Tag: insulin
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#dsma Chat n Reply – W17
TOPIC: The cost of Diabetes Q1. Diabetes is an expensive disease (with insurance or without insurance) how do you find ways to save money? My folks when possible use their senior discount that they get the chance to do so – it helps with the cost of supplies but does nothing for the cost of…
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Work and other thoughts
Well since I got told that I was a type 2 diabetic I’ve not worked a full time or even part time job of the 9 to 5 sector base, not because of being diabetic just because I’ve not found work till now in that area. But now that I have found work, I am…
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#dsma Chat n Reply – W11
Topics: Web based tools and healthcare Topic 1: Web based communication tools, apps and log books Q1. What online or offline resources do you use for your diabetes care? i.e. Log books, apps, web based communication tools-how does it help you communicate with their HCP? I use twitter to tweet my glucose numbers, which helps…
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#dsma Chat n Reply – W9
Topic: Diabetes and Mental Health 1. How has diabetes affected your emotions surrounding food & body image? This is a hard question to answer since until I had to go on insulin I didn’t really have an issue with food in general, I ate because I had to eat other wise I didn’t feel well…
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#dsma Chat n Reply – W8
Topic: Meters & Insulin Pumps-the most important part of a PWD’s life Q1. Your thoughts on overnight pump replacements vs having a back up on hand? No idea since the pump has nothing to do with my own treatment as a Diabetic, but as to having a back up on hand, I feel that one…
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#dsma Chat n Reply – W7
Topic 1: Driving and Diabetes Q1. Do you test before you drive? I always test before I drive now that I’m on insulin – I know that driving for me is a stressor ad it can shot my levels up or bottom me out, so I have to make sure I’m in a stable zone…