tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post2106571023488346729..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: My swelling/hurty brainMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-21337231564567813672010-03-19T09:27:57.269-07:002010-03-19T09:27:57.269-07:00Meri, I live for CareLink info. lol It's so ...Meri, I live for CareLink info. lol It's so helpful and I've come to love it even when I hate all the information. Good luck!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166319257130654553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-59643696193758757032010-03-19T08:16:43.522-07:002010-03-19T08:16:43.522-07:00Blogger blackmail........
love that term!Blogger blackmail........<br /><br />love that term!:) Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007765987473563241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-23542795936328227052010-03-17T18:21:44.054-07:002010-03-17T18:21:44.054-07:00Meri, I love you...you always make me laugh! As I...Meri, I love you...you always make me laugh! As I'm reading this, I'm thinking...hmmmm wonder what happened to that CareLink that we have? We were also frustrated when we tried to set it up initially. Time to try it out again.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818861980843167968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-29839146395653894182010-03-17T13:59:54.849-07:002010-03-17T13:59:54.849-07:00So whats the trick to getting it so accurate? We h...So whats the trick to getting it so accurate? We had pretty good accuracy...sometimes GREAT, but not consistently. TMI, I agree!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-6850232480634646892010-03-17T12:53:35.839-07:002010-03-17T12:53:35.839-07:00You are SO GOOD to stick it out for hours on the p...You are SO GOOD to stick it out for hours on the phone to get it all set up on the computer. I tried one night....I gave-up and threw my brain under the bus!! We love the Dexcom though because it helps me see the numbers and trends....hope you fall in love with yours too!:)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098658330937204857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-8520371947912975322010-03-17T12:48:38.016-07:002010-03-17T12:48:38.016-07:00Meri, I think it is safe to assume that we all are...Meri, I think it is safe to assume that we all are filled with awe and admiration for you! I completely understand your feeling of information overload. I felt that way at the Endo the other day just talking about basal rates and correction factors and translating diluted to regular insulin doses for the pump..I wanted to cover my ears too! I am sure you will adjust to the CGM and become a great pro that we all turn to for advice when we go down that path. <br />And btw, Lost and some chocolate always helps me out.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578777299563079924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-89312098793549475662010-03-17T11:42:31.615-07:002010-03-17T11:42:31.615-07:00Oh Meri, as soon as you said 'cable' and &...Oh Meri, as soon as you said 'cable' and 'download information' I wanted to run out in front of a bus. I don't want any more information!!!! I am sure you are drowning in information, some good, some bad, some so-so. I feel like we all are. The thought of connecting and getting more, in graphs and charts, makes me want to run screaming.<br /><br />You are such a good mom. Look at what you did with the information. You didn't crawl under a table and disown the kids, you got right to work. You go girl!!!!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-12401884648832675082010-03-17T11:14:48.816-07:002010-03-17T11:14:48.816-07:00Well since no one else said it, I will... I WOULD ...Well since no one else said it, I will... I WOULD like to be in anykind of somethin with Johnny Depp :)<br /><br />Glad the CGM thing has been a little more positive than the trial. I would LOVE graphs!!! <br />I keep looking at these new usb meters. I just don't want to spend the $80. <br /><br />Also, glad you never saw the "bus". We need your brain in tact to keep us in order (((HUGS))).Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-34635679778470619102010-03-17T10:30:18.530-07:002010-03-17T10:30:18.530-07:00Hey Meri,
Good luck. I couldn't agree more ab...Hey Meri,<br /><br />Good luck. I couldn't agree more about processing the information. When Caleb started CGM, I referred to his initial graph lines as the "liars" like from a lie detector chart. It's overwhelming, but the information can be so helpful. Caleb's charts are much more honest these days. The thing I find so tricky is that because it is so hard to attain the numbers we all want (that's just a nature of the beast) the charts from CGM do not provide oodles of positive reinforcement. But they do provide oodles of useful information. I have learned so much over the past several months and it's resulted in a cumulative positive effect to his BGs. It's hardly perfect, but I'm happy to have this weapon in our arsenal.<br />I hope you have continued success.<br /><br />LoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-87897583287937612462010-03-17T10:18:52.708-07:002010-03-17T10:18:52.708-07:00Meri - You ROCK! =) I dont know how you do it, x...Meri - You ROCK! =) I dont know how you do it, x 3, but however you do it - you rock! =)<br />I have been more and more and more interested in CGM since meeting all you wonderful ladies and hearing you (Tracy!!) rave about them. <br />We have a mini med pump on Jacob too, and so the corresponding CGM would probably be our first choice. Please keep us updated on how you are liking it, Meri. Also my husband has been drooling over the CareLink since we got the pump as well, so I think I will link him to your blog so he can read this post. =) <br />Love you and your honest humor, Meri!! =)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795330580856695749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-3164441473452802602010-03-17T10:17:41.675-07:002010-03-17T10:17:41.675-07:00Reading this post, I felt like I was reading a goo...Reading this post, I felt like I was reading a good book. I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Can't wait to read more and hear how things go with the CGM.<br /><br />I hear you on the information overload aspect of it all. I am both eager to get Jack a CGM and also afraid!<br /><br />I love that Lawton caught B and L's lows and then woke you up. What a good doggie!Heidi / Jack's Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777565610491587857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-27041758684334214712010-03-17T09:31:59.736-07:002010-03-17T09:31:59.736-07:00I hear you, woman!!!!!! I can only handle so much...I hear you, woman!!!!!! I can only handle so much information...sometimes I avoid looking at Addy's info for fear of what you have just described. I can't imagine doing it X3!!!!<br /><br />I was completely overwhelmed with Navigator....information overload is one of the reasons I'm still NOT back in the CGM saddle.<br /><br />I'm THRILLED to hear the numbers have been SPOT ON for you guys!!!!!<br />THRILLED!!!!!<br /><br />And, chocolate ROCKS :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977082081187891403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-33449445749533829312010-03-17T09:14:34.364-07:002010-03-17T09:14:34.364-07:00Thank god for chocolate :)Thank god for chocolate :)FeltFinlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752112973307523571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-84726297017642976902010-03-17T09:04:25.200-07:002010-03-17T09:04:25.200-07:00haha...I started plugging my ears...saying "L...haha...I started plugging my ears...saying "LALALALALALA"...well make that wanting to cover my eyes when reading the part about you setting up the CareLink thingy. That right there would send me OVER THE mentioned EDGE! You my friend are amazing and good luck with the CGM and all the data. Joe is going to trial Dexcom soon. I am cautiously optimistic. xoxo. Thanks for the beautiful new blog post. Love IT...and tell your husband he remains a stand-up guy in our blogosphere! BTW I am impressed it only took chocolates to decompress...I would have needed wine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.com