I agree that Animas customer service is great! I am glad to hear that you were well taken care of. I hope camp rocks too!
I think you are doing GREAT:D third day home or not! The numbers you talked about are high, but your attitude about them is really healthy. It...
When we used the pen, I would "pinch" (or gently gather up the skin) before inserting the needle, then release before giving insulin. I agree...
The pump does not solve all of the problems with diabetes. I don't mean to be negative, just realistic. It makes getting the insulin less...
I think that the "honeymoon period" doesn't come on... it usually coincides with the dx date and can last a while. I was struck by your remark...
Good luck! :) Just when you get into a comfortable groove, it seems d has to switch things up. :mad:
We (or I should say I) use the Animas Ping remote meter ALL THE TIME, for bolusing without having to invade her "space" or fish around for her...
Mara went to week-long diabetes camp 3 months after she was diagnosed at age 8. She has been back every year since and has said that camp is the...
WAG - Wild A$$ Guess. I prefer SWAG - Stupid WAG -
Arm sites are Mara's favorite! :) The site goes on the outer part of the arm between the shoulder and elbow. The tubing goes up her sleeve to...
In a nutshell... Morning high numbers New site Trace ketones Kinked site Occusions (3) Moderate ketones It seemed that whatever can...
Hi Emily I'm Mara I have tha Ping too and I've had 2 pumps so far because my 1st 1 broke. Hahaha! I got D in th 2nd grade and had 1 of my friends...
Hi Emily I'm Mara. I'm 10 years old and I'm in the 5th grade. I've had D since I was in 2nd grade and it has been kinda tough since. :cwds: I...
Mara said that half the time it is clipped to her p.j.s, and half of the time it is loose.
My dd was dx when she was 8. Her behavior had changed quite a bit in the 6 months leading up to dx. Afterwards she saw a psychologist at our...
We do not use alcohol wipes, just soap and water. Part of the reason for this is that I myself do daily injections for my m.s. and using them...
We also are using PING and do exactly that... enter the number and trust the pump.
We do not check 2 hours after eating.
Happy Anniversary! Nice to know that you and your kiddo are doing so well. :)
This girl is wise beyond her years.... Good for her!
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