T1D Research Weekend at UVA

Today I entered the beginning of a 30 day research trial for optimum basal rates for the artificial pancreas.  This trial is being held in Charlottesville.  I stay this weekend with the team and complete the trial Dec. 18-20.  So far, so good.  I have applied their CGM, insulin pump and been given a phone as a remote for the pump.  As I go through this trial, I will keep you updated with information. Any out there who are interested in participating, let me know.  The trial runs through March, which means the last group will begin in February.  The more people who are involved, the better data.  I can pass your name along to the study coordinator.  I hope to not only provide the researchers with data, but to also optimize my pump and its many functions so I can be the healthiest I can be.

So far the staff has been great!  I am connected to a system that everyone can watch my CGM, but me.  They will monitor me at all times.  This entire process is very interesting.

As for the rest of life, we moved to Churchville, VA, Oct. 2014.  After 6 weeks in our new/old house, we became sick and learned the house had black mold to the extent that it had to be torn down.  We rented a house in Staunton, VA and built a house with a wonderful builder.  Last Thursday, we moved into our new house!  As much as I would love to be able to help more with organizing and settling into the new house,  my husband and I believe this study is valuable for the diabetic community, so here I am,...   Some of the things we appreciate having again in our new house, a dishwasher, a flat sink, good quality washer and dryer, a gas stove, a large refrigerator and best of all living on our property, finally, and waking up to the views out of every window.