Mac Mackenzie I usually don’t comment on Line about my diabetes ( not much)but I was looking at your you tube videos and extremely impressed with your great presentations. I have been a type T1D for 70 years (seventy) before at home blood testing, boiled our needles , syringes and sharpened needles on a stone etc etc. been on a Medtronic pump for 20 years and very unhappy with the 770g system with sensor accuracy which has taken my A1C from low 6’s to near 7. i was looking for a better system and a diabetic trainer put me onto a dexcom g6 and showed me a new tandem which I am getting the first of the year. My Medtronic’s warranty is up then. I started looking for Tandem pump info and came across your UA-cam channel and it is best info I have ever seen on diabetes. All of your info is right on and i relate with everything you cover. great info for newbies. If you ever want to talk let me know, I dont get much of a chance to communicate with T1D. Thanks again for your info. Actually have tried to message you on FB. But want to tell you how great your info is as long as I have had T1D have never had anybody relate info like you have. It’s like you are reading my symptoms. Thanks Mac Mackenzie
Oh Mac!!! Thank you so so much for all your kind comments!!! And 70 years....WOW...YOU'RE the expert! You could probably give all of us so so so many valuable pieces of advice and guidance!!! I'm very excited for you to start your Tslim/Dexcom G6 combination - it's the finest on the market at present I think! I'm sorry about the FB message - I'm not very active on FB so here is the best place to communicate, I hope that works alright for you! Please please please accept my sincere gratitude for your amazingly kind words and know how much they mean to me given your vast experience with Type 1 Diabetes - absolutely incredible!!!!!! Wishing you the happiest and healthiest New Year ahead!!! 🌟
I'm a total sucker for little pouches, purses and accessories, so I can totally see myself using a couple of the things you listed in this video! I actually just bookmarked a couple options for the James Diabetes Compact Case for me to buy soon after the holiday season. I'm excited now! Lol 😄
Oh that’s SUCH a nice option! I’ve been eyeing that one in the floral!!! A post-holiday treat like that sounds an absolutely delight!!! GREAT CALL!!! 😍
Look Ripley... When this job appeared on my desk, I read the files... You're still looking for her aren't you. That's why you've been working in the region where your mother went missing. Maybe this will help... Bring closure.
I am so thankful for your energy talking about diabetes for my young 7 year old. Diagnosed at 5. I hope that her future is as bright and joyful as you show today.
I just happened upon your UA-cam channel, looking for help with Tandem t:slim (received my first ever pump on Monday, overwhelmed). So many great videos! I'm already feeling better about being 'tethered' to it. Thank you!!
Oh wow!!! Welcome to pumping and to the Tslim!! You've made an AWESOME choice in the Tslim (in my opinion!) it's the best one on the market at this moment in time!! I hope it's all going smoothly and thank you so much for finding me and watching and commenting!!!! Welcome to the family here my diabuddy!!!
I believe that the TSlim will help you a lot with managing your diabetes. I have the pump now 4 months and had a control of the diabetes team last week. Now I have 90% time in range and a Hemoglobine A1C of 5.5% as result of switching to the Tandem wint the control IQ software. Before it was about 82% time in range and Hemoglobine A1C between 5.9 and 6.3%. So very clear that with the control IQ software of tandem you can manage your diabetes very well!
@@ShesDiabetic The control IQ software is awesome indeed. Otherwhile I could not get the results after 4 months that I mentioned in my response to Julie Martyn. The infusion I have more problems with those available off tadem then I used with the medtronic and as well the tandem as the Dexcom result in a lot of garbage. The ideal pump would be the Tandem sofware and the medtronic infusion sets but that not exists and the software is still the most important aspect of this and so you best always choose the sollution with the best software!
My bsl is 146. Lucky right now, it’s been low for most of the day and went higher near dinner time. She kind of looks like jasmine Chiswell little bit.
For getting rid of test strips: I recently started getting an old empty strip tub, and either pulled off the label/stuck like paper tape over the label (meaning it visually looks different and has a differenr texture to the box with strips for in the dark) and using this to dispose of strips. This also takes the same amount of time to fill as it does to use a box so you can also just dispose of a whole tub of strips while they're in the tub still. And its not too bulky
I LOVE ‘Lily’s Chocolates Ghe sell Lily’s Chocolate here in SE MI! Thank you Andrea. Have an Amazing Holiday 2021. I Appreciate You & his you help many of us w/ T1D🙏🏼 Take Care of Yourselves, Everyone!
