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Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: October 30, 1994

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 5.9

What glucose meter do you use?: One Touch UltraSmart

Type of treatment you use: Pump

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: Animas IR1250

Hometown (where you come from):: Danville, IL

Where do you live? (City, Country): Westminster, CO

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What do you do for a living?: Electronics Engineer

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Another bit of wisdom from Oswald Chambers gave me choices to think about last week. He centered his thoughts on the example of David's decision not to drink the water that had been brought to him by men who risked their lives to get it. David, instead poured the water out while talking to God, expressing his thankfulness to God for giving him such men who would risk their very lives for him. The fact of his extreme thirst was not enough to make him take the blessing of the water and own it for… Continue

Posted on September 9th, 2008 at 12:03am —

Devotion - To What?

This morning, the insights of Oswald Chambers meant a lot to me. He was discussing the words of Jesus in Luke 14: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple." This saying of Christ has always been a mystery to me. Why would he want us to "hate"? It sounds like fanaticism on the surface. What Chambers said though seemed to get at the root of the matter. Jesus is pointing… Continue

Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:17pm — 1 Comment

Summer Mornings

I was blessed this Sunday morning by spending time on the seat of my bike, out in the Cathedral of my Creator's own Construction. The privilege of seeing his creatures, in their element, as if there were no human civilization for a 100 square miles has filled me up with praise, and truly humbled me in his presence. I am so glad to have lost an hour of sleep to experience these moments! God, You Are Good!

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Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 4:33pm — 6 Comments

Colorado Winter Spring

Well it was a fine spring day in winter today. My wife and I jumped on our tandem bike and hit the trails for an hour after church this noon. It was sunny, nearly 60 degrees, and absolutely windless. The wind so often accompanies our warm winter days here along the Front Range, but this one was a beauty. Hopefully, the first of many more to come!

Posted on February 24th, 2008 at 6:25pm —

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At 9:41pm on July 20th, 2008, Donna Heun said…: Thank you for the information on bike riding. I use a temp basal of 25% of my usual basal rate, test every half hour if I feel okay and more often if I don't and take plenty of carbs with me. I never ride alone and have learned to listen to my husband's wise advice because he makes better judgements about my care when we are bike riding than I do. I know God uses him in so many ways in my life and this is one of them.

At 10:26pm on July 19th, 2008, Donna Heun said…: Tom,
Thank you for your encouragement. I loved the devotion. I too enjoy God's creation from a bike seat. Are you able to manage your BGs while riding. I find it difficult but love the exercise of riding and the time with my husband.

At 7:26pm on July 17th, 2008, Mike said…: Hi Tom. I just read your note to Kristin on the LADA forum. Your experiences and mine are remarkably similar so I thought I'd drop a note and say hi. You got me on your diagnosis #s, my BG was 500 and my A1C 13, but I was treated as a T2 for 4 months (until I got in to see an Endo) because I was 42. I did my own research when I was diagnosed and knew I was a T1/LADA within a couple of days, but that didn't disuade anyone until my Endo ran her tests. Anyway, you know the story. You lived it first hand too. Not that I wish the experience on anyone, but it is nice to know we're not alone. Take care.

At 11:46pm on March 15th, 2008, Kate Makinson said…: Nope, I check on multiple meters and same reading. And one time I ate 30 grams, tested after 20 minutes, and was only 87. It's weird.

At 2:44pm on March 4th, 2008, Ken Winters said…: Hey Tom, good question. I haven't backpacked since I got my pump (previous trips I was on injections), but I probably will get out again this summer. If it's a challenging hiking trip (e.g. 40 lb pack, some hills), I"d probably drop my basal to 25% of normal and I'd test my BG every hour during the hiking. 25% is what I use for long-distance runs, which are probably about the equivalent of hiking with a pack.

Make sure you take plenty of fast-acting carbs (I like Starburst candies) in case you need them, and I'd recommend having something like Kashi granola bars (good mix of protein and carbs) for eating along the trail.

If you're not used to that level of exercise, the thing to watch out for is the delayed affect (6 - 12 hours after you stop hiking). Your BG may go low during the night.

At 11:24pm on February 20th, 2008, Toni Crebbin said…: Wasn't it incredible? Today was almost as beautiful. We're getting spoiled! Glad you had a good time.

At 10:06am on February 15th, 2008, Toni Crebbin said…: So Tom, are you heading out our way this weekend? Hopefully your daughter is feeling better. I just saw this weekend's weather report and it looks great! No rain, no wind. Doesn't get much better than that!

At 11:46am on February 11th, 2008, Jeffrey said…: Tom, here is giving you a warm and friendly welcome to TuDiabetes.com. This is a very neat site/blog that we all use to help and support each other. I hope to see you and your participation often. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to ask. Again, welcome aboard!!

At 9:28pm on February 10th, 2008, Steve RRR said…: hi Tom & welcome.

At 6:40pm on February 10th, 2008, landileigh said…: welcome Tom! i see you've already found the Groups and the Forum. I hope they provide all the answers you are looking for. AWESOME PIC!