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u2_euphoria

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posted 10/09/2009, comment (1)

Type-I goes on Lasik

Hi, I'm new here in this forum, I found your topic is so useful about LASIKS. I have type-I DM for almost 2 years now (I'm 26 yrs old) I'm planing on doing Lasik, and i'm going to check up my eyes on this mid november so I would like to ask you a few questions how to prepare myself before eye examination if you don't... Read more Chevron

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JennyO2216

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Middle School

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posted 09/26/2009, comments (5)

Hey there!

Hey it's Jenny again just wanted to say hi. Hope that everybody that reads this is feeling really well. So I was wondering that if anybody out there is using an insulin pump if they could tell me. I've been thinking a lot about an insulin pump. I just want to know how it feels and if you guys like it. Oh yeah if you could tell me which... Read more Chevron

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Maggie

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Our Expert | High School

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (0)

My Take on the Continuous Glucose Monitor

A few months ago while talking to my diabetes educator about my difficulties tracking nighttime trends, she mentioned the words "continuous glucose monitor". Most diabetics rely on multiple daily blood sugar tests, but for an increasing number, continuous glucose monitors supplement blood sugar test to provide a more accurate picture of blood... Read more Chevron

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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

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posted 06/04/2009, comments (3)

Swimming With Insulin Pumps

Many insulin pumps are waterproof, but this doesnt mean that we have to wear them in the water. I don't ever swim with my pump on, because I have no place to clip it and don't see the harm in being disconnected for short periods of time. However, I do know people with diabetes who go in the pool and the ocean with their pumps. Different... Read more Chevron

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Dee

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College

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posted 04/16/2009, comments (3)

Lantus??

Any one know what the actual benefit of Lantus once a day is?? I recently changed from two shots of insulatard/humlog twice a day to Lantus and Nova Rapid x 3...I used to get lows quite often but since the new regime rarely low anymore but still quite high especially after dinner ect..carbs counting ect pretty confusing!! does Lantus cover... Read more Chevron

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