YES!!! SO EXCELLENT!!!! AND SO many favors!! 😍 Thank you for watching - I appreciate you and your being here and your kind, supportive comments!!!! Take good care of yourself and have a wonderful Holiday Season!!!!!!
I will, I promise, I've had a very very challenging few months and have not been able to make content both due to time and emotional swings, but I will make content again, I promise!
Hi Andrea, Thankyou for sharing, especially your info about the book , very good 👍. Sharron and I wish you and David, and family, a very Happy and blessed Christmas 🎄 ❤
Thank you so much Rex!! I agree - the book is just STUPENDOUS!! David and I wish you and Sharron the most wonderful, happy, healthy, blessed Christmas!!! 🎄
I'm 13 I've also been diagnosed with type 1 diabeties just a few weeks ago...i did my research about it....exactly I totally feel sad sometimes...and sometimes I'm grateful...cause...if I did not get this...I wouldn't know they value of ppl having it...now that ik....i have mixed emotions....and watching ur videos make me feel much better and reminds me tat I'm not the only one and that there are many ppl with type1 diabetes and soon...there will be a cure let's all pray for that...love to all 🌈
I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis Sudha! But please please know you have a place here and are a valued part of the community!! I totally get the mixed emotions thing…I really really do. There are ups and downs - and not just in the numbers…but truly TRULY know you can (AND WILL) live a fabulous life with this condition! We’ll all pray for a cure and support one another until that days comes! 🌟
Wow, I’m digging the idea of that diabetic fanny pack/bum bag 😁😉 I’m not just saying it for you all T1Ds but also including the idea for those of us who have glucometers who want to keep track of their blood sugars
@@tungastudio58 she mentions being diagnosed at age 15 and if you pay attention you’ll realize that’s 21 years ago meaning that it’s 1987 Also in a livestreamed video that I chatted in she says her birthday is February 5
Have you ever had to wait days to receive a replacement pump? My adult son has had several break. We are waiting at least 3 and a half days to get the new one to replace our current broken pump. It will not consistently deliver insulin and it won't allow a new reservoir to be put in. It is also screaming (or was ) because it is out of insulin. Tandem is a good pump but it seems to get glitchy after awhile. For us anyway. So if you have had to wait for a new pump and you don't have another pump lying around to wait with, how did you wait it out with only fast acting insulin?
I believe they have to replace it in 24 hours. At least here you can do that via hospital or the supplier for all pumps over Europe. We have also at home always quickpens in the refrigerator to solve such moments with as well lantus as short acting insulin and can call 24 hours a person from the hospital to get help when you are in such situation. At least that is the situation in Belgium with a great support of the diabetes team!
Mac Mackenzie
I usually don’t comment on Line about my diabetes ( not much)but I was looking at your you tube videos and extremely impressed with your great presentations. I have been a type T1D for 70 years (seventy) before at home blood testing, boiled our needles , syringes and sharpened needles on a stone etc etc. been on a Medtronic pump for 20 years and very unhappy with the 770g system with sensor accuracy which has taken my A1C from low 6’s to near 7. i was looking for a better system and a diabetic trainer put me onto a dexcom g6 and showed me a new tandem which I am getting the first of the year. My Medtronic’s warranty is up then. I started looking for Tandem pump info and came across your UA-cam channel and it is best info I have ever seen on diabetes. All of your info is right on and i relate with everything you cover. great info for newbies. If you ever want to talk let me know, I dont get much of a chance to communicate with T1D. Thanks again for your info. Actually have tried to message you on FB. But want to tell you how great your info is as long as I have had T1D have never had anybody relate info like you have. It’s like you are reading my symptoms. Thanks Mac Mackenzie
Oh Mac!!! Thank you so so much for all your kind comments!!! And 70 years....WOW...YOU'RE the expert! You could probably give all of us so so so many valuable pieces of advice and guidance!!! I'm very excited for you to start your Tslim/Dexcom G6 combination - it's the finest on the market at present I think! I'm sorry about the FB message - I'm not very active on FB so here is the best place to communicate, I hope that works alright for you! Please please please accept my sincere gratitude for your amazingly kind words and know how much they mean to me given your vast experience with Type 1 Diabetes - absolutely incredible!!!!!! Wishing you the happiest and healthiest New Year ahead!!! 🌟
I'm a total sucker for little pouches, purses and accessories, so I can totally see myself using a couple of the things you listed in this video! I actually just bookmarked a couple options for the James Diabetes Compact Case for me to buy soon after the holiday season. I'm excited now! Lol 😄
Oh that’s SUCH a nice option! I’ve been eyeing that one in the floral!!! A post-holiday treat like that sounds an absolutely delight!!! GREAT CALL!!! 😍
Look Ripley... When this job appeared on my desk, I read the files... You're still looking for her aren't you. That's why you've been working in the region where your mother went missing.
