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Forum: Type 1 08-27-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 59,249
Posted By ppa
Hi dental, not really enough info from your side...

Hi dental, not really enough info from your side to make any great suggestions. I would suggest you go here:

http://connect.diabetes.org/forums/Forum3830-1.aspx

And post more details about...
Forum: Type 1 07-27-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 59,249
Posted By ppa
Great, now I know more about what you know: ...

Great, now I know more about what you know:




I'm so glad to hear you have your I:C ratio started, keep in mind it can change.
Your not "given" the correction ratio, like all things D, I...
Forum: Type 1 07-27-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 59,249
Posted By ppa
Ophelia, Here are the basal test...

Ophelia,

Here are the basal test instructions. You have to get your "basal" or Lantus amounts set correctly. This is one of the first things to work on.


I got the below instructions for...
Forum: Type 1 07-27-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 59,249
Posted By ppa
Hi Ophelia, Don't worry about not...

Hi Ophelia,

Don't worry about not understanding the "diabetic lingo" it's good that you're starting to get exposed to it, as it will be beneficial to know it. I'll specifically address your...
Forum: Type 1 07-24-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 59,249
Posted By ppa
Hi Ophelia, I feel for you. It's always...

Hi Ophelia,

I feel for you. It's always disconcerting when what has been working, then does not. Hey, great for you that you "rolled" with all the changes and adjusted so well at the time of your...
Forum: Introduce yourself as a Glucose Buddy 07-09-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,555
Posted By ppa
Any T1s in Marin County, Ca

Looking for support groups locally. My team is in the City; getting tired of running there. DX 4/2008 45 year old male
Forum: Type 1 02-05-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Poll: MDI or Pump?
Views: 6,454
Posted By ppa
MDI or Pump?

MDI or Pump Poll
Forum: Type 1 02-05-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,772
Posted By ppa
Do you split your Basal shots?

I've recently gone from 2 levemir shot daily to 3.

Yeah, I know, 3 is kind of extreme for most. However, I've noticed that I don't swing like I used to and my numbers stay very consistent ( for...
Forum: Type 1 02-05-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,922
Posted By ppa
Yeah, I get this one a lot to Matt. In my two...

Yeah, I get this one a lot to Matt. In my two year T1 career I've learned to just let ignorance pass me by the best I can, lol
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 01-24-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,030
Posted By ppa
No at the moment sync is just one way; phone to...

No at the moment sync is just one way; phone to the cloud. You can print out the logs in your online account however.

I know Matt and team are looking two way sync for the future.

Best,
Josh
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 01-24-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,061
Posted By ppa
Hey D, Just curious and not meant in...

Hey D,

Just curious and not meant in 'preachy' manner; are you aware that 300g of carbs even, let alone more are a lot of carbs daily for a diabetic?

Just lookin' out for you if you've received...
Forum: Type 2 01-24-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,762
Posted By ppa
Yeah, that is a standard internet marketing...

Yeah, that is a standard internet marketing format. However, while I know nothing about that particular source, the information being given for T2s is sound. See the below two sources, which I trust,...
Forum: Type 1 01-23-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,919
Posted By ppa
Weird, quick reply field would not work. ...

Weird, quick reply field would not work.

Great question Matt. The only thing I do/can think of is:

1: Do not use that spot on finger for a while
2: To prevent same in the first place; have...
Forum: Type 1 01-21-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 84,356
Posted By ppa
Hi BG, Remind me what 1.5 diagnosis means? ...

Hi BG,

Remind me what 1.5 diagnosis means?

Thanks,
Josh
Forum: Type 1 01-20-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,300
Posted By ppa
Information Sources for T1s

BASIC T1 ALLOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Dr.+Berstein&x=0&y=0
Dr. Berstein's Books
...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 01-20-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,596
Posted By ppa
Great Matt and Team. I love how you all keep...

Great Matt and Team. I love how you all keep expanding the platform, never resting on your laurels.

I think log sorting/exportation is so important for some, yet hasn't been a full main feature of...
Forum: Glucose Buddy Specific (Questions/Support) 01-19-2010, 02:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,596
Posted By ppa
I agree with both the above points. ( I guess in...

I agree with both the above points. ( I guess in the forum, the below points :) ) The only thing lacking for me with the GB platform, both online and in-phone, is the lack of being able to sort data...
Forum: Type 1 01-18-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,821
Posted By ppa
Basal Testing: Get your Basal Amt. Set Correctly

I got the below instructions for settings one's daily basal amounts from the 'old timers' on the ADA board. I've really found experienced T1s to have some of the best systems management information...
Forum: Type 1 01-18-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 84,356
Posted By ppa
I had a kind of similar story. After my sister...

I had a kind of similar story.
After my sister being diagnosed 5 years previously as a T1 at age 33, I was told not to worry about it and that my numbers were fine etc. So I didn't...lol

A few...
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