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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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      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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      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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      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 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?
      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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      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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      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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    In honor of GivingTuesday, what are your favorite ways of giving to organizations you support? Select all that apply.

    Home > LC Polls > In honor of GivingTuesday, what are your favorite ways of giving to organizations you support? Select all that apply.
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    Have you ever used a connected insulin pen? Also known as a “smart pen,” connected insulin pens can offer extra technology with the simplicity of injections, like tracking the timing and dose of insulin, tracking insulin-on-board, and calculating insulin doses based on carbohydrate entries.

    Samantha Walsh

    Samantha Walsh has lived with type 1 diabetes for over five years since 2017. After her T1D diagnosis, she was eager to give back to the diabetes community. She is the Community and Partner Manager for T1D Exchange and helps to manage the Online Community and recruit for the T1D Exchange Registry. Prior to T1D Exchange, Samantha fundraised at Joslin Diabetes Center. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelors degree in sociology and early childhood education.

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    9 Comments

    1. Molly Jones

      Besides the first three giving ways listed, I like to educate others of the medical conditions that I am aware of and the infinite ways they can impact a life. Until almost twenty I was blissfully ignorant of most health concerns and the need for research.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. KIMBERELY SMITH

      I enjoy doing things for Jesus

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Jane Cerullo

      Donate to st Mary’s food bank each pay period. No child should go hungry. Also to Goodwill. And other various donations throughout the year. Especially holidays.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Ahh Life

      I believe it was Muhammad Ali that said, “Giving is the rent you pay for service on earth.”

      Local food charities with low expense ratios are personal favorites.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Ahh Life

        Correction: Service to others is the rent you pay for your time on earth.”

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        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Amanda Barras

      Volunteer Graphic Design and Marketing Assistant for
      Reach for the Stars NonProfit out of Tucson, AZ who is pioneering and inclusive nonprofit that harnesses the transformative power of astronomy and STEAM to promote mental health and wellness among children, youth and the community.
      http://www.RFTSTARS.com

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Brett Crystal

      Not specifically for GivingTuesday, but I have loved giving blood & platelets as much as possible ever since I learned that diabetics were eligible to do so.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. PamK

      My “other” is that I also purchase items directly from the organizations.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Kristi Warmecke

      I joined Pampered Chef as a Consultant to use the money to start a nonprofit research foundation for the rare cerebral vascular disease I have.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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