Maybe this will help... Bring closure.
😏😏😏
I am so thankful for your energy talking about diabetes for my young 7 year old. Diagnosed at 5. I hope that her future is as bright and joyful as you show today.
My son was diagnosed at 6 two years ago x
@@kayjordan7310 hope he is happy and healthy ❤️
Hey Andrea, aren't you going to make us another t1d video??
Hi 👋where are you I miss you 😘 I hope you are okay pls tell me you are fine
Those Diabitys transmitter stickers are so cool!! And the Sugar Medical bag can hold 400 test strips?! 😍😀😎❤
I know!!!! And YES!!! 400!!!! That’s a lot of time to go without having to empty it!!! And me likey dat!!! 😍😎❣️
I just happened upon your UA-cam channel, looking for help with Tandem t:slim (received my first ever pump on Monday, overwhelmed). So many great videos! I'm already feeling better about being 'tethered' to it. Thank you!!
Oh wow!!! Welcome to pumping and to the Tslim!! You've made an AWESOME choice in the Tslim (in my opinion!) it's the best one on the market at this moment in time!! I hope it's all going smoothly and thank you so much for finding me and watching and commenting!!!! Welcome to the family here my diabuddy!!!
I believe that the TSlim will help you a lot with managing your diabetes. I have the pump now 4 months and had a control of the diabetes team last week. Now I have 90% time in range and a Hemoglobine A1C of 5.5% as result of switching to the Tandem wint the control IQ software. Before it was about 82% time in range and Hemoglobine A1C between 5.9 and 6.3%. So very clear that with the control IQ software of tandem you can manage your diabetes very well!
@@ShesDiabetic The control IQ software is awesome indeed. Otherwhile I could not get the results after 4 months that I mentioned in my response to Julie Martyn. The infusion I have more problems with those available off tadem then I used with the medtronic and as well the tandem as the Dexcom result in a lot of garbage. The ideal pump would be the Tandem sofware and the medtronic infusion sets but that not exists and the software is still the most important aspect of this and so you best always choose the sollution with the best software!
Merry Christmas & have a Blessed New Year !
You too my friend!!! ☺️💙
Finally! Found Nomad's female voice actor in Ghost Recon Wildlands. I'm so happy 😭
My bsl is 146. Lucky right now, it’s been low for most of the day and went higher near dinner time.
She kind of looks like jasmine Chiswell little bit.
For getting rid of test strips: I recently started getting an old empty strip tub, and either pulled off the label/stuck like paper tape over the label (meaning it visually looks different and has a differenr texture to the box with strips for in the dark) and using this to dispose of strips. This also takes the same amount of time to fill as it does to use a box so you can also just dispose of a whole tub of strips while they're in the tub still.
And its not too bulky
This is so cool! My mother is a diabetic and this gave me some great ideas ❤. Thank you!
Oh yay!!! It’s my pleasure to help be a little elf to you for your Mom!!! 🤗🎄🎉❤️
Not related to the video but I just wanna say You're Beautiful! ♥️
I LOVE ‘Lily’s Chocolates Ghe sell Lily’s Chocolate here in SE MI! Thank you Andrea. Have an Amazing Holiday 2021.
I Appreciate You & his you help many of us w/ T1D🙏🏼 Take Care of Yourselves, Everyone!
YES!!! SO EXCELLENT!!!! AND SO many favors!! 😍 Thank you for watching - I appreciate you and your being here and your kind, supportive comments!!!! Take good care of yourself and have a wonderful Holiday Season!!!!!!
Are you ever going to any more on UA-cam?
I will, I promise, I've had a very very challenging few months and have not been able to make content both due to time and emotional swings, but I will make content again, I promise!
Hi Andrea,
Thankyou for sharing, especially your info about the book , very good 👍.
