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amy 26, Female Portland, United States: Share

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amy's profile changed Aug 14

amy and Anne Grall are now friendsAug 2

amy and Paz are now friendsAug 2

amy and Rachel Kessler are now friendsJul 28

amy and TiffanyShebi2008 are now friendsJul 25

Marisa Hayes left a comment for amy Jul 25

amy's profile changed Jul 24

amy and Jessica Schlenoff are now friendsJul 24

Profile Information

Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 8.6, not so good =(

What glucose meter do you use?: Ascensia Contour

Type of treatment you use: Shots

Hometown (where you come from):: Portland

Where do you live? (City, Country): Portland, USA

What is the address for your blog or other web site, if any?: http://none

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: support; young adults with diabetes; motivation :)

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Amy's Blog

I miss sugar!

Okay, It's Monday, and I still have 4 more days to go of great self-discipline :) I should always do this, but baby steps right? So, my bg's have been better-I just need to get back into the habit of taking my insulin before I eat. I've only taken 17 units of novalog all day, when usually I take at least 35. And, I've only eaten 165g of carbs all day which is a big improvement. But, I'm super hungry, and craving chocolate!!! Well, hopefully 2morrow is even a little better :) .....Gonna go close… Continue

Posted on April 1st, 2008 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

a brand new week!

Today's Saturday, and I've decided to make a change for next week and to start preparing myself now. So, here's my plan: from Monday to Friday I'll go totally off sugar, stick to a carb limit of 210g or less every day (right now I have no clue what I'm doing-a lot more than that), keep track of my bg's every day, and exercise at least 30 min. a day. Whew! It makes me tired just thinkin about all that :) No, actually I'm hoping this gives me a lot more energy. Right now I just feel like I could s… Continue

Posted on March 29th, 2008 at 6:06pm — 1 Comment

A little about me...

I've been a type 1 diabetic for just about 5 years now. I've been married to the best husband ever for almost 8 years, and have a beautiful daughter who's almost 7. Of course I never dreamed I'd get diabetes at 21! When I was first diagnosed, I got my A1C down to six something and did everything the doctor told me: measured all my food, did everything at the same time, and took really good care of it. Well, fast forward 5 years to a 8.6, and here I am! A couple years after I was diagnosed, my di… Continue

Posted on March 25th, 2008 at 5:51pm — 2 Comments

A1C Results

So, I just got my A1C results back. It's 8.6. Pretty bad, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I haven't done it in about 2 years, so it was about time! But-I'm gonna try to get it down to 6 in six months!! We'll see.... I'm thinking of going on the pump. If anyone has any suggestions/pro's or con's, I would greatly appreciate it!! I met with someone about the OmniPod the other day and it sounds awesome not to be hooked to a tube...but, I wore the sample pod around and it's kind of bu… Continue

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 12:37pm — 2 Comments

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At 11:52am on July 25th, 2008, Marisa Hayes said…: Hi Amy, thanks for adding me. I enjoy reading your blog! This is such a great place to feel connected with other's experiences! Hope all is well your way.

At 5:12pm on June 4th, 2008, Laura Young said…: Hi Amy,
So, you are a violinist? I love the Micheal Buble music! You should get out your violin and try to play along! That could be alot of fun! I play violin in the OKC Philharmonic and teach privately. I love music and would consider myself an addict! :) I hope your diabetes control is going well. I am about 6 1/2 months pregnant and my sugars are the best they have ever been in my life. I guess that is what getting pregnant will do! :)

At 7:57pm on May 10th, 2008, Mike Campana said…: Hi Amy, the music on your page her is incredible! I couldn't change the page I had to listen to all of it. Thank you.

Mike

At 12:48am on April 1st, 2008, landileigh said…: welcome amy! love the buble!

At 11:03pm on March 31st, 2008, Six Until Me - Kerri Morrone Sparling said…: Hey Amy - thanks for your comment! :) And I definitely think we can make some serious noise on April 14th ... I'm excited that you're on board!

At 10:53am on March 28th, 2008, Julie said…: Hey...thanks for the friend reaquest! good luck with getting your bg back on track. I'm sure you can do it. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it either. It's not that high and you are in your 20s. I'm sure I did worse damage to my body in my 20s than that ;) I got the Omnipod a few months ago and really love it, of course I have nothing else to compare it to. It is a little bulky but every time I get up in the night or change my clothes or take a shower, I'm so glad that I don't have to deal with the tether and the pump attached to it somewhow. Let me know if you have any questions about it.

At 10:12pm on March 27th, 2008, Heather FItzGeorge said…: sorry I just scrolled up and saw that the answer is about 5 years that you have been a diabetic

At 10:11pm on March 27th, 2008, Heather FItzGeorge said…: Hi Amy! Thanks so much for requesting me. I'm so sorry for taking so long to introduce my self. I just wanted to send you a quick hello, feel free to chat anytime. Unfortunately I don't spend too much time on on the web ( I wish I was more available to interact with the other people on here, they're all great) How long have you been a diabetic?

At 7:10pm on March 27th, 2008, Julie said…: Thank you Amy! It's good to see another musician too! I do play professionally.. do you? My sister, Laura Young, is also a type 1 diabetic, and plays violin.. have you added her as your friend?

At 11:31am on March 26th, 2008, Kim said…: Hi Amy - Yes, I am in Portland! I have been on the Cozmo pump about 3 and a half years. I love it! It has been really reliable, has great features, and their customer service is outstanding. Do you have the contact information for the rep in Portland? He is great! He will come and show it to you and answer all of your questions. He is Type 1 too and wears the Cozmo. Let me know if you don't have it....I will find it for you and pass it along.
- Kim