Tod Herman – T1D Exchange

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- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
  
  KSannie likes your comment at
  Has the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ever asked if you’re insulin dependent when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license?
  When I renewed my driver's license last year, DMV asked if "since your last issuance of you license had there been any changes in your medical condition?" Since I had been a diabetic since I was 17 (and already had my license) my answer was "no." To my recollection, they didn't ask that question back when I had to first renew my license when I was 20. 😏
- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
  
  Steven Gill likes your comment at
  When you go away for the weekend (2 nights), how many low snacks do you bring with you?
  Usually, we worry the most about the necessary snacks for the dog.
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  When you go away for the weekend (2 nights), how many low snacks do you bring with you?
  Usually, we worry the most about the necessary snacks for the dog.
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When you go away for the weekend (2 nights), how many low snacks do you bring with you?
  Usually, we worry the most about the necessary snacks for the dog.
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  cynthia jaworski likes your comment at
  When you go away for the weekend (2 nights), how many low snacks do you bring with you?
  Usually, we worry the most about the necessary snacks for the dog.
- 2 months ago
  
  George Lovelace likes your comment at
  Are you married to someone living with type 1 diabetes?
  Perhaps I was thinking too hard on how to interpret the wording of this question? If only one if the people of the couple has T1D then technically the answer is yes. Thus the other one is basically also living WITH the T1D. So I answered "other" and just got another cup of coffee. 😐
- 2 months ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When you’re experiencing high blood glucose, what symptoms do you typically experience? Select all that apply!
  It's been years since I've had any lengthy high glucose values, thus I rarely have any notable symptoms. This initially was the result of moving from MDI to a pump (and a CGM).
- 2 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Hadley Horton likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, have you switched from a tubeless pump to a pump with tubing? Share more about this change in the comments.
  I have no desire to switch back to a tubed pump, which I originally started on. The tubeless pump does not waste hardly any insulin when priming (my old one took 17 units to prime the tubing). AND, I don't have to wear it on my belt or waist band. Having said that, I miss going scuba diving and being able to just pause the pump and unclip the tubing from the cannula.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Mick Martin likes your comment at
  If you have played a competitive sport, did you take any precautions with your T1D-related devices?
  The times when I played/participated in competitive sports I was not yet using any CGMs or insulin pumps. I was only using the MDI method and test strips.
- 5 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lucia Maya likes your comment at
  If you are currently using a CGM, where on your body is your sensor placed right now?
  Upper thigh, central.
- 9 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Becky Hertz likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on average, how often do you bolus an amount that is different from the suggested dose from the pump’s bolus calculator? (I.e., entering a number of insulin units without using the calculator at all, editing the bolus calculator’s suggested dose to be higher or lower, etc.)
  In the "olden days" my first three pumps all had this feature of an extended bolus, which I learned to use when eating things that digest slowly (like pizza or rice). My latest pump also has that feature, but it only works when you switch it to manual mode. I prefer the automatic mode, but occasionally there are times when I want to extend the suggested bolus anyway. So the instead cut the recommended bolus in half and deliver that. Then I put a reminder on my phone's calendar to give the other half (or portion) at a later time. Before hitting the start button I check my BG level and make adjustments if necessary. It's not perfect but it seems to work well for me.
- 9 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Amanda Barras likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on average, how often do you bolus an amount that is different from the suggested dose from the pump’s bolus calculator? (I.e., entering a number of insulin units without using the calculator at all, editing the bolus calculator’s suggested dose to be higher or lower, etc.)
  In the "olden days" my first three pumps all had this feature of an extended bolus, which I learned to use when eating things that digest slowly (like pizza or rice). My latest pump also has that feature, but it only works when you switch it to manual mode. I prefer the automatic mode, but occasionally there are times when I want to extend the suggested bolus anyway. So the instead cut the recommended bolus in half and deliver that. Then I put a reminder on my phone's calendar to give the other half (or portion) at a later time. Before hitting the start button I check my BG level and make adjustments if necessary. It's not perfect but it seems to work well for me.
- 9 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lucia Maya likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, at what blood glucose level is your “high” alert set? If you use multiple alert schedules, select the number that is your “high” alert at 3 p.m. in your time zone.
  While my CGM is set at 240, it's only that high to avoid alarms in the evenings when I'm working (as a cook). However, my Omnipod 5 controller is set 170 so it "quietly" alerts me if my levels start to go up (with just a vibration).
- 9 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, at what blood glucose level is your “high” alert set? If you use multiple alert schedules, select the number that is your “high” alert at 3 p.m. in your time zone.
  While my CGM is set at 240, it's only that high to avoid alarms in the evenings when I'm working (as a cook). However, my Omnipod 5 controller is set 170 so it "quietly" alerts me if my levels start to go up (with just a vibration).
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Greg Felton likes your comment at
  If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
  I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Carolann Hunt has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  Sensors can expire but an expired transmitter does not work right, those you have to pay attention to.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Rex Franklin has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  I am more likely to run out of sensors than have expired sensor.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Jeannie Hickey has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  seemyCGM.com for steps. Or do a Google search!! Once you get the hang of it, it's easy enough.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Jeannie Hickey has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  Jane, here in CA there is a program "diabetics pay it forward", donating extra insulin and supplies for others who need. I take mine to camp as some kids don't bring an extra sensor. Maybe there's a group near you.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Jeannie Hickey has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  I charged my transmitter while out & could go 21 days easy.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Jeannie Hickey has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  Jen, I even restart my sensors. Not everyone gets accurate readings, but I do a finger stick at day10, and day 15 or so, mine read well. I use my hips. Also my tape sticks, may use overtape when it get's frayed during the 2nd session (but I have gone with 2 restarts.) There's quite a few comments via Google. Be sure to save the sensor code as you will use it. Even just restarted once or twice will take away that stress of enough supplies. Good luck
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  By expired I assume you mean date of product expiration printed on packaging. I have used a Dexcom sensor 1 month past expiration date printed on package because that's all I had as back-up while waiting for a next delivery. It worked just fine ... however, I wouldn't risk using an expired sensor if it was past 2 months of the expiration date. Too unstable.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  While I have never used a sensor that was out of date, I have had to re-start an expired G6 sensor after the 10th day because the new batch of sensors hadn't yet arrived. The two times I have had to do that I found after a few days the readings were out of whack. During those times I would always double check my results with my expired test stips. ;-)
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Jen Farley has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  How does that work? I am always running out of sensors before any of my other supplies and did not know that was an option.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Karen Mielish-Clausell has commented in the same post you commented in :
  If you use a CGM, have you ever used expired sensors? If so, did you notice any issues with the sensors?
  I’ve restarted my Dexcom. It only lasted three hours and it was incorrect readings.
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