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NEW Electronic Insulin Dose Calculator Added to 'Track3' Device

I am excited to announce that we have recently added a NEW feature to the 'Track3' Diabetes Device. An Electronic 'INSULIN DOSE CALCULATOR' is now a 'feature' on the 'Track3' You are able to enter your Carbs (by using the device data base of over 50,000 foods) and then your BG Reading to Calculate your Insulin Dose per your Ratios entered!! It's 'simple' and 'at the touch of your finger'!! For more information on this great device that will help with you… Continue

Added by Darlyne Miller on October 8, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

Why should someone eat foods with lower sodium?

According to USCF Medical Center, the average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt each day. This is about 20 times as much as the body needs. In fact, your body needs only one quarter of a teaspoon of salt every day. What happens if your sodium intake is high? Too much sodium in your diet can cause your body to retain excess fluid. This excess fluid can collect in your hands, ankles, belly, and lungs. This is especially important for patients with liver, heart, or kidney disease. Ther… Continue

Added by eatlowsodium on September 21, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

FDA Alert Risk of Hypoglycemia with certain blood glucose test strips

FDA Alert falsely high blood sugars if you use GDH-PQQ blood glucose meter and take sugars other than glucose http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/PatientAlerts/ucm177189.htm Continue

Added by Ana Rodriguez on August 13, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Murphy's Law Mom and then some :)~

Hi there, my name is Tammee and I have a T1D son, J. He is 14 years old and was DX'd in June of 06. He started pumping quickly on the MM722 in Aug. of 06 and we began using the Dexcom CGMS in Oct. of 08. My son struggles with a rare autoimmune disease as well, which makes his life quite difficult to manage. He has an autoimmune disease (CVID) that in his case presents with low platelets, enlarged lymph nodes (in his neck, groin and lungs), enlarged spleen and liver and has no immunities (those c… Continue

Added by Tammee S. Ryan on August 3, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Diabetes and Depression

Diabetes and Depression Power Point Presentation. Perfect for training employees and for the general public. Special $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. To see more go to http://ementerprises.webs.com Discounts for multiple orders. Orders your today Continue

Added by William E. Myers, MS on July 19, 2009 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Hi, has anyone had success with treating T2 with nutrition?

I am a Nutritional Therapy Coach. I was recently diagnosed as "Pre-Diabetic" My Dad died from T2, piece by piece, first his big toe, then his foot, then his leg. He died of a heart attach as 70% of T2s. I am collecting information on using nutrition to treat T2 and would appreciate any experiences you may have had with nutritional treatments, good or bad. Thank you! Bill Continue

Added by Bill Young on July 10, 2009 at 7:16pm — 6 Comments

Track3 Donation to Camp Juliet!

DM Distributing is pleased to announce the DONATION of (2) Track3 Diabetes Devices to Camp Juliet in Georgia! These devices will be given away tonight to two 'outstanding campers' ! Thanks to Jeremy Williamson (JMIAH) for giving of his time to be a Counselor at Camp Juliet and sharing the Track3 device with other campers! I'm sure Jeremy was an 'inspiration' to the kids, having been a camper there himself! Great Job! For more information on the Track3 de… Continue

Added by Darlyne Miller on June 27, 2009 at 3:24pm — No Comments

diabetic problems

I have the dreaded celluitus[not sure of spelling] My legs and in particular feet swelled and hurt and I had blotches-emergency Sun doctor only took 6 hours to come!He put me on penicillinbutas I felt so ill visited my doctor who upped strength then I developed awful red spotty rash and he home visited and said I was allergic and pout meon another drug-only once a day but you cannot take a lotofthings with it and bit of a nuisance as I need certain homeapathetic drugs like vitamins for my MS. Th… Continue

Added by Susan Jane Hanbury on June 27, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

NEW Electronic Diabetes Carb Counter/Planner - Track3

My son, J.L., age 15, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 5 years ago! J.L. is now on a MiniMed Pump, and it certainly has made our life easier. He is a real 'trooper' about taking care of himself and trying to make the best of this challenging disease...we are so very PROUD of JL… Continue

Added by Darlyne Miller on June 25, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

NEW Endorser/Spokes Model for Track3 & CalorieSmart

Track3 & CalorieSmart Endorser/Spokes Model I am very excited to Announce the recent News of Jeremy Williamson (www.JMIAH.com) as the 'Endorser/Spokes Model' for the Track3 Electronic Diabetes Carb Counter/Planner and the CalorieSmart Weight Manageme… Continue

Added by Darlyne Miller on June 24, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Do you know your C-pep level?

