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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      Hard to truly say without details. I said likely not, but really this is such an open ended question that has too many possibilities to answer.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I use omnipod and dexcom G7. At 70 years old, I am fortunate to get the full 80 hours with each Omnipod which translates into three pump changes every 10 days. This works very well with the 10 day G7. I am also able to build up extra pods. I also use an open source AID algorithm so do not have to worry about having both CGM and pump on the same side of the body.
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      If compensation were offered for research participation, what format would you prefer?
      It depends on the travel distance. The longer the distance the more important the reimbursement it is the total deal. If it's across the street keep the money. If it's across the country we need to talk.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Every 9 days I have to have to change an infusion set after one day use to switch the sensor to the other side - come on deccom you can do better
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change infusion sites every other day rather than every 4th day. I’ve been doing this for years after I started to see my insulin requirements increase dramatically on the 3rd day. It’s not really “earlier than recommended” since my endo agrees with this schedule and writes my prescriptions to accommodate it.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I usually extend them rather than cut their longevity short. I am insulin resistant and if I don't refill pump at day 2 I can't get to day 3-4. So, I usually use it a day longer than instructed due to the refill. And before moving to G7 I would restart my CGM and get an average of 14 days with some rare, 21 day uses in the mix. Sadly, Dexcom has figured out how to make more money off us by forcing a restart every 10 days with a transmitter built in.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      Sites on my legs seem to get irritated with resultant higher glucoses by day 2, so I often change out these sites every 2 rather than 3 days.
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      I answered "maybe" because I am house bound and can do survey's online, but not in person. Also, I am 86 and not eligible for most research.
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      Assuming I would live long enough to complete it — I’m going to be 80, but I’m a healthy, active T1D.
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      Yes. At my age (according to the social security life expectancy table) I have 8.6 years left. Whew! Thank heavens for that point-six. 🍄🦋
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    Do you take a daily multivitamin?

    Home > LC Polls > Do you take a daily multivitamin?
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    21 Comments

    1. Ahh Life

      • Vitamin C 1,000 mg a.m.
      • Vitamin C 1,000 mg p.m.
      • Vitamin B complex a.m.
      • CoQ10 100 mg a.m.

      Had taken Vitamin E for a few years in early 1990’s, but studies showed it wasn’t all that effective.

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    2. ConnieT1D62

      I used to but haven’t for years. I get the nutrients I need to sustain the life force in my body by eating a wholesome and balanced intake of healthy and nutritious food choices from various plant and animal sources.

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    3. Richard Vaughn

      I take individual vitamins C, D, B12, B Complex.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Lawrence Stearns

      I take 1000IU of Vitamin D3. Was having problems with exhaustion and dizziness. The vitamin D seems to have helped.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Ernie Richmann

      D3, CoQ10, B complex, magnesium, juice plus, and an occasional cheeseburger.

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      1. Janis Senungetuk

        Gee, never considered a cheeseburger a vitamin!

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    6. Patricia Dalrymple

      No but I do take turmeric for joint pain. Occasional calcium and E

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Natalie Daley

      Yes and d3, calcium, B complex, biotin, Reversetrol, Q 10, EFAs, and a probiotic, as well as what my diabetologist calls the standard cocktail of Lisinipril, Simvastatin, for me Levothyroxin.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Jodi Greenfield

      Yes, I do. Why? Because my body deserves all the nutrients it can get and I know I am not eating enough fruits and veggies to do that.
      I also have switched to the gummy form of vitamins because the pill forms are huge and I have literally choked trying to swallow them. Who needs that?

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Becky Hertz

      I used to but my nephrologist took me off all otc supplements except fish oil.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Thomas Cline

      Not a multivitamin, but vitamin D, B12 and fish oil.

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    11. Sue Martin

      I take multiple vitamins daily, but not a multivitamin.

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    12. connie ker

      I also take acidophilis, collagen, calcium & zinc, magnesium, baby aspirin, C, eye care, fish oil, as well as a multiple for 50+ age women. Sometimes I take easy iron and next I might consider Ginko Biloba. Who knows if this is too much of a good thing, but it gives me peace of mind that I am trying to stay well.

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    13. Sharon Lillibridge

      no I cannot swallow pills but I talke airborne every day

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Janis Senungetuk

      No, but I do take 1000 IU D3, 400mg magnesium and 600mg calcium citrate on a daily basis.

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    15. LizB

      No. I take Vitamin D and an iron supplement as advised by my doctor.

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    16. Molly Jones

      I am prescribed a prenatal vitamin which contains 29mg of Fe needed for anemia. If this were not needed a multi would not be taken.

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    17. sweetcharlie

      I take the ” A reds 2 ” for AMD..

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. KCR

      I would take one more often but so many brands have too many carbs (e.g., gummies) or give me indigestion. 🙁

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Chris Deutsch

      I don’t take a multivitamin, but I do use several supplements. I take salmon oil for antioxidants & Vit D3, a small dose of calcium, a combo of biotin, selenium, and zinc for my hair, and magnesium citrate for leg cramps. Also a probiotic blend for women.

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    20. Cheryl Seibert

      No. My endo said if I’m eating a balanced diet and getting exercise, a multivitamin is unnecessary. I trust him and I do not like to throw a pill at something that can be corrected with wise eating decisions.

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