Glucose Buddy Forum - Search Results

Showing results 1 to 12 of 12
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: rmichaud60

Forum: Technology

03-03-2012, 01:50 PM

Replies: 2

Prodigy

Views: 2,444

Posted By rmichaud60

Yah my NC Medicaid only cover it. It's pretty...

Yah my NC Medicaid only cover it. It's pretty terrible but I did some test with the Prodigy and OneTouch ultra 2. Results were pretty close give or take 8 or 10.

Forum: Insulin Pumps

03-03-2012, 01:45 PM

Replies: 4

Animas Ping/battery trouble

Views: 3,770

Posted By rmichaud60

Make sure you use Lithium batteries. The ping...

Make sure you use Lithium batteries. The ping takes up much more power then the regular 2020. Also if using Lithium set your pump to lith, if using a regular battery set to alk. I suggest energizer...

Forum: Insulin Pumps

03-03-2012, 01:39 PM

Replies: 14

Want to pump, but doctor doesn't think it's a good idea

Views: 14,518

Posted By rmichaud60

He wants to know that you can manage without it...

He wants to know that you can manage without it because a pump can be dangerous if not handled right

Forum: Insulin Pumps

03-03-2012, 01:37 PM

Replies: 22

Medtronic pump yes or no?

Views: 19,485

Posted By rmichaud60

Medtronic pump yes or no?

I want to know people's opinions of Medtronic pumps, the company, and what ever other pros and cons associated with it.

Right now I own the Animas Ping pump but I'm not supper happy with the...

Forum: Insulin Pumps

03-03-2012, 01:31 PM

Replies: 6

Not sure of insulin pump!

Views: 6,951

Posted By rmichaud60

I thought the same thing because I used syringes...

I thought the same thing because I used syringes and pens all my life since age 1. I hated the idea of the pump but it's actually not bad and I don't notice it(besides the lump in my pocket) lol

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 11:35 AM

Replies: 5

motivation

Views: 2,505

Posted By rmichaud60

I'm in the same situation. A possible big change...

I'm in the same situation. A possible big change might be right for you. Talk to the doctor about a insulin pump and advantages it has.

I originally was scarred to get one because All my life I've...

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 11:30 AM

Replies: 2

log sheets

Views: 3,768

Posted By rmichaud60

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad has apps to log sugars and...

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad has apps to log sugars and email or print lists. You could call or ask doctors or meter companies such as onetouch to give you a log book.

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 11:27 AM

Replies: 11

bs 30

Views: 4,922

Posted By rmichaud60

Hospital meters are more exact but make sure...

Hospital meters are more exact but make sure there are no contaminants on fingers or supplies before testing. Also try a new meter, doctor have meters for free or you can try to call the company and...

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 11:11 AM

Replies: 14

kidneys

Views: 5,244

Posted By rmichaud60

If your blood sugar is out of control that could...

If your blood sugar is out of control that could be the case though if treated right you could avoid most complication.

Truth is that alot of these people that have all these problems were...

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 10:53 AM

Replies: 146

When were you diagnosed?

Views: 84,697

Posted By rmichaud60

I was born 1992 and at age 1 I got it in 1993....

I was born 1992 and at age 1 I got it in 1993. I've never actually remember how it feels to not have it. My body is more resistant to th effects due to having so long. Highest was over 1000 and...

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 10:45 AM

Replies: 2

ID bracelet

Views: 1,856

Posted By rmichaud60

I've been needing to get one but I've been really...

I've been needing to get one but I've been really shopping around for something nice. Some let you engrave more then other so here's a list o most important things in order.
1.) Diabetic Type 1 or 2...

Forum: Type 1

03-03-2012, 10:36 AM

Replies: 10

A1C is very high

Views: 5,794

Posted By rmichaud60

That's pretty high. Highest I've ever had is over...

That's pretty high. Highest I've ever had is over 14... You probably feel the effects of high blood sugar because you've probably only have had diabetes for a few years. Talk to your endocrinologist...

Showing results 1 to 12 of 12

All times are GMT. The time now is 08:58 AM.