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Pump Therapy for Athletes with Diabetes

For any person with diabetes, deciding to go on a pump is a big decision that involves a careful analysis of the pros and cons of both pump and injection therapy. Many endocrinologists encourage diabetics of nearly every age to consider a pump for optimized glucose control and increased flexibility. However, it is important for each... Read more Chevron

posted 09/14/2011, comments (0)|

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JennyO2216

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it's been a long time

Well it has been a long time since i've posted. I have now had diabetes for two years and one month. I've had the insulin pump for almost a year now. I really like it, for me it's a lot easier. With the pump a lot of bad things happen. i've had about three bent infusion sets so with that i got really high. With one of those bent sets i fainted. It... Read more Chevron

posted 04/25/2011, comments (2)|

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Caffeine's Effect on Blood Sugar

Since I was young, I have loved the taste of coffee. But diabetes has complicated what used to be the idea of a simple cup of Joe, as well as other beverages containing caffeine. While some people with diabetes don't notice any effects from caffeine, many others and I experience blood sugar spikes immediately after consuming caffeine. Caffeine is... Read more Chevron

posted 02/25/2010, comments (2)|

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hi i have had arthiritus now for the past 5 years suffering from pain all the time in my joints.

posted 02/12/2010, comment (1)|

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Becca S.

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I was diagnosed in 2003 when I was nine in third grade.

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Where Should I Start?

Hey, I am a person with type one diabetes that is pretty much out of control. It's a long story to how I got here, so I'll spare you. My current situation is this: Everyday I maybe check my blood sugars once or twice and when I do insulin I don't usually do it the right way. The last time I was at clinic my A1C was like 10.5. My goal is to first... Read more Chevron

posted 10/26/2009, comments (7)|

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