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I was just recently diagnosed so I'm still testing in the middle of the night and trying to figure out some patterns in my levels. I guess a lot of it depends on your sleep schedule and longacting/ basal rate, but I was curious, have any of you found a number or range that you feel comfortable going...

I was diagnosed on March 7 of 2004. I was 10. I thought this was going to be a piece of cake and that I was going to be a "good" diabetic all my life. I was wrong. After my grandfather past in 2005, I started not testing, blousing and acted like nothing was wrong. I was in sixth grade. It was...

does everyone here only use their fingers? bc (if you use the Freestyle Lite meter) you can use the clear cap for your forearms, calves, and even toes!!! I usually only use my forearms and fingers, though

Hey All, My name is Adam and I work for diaTribe (www.diatribe.us), an online newsletter for people with diabetes. I just wanted to let all of you know that we've just released a new report, Targeting a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes: How Long Will We Have to Wait ? It's available as a free download...

Develop the winning edge ; small differences in your performance can lead to large differences in your results. ---Brian Tracy As tough as dealing with T1 diabetes is we cannot let it get us down, and surely cannot let it DEFEAT US! When reading this quote it may seem hard to associate it with managing...

12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE At first I had a hard time coming up to things that I don’t like (don’t like using the word hate) about Type 1 Diabetes, not that I love my son having it heck no! I think I have done such a good job over the years trying not to let the...

This article is also about a Teen athlete who dies suddenly after a game/Let's Please Pay attention to this issue with our kids, do what you can to prevent this from happening to others. Exert from the article: FENNVILLE, Mich. -- One moment: a perfect shot to end a perfect season. The star player...

Hello...new to this site.....so far, very impressed. Question, has anyone had any experience asking the College Board for testing accommodations for their high school type 1? It was suggested that we do this...however, no other LD or med issues except Type 1. Our child was denied extended time, but was...

And by unsupportive I mean, does not want me to have the Omnipod, says it is too expensive and I don't really need it since I've already been giving myself shots for 28 years so why not just keep doing it. Does not want me to get CGM, again, too expensive. Says I am being selfish. Makes me feel...

12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In Part one we discussed "Testing on their own" , At this point you are probably already planning on taking the steps to get comfortable with that. If so; Bravo! If you have not; don't worry you will in due time. In the meantime let's...

I recently started a student organization that is dedicated to spreading advocacy, awareness, and doing fundraising for JDRF. Just out of curiosity, how open are you in terms of sharing information about diabetes/management/your pump/shots..basically everything that affects you when it comes to diabetes...

12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE As parents we know the day will come when we have to "Let Go" and allow our children the freedom to make their own choices, do their own thing, and take care of themselves even with diabetes. The time will come when we have to let our child...

Just thought I'd share the video my family did for the upcoming walk. It's our tribute to Lady Gaga. :)

I can't seem to figure out why my blood sugar acts the way it does! It is always high. So, I figured I would ask all of you! Please help!