food

As a teacher there always seems some sort of "gathering" or potluck in the teacher's lounge. At the school where I had my long term position last year, and where I substitute most frequently now there are always frequent lunchtime gatherings. The teachers and staff stop me in the hall to make sure I'll be in the lounge and let me know I'm welcome to any of the "spread." Last year, I LOVED taking part in this. I even brought things on my "assigned" days. As a subsitute, I usually do not hear abo… Continue

Posted by Jody on May 2, 2008 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

Steven Fowler Feeling pretty good

Well, I had my doctor's appointment this week. Don't have the blood done yet but I am betting my A1C is done. I have lost 5 pounds since January and my blood sugars are almost dead on inline. I met the new Physicians assistant this week too. Wow, what a wonderful lady. It felt great to discuss things with her. She is into motorcycles as well and has even organized bike rides to benefit ADA in California several times and she wants to organize them here in Florida now. I told her to sign me up. I… Continue

Posted by Steven Fowler on May 2, 2008 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

Steve RRR "Does it hurt?"

When I was brand new to type 1 diabetes so many years, the most horrible thing about it was that I hand to take shots and that the shots "hurt". Later on when i thought about maybe using an insulin pump, the most horrible thing about it was that I would be attached to this thing all the time. Today, i was waiting for my lunch at work to heat in the microwave oven. Someone asked me if I took the finger stick blood tests. They asked me if they hurt. From where I am nowadays, a question like that… Continue

Posted by Steve RRR on May 2, 2008 at 1:26am — No Comments

Free2BeMe350z Mommy, there’s a monster under my bed!

We do not have any history of diabetes in our family; however, my son was diagnosed with it (Type 1) just five years ago at the age of 16. Five years is a long time but, not near enough time to learn or completely understand the disease. Every day for the rest of his life it will be a challenge for him to stay healthy. Diabetes will be with him forever unless a cure can be found. On top of his daily studies with college classes and the two jobs he has it is a full time job taking care of his he… Continue

Posted by Free2BeMe350z on May 1, 2008 at 4:58pm — No Comments

faye OmniPod & saline

I finally received my shipment from OmniPod and had my pump training! As of 2pm PST today, I will have been on the saline-filled "real" pod for a full day. Setting everything up was surprisingly easy, but I can see why people are on saline for a week-- 1) you don't waste insulin, and 2) you don't kill yourself by overdosing on insulin! =P I have to be honest though, I did NOT know what to expect when I slapped the real thing on the back of my arm. I started getting anxious because I didn't know… Continue

Posted by faye on May 1, 2008 at 4:27pm — No Comments

Noah B. The New Way to Look at Diabetes.

This new picture im posting is called "Stay in Step". It's a picture of my pump and a drop of blood on my finger. It shows how we can all stay in step with type1 diabetes. Continue

Posted by Noah B. on May 1, 2008 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

tmana D and ED (Eating Disorders)

Eating disorders and disordered eating are a greater issue among people with diabetes than we are often willing to discuss. Let's face it -- how can they not be, when our minds have to take the place of organs that mean as much to the body's nutrition processes as do our islet cells? After years of quiet silence, this issue is finally beginning to come out of the closet. Diabulimia has been addressed on… Continue

Posted by tmana on May 1, 2008 at 9:04am — 2 Comments

Merietta Pregnancy

One question, has anyone else found it basically impossible to get pregnant? Continue

Posted by Merietta on May 1, 2008 at 2:49am — 2 Comments

Jonathan Recent Depressing Numbers

It amazes me how much of an impact an a1c can have. I was doing really well for a while. Had about a year of improving a1cs, and even got to 6.7, which was my best ever. My most recent one was a lot worse. I was not surprised, and could point to the reasons. But, even knowing the reasons, I still hoped that it would not be that bad. I went through about 8 months where I was amazing with tracking everything -- measuring out all my food, counting my calories as though it were my raison d'etre, exe… Continue

Posted by Jonathan on April 30, 2008 at 11:02pm — 1 Comment

Bernard Comparing the Dexcom Open Choice with the Dexcom SEVEN

I've posted a comparison video between these two systems on my blog. It's also available on YouTube. For me, this small change is a big benefit. Follow the link to see Dexcom Open Choice video and commentary. Continue

Posted by Bernard on April 30, 2008 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Shawn ATL CGMS Flatliner

I was fortunate to have an insurance provider (United) that is pretty liberal toward CGMS. I have been indifferent toward getting started with it, but after my package arrived, my enthusiasm increased. I've seen a lot of posts about fears of the needle associated with the Medtronic CGMS Sof-Sensor, but it honestly hurt no more or no less than my pump needle, or the thousands of BD syringes that I have stuck myself with over the years. At this point, I think I could shoot myself up with one of th… Continue

Posted by Shawn ATL on April 30, 2008 at 9:52pm — 2 Comments

Lauren Flores One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and go man go

It seems that Senator John McCain has a grand plan for the future of healthcare should he be elected president in 2008. I skimmed over this article during work and was frankly...horrified. It appears that he believes that opening up the health insurance industry to the free market would fix the millions-of-uninsured problem that we have. With his plan he would do away with the tax breaks that are currently in place for employers who offer insurance to their employees, encouraging business to do… Continue

Posted by Lauren Flores on April 30, 2008 at 9:14pm — 3 Comments

Marie B Machine Applique

Recently, I've been doing a lot of machine applique. In this technique, you must only focus on the fraction of an inch right in front of your needle, and not worry about what's coming up next or how complicated your applique is. I'm going to get a dental implant on May 20, and I… Continue

Posted by Marie B on April 30, 2008 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment

Sarah The pregnant diabetic

Okay, so being a type 1 diabetic for 20 years, you get exposed to all sorts of comments that aren't always nice, wanted, or even warrented. I am the diabetic that risked an unplanned pregnancy. No, I was not trying to get pregnant, I was even trying to prevent it, but I'm married and we took the risks we took and ended up pregnant. My daughter is who saved my life. I have been type 1 for years and have not always taken care of my diabetes. I didn't think about it much and just went about my dail… Continue

Posted by Sarah on April 30, 2008 at 2:23pm — 1 Comment

Manny Hernandez Diabetes Meets Design, Part 2

TuDiabetes member and diabetes blogger Amy Tenderich is calling for entries to the 2nd Annual DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge, "a competition designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes." Designers out there: pull out your tools and get busy. You have until Monday, May 26st, 2008. Details… Continue

Posted by Manny Hernandez on April 30, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments