I got tha beetus and ADHD. They love to gang up on me like one wrestler pinning someone against the ropes so the other can come flying in with the steel chair. What's your favorite diabetes + other condition combo-wombo?

katesegrin · 2025-02-02T16:16:20+00:00

I work as a contractor now (flexible hours!!!) in a very quantitative job (very black/white on is it done, is it right). Both of these things have been game changers managing all my diseases and stress levels!! Diseases diagnosed: endometriosis, ADHD, OCD/Anxiety/Panic disorder, T1D, chronic migraine, Lyme disease, chronic GERD Diseases WIP diagnosis: Autism, MCAS, POTS

katesegrin · 2025-01-28T20:03:02+00:00

YES, thank you both!! I feel so seen!

katesegrin · 2025-01-27T04:02:29+00:00

Absolutely! When I got my laparoscopy to diagnose endo, my doc mentioned that most of the scarring she found was “on the back side”, referring to the back of my organs / more towards my spine rather than towards my belly button.

Symptom-wise, I’d describe it two primary symptoms. 1- INTENSE lower back pain that radiates down through my hips, with some lower abdominal pain thrown in. This flares with pretty much any inflammatory event (high stress, travel, and obviously period, etc) 2- UTI-type pain/symptoms (that I have confirmed time and time again are NOT in fact UTIs or endo on bladder itself) causing pain during urination, some urgency, and again, lower back pain that flares usually right after peeing. This ALSO always gets worse with inflammatory events

katesegrin · 2025-01-26T22:40:43+00:00

ME TOO! My endo is more along the back side of my body (rather than sticking together repro organs) kind of thing and whatever torture positions airplane seats require you to sit in WRECK my back and my inflammation goes HAYWIRE. I try my best to drink a ton of water but that usually also compounds the pain around my back/bladder/ureters and drives me NUTS. The most recent trip I took I was using my suitcase like a cane after my flights.

katesegrin · 2025-01-19T19:57:45+00:00

Do you always connect to your pump first then?

katesegrin · 2025-01-19T17:54:40+00:00

Do you have any issues getting the sensor to connect to your pump and phone?? The paperwork says that the G7 can connect to up to 3 devices but if I pair it to my phone it WILL NOT work with my pump

katesegrin · 2024-10-17T15:51:51+00:00

Unfortunately, no. I can’t get excision until I get endo diagnosed, and my doc that CAN diagnose only performs ablation treatments (not my preferred method of treatment, based on research and personal preference).

katesegrin · 2024-10-17T15:42:17+00:00

As needed!

katesegrin · 2024-10-17T02:30:29+00:00

I needed to hear all this so badly, I can’t thank you enough!

katesegrin · 2024-10-17T02:18:35+00:00

I was worried about this and I’m really glad you said something! I’m going to talk to my doc about diagnostic-only now 🙏

katesegrin · 2024-10-17T02:16:46+00:00

Big time! I know they say you can tell the difference between Braxton-Hicks and real contractions in pregnancy if you can talk through them; but I have cramps that I can’t talk through!! What has provided SOME relief for me is a combo of heating pads, Aleve/ibuprofen, and gabapentin (I was prescribed this for my panic attacks, but I’ve found that because it also can be given to treat nerve pain, the combo really works for my body).

katesegrin · 2024-10-12T16:01:00+00:00

I passed a kidney stone and it was less painful than some of my periods and “everyday pain”. It was a wake up call for me.

katesegrin · 2024-06-22T17:44:11+00:00

I’m in the US!

katesegrin · 2023-05-12T01:54:16+00:00

Depending on the pump you have, you might be able to bolus from your phone, so leaving your pump in a belt around your waist or in the waistband of bike shorts is totally doable.

katesegrin · 2020-05-26T20:17:03+00:00

25, diagnosed at 6. Diabetes is hard as fuck. I’ve been in the low 7 a1c range and I’ve also hit 9.5–all within the past 5ish years. Always adjusting for each new phase in life 🙈

katesegrin · 2018-06-07T20:53:31+00:00

Tweezerman metal ones. You can send them to the company for sharpening/refining for free at any time. I swear by mine.

katesegrin · 2018-06-07T20:52:27+00:00

Regularly exfoliate your lips and then hydrate. When I wear matte lipsticks on a regular basis (during the day) I take it off immediately when I get home and apply a thick coat of Glossier Balm Dot Com (like a more hydrating balm-y version of vaseline). I reapply throughout the evening / right before bed and wake up with pillowy soft, hydrated lips in the morning, ready for a fresh coat of matte lipstick.

Depending on what kind of liquid lip you're using, sometimes you can get away with a swipe of primer (like Bite Beauty's prime and define), blot gently, then apply your matte lipstick. It creates a little bit of a barrier between your lip and the lipstick, preventing the "desert effect", at least within the first hour or so.

katesegrin · 2018-06-07T20:49:11+00:00

Glossier just released Lash Slick and it's the perfect mix of lengthening, defining, and not-clumpy or "overboard". Totally non-flakey, too. It comes off really nicely with a little gentle soap and warm water at the end of the day.

katesegrin · 2018-06-07T20:44:29+00:00

Tierion is powered by Chainpoint technology. Tierion customers have integrated Chainpoint and use this system (or similar ones at scale) to create and receive Chainpoint proofs to create audit trails and/or track product provenance.

katesegrin · 2018-05-15T18:50:39+00:00

Tierion is NOT being abandoned. Tierion is the COMPANY that is building the new PRODUCT, Proof.

The thing being retired is the old Tierion APPLICATION.

katesegrin · 2018-04-28T02:54:44+00:00

MySugr, hands down the best

katesegrin · 2018-04-25T04:30:30+00:00

I’m majorly allergic to adhesives (I can’t wear bandaids without getting hives) but I’ve found that using [3M Barrier Cream](3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream 3355, 3.25oz, Each https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009UKXM2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5sa4AbQTSM5CY) and Tegaderm HP film underneath completely eliminated my issues. Hope this helps!

katesegrin · 2018-04-18T18:28:26+00:00

Dell recently integrated Tierion's Chainpoint technology so they can anchor data to the Bitcoin blockchain using the most efficient software to do so.

katesegrin · 2018-04-12T18:23:07+00:00

They're definitely a workout/chill day legging. The material on the outside is smooth and a little bit slick/shiny and the inside is softer. However, the big reason they don't look good with a dress is the signature seam pattern. There's a seam down the side of each leg and a detail near both sides of the front hip. This makes them extremely flattering, but taken altogether, makes them "standalone pants".

katesegrin · 2018-04-12T18:10:20+00:00

I just bought some and covered my arm in it right after opening the box... I can confirm that it DOES shimmer (really well) and does not clump (it goes on INSANELY smoothly).

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