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My Blackberry

September 14, 2008 – 7:35 am

How on earth did a Crackberry help me in gaining control of my diabetes?  Yea it sounds strange, but I was always out of luck when I was out and about and I was hungry.  I admit I have a horrible memory and am horrible with remembering how many carbs are in foods but now [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes | Comments (0)

My insulin pump

September 12, 2008 – 7:02 am

This tool is priceless for people (with CFRD) with the crazy nutritional needs of CF.  When I sit down to eat, I never know how much I will eat because my tummy is so moody.  I can bolus a conservative amount of insulin at the beginning of the meal and if I happen to eat [...]

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Gaining control

September 11, 2008 – 6:41 am

Thanks everyone who pitched in and helped me purchase my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.  I, for the very first time since being diagnosed with CF related diabetes, have my blood glucose levels under control!!!  What this means is I am at a much much reduced risk of the complications of diabetes such as [...]

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“Normal” blood glucose levels

August 25, 2008 – 3:29 pm

I think this will be very helpful for those who suspect they may have diabetes.  I stole it from my Continuous Glucose Monitor class:
Target values from the American Diabetes Association (ADA)/American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Fasting/before-meal glucose: 90 mg/dL to 130 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L to 7.2 mmol/L) (ADA);
<110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) [...]

By Salty | Also posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump | Comments (0)

It is about time!

July 24, 2008 – 10:42 am

Yesterday I had an awesome doctor’s visit.  My lungs are in decent shape (any time there is no decline it is awesome news!), my blood sugars look great (I owe it to my new insulin pump), I found out my insurance paid their part of my continuous glucose monitor……  wait… what???? Yep! I noticed online [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Life in General, insulin pump | Comments (0)

What a load of $#!t!

June 25, 2008 – 5:32 pm

Hmmmmm…. so after 6 months of fighting, and FINALLY winning “approval” for my continuous glucose monitor from GreatWest health insurance, they are refusing to pay! What the #3!!?!
I have no idea except to call a lawyer about this one. How on earth can they approve the device, agree it is medically necessary, but [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, continuous glucose monitor, insurance | Comments (2)

Miss my Flash

June 21, 2008 – 9:38 am

On Tuesday I started using a new blood glucose meter. I have been using a FreeStyle Flash for several years and absolutely loved it (quite ticked to hear they are no longer making the Flash). In fact a few weeks ago I found a new feature on it that made me fall deeper [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (0)

Remembering diabetes

June 13, 2008 – 7:05 am

I am finding the hardest part of diabetes is ‘remembering’.
I have to remember to check my blood glucose levels:
when I wake up
before every meal
two hours after every meal
before bed
sometimes before driving
sometimes before/after snacks
sometimes at 3 am to make sure I am not sinking into oblivion
every time I turn around
I have to remember to make sure [...]

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Pretty pretty!

June 11, 2008 – 6:49 am

Searching high and low on the net, it was very hard to find a medical id bracelet that really fit my personality. I finally found Lauren’s Hope and found something that fit my taste. I am fairly plain, but fairly girly, and wanted something kind of classic looking but not too attention grabbing [...]

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Pens, not the ones you write with

June 9, 2008 – 9:29 pm

I am about to have my first insulin pump class tomorrow. i couldn’t be more excited!! But before I head off to pump land, I want to tell you about my latest discovery in insulin delivery, the insulin pen. When I was first diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, I was given [...]

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