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Forum: Insulin Pumps 05-19-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,246
Posted By jjhoffer
I leave mine on, unless it is a water sport, but...

I leave mine on, unless it is a water sport, but I have a secondary rate to switch to that is slightly lower than my regular basal.
Forum: Parents of Children w/ Diabetes 05-19-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,334
Posted By jjhoffer
Frequent bg testing is still extremely important...

Frequent bg testing is still extremely important on the pump. And while the doc figures out the correct basal rate, bolts rates and correction factors a strict schedule is also important to help the...
Forum: Ladies Room 05-14-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,649
Posted By jjhoffer
Thanks, Jen! It is nice to know I'm not the only...

Thanks, Jen! It is nice to know I'm not the only one who has been through this. Kind of like back in 5th grade when I learned I wasn't the only diabetic kid in town. Though now, as a 39yr veteran of...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 05-10-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,448
Posted By jjhoffer
That got me there. Thanks!!

That got me there. Thanks!!
Forum: Parents of Children w/ Diabetes 05-09-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,459
Posted By jjhoffer
http://www.ivillage.com/nutritional-guidelines-tod...

http://www.ivillage.com/nutritional-guidelines-toddlers/6-a-144872

I would recommend making an appointment with a nutritionist, as well. Often requirements for toddlers/kids with diabetes are...
Forum: Insulin Pumps 05-09-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,599
Posted By jjhoffer
Most endos won't put someone without good control...

Most endos won't put someone without good control on a pump, with good reason. Pumping requires a high amount of diligence, frequent testing and carb counting. Plus going from poor control to the...
Forum: Introduce yourself as a Glucose Buddy 05-08-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By jjhoffer
Good luck with getting on the pump, Tom! I bet...

Good luck with getting on the pump, Tom! I bet you will find it easier on trips and climbs. I've been on a pump for 15 years now and you couldn't pay me to switch back. It makes things sooo much...
Forum: Ladies Room 05-08-2011, 01:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,649
Posted By jjhoffer
Question Diabetic mastopathy

Hi there!

Has anyone else ever been diagnosed with this? At my mammogram two years ago it was discovered I had lumps in both breasts. I underwent bilateral biopsies and the result was a diagnosis...
Forum: Parents of Children w/ Diabetes 05-07-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,334
Posted By jjhoffer
I am 39. On July 29th I will have been diabetic...

I am 39. On July 29th I will have been diabetic for 39 years. I am celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary in two weeks. I do have some complications, but I also have some other medical conditions...
Forum: Discuss Everything Else (off-topic) 05-07-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,966
Posted By jjhoffer
I started having low BP about 6 years ago. Mine...

I started having low BP about 6 years ago. Mine Is due to autonomic nueropathy, however there could be a number of reasons. I would suggest tracking it at different times of day for a week, or two,...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 05-07-2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Posted By jjhoffer
Hmm, I've only gotten a black box that says...

Hmm, I've only gotten a black box that says "check BG." I'm going to try leaving the app open tonight for my 12am reminder, and see what happens,

Smiles,
Jenny
Forum: Parents of Children w/ Diabetes 05-06-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,334
Posted By jjhoffer
I was diagnosed at 9 months old. While I will...

I was diagnosed at 9 months old. While I will never know what it is like to have to deal with the stress of having a child with diabetes, I can offer some insight from the child's perspective.

The...
Forum: Introduce yourself as a Glucose Buddy 05-06-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By jjhoffer
Thanks so much! Smiles, Jenny

Thanks so much!

Smiles,
Jenny
Forum: Parents of Children w/ Diabetes 05-06-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,688
Posted By jjhoffer
I've been diabetic for 39 years, since I was 9...

I've been diabetic for 39 years, since I was 9 months old. My parents always kept the cake icing on hand and maple syrup rubbed on the inside of a cheek works pretty well, also. Now that I am older...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 05-06-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Posted By jjhoffer
Question Reminder question

I just started using GB and have it on my iPad because I have a droid-based phone. It is great that when I'm working on the iPad I get interrupted with reminders, but for some reason the sound alert...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 05-06-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,448
Posted By jjhoffer
Question I also have an EVO and that sounds interesting....

I also have an EVO and that sounds interesting. However I'm a little left of registering on a site that won't let me view the site or investigate what it has to offer before registering. Any...
Forum: Introduce yourself as a Glucose Buddy 05-06-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By jjhoffer
Smile New to group

Hi there! My name is Jenny and I have had type 1 since the age of 9 months, almost 39 years. I have been on a pump for the past 15 years and have had pretty good success with it. Despite good control...
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