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10-17-2006, 06:23 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 14
| | | Hello, All. This is my first post on my FIRST Message Board Site
I just wanted to drop a line to thank you all for such great posts. I'm in the final stages of getting my MiniMed Pump and I'm very excited about it. I've been a Type 1 diabetic since I was 17 years old.
For the past three weeks I've been diligently counting my carbs in preparation for the new regimen. Taking 4 shots per day for nearly 18 years, I got pretty used to figuring out how different foods affected my blood sugars, but they were always based on guesstimates. Counting the carbs is going to help me loose a LOT of weight - not that I'm heavy, but I wouldn't mind getting back to peak condition. My one question in regard to counting is how do you do it when you go to an all-you-can-eat buffet (I love Vegas AND cruising) where you're not quite sure how something is prepared or a party with hors d'ouvres that you have no idea how to count. Does anyone have a successful system for that? If so, I'd love to hear it.
I expect to have my pump within a week and should be done with the saline trial period in less than two. My first big test will come mid-November when I take my first cruise with the pump. I wish I had more time to get everything set, but that's just how things played out. If MimiMed delays things (which, from the sounds of many of these posts, is quite possible), then I may just wait until I get back from the Caribbean to start things up.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself to the Boards. I look forward to learning quite a bit from all of you over the next few months/years.
__________________ - Randle  |
10-17-2006, 07:24 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 7,261
| | Hi Randle and Welcome. We are glad to have you as part of the family. 
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you.
Always forgive your enemies. They HATE that!
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10-17-2006, 07:27 PM
| | Banned
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,358
| | | Hi, Randle!
Welcome to our little corner of the 'net.
A pump will change your life if you are having trouble on MDI. Hope u get it soon! |
10-17-2006, 08:36 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | Welcome Randle
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Linkin Park~ "What I've Done"  |
10-17-2006, 09:21 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,846
| | Welcome aboard  |
10-18-2006, 07:52 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,815
| | | HI & Welcome to this great forum. We're glad you found us!
Karen |
10-18-2006, 09:59 AM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ
Posts: 416
| | | Welcome to the boards!! I hope you enjoy the pump!
__________________ Type 1 Diabetic Since 1990 at 6 Years Old.
Marrying my Patrick on 4-5-2008!! 
The only Person Who Understands a Diabetic is Another Diabetic!
Go Hogs!!  |
10-18-2006, 10:42 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,610
| | | welcome to the boards! You wont go far wrong learning from these guys!
__________________ Stu 
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2%  | 15/12/2006 - 6.0%  | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart  Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
10-18-2006, 10:49 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Victoria, BC
Posts: 706
| | | Howdy. I am sure you will find a lot of support and information here and it sounds like you have a lot of experience to share with the Forums. Nice to see you.
When I go to buffets, I revert to guessing prior to eating and adjusting after as you probably have been doing until now. You have 18 years of guessing behind you, so you must be pretty skilled at guessing how much insulin you need to cover certain foods and I imagine you will be quite successful on your next cruise.
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I was diagnosed in spring 1991.
I am currently on Lantus/Novorapid MDI.
I used to use a Minimed 506 (1993-2005).
My last A1C was 6.0 (September 2006). |
10-18-2006, 10:55 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 630
| | Welcome... Glad you joined us...
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Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
{{{HUGS}}},
LINDA
DX Type 1 - June 16, 2006
A1c - 14.2 6/06
A1c - 6.5 2/07
Lantus 20 u a.m. / 8 u p.m.
Novalog 1 u for 30 carbs
+ sliding scale b4 meals
Symlin 20u b4 meals
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