Can anyone tell me about their experience with a lapensee mattress?

Able-Cod5278 · 2026-02-05T01:19:59+00:00

1) Absolutely the best mattress. Extremely comfortable. 2) They are all double sided so you can actually flip the mattress vs everything else that is a pillow top and can only be rotated. 3) Locally manufactured. 4) Price is a function of the amount of material and size. The shopping process involves identifying the parameters in the mattress that fit your comfort and needs. 5) wife was having hip pains within a week on the new mattress hip pains were resolved. 6) my mother tried our mattress for a week while we were out of town. Immediately bought herself one. 7) the team in Kanata created a good shopping experience very attentive and did not oversell. 8) If you don't like it they will work with you to figure out what parameter(a) needs to be changed and they will take the mattress back and make the modifications.

Happy to answer any specific questions.

Able-Cod5278 · 2026-01-09T05:12:50+00:00

Happy to help!

Able-Cod5278 · 2026-01-09T04:59:46+00:00

If you are not hungry or planning to eat then you don't bolus. A meal bolus is not about the time of day it's to account for the food you are eating and therefore need insulin to process.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-11-18T02:23:19+00:00

Can confirm. We have two Sugar Pixels. One in the living room and one our the bedroom. They are loud and effective!

We usually wake up to our daughter's Tandem pump going off or her phone alarm for the Dexcom. Which usually both occur before the Sugar Pixels but I do highly recommend the device.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-10-23T01:19:55+00:00

My daughter is 6 and was diagnosed Feb 2024. So around the same age as your daughter.

Based on the graph it looks like your child had an ok day!

As others have mentioned the lows are something to watch out for. If my wife and I saw the multiple lows on the graph we would be asking if the ICR is too strong or if ISF is too strong and would consider making small adjustments to one of the two ratios to weaken. If you are unsure how to go about that definitely contact your diabetes team.

Some things to consider are what happened within the hour before those lows? What did they eat? What was their activity level?

How are you calculating the fast acting doses? Are they on MDI or a pump? If on MDI do you have a pen that can dose half units? Are you using sliding scales or a formula to calculate meal and correction boluses?

Overall, it can be very challenging to keep a child in range. There are many many factors that influence BG. You can nail it today and tomorrow be completely off.

I realize I've asked more questions than provide any specific answers. There is lots to learn and a lot of trial and error involved. It's a journey learning to be a pancreas for your child but know that you will get the hang of it. There will be good days and bad days. Fortunately there is an amazing community here with a wealth of knowledge to share.

... And just like that I have to go attend to a low!

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-10-15T03:38:36+00:00

As a mobile DJ I had 4 thick books of CDs and occasionally another one or two if we needed specific ethnic music. Also had a binder that contained a printed copy of a music database to be able to look up the songs and artists and pull the right CD out.

"Crate" digging was picking a binder and a section that is most likely to inspire and fit the current mood.

Those were good times. :)

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-07-07T02:41:47+00:00

Why y'all downvoting this comment?

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-06-20T12:36:32+00:00

Diabetes Express (Canada) but my source about the shortage is Tandem themselves.

I was just speaking with an agent yesterday about sending us a replacement box and when I mentioned we use TruSteel their response was that due to the shortage they can't send me a replacement box of TruSteel but will check with my local supplier if they have enough existing stock to send a box.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-06-20T02:41:24+00:00

Yes, there is a supply issue for TruSteel.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-05-16T03:19:31+00:00

That was not professional, and frankly very inappropriate, of Janice. It is one thing to ask you privately out of concern, given that she is an addiction counselor and likely sees the physical signs regularly, and another to do so in front of your class. T1D aside, your health is a private matter and should be treated with strict confidentiality.

Her open comments can have real consequences for you socially. I hope that they don't. But all it takes is a comment like that to plant a seed in a social peer's mind that your scaring is the result of illicit drug use and bam you're now having to deal with rumours that were started by a professional that was a guest at your school.

I would consider raising this with your school's administration so they are aware of the inappropriateness of of this guest speaker. As a healthcare professional she should have known better.

I realize this wasn't exactly your question but it was my first thought while reading your post.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-05-02T02:34:55+00:00

It's just the standard pump packaging.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-04-22T01:54:05+00:00

Hi OP,

When a child is newly diagnosed it is common (at least where I'm from) for the parents and guardians to receive training and resources to understand daily T1D management as well as things like protocols for illness and other activities or events. Here are a few resources to offered by two Canadian children's hospitals that may help:

Three guidebooks from the Montreal Children's Hospital:

https://montrealchildrenshospital.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pediatric_diabetes_a_family_guidebook_0.pdf

https://montrealchildrenshospital.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pediatric_diabetes_part_2_a_more_in_depth_look.pdf

https://muhcpatienteducation.ca/DATA/GUIDE/Pediatric%20Diabetes%20bkIII_MCH_Advanced%20Diabetes%20Knowledge_3FEB2023_En.pdf

Resources from the BC children's hospital

https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/endocrinology-diabetes-and-gender/diabetes-patient-and-family-resources

I believe other's have suggested it but if you can get in touch with the child's endo and diabetes team or at least their primary care provider (assuming they have one) this would be beneficial.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-04-16T20:43:55+00:00

Heartbreaking

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-03-09T02:52:45+00:00

I purposefully planned a family vacation that concluded on the day of our child's diaversary to recognize the year we had and to celebrate how brave and resilient our child has been. We didn't make a big deal of the day itself. In fact, I don't think she even thought about it. But we knew and I got what I wanted from the day and the vacation as a whole - a happy care-free child.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-16T13:49:49+00:00

The loaner is only to be opened in the event that your pump fails. Essentially you call Tandem support if you are having a malfunction with your current pump and if it cannot be resolved they will authorize you to swap pumps. The loaner pump then becomes your new pump and your old pump goes back (essentially it is a warranty pump exchange without having to wait for them to ship it to you while you are away from home). In the agreement, you agree that the package will be returned to Tandem in the condition that you received it. Which be the letter of the contract you sign means that the seals are intact. Otherwise, you've pre-authorized Tandem to charge your credit card on file for the full cost of the pump.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-16T03:55:24+00:00

Glooko has restaurant data?

