Kathleen Juzenas – T1D Exchange

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- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
  
  ELYSSE HELLER likes your comment at
  Sometimes it can be hard to hear important CGM alerts, especially overnight. Do you use a secondary app or device to help you hear them better?
  I said no but actually have the Dexcom G7 on my iPhone that alarms. I usually don’t hear either at night and rely on my husband to wake me. My being hard of hearing is a real irritation for both of us.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  Do you notice any changes in your blood glucose level patterns in colder weather?
  I tend to stay high more often because I exercise less in cold weather. In warmer seasons I like to work/garden outside and all that bending/stooping help my bG.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Anthony Harder likes your comment at
  Do you notice any changes in your blood glucose level patterns in colder weather?
  I tend to stay high more often because I exercise less in cold weather. In warmer seasons I like to work/garden outside and all that bending/stooping help my bG.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  TEH likes your comment at
  Do you notice any changes in your blood glucose level patterns in colder weather?
  I tend to stay high more often because I exercise less in cold weather. In warmer seasons I like to work/garden outside and all that bending/stooping help my bG.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Mick Martin likes your comment at
  Do you notice any changes in your blood glucose level patterns in colder weather?
  I tend to stay high more often because I exercise less in cold weather. In warmer seasons I like to work/garden outside and all that bending/stooping help my bG.
- 4 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Velika Peterson likes your comment at
  Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at T1D Exchange! Share something T1D-related that you’re thankful for!
  All the improvements in technology, especially insulin pumps & CGMs, since I was diagnosed 47 years ago. Even after all these years, I am still thankful I don’t have to put up with urine testing, multiple injections or finger pricks.
- 6 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
  Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
  Twice in my 48 yrs with T1d. Once, many years ago, I was out walking, obviously ill prepared for a low. I had no money on me. Stopped in a small restaurant, explained my need and asked for a sugary drink. The young guy didn’t seem too happy about it but brought out a small plastic cup of some kind of soda. It didn’t seem like much but it was enough to get me home. Another time, out walking with my husband, again ill-prepared, I was feeling low. I thought I could make it home, but my husband flagged down a police car passing by and asked the officer to drive us home. He wasn’t happy about it either but did oblige. Since then I’ve been more careful to always have extra snacks/glucose tabs with me.
- 6 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
  Twice in my 48 yrs with T1d. Once, many years ago, I was out walking, obviously ill prepared for a low. I had no money on me. Stopped in a small restaurant, explained my need and asked for a sugary drink. The young guy didn’t seem too happy about it but brought out a small plastic cup of some kind of soda. It didn’t seem like much but it was enough to get me home. Another time, out walking with my husband, again ill-prepared, I was feeling low. I thought I could make it home, but my husband flagged down a police car passing by and asked the officer to drive us home. He wasn’t happy about it either but did oblige. Since then I’ve been more careful to always have extra snacks/glucose tabs with me.
- 7 months ago
  
  Wanacure likes your comment at
  When you’re in a group setting, like having lunch with coworkers or at a gathering with friends/family, how often do you feel you are judged or criticized for your food choices because of your T1D? Please feel free to share more details of your experiences in the comments.
  Never…or at least that I can remember. People have been knowledgeable and supportive. These days my friends themselves seem to be more in tune with healthy eating than when I was younger. (I’m 72.)
- 7 months ago
  
  Robin Melen likes your comment at
  When you’re in a group setting, like having lunch with coworkers or at a gathering with friends/family, how often do you feel you are judged or criticized for your food choices because of your T1D? Please feel free to share more details of your experiences in the comments.
  Never…or at least that I can remember. People have been knowledgeable and supportive. These days my friends themselves seem to be more in tune with healthy eating than when I was younger. (I’m 72.)
- 7 months ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When you’re in a group setting, like having lunch with coworkers or at a gathering with friends/family, how often do you feel you are judged or criticized for your food choices because of your T1D? Please feel free to share more details of your experiences in the comments.
  Never…or at least that I can remember. People have been knowledgeable and supportive. These days my friends themselves seem to be more in tune with healthy eating than when I was younger. (I’m 72.)
- 7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Anneyun likes your comment at
  Do you have any programmed diabetes-related “reminders” on your phone or other technology? For example, a reminder to take your long-acting insulin every night at 10 p.m., or a reminder to bolus every day at 1 p.m.?
  Yes: a reminder every 10 days that my CGM expires
- 7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Mike S likes your comment at
  Do you have any programmed diabetes-related “reminders” on your phone or other technology? For example, a reminder to take your long-acting insulin every night at 10 p.m., or a reminder to bolus every day at 1 p.m.?
  Yes: a reminder every 10 days that my CGM expires
- 7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  skoogirl likes your comment at
  Do you have any programmed diabetes-related “reminders” on your phone or other technology? For example, a reminder to take your long-acting insulin every night at 10 p.m., or a reminder to bolus every day at 1 p.m.?
  Yes: a reminder every 10 days that my CGM expires
- 8 months, 1 week ago
  
