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Even good stress is bad for BGs
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How to respond to people about diabetes?

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Do you ever pull the "diabetes" card?

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Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 6.7

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?: MiniMed 522

Hometown (where you come from):: Moraga, CA

Where do you live? (City, Country): Folsom, CA

What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?: http://brossart.photography.com

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: Diabetes Forums

What do you do for a living?: IT Manager

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How do you carry your pump?

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Affording Your Supplies

Posted on July 18, 2008 at 5:55pm — 1 Comment

Calorie King Mobile

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 12:10pm — 9 Comments

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At 9:30pm on September 8, 2008, Charlie said…: Mike,
I tried a number of options and the the Mastisol/Tegaderm combo was pretty effective but an awful lot of work and expense. What I have found effective and simple is prepping my skin with Skin-Prep protective wipes (by Smith & Nephew). It helps adhesion and prevents skin irritation which I was also having a problem with. Then I cover the transmitter & sensor with Hypafix dressing retention tape, the 2 inch wide version. I use two pieces, each cut about 4" long, one placed vertically and one place horizontially. It's comfortable, flexes with my body and dries easily. I've started putting a small piece of tape against the sticky side of the first piece I put on, so the tape does not actually stick to the transmitter itself. That helps avoid having to clean off all the tape residue from the transmitter later. A couple time, the tape did not quite last 6 days, and it was easy enough to replace one or both pieces of tape, but most of the time it is lasting. Hope this helps. If you find something else works better for you, I'd love to hear.
Charlie

At 7:16pm on September 8, 2008, Karen Doering said…: Hi Mike thanks for the response. I still have not used the rest of my CGM sensors and I think they expire this month and also I just found out yesterday that my current insurance denied payment. I will appeal, because I want my money. I feel like I have to use the rest of these sensors out of guilt. ;)

I am doing well and hope you are the same. :)

At 9:14pm on September 6, 2008, Dale said…: If you don't mind, could you tell me what it took for you to get CIGNA to cover your CGM? My company uses privately funded insurance, but CIGNA is our stop-loss carrier and would be who I'll be appealing to. The chances for approval look really bleak for me because I am a well controlled T2 on diet & exercise, but I'm hoping...

At 4:38pm on August 16, 2008, Karen Doering said…: Hi Mike,

I am frustrated with both accuracy, comparing to my meter and with the delay, but mostly accuracy.

I don't have children, I chose not to have any. That is one of my lovely nieces Avery and the newborn is her sister Calin. My husband and I just spent a few days with them in Lake Geneva, WI they are a blast. I chose not to have children, because I did not want to possibly pass on diabetes to them. I sometimes regret my decision but I saw Steel Magnolia's during the time when I should be having kids and that just sealed my decision. I guess I was meant to be a wonderful Aunt, but I love kids.

Okay back to sensor, so you put the sensor in and wait before you attach the transmitter? I have a few sensors left I have to use before they expire and want to make sure they work well for me. ;)

At 2:11pm on August 16, 2008, Revvy said…: hey mike, thanks for the advice! i already wear my pump on my front pocket....it just gets annoying because sometimes i forget im attached and i go to change and take off my pants and i nearly yank the tubing right out of me. i figure after i do this a couple of more times then maybe i will finally remember to unclip the pump from my pocket. lol

do you find that you absorption rate is different or that you have to change your numbers since your infusion site is in ur bum, versus your stomach or somewhere else?

At 4:50pm on August 15, 2008, diabeticidol 94 said…: HEY MIKE.How are you doing?

At 2:22pm on August 15, 2008, Kristin said…: Hi Mike!!

AWESOME that the CGMS is working well for you now!! I would love to hear more about your experiences with it as you continue...

Nope... no CGMS for me :(.... yet! Actually I'm going to look into how to get one. I'm not even sure if they are available in Hungary (where I'm living and where I have insurance).... I'm thinking of starting on the Minimed pump next year. So I will look into getting the CGMS that goes with that. If it's not possible, I may try to find a way to buy the Dexcom. We are thinking about pregnancy in about two years... so it will be really important for me to get tighter control... so I hope that I can get a CGMS!

At 9:18pm on August 13, 2008, Julie Johnston said…: Hi Mike,
Yeah Walnut Creek is a fun place to live. We have been here for a little over a year. But I commute to your neck of the woods...I work at the UCD Med Center in Sacramento...i really hope gas prices go down soon!!!!

At 7:03pm on August 12, 2008, Donna Heun said…: Mike,
Thank you for sharing your biking plan and experience. When I get to ride it is usually 20-35 miles so a good ride but not overly long. I would ride longer if I could ride more often. I think setting my temp basal rate down sooner may help. I use 25% but usually don't set it until right before the ride. I also try to bolus less for the pre-ride meal but drop the first 1/2 hour. I check BGs every 1/2 hour if I feel good and more often if not. I also use the cliff shots and cliff bars. Thanks again. Your experience is very helpful.

At 4:34pm on August 12, 2008, Kristin said…: Hi Mike! How have you been? I was meaning to ask you... where is the bridge that is on your profile??