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Angela Guenther 52, Female: winning; Share

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Angela Guenther started a discussion called T2 Pumping??????? Dec. 9, 2007

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Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 2

Date diagnosed: June 24, 2003

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 6.5

What glucose meter do you use?: One Touch Ultra (Medtronics)

Type of treatment you use: Shots, Diet and Exercise

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: Soon to be using the MiniMed pump. (go me)

Hometown (where you come from):: Blanchester, OH

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

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: kraftfoods.com

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

What do you do for a living?: work for local school district

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I just started using Humalog and didn't really get any instruction on how to use it. I wasn't told to use it before meals or after. I was given a slide scale on the units to use. 0 to150-0 units, 151 to 250 3 units and so on. When I got done eating dinner tonight I took 3 units of Humalog and two hours after eating did my sugar and it was 199, OK, something is wrong here. What can I do or am I doing something wrong.

Posted on December 8th, 2007 at 7:41pm — 3 Comments (Add)

USING TWO TYPES OF INSULIN

I know that I may need to add another type of insulin to gain control of my after meal #'s. I have been researching Humalog and think that this may be the one to talk to my doctor about. Right now I'm on Lantus and Glucotrol XL. Can Lantus be used with Humalog?

Posted on November 18th, 2007 at 11:11pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Glucagon Kits

Not so much a blog but a question.

What is glucagon kit? What is in it?

Posted on November 3rd, 2007 at 9:04am — 2 Comments (Add)

I Think I need extra insulin

I have finally gotten my MBGs under control. Now I need to control my #s after I eat. I eat the number of carbs alotted me and I exercise twice a day but my numbers are higher than they should after I eat. I'm on Lantus but I think I need something more. HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on October 26th, 2007 at 10:30am — 5 Comments (Add)

Getting It Under Control

Yesterday I started something new with my insulin. I'm on Lantus and Glucotrol XL and right now I'm taking 32 units of insulin a day (or more) until I get my BG to where I want it in the mornings. I'm on a program called "Dosing & Titration." Basicly what I'm doing is adding to my insulin intake every week until I have my morning BG's where I want it. I research Lantus all the time so, I know that I am able to split my doses, do half if in the morning, six hrs later take my oral meds and…

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Posted on October 16th, 2007 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments (Add)

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At 3:01pm on October 25th, 2007, Judith said…: Thanks for the invite, Angela. Of course you are proud of those kids. Look at them go---they are delightful. I see you are in the Great Lakes Group. I've been thinking of joining there, too. Superior was my beloved Great Lake growing up and I have so many fond memories of visiting there. Lake Michigan I only know from many visits to Chicago......Be well.....Judith in Portland

At 1:36pm on October 13th, 2007, Kortnei said…: Hey... i like the website...
its really nice

At 11:19pm on October 7th, 2007, Steve RRR said…: wow, Tap Dancing must be so much fun. hi and welcome, Angela.

At 12:09pm on October 6th, 2007, Daena said…: Well, I think taking the first step and deciding to take control of your diabetes is fantastic! It takes time, but I'm sure that you will be able to manage it properly soon. Are you taking insulin shots? If you are, and you watch your diet and exercise properly, you can get decent control quite fast. I was put on insulin shots immediately when diagnosed and I got excellent control within two months. It eased the transition to Metformin and now my blood sugars behave 99% of the time. The 1% of the time they don't behave is when I go out and happily overdose on carbs. Good thing this does not happen too often! Anyway if you need any help, just shout. You can also drop me a message if you like. All the best!!

At 8:23pm on October 5th, 2007, Kathy said…: Angela, when Manny established TD he set up geographical "groups" so we'd get a sense of who our neighbors are. I am the administrator of the Great Lakes Group which basically means that I look at the new members and invite them if they live in Minn, Wi, Oh, Indiana, and Michigan. One of these days I'm going to group everybody by state and city too.
If you want to join, just click on the "groups" tab, find the Great Lakes Group, click and it will explain how to join.

At 3:50pm on October 5th, 2007, Catherine said…: Welcome aboard Angela!!

At 2:54pm on October 5th, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…: I know what you mean by that! HA! I want to make mine fall down to below 6 but I don't know if that will happen next month or not! Too many hospital stays and surgery commimg up! Oh well. I'll try again next time! HA!! Oh and let's not talk about pump failers!

At 11:42am on October 5th, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…: Welcome to our growing family Angela!!! Not to be a smarty but your 9.4 A1C makes me feel better b/c in August after a lovely 6.4 mine went up to 8.1! HA!!

At 11:19am on October 5th, 2007, Manny Hernandez said…: Angela,
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family!! Glad to have you here.

If you find the site useful, please consider making a donation by clicking on the "Donate" button on the right side of the page, to support the work we do.

At 11:16pm on October 4th, 2007, Chris Bishop said…: Hi Angela,
Welcome to the tudiabetes.com family.

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the site. I invite you check out the different groups; we have: there's an excellent chance you will find more than a few that you can identify with.

If you find the community useful, I'd be honored if you could link to us on your blog/site if you have one or invite; family members, friends, colleagues and anyone whom you feel may benefit from it.

Also, if you know of any local newspapers, TV or radio stations that you feel could be interested in writing about our community, please let them know about our recent Press Release, announcing the community: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/8/prweb546849.htm;

Last, if you run into Spanish-only speaking folks, please let them know about EsTuDiabetes.com; our sister Spanish-speaking community.

Once again, welcome to the family and we look forward to hearing from you.

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