  Bill Marston likes your comment at
  Do you currently use any of the following insulin pumps?
  Finishing my 5th year on Medtronic 630G. When its warranty expires on 8/24, I’ll order a Tandem in order to stay with Dexcom. My brother just switched from Medtronic to OmniPod 5. He tried Tandem for a couple of weeks but with his poor eyesight found loading the cartridge too difficult. He’s quite happy with OmniPod.
- 9 months ago
  
  Katrina Mundinger likes your comment at
  If you have ever changed or upgraded from one insulin pump to another, why did you change from your previous pump to your current pump? Select all that apply!
  My 630G warranty expires next month and Medtronic has recalled it. I’m switching to Tandem because I want to continue with Dexcom. I did not have success with Medtronic sensors previously.
- 9 months ago
  
  TEH likes your comment at
  If you have ever changed or upgraded from one insulin pump to another, why did you change from your previous pump to your current pump? Select all that apply!
  My 630G warranty expires next month and Medtronic has recalled it. I’m switching to Tandem because I want to continue with Dexcom. I did not have success with Medtronic sensors previously.
- 10 months, 1 week ago
  
  sweetcharlie likes your comment at
  CGM sites, finger pricks, and repeated insulin injections can all cause visible scar tissue. How much visible scar tissue do you have on your body, and does it bother you?
  I don’t know. I don’t think so. Years ago, though, authorities doing background checks for my job weren’t able to get a set of fingerprints. I always guessed 23+ years of finger pricks were to blame. I just found it interesting and was glad they let me keep my job.
- 10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
  CGM sites, finger pricks, and repeated insulin injections can all cause visible scar tissue. How much visible scar tissue do you have on your body, and does it bother you?
  I don’t know. I don’t think so. Years ago, though, authorities doing background checks for my job weren’t able to get a set of fingerprints. I always guessed 23+ years of finger pricks were to blame. I just found it interesting and was glad they let me keep my job.
- 10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  CGM sites, finger pricks, and repeated insulin injections can all cause visible scar tissue. How much visible scar tissue do you have on your body, and does it bother you?
  I don’t know. I don’t think so. Years ago, though, authorities doing background checks for my job weren’t able to get a set of fingerprints. I always guessed 23+ years of finger pricks were to blame. I just found it interesting and was glad they let me keep my job.
- 10 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  beth nelson likes your comment at
  Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
  Yes, but I wouldn’t say often. They’ve made suggestions as I struggled to control my numbers: pumps, CGM, thyroid medication, Reclast for my bones. Medicare approves a new pump every 5 years, not very often. I’ve been stable for years and both doctor and I are satisfied, but I’m sure they’d make other recommendations if they saw the need.
- 10 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  mojoseje likes your comment at
  Do you feel that your T1D healthcare provider understands the daily challenges and work that goes into living with T1D?
  I said yes but that refers to my nurse practitioner who sees me every other visit, if not more often. The doctor may know how hard I try but perhaps takes my efforts for granted.
- 11 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, how long have you this brand/model of pump?
  It’ll be 25 years using MiniMed this August, but since Medicare won’t cover both MiniMed and Dexcom next time, I’m planning on switching to Tandem in August.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 has commented in the same post you commented in :
  At the time of your T1D diagnosis, did you already personally know anyone who had T1D?
  I didn't know anybody else with T1 diabetes at time of diagnosis in Dec 1962. I was 8 years old. While in hospital, my MD sent an 11 year old girl with T1D who was his patient to visit me. She did her best to offer an explanation of what "sugar diabetes" was all about. I didn't quite understand what she was talking about. I didn't meet others with T1D until I went to overnight camp for kids with diabetes in June 1963 - then I dozens of kids, teens, young adults, and adults living with diabetes.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  T1D4LongTime has commented in the same post you commented in :
  At the time of your T1D diagnosis, did you already personally know anyone who had T1D?
  From age 6, until nearly age 18, I never knew anyone with T1D. My paternal grandmother had T2D and was on insulin. Didn't know about camps, endocrinologists, support groups, or anything current about diabetes at age 6
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