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I have had Type 1 Diabetes since I was a year old. My glucose levels have ALWAYS been very sensitive and all over the place. My recent levels have been very bad with an A1C in the 8's. I found out I was pregnant a few months back and have been trying so hard to keep my levels under control. Although...

Hi guys, my MiniMed Paradigm 515 just completely gave up on me and stopped working (was super glitchy) and it turns out that it was no longer under warrenty. I am shopping for a new pump and need some advice. I was pretty satisfied with MM and have been using their pumps since I started insulin pump...

JDRF Research In the News December 2012 JDRF Research Portfolio The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research Today Richard Insel, MD is JDRF’s Chief Scientific Officer and oversees the JDRF research strategy. In an interview with DiabetesCare.net, Dr. Insel discusses the strategy behind JDRF’s research...

Hi. I have had Type 1 for about 18 years now. Here for about the past week, my sugars have been within the "normal range" without next to any insulin at all! I have been taking my usual night shot of Lantus, which is 13 units before bed. I eat like I normally do so I don't understand why...

Ever since I started using the pump about 2 1/2 years ago I've used my stomach and lower back as my only Site areas. the other day my Doctor told me I have to use other areas. I'm still extremely nervous to using my arms (I cant help but feel it will hit the muscle :s). But I guess I can do my...

Hey guys...I have been trying so hard for the past few days to not eat too much of my Halloween candy(i will never be too old for trick or treating!!! everrr!!) because I know it makes my BGs high..but like anyone else theres always that temptation...I try to look up the carbs in my best friend, when...

Hey, everybody! I'm Katherine, diagnosed with diabetes in February/ March, and due to delivery my first baby January 31st. When I was diagnosed, my A1C was like 11.5. Now, last month's A1C check was 5.9! :D I had a great OB and midwife who left my diabetes care to my equally wonderful endocrinologist...

Hi! My name is Kinnedy Durham. I am sixteen and participating in a Step Out: Walk to cure Diabetes. I am looking for support, financially and non-financially. This is something I have been wanting to do for years, and finally I have the chance to do it. This walk will be held at Pennington Biomedical...