Sharron and I wish you and David, and family, a very Happy and blessed Christmas 🎄 ❤
Thank you so much Rex!! I agree - the book is just STUPENDOUS!! David and I wish you and Sharron the most wonderful, happy, healthy, blessed Christmas!!! 🎄
I'm 13 I've also been diagnosed with type 1 diabeties just a few weeks ago...i did my research about it....exactly I totally feel sad sometimes...and sometimes I'm grateful...cause...if I did not get this...I wouldn't know they value of ppl having it...now that ik....i have mixed emotions....and watching ur videos make me feel much better and reminds me tat I'm not the only one and that there are many ppl with type1 diabetes and soon...there will be a cure let's all pray for that...love to all 🌈
I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis Sudha! But please please know you have a place here and are a valued part of the community!! I totally get the mixed emotions thing…I really really do. There are ups and downs - and not just in the numbers…but truly TRULY know you can (AND WILL) live a fabulous life with this condition! We’ll all pray for a cure and support one another until that days comes! 🌟
Wow, I’m digging the idea of that diabetic fanny pack/bum bag 😁😉
I’m not just saying it for you all T1Ds but also including the idea for those of us who have glucometers who want to keep track of their blood sugars
Precisely!!! 😍🥰 it’s so multi use!!
Omg yessssss I would love those chocolates gahhh I'm a horrible chocolate eater ^-^
And that bag is sooo cute!!!
YAY!!!! I'm right there with you - I'm eating this chocolate every single night - every night I tell you!!! RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!
I like this specific gift guide! Well presented .
I'm so glad it was so helpful!! Thank you for watching and for your kind words!!
Bright Spots and Landmines is an amazing book. I highly recommend it for all diabetic types. I have the print book and the audio book.
Obviously I whole heartedly agree!!! It’s SUCH a great book!!!
I also have a birthday coming up in 2 weeks, great ideas to pass on to my family. Thank you!!
Oh excellent!! I hope you get everything off your wish list!!!!!
Great ideas !! Happy holidays !!! I shared this on a couple of pages ..
YAY!! Thank you so much - for watching and for sharing!!! 💙
Great idea andrea ...heres to a great Christmas...you look so well ...louise xx
Here’s to a great Christmas indeed sweet Louise!! Thank you for watching and for your kind wishes!!!!! 💙
Loved the Dexcom customized patches with your logo on them, sooo cute 🥰
It is impossible to not to smile when watching you Andrea 💙
I know, right!!! SO CLEVER!!! Thank you! Smiling right back at you!!!
Hey andrea were you born in 1994 or 1987? Wikipedia gives these 2 dates.
@@tungastudio58 she mentions being diagnosed at age 15 and if you pay attention you’ll realize that’s 21 years ago meaning that it’s 1987
Also in a livestreamed video that I chatted in she says her birthday is February 5
I bought the book bright spots & landmines great book thank you so much
Yay!!! I hope you love it as much as I do!!!!!
5
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My Mum got me Bright Spots when i was first diagnosed. Good book, good tips.
Your Mum is a bright spot!!! Smart woman!!
@@ShesDiabetic lol thanks, I think so too.
Merry Christmas Andrea❤️ wishing you all the best in the new year and always!
Merry Christmas to you too Fiona!!!! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead and always as well my friend and diabuddy!! 💙🌞
I love you casting on Season 8 of Homeland. Have a good day
Thank you so much!!!
Great ideas! I have a Myabetic crossbody bag- love it!
Ekkk!!! Isn’t it just the best!! Love a good crossbody!!! 😍
Downloaded the book right away 🎁🎁💞
Awesome!!!! It will be one of your bright spots - I promise!!!
Andrea could you do a video on basal insulin that would be great I dont understand that at all x
lol the wink. Me too, Andrea, me too.
😉
Have you ever had to wait days to receive a replacement pump? My adult son has had several break. We are waiting at least 3 and a half days to get the new one to replace our current broken pump. It will not consistently deliver insulin and it won't allow a new reservoir to be put in. It is also screaming (or was ) because it is out of insulin. Tandem is a good pump but it seems to get glitchy after awhile. For us anyway. So if you have had to wait for a new pump and you don't have another pump lying around to wait with, how did you wait it out with only fast acting insulin?
I believe they have to replace it in 24 hours. At least here you can do that via hospital or the supplier for all pumps over Europe. We have also at home always quickpens in the refrigerator to solve such moments with as well lantus as short acting insulin and can call 24 hours a person from the hospital to get help when you are in such situation. At least that is the situation in Belgium with a great support of the diabetes team!
Ooh! I love the bag with the little test strip trash can 🥰
Yayyy!!!! Iam First!🥰😘😍
Yay!!! Congratulations!!!! 🎉🎈
@@ShesDiabetic ❤️😘