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Linda 44, Female hollywood, United States: rcepm19av04h; Share

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Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: June 6, 1976

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 8.8 3months ago, Now 8.2

What glucose meter do you use?: one touch

Type of treatment you use: Pump

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: medtronic

Hometown (where you come from):: Miami

Where do you live? (City, Country): Hollywood, Fl

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?: dLife

Who referred you? (if anyone): n/a

What do you do for a living?: Hard Rock Casino

I am a T1. I was 12 years old when I started with the usual thirst, weight loss and continual urination. My mom thought I was trying to loose weight, then she saw the other signs. My father was a diabetic so she saw the signs. My dad's family is full of diabetics. I have so many cousins, aunts and uncles that are T1, that our local hospital did a study on us through Lab work. After 30plus years, I have begun the complication road-- Neuropathy, Retinopathy to name a few. My blood vessels in my eyes are very bad, they say I can't have any more laser, I only have 10% blood supply to my eyes. I need help to gain tighter control to prolong my problems. I have a beautiful teenage daughter and a wonderful husband of 19 years. I want to be around a while!!!

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sensors

UGHHH, I just called minimed to re-order the sensors for the cgm, they said they would take about 14 days. I only have 1 sensor left, I had no idea it would take so long. On a good note though... My insurance coverage just changed at work and they now cover diabetic supplies at 100% and preventative medications have a zero copay. That will save me a bundle!!

Posted on March 5th, 2008 at 6:36pm — No Comments (Add)

cgm and kidney test

Well, I still have the cgm on. It has been over 1 week and doing good.. The tape came loose last week and the sensor came out, so I had to reinsert it. I went to have labs done and a 24hour kidney test, all are in the normal range!!! Yeah!!!!

Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:19pm — 3 Comments (Add)

CGM 2nd try

Well, I am giving the cgm a 2nd try this week. I love it when the numbers are close in range with the pump. I like it at work, I know when I need to leave my work area to treat my sugar.. I hate it in the middle of the night when it says my sugar is low or high and I check and it is in the normal range. Little things to work out. I also have trouble finding an area not close to the pump site or the last pump site. Oh and I get Weak Signal error when the pump is only 8-12 inches from the sensor!

Posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 8:45pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 9:58am on May 2nd, 2008, Shannon said…: hey linda.. thanks for the invite.. i was so glad to find this site.. this disease sux but its good to know that other people have the same problems. .at first i was like am i freak or what.. why cant i get these sugars down.. and reading about everybody made me realize its not just me.. whew..

At 4:22pm on March 15th, 2008, Halie said…: Hey I'm a southern girl too! And SC, that is! I live in Blacksburg SC, about 45min. south of Charlotte NC

At 9:16pm on March 1st, 2008, Kate said…: Hi Linda, I'm new to this whole life changing experience but really am enjoying talking to other people with similar ups and downs. I'm glad to hear you are on he right rack and the CMG is helping you. I am considering another child and my endo is suggesting I get one to make sure my levels remain stable. I look forward to hearing more about your experience with it.

At 6:26pm on March 1st, 2008, Katie said…: I know ... it is trotally frustrating ... I thought my levels would have leveled out ... but no such luck :o(

At 7:20pm on February 28th, 2008, Katie said…: You know what??!!! It is STILL healing!!! I have notice that any time I put the infusion set on that side (left side) my sensitivy is lower and my readings run higher ...

At 8:06am on February 27th, 2008, Gail said…: Linda,
I've been contemplating the CGM for months. My Endo used me as a test subject when MedTonics was trying to sell him on purchasing one for his practice. It wasn't the same as the real thing however, since the data wasn't visible to me. I'm hoping through TuDiabetes to hear more from people who are using them successfully. My last A1c was 8.6, and my Endo asked me how successful I'd be at my job without any feet. Yikes- what a wake up call~!

Gail

At 7:14pm on February 26th, 2008, Gail said…: Hi Linda~!
I live in Lexington, SC which is right next to Columbia. Do you have family nearby?
I'd love to hear more about your trials and tribulations with the CGM.

Gail

At 11:00am on February 26th, 2008, Lyle said…: Hi Linda,

Thanks for asking the question why don't I use a pump. Got me thinking.

I decided to do a blog to give somr hope to youger folks recntly diagnosed, but your report that your Dad has had Diabetes for over 50 years - gives me hope!

Thanks,

lyle

At 8:54pm on February 25th, 2008, danielle said…: hi! ive been T1 since February 2006, when i was 16. it was a huge shock because i had never really heard of it, only type 2.
what about you?

At 2:25pm on February 25th, 2008, Lyle said…: Thaks LInda,

The need for a pump has never been suggested.

Could be that as you say, everyone is different.

I developed IDDM at age 29 or so and maybe because of the late onset my diabetes is not so hard to control. Who knows?

Thanks for the welcome.

Lyle

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