Category: Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre
I’m on my second Sensor for the Libre, and to various degrees I am enjoying it. It is most interesting to see how my numbers are going according to the sensor for what it is unfortunately according to the sensor I am spending more then 65% of my time over mmol 8 and only 20%…
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First Impression of the Freestyle Libre
First impressions of the Freestyle Libre is nice n compact and wow techs come a long way in 20 years for glucose reading! Applying the sensor was painless, the needle looks worse then it is for insertion injecting insulin or picking my finger can hurt way more then the non-existent pain from the application of…
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Insulin – Toujeo
Well its been a interesting year medically speaking – not much going on for the most part A1C has been fair stable holding at 6.8 as of today (according to my GP) so not as great as I’d been hoping, but its at least under 7 so am getting closer to the number that is…
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 30
No one knows exactly what causes Type 1 diabetes, but certain autoimmune, genetic, and environmental risk factors may play a role. Type 2 diabetes is associated with risk factors including obesity, increased age, family genetics, ethnicity, and physical inactivity. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 29
In the United States a 504 plan is a document used by schools to ensure that children with diabetes are not discriminated against in any way. Schools that receive any type of federal funding must grant a 504 plan to a student with diabetes. There are similar laws in other countries, if you are not…
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 28
A person with Type 1 diabetes must evaluate all food and/or drink that goes into their mouth. If it contains carbohydrates, a dosing decision must be made. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November