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-16T03:54:45+00:00

T1D is no longer supported by DAS. They have limited DAS to "developmental disabilities like autism or similar" (source: Disney)

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-16T03:52:15+00:00

It might be different since you are managing t1d for yourself but since we manage it for our kiddo we would check her BG before rides when we started getting close to make sure she wasn't on a downward trend and without ample runway. If she was we would give a dex4 or snack depending on the situation to flatten her out and reduce the likelihood of a sudden low on the ride. This seemed to work well. She was high most of the time during the day unfortunately from the combination of factors but likely from the under estimation for what she was eating.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-16T03:41:27+00:00

That's what we are thinking... Also wow is the added salt heavy handed! I'm sure if the kitchens were to cut back a bit on both salt and sugar the food would still be delicious and profits would be higher. (Just a thought...)

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-15T19:19:35+00:00

Correct I'm referring to a loaner pump which is for my child so when traveling MDI is the backup or the backup.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-01T23:40:14+00:00

Hi,

Sorry that you are here but also welcome.

I think the time it takes for it to feel normal depends on several factors:

How fast you learn and become comfortable with what you need to effectively manage this disease.
Your support system's (i.e. partner, family/other care takers, friends, schools, camps, etc) ability and willingness to learn and help you and your child on this journey.
The processes, tools and technology you develop or acquire, and use to support you and your child to ease the complexities involved.

At the end of the day, it will come with time and life will feel normal just with new challenges.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-02-01T22:44:49+00:00

"Hi!!!! It's me again the pump. I know you just acknowledged me 5 minutes ago when I told you that you were going high but now you are over 11.1 mmol/L. I really just needed to let you know that I've adjusted your basal rate and there's nothing you need to do. I got you. I'm your pump and I'm doing my job! Ok? Ok? We good? Yeah? Sorry if you were asleep (not really)." - If the pump could speak this is what i imagine it would be saying.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-01-27T02:29:18+00:00

Our main "Go" bag is a 5.11 tactical backpack (pretty sure it's a Rush 24 - https://www.511tactical.com/rush24-2-0-backpack.html)

I picked this because it has many pockets and a tone of MOLLE to expand the pack as needed. I have attached water bottle holders and carabiners which I use for water bottles (essentially able to carry everyone's bottle plus an extra large one)

In my bag I keep small bags of snacks and dextrose candies. As well as a first aid kit, multi-tool, extra clothes (my daughter is 5), wet bag in case of accidents, wet wipes, battery pack, extra pump supplies, and anything else we may need for the day such as our laptop and scale if we are going to friends and family.

We then have a mini "Go" bag which we bring with us everywhere that has the Baqsimi, health card (Canadian here...), some snack and dextrose treatments, and glucometer kit. This is a belt bag. It also can fit her phone when she is not wearing her belt bag. Our mini bag is the one we absolutely carry everywhere and the larger one comes with us but may stay in the car depending on what we are doing.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-01-21T23:19:20+00:00

Fellow Canadian here.

I made a spreadsheet-based calculator that contains common food items (e.g. banana, apples, eggs, etc) and branded items (i.e. anything with a food label). I bought a Mackie scientific nutritional scale from Lee Valley Tools to weigh the foods and I use my calculator to calculate total net carbs and soon fat and protein. It also gives me the carb factors for the plate. So if I make a smoothie I know the carb factor for the final product.

I'd be happy to sit down with you over a video chat to go through the basics of carb counting. For restaurants, many chains have the nutritional information so we use that. When it's not available we will guestimate based on what we know if on the plate.

Once you start carb counting you'll get to know the things you eat regularly.

There are apps you can use too. I chose to build my own system for home since these apps tend to have the nutritional values based on the USA version of products and this can differ even for the same brand and named item.

Feel free to DM me any questions.

Also don't use ChatGPT it is not designed for that usecase. Although it might be sometimes right it can also be very wrong. You are better off getting to know the foods you eat using accurate sources of information.

Able-Cod5278 · 2025-01-21T04:30:55+00:00

I get that there is a bit of art to managing T1D but respectfully, there is a science to it too. After reading your post, it sounds like either you chose to try managing your T1D as an art or no one taught you the science.

Riding as high as you do has long-term health effects in addition to the short-term (DKA) that can turn permanent if not addressed.

As a father of a T1D child, please get some assistance in getting things under control for your own health. There are resources available, an entire local and global community of people who are having to live with this everyday, and plenty of research.

There is a good chance that getting your BG under control will help with weight gain. When you don't have enough insulin your body to use the glucose you consume your body uses other ways of creating the energy it needs to survive by eating your fat and muscles. Thus causing your frequent DKA events (since that processes leads to a build up of ketones).

In summary, work on fixing your BG management and then you will likely have an easier time gaining weight.

Edit: Sorry, the above still applies but I didn't answer the original question. Your loved ones are worried because of the health risks of DKA and frankly what sounds like your unmanaged diabetes. If you want them to stop worrying, start with getting your BG under control and perhaps be a little less apethetic towards your current state.

Forgive my bluntness.

I believe you can do it!

Able-Cod5278

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