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Skin tac and Dexcom CGM
i'm thinking of trying skin tac to help my CGM stay on. I've read many different ways to do this. Wipe before insertion, wipe after insertion. Which way works best? And is it hard to remove the site when it dies?
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I bought the starter kit, but can't find it!
i used PayPal to pay for it. Got my receipt email, but can't find it anywhere on my iPad! Any idea where I look for it. And now to contact anybody for help?
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This old girl isn't giving up! but, she needs some expanations!
Hi, I've been on MFP for 2 years. Lost 17 pounds within about 3 months by cutting calories to 1200 and exercising religiously. that stayed off pretty well for over a year, but started creeping back up. Still 1200 cals and still exercising 6 days a week. so, now, I'm up 7 pounds from then. So, recently, one of my fitness…
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Best pump and sensor
I'm hoping to get some insight on insulin pumps and sensors. I have a medtronic pump. I use an enlight sensor. My doctor says I'd like the deacon better. That her patients love it. I like the enlige because it works with my oump. I'm not sure about having another gadget to carry around. It looks small and I like that. Help?
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How does c25k calculate calories burned
hi, I just finished week 1. I've linked the app to MFP. How does it calculate calories burned without knowing how fast I'm walking/ running?
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starting c25k free app program
I just downloaded the c25k app on my ipad. Seems pretty straight forward, but I have a few dumb questions. The app tells you to start walking, then it tells you when to start running. duh! Well, how do I know what speed to start at. There's no way on earth I will be running 5k in the 30 minutes the program lasts, even in 8…
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Type 1 50 YO pumper looking for friends
Hi I'm looking for friends that are going through the Sam etchings I am and understand the daily struggle of keeping sugars in range, while excercising. I've been working on the same 15 pounds for 1 1/2 years. I must be missing something!
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Low carb green smoothies
I've decided to try this new craze. I need to get extra fiber in my system for obvious reasons. Any low carb smoothie ideas? I've done kale with almond milk and 1/2 c of frozen raspberries or blueberries. I added either cottage cheese, or 1/2 scoop of protein powder. Pretty tasty. I've read that I need to rotate my greens,…
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Low carb green smoothies
Looking for ideas on low carb green smoothies.
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Weight gain during menapause
I know this subject has been discussed at length. I'm 50 years old, weight has been at a complete standstill. is this a temporary problem or am I going to fight this hard forever? I exercise 6 days a week. MFP has me at 1210 calories, but I do eat back my exercise calories. ( I tend to calculate on the low side for my…
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Ladies.....Attitude matters!
First, I understand that I'm not 20 years old. But, it doesn't matter. I'm going to challenge you all to turn your sexy up to 10!!! I don't care what size you are, what the scale says......attitude really matters. My husband has been trying to make me understand that he can tell without me saying a word, whether the scale…
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Ginger Chews
Dr. Oz talked about using ginger chews or fennel seeds to help reduce bloating. has anyone tried this? Do you know if there's a sugar free version?
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WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!
After "stalling" or "plateauing" for 4 months, I decided last week to change it up. Great intentions, thought I was making a move in the right direction. Since April, I've had the same exercise routine. Brazil Body Now three days a week, walking on my treadmill burning on average 300 calories three days a week, rest on…
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Changing it up!
Thank you in advance to those of you that will take the time to help me out! I've been on my journey since April. Doing Brazil Body Now, three days a week, and walking 60 minutes on intermittent incline three days a week, with fantastic results for the first three months. Lost 14 pounds and lots of inches. Until 3 months…
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End of Day Bloating
OK, as embarrassing as this is, I gotta go there!!! I start out my day feeling great. Of course, that's if my sugars start out good!!! But, as my day progresses, I start getting very gassy and bloated feeling. I eat a lot of chicken and vegetables, so I'm guessing that's what it's from. Goodness knows what's happening to…
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More than "frustrated". I'm p*#@** off now!
My diary is open. I really need someone who knows what they're going and talking about to help me figure out what I'm doing wrong. I've been up and down the same 3-4 pounds for 2 months. I'm 49 years old. 5'6" tall and weigh 158. My goal is 140-145. Type 1 diabetic for 40 years with hypothyroidism. Diabetes is well…
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There's measuring and there's "measuring!
I had posted a topic about being really frustrated last week. I got great advice and information about weighing my food and measuring everything I eat. So, I thought I started really paying close attention to measuring after that. I got a food scale yesterday, feeling like it would really be close to what I'd been doing…
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Fitbit
What's the difference between the fitbits available. The fitbit one is $40.00 than the firbit zip. The biggest difference I see is the sleep monitor. Am I missing something?
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Same Old Story Just a Different Day
Hi I've been religiously logging all food and exercise. According to MFP, I have a calorie deficit of 700 calories and should be losing 1.5 lbs a week. Some weeks, I'm down a little, some weeks up a little. I've gotten very discouraged, overall. I don't always eatback all my exercise calories. I've been underestimating my…
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Same ole story, just a different day
Hi I've been religiously logging all food and exercise. According to MFP, I have a calorie deficit of 700 calories and should be losing 1.5 lbs a week. Some weeks, I'm down a little, some weeks up a little. I've gotten very discouraged, overall. I don't always eatback all my exercise calories. I've been underestimating my…
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Calculating calories burned
Does anybody know how to calculate calories burned during an exercise that is not posted? I'm guestimating from researching the exercise dvd online. I fear I'm over guestimating! Will a heart rate monitor give me those answers? Please and and thank you in advcance.
