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Great idea....the fall weather always makes me want to be outdoors, especially after this brutally hot summer☀️ I'm in

Another Garden Stater......but I can get my sausage sandwiches right on the boardwalks in Seaside or Point Pleasant all summer long :-)

midwesterner85- Thanks so much for taking the time to provide an in-depth explanation. It sounds like you were on the ground floor of the monitors from all the brands you have used. I do not have the CGM, my results are sent directly from my meter. The test strips are no longer available by mail order, but are still…

KnitOrMiss- Your brilliance is showing :-) Thanks for a great suggestion !

Aquawave- You and your husband will do just fine :-) My secondary insurance still takes care of most of the costs not covered by Medicare. My issue is basically in the particular brand I need to use for my pump, and its cost because of availability. There is paperwork involved when using Medicare, but you get accustomed to…

RalfLott-Thanks for the info about the test strips. I was always leery of the quality of the strips when purchased on line. That was great info.

I am a newbie and would be happy to add some friends. Thanks SuperCarlori for explaining how .

Definitely reading and creating mixed media.

Hi Aquawave- My doctor uses Medtronic glucose monitors, which is the leading company. The monitor really improves the quality of life for a PWD type 1. With Medicare, there is a lot more paperwork and verification. You must "document" your test strip uses, so you receive "exactly" the number of test strips.....if you test…

A problem that hadn't been addressed is the cost of the test strips themselves. I can only use one particular strip because my meter "reports" my numbers to my glucose monitor.There are currently NO mail order Medicare approved distributors, but I can get them locally....right now.The prices have steadily risen because…

You certainly have prioritized your goals thoughtfully and wisely. An improved diet and exercise routine Will certainly reap health benefits.....you've got this !!! There is nothing more rewarding than seeing those A1C numbers start to decline, but it does take a lot o f hard work and perseverance. You have your eye on the…

Thanks for the info :-)

Count me in !!! I am a 68 year young Jersey girl.....a REAL Jersey girl....not the MTV kind :-) Seems like I have tried everything to lose weight, but now would definitely like to ( need to) lose 30 pounds. So....let's get started....what is something that you have tried that HAS worked in the past? I love to walk, and it…

Hi....I am a newbie, but I am a type 1 PWD on an insulin pump. I am happy to have found this group and, hopefully, will be able to provide some input from my experiences and diabetic education.I am ALWAYS learning which is why I joined this group .Thanks for the add :-)

Your "plan of action" sounds doable, BUT those good intentions have never worked for ME....maybe you'll have better luck :-) I joined a gym "for the summer" and have discovered new ways of exercising that are actually enjoyable....who knew !!!! Plus, I have made a ton of new gym buddies. Give the gym a chance.... focus on…

I have spoken with doctor and nutritionist/ dietition. The doctor's advice has been generic. The nutritionist feels I need to eat more.Hoping to do that the "right" way here :-) Thanks for your response.