If your a type 2 diabetic, do you know what your C-Peptide (C-pep) level is? I didn't until very recently. The C-pep test is a blood test that can be done at the same time as your other regular a1C and cholesterol bloodwork. If you've had one, and it is possible you haven't, check with your doctor and discuss your results. My quick understanding is that when your pancreas kicks out insulin it also sends out an equal amount of C-pep and is a good measurement of how much insulin you are producing.… Continue

Added by Jeannene Herber on June 13, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Diabetic Friendly "XOCAI" Chocolates

I am a Type 2 Diabetic and managed to reduce my Sugar Levels by eating Xocai the Worlds First Healthy Chocolate SWEET INSPIRATION Dont compromise Eat it for health and Share it for wealth" Check for info by Dr Steve Warren http://mydrchocolate.com To buy/Join http://www.mxi.myvoffice.com/chocs4u The chocolate is not sold in stores, it's available via direct sales only and currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. It will be available to… Continue

Added by Sabs Marikar on May 12, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

Jmiah - My Story, 20 yrs of Diabetes

“JMIAH – My Story” Jeremy Williamson Coming to my senses in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, in May 1989, I realized something was different with me, but I had NO IDEA yet what it could be. I began my journey with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes when I was in seventh grade. My education on the topic didn’t come from a class project or a report that was due in science but from nearly dying of the disease. I was a normal 13 year-old, living life the way teens… Continue

Added by JMIAH.com on April 26, 2009 at 3:31pm — 14 Comments

Joysof being diabetic

Can no longer buy prepared food without reading sugar content so shopping takes longer. Puddings and anything with fruit a nono. Chinese is awful. Have to make a lot so collect recipies. I love chocolate. Diabetic gives me the runs so I ration myself on normal. ALDI are good on minis so are Marks. Asda does tub of diabetic icecream. I use my slow cooker a lot.Nurse takes my count and gives me daily inssulin Continue

Added by Susan Jane Hanbury on April 21, 2009 at 8:31am — 3 Comments

me!!!

ive only just bein diagnosed wit type 1 diabetes feb 09 at the mom am still tryin to get use to the fact tat i have it.Im on 2 injections a day !!!! Continue

Added by hayley louise lewiss on April 15, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

Welcome to ALL!

I can see that we are growing at this Wonderful D. site! I just wanted to send out a warm HELLO to ALL the new Members! It is very nice to have you here and I do hope to chat or read your thoughts and post here for I feel it is a very friendly, warm, sometimes silly, supportive site! Continue

Added by Linda on April 3, 2009 at 8:51am — 1 Comment

little update/questions

hi everyone! things have been going alright for me in "d"land, so far. i've been checking my blood sugar way too much tho and i think i'm just stressing myself out about it. but whatever! one problem i am having tho is lows, around the 60's or 70's, two hours after eating. i know it's not life threatening or anything, but it's just not a comfortable level for me. i always try to count my carbs as best as i can and measure everything out [unless i'm eating out of course, then it's just a confusin… Continue

Added by Jade on March 25, 2009 at 6:54pm — 1 Comment

one month!

it's been exactly one month since i was diagnosed with t1 diabetes. [[did i mention i was diagnosed on my parents 25th wedding anniversary]]. in that month life has, obviously, changed a lot, but i have also learned so much about myself and just life in general. there have been ups and downs and times when it just plain sucks and even felt sorry for myself. but i realize that reflecting on the bad is no way to live and know that in the end diabetes really will make me a better and healthier pers… Continue

Added by Jade on March 25, 2009 at 6:52pm — No Comments

my story of being diagnosed

so it started out how type 1 usually does. i was losing weight. i was drinking, drinking, drinking, and peeing like crazy for probably a couple of months. then finally on a monday night i could barely sleep. i just couldn't [cuz my BG was so high obviously, but i didn't know it]. and i was vomiting through the night. so tuesday i stayed home and just tried to rest and relax on the couch cuz i didn't have much energy [i was also developing pneumonia! beautiful huh!] i just thought i had a little… Continue

Added by Jade on March 25, 2009 at 6:51pm — 1 Comment

Sugar Blahs

Just went to the doctor today for my BPPV (long name for vertigo) and since the first med didn't work they now have me on valium. Now I'm not a big fan of hard script drugs but this may be good hopefully for my dizziness AND my nerves. I've been a Type 1 for almost 25 years now. I've been pumping for almost 1.5 years now and so far it's better then shots but still not perfect yet. I find too many things jeopardize my sugar levels. Also my fiance and I have been trying to conceive for over a year… Continue

Added by Drexxy on March 25, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

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