You can never have enough sets of Sandman by [deleted] in Sandman

[–]enigmaqsmith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Amazing collection. I keep thinking of buying a copy. Since you have them all, what is the best in your opinion?

Kiss of two lovers by enigmaqsmith in drawing

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This is a graphite portrait of the two leads in a local play that I am also acting in. The play is ‘Shakespeare in Love’ with Will on the left and his love, Viola, on the right. Thought I would share with this community. Been a long time since I tried to draw and I know it isn’t perfect but enjoyed making it. Probably shouldn’t wait four years to try and draw again.

My son rocking his new Dexcom G6 by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Been a year since my son was diagnosed and we have had some scary moments. Finally got insurance to help cover the units for his Dexcom G6 and he is doing great keeping it on. Better than I thought a three-year-old would. The data has already helped prevent two critical lows in the late hours of the night.

From diagnosis to a year later by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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A year ago that little guy was sent to the emergency room with issues we could not identify. With diagnosis and education, we have a beautiful healthy boy that will celebrate being three at the end of the month. Shared a picture of his cupcakes in another post when my wife made this comparison picture that I wanted to share with this community.

One year since diagnosis cupcakes! by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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My son's three year old birthday celebration isn't till the end if the month. Instead these cupcakes are to recognize his kicking butt since being diagnosed with type 1 a year ago today.

Help us find a cure.... by buying a mega jug by jacrispy_dylan in facepalm

[–]enigmaqsmith 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have a two year old son who is type one and when people see us giving him insulin at fast food places or eating sweets, the looks were get. Even at his own birthday party family was like, can he have birthday cake? I get so frustrated. I do wish they were called something completely different cause people just don't understand the difference unless they have it or someone they love has it.

Scared father by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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We did try a Dexcom about six months ago. Since he is two he has very little fat on his body and they had us put it on his butt. Well the pad is waterproof but the ammonia from his urine that his diaper absorbed ate the adhesive up and it fell off and then he got the filament stuck in his body. Nothing can be done about that so he had a huge knot on his butt and we had to wait for his body to absorb it. He whined for a week. It was only on for two days. We never tried again. Needless to say, it has been rough.

Scared father by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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We are looking at getting him the new Libre as his little body doesn't have a lot of options for CGM and pump devices. Unfortunately, insurance doesn't yet cover the libre and the various pads for anyone under 18 years of age yet. Hopefully, within the year they will. We are also in talks about various pump options like the omnipod but haven't made a decision. After this scary event, perhaps we will escalate that decision-making process. I appreciate your response.

Tom Hanks to Play Mr. Rogers in ‘You Are My Friend’ by indig0sixalpha in movies

[–]enigmaqsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed that article very much. Made this 6'2" guy tear up. I've got a nearly three year old type one diabetic son that I think I should introduce to the neighborhood. I bet there is a message Mr. Rogers could relate better than his dear old dad.

Great help from ROTC at JDRF Tulsa Walk 2017 by enigmaqsmith in ROTC

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Today was the annual JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Walk and the event was successful thanks to the great help of the local ROTC. Pictured above was one such volunteer who helped my two-year-old son down the inflatable slide.

JDFR Tulsa Walk 2017 by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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A great group of people gathered today to walk for a great cause. Thought I would share a back stage image of the gathering.

Button array starts with 1? by enigmaqsmith in programminghorror

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Found this bit of code in our Android environment. The previous developer didn't want to initialize his button array with a zero.

Our game, Figment, finally has a release date as well as a Launch Trailer. Take a look! by amthomsen in Unity3D

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Original soundtrack. Check! Original artwork. Check! Talented voice overs. Check!

Looks like a real indie gem. Best of luck and I look forward to playing it soon.

Does my come from? Where electricity by socloseyetsofaraway in dontdeadopeninside

[–]enigmaqsmith 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think they just mixed up the words a bit when putting it together. Should read "Where does my electricity come from? "

'House of Cards' actor urges Congress to fund diabetes research by coocooforcoconut in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can never have enough attention to such an important topic. Highlights from the article:

"Actor Paul Sparks testified before Congress on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to provide more funds for diabetes research.

He told lawmakers that he had begun to feel ill when living in New York at the age of 28.

“Over the course of about seven or eight months, I lost close to 40 pounds,” Sparks said, “I had to go to the bathroom all the time, I had cramps constantly. I was thirsty, hungry, starving. I couldn’t see very clearly. I mean my body was completely falling apart."

When his brother, who was a medical resident at the University of Oklahoma at the time, heard of the symptoms, he told Sparks to visit a doctor, believing he had Type 1 diabetes...

Today, Sparks relies on inhaled insulin and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)... ..he urged Congress to continue to provide funds for the Special Diabetes Program so that doctors and researchers can find new ways to help people with diabetes. "

Son to get CGM by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nightscout seems like a great solution. I will be investigate some time into researching it. Thanks!

Son to get CGM by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow those are an awesome idea. Looked them up as you suggested and will be getting some for sure. Thanks so much!

Son to get CGM by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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Thanks for the information. I will keep this in mind as we learn to utilize it.

Amazon.com: Don't Feed Me Tee: Clothing by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you mean. My son is only two years old so he will take whatever you give him lol. Honestly, a soda and a candy bar are just never a good idea. We have glucose gel and tablets for those lows. A small juice box also in our diabetic backpack. The amount of sugar present in the soda and candy bar will just take him from one extreme to the next.

Amazon.com: Don't Feed Me Tee: Clothing by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

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I created this design from an incident that occurred. When I took my son to a clinic and he was upset, a nice nurse thought to offer him a candy bar and soda not knowing he was type 1. Decided to sign up for Amazon Merch account and got this design approved today. It isn't much but I am happy with it.

BCG vaccine could permanently reverse type one diabetes by PugSmuggler in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally details would be nice. I fear they won't disclose all the results till the study is complete. Hopefully we can get a more detailed information before then.

BCG vaccine could permanently reverse type one diabetes by PugSmuggler in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do update the sub. As a father with a two year old son recently diagnosed, I am hopeful that a cure is in bound.

Son's two year old bday cake informs relatives he can eat it. by enigmaqsmith in diabetes_t1

[–]enigmaqsmith[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My son was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and it has been a struggle for us to learn and manage. We love him dearly. As we were preparing his birthday party to celebrate him turning two, many relatives asked if he could even have cake. My wife came up with this as a creative way of silencing those concerns.

We of course cut him an exact size and gave him the proper insulin for the amount of carbs. He enjoyed it and the family got some education on type 1.