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  • Using the UltraSmart to log with Animas ExManager

    I really am dumb.  Okay, part of the problem is that the features of the UltraSmart and the features of the EzManager are not really fully documented.

    Here’s the deal.  The exercise logs, the injection logs, the meal logs AND the blood sugar readings, including comments are all downloaded into the EzManger software.  Also Medical information recorded on the UltraSmart come out as notes.

    Better yet, if you want to keep track of things like TDD average, you can put them in the Ultra Smart and they don’t show up on the EzManger log.

    The LifeScan Ultra Smart is as good a companion to EzManager as is the Treo!  And a great deal cheaper!

  • Diabetes In Control – FreeStyle Navigator Not as Precise as Other Glucose Meters

     I think that can be said of all the continuous glucose monitors — but when will it be released?  I think I blogged about it during my first year.

    It may not be as accurate as a blood glucose monitor, but the results can provide important information to the patient as to what is happening, when they are not checking, it will be a great motivational tool!

    Source: Diabetes In Control – FreeStyle Navigator Not as Precise as Other Glucose Meters

  • Jury Duty over

    It took all day.  First, for some dumb reason, I thought I had to be there at 8:00.  Nope, 8:30.  That’s okay, because I got a really really good parking space.

    It was a case I just couldn’t serve on.  My husband thinks they probably already pulled me from the beginning since I’m a teacher.

    Aggravated sexual assault of a minor under 14.  Two counts, one of oral and one of manual penetration. 

    As it was, I was at the court house until 4:50.  Yeah, much longer day than I’m used to.

    I was able to keep my blood sugar until control while there.  Poured the insulin on, with a 50% basal rate, just like I do for teacher workshops.

    I did have to eat something in the afternoon, but I think that was more psychlogical than physical, but I was getting a headache.

    The biggest impression I got?  None of the speakers would survive a high school classroom, but the defense lawyer was the worse.  He not only couldn’t get to the point, he couldn’t make a point.

  • Eye Exam

    The eye doctor I use has a web page at http://www.c-l-c.com/clc_services_opto_map.html describing the exam they do.  They link to http://www.optos.com/ which has more detail.

    It removes a lot of the drawbacks of traditional exams, especially since it is easy to store and compare images.

    According to the FAQs, it takes care of most of the eye exam needed by the diabetic.  The Optomap Retinal Exam will tell you if you have diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, retinal holes, tears and detachments, macular degeneration, malignant melanomas and many other retinal disorders.

  • Jury Duty

    I am on Jury duty today. I was a bit stress as I was afraid my “friend” the Cingular 8125 woulfd not be allowed and also my Treo since both recordx and have built in cameras. My syringes aren’t allowed but since I use the Accu-chek Multiclick that would be okay. Tossed my bag into the xray machine and walked through the metal detector without a peep.

    However I ended up here in the Central Jury room about an hour early.

    But some fun news – in the middle of this post I received an email telling me I’d won a $20 gift certificate from Amazon. That’s one of my favorite places to shop!

  • SugarStats – Easy Online Diabetic Blood Sugar Tracking, Monitoring and Management » Blog Archive » 10 Tips for Travelling with Diabetes

    Very good tips — and having a modern pump like the Animas 1250 would also help.  It does alarming and calculates insulin on board for you. 

    Here are some common and not-so-common tips that just might help you next time you’re trotting the globe.

    Source: SugarStats – Easy Online Diabetic Blood Sugar Tracking, Monitoring and Management » Blog Archive » 10 Tips for Travelling with Diabetes

  • Update

    Commenting is back on.  I hope.

  • Byetta & Insulin

    From my doctor — a typical regimem is Lantus at night and Byetta with meals.

    I have run into a few pumpers who are doing Byetta but he prefers Symlin with the pump. He also said my experience was typical — dramatic results, and then slowly back to the previous state.

  • Comments are currently off

    I’ve turned the commenting off — the server has been hit by the spammers pretty hard. I’m researching how to get it fixed, but it might take several days.

    Sorry. If you do have something you want me to see or put on the blog, send to kathleenw at gmail

  • Pedometer

    A commenter wanted to know what pedometer. It’s an Omron — not sure which model but it is much nicer than any other I’ve seen.