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Thursday, July 28, 2011

ANIMAS ONE TOUCH PING INSULIN PUMP

07/28/2011

Hi , I am a type 1 Diabetic my current insulin pump that I was using which is the Animas 2020 was out of warranty.  I went through the procedures to get a new insulin pump for my Diabetes control.
Generally insurance companies will not replace an insulin pump that is out of warranty until there is a problem with the pump that you are using.
My pump did have a major problem with it so I was able to get another pump
I chose the Animas  One touch Ping,  I love love this insulin pump
They have with the pump a One Touch Ultra blood glucose machine.  they are two separate machines but the coolest part is that they wirelessly go together.
When you get your One Touch Ping Insulin Pump and One Touch Ultra Meter you program them so they work together as one.
You test your blood sugar with the One Touch Ultra Meter this simultaneously goes to your insulin pump then it will direct you to if you want to do a EZ Carb  which means that if you are planning to eat something you would put into the meter how many carbs you will be taking for that particular meal or you can go to your EZ BG which means that you put in the blood sugar that you just did with your blood sugar to determine if you need more insulin to have ideal blood sugars.
For instance if I am having breakfast and my blood sugar is 128 and I am having 50 grams of carb for breakfast the meter will program me as to how much insulin I should be taking to have my blood sugars stay in good control.  I decide if that amount is good for my settings and say yes give that much insulin.
The amount of insulin that  was  programed into the One Touch Blood Glucose meter is then programed to go to the One Touch Ping Insulin pump and gives out that much insulin.
This is almost fun to do all that I have to do to have good control with my Type 1 Diabetes
You can see how this works by going in your search engine and putting in The Animas  One Touch Ping and they will show you how this all works. 
I also like the Animus Company for insulin pumps because they are the only company that I know of that has in their pumps a food data base. At the present time the Animus Insulin Pumps does not have gluten free products but they are working on this to be a part of their pump therapies.
You can still program your insulin pump with gluten free items so that you have your own Gluten Free Data base in your insulin pump.
All you do is call the Animas  Insulin Pump Company  , the number is 1877 937 7867 which spells out 1877 Yes Pump you would then push option 5 and let them know that you have to program your Animus Insulin Pump with gluten free items .  They will direct you how to do this and how to down load the information that you put in on your computer to your insulin pump .  Once you have down loaded all your information with your gluten free items that you eat then everything will be there in your pump in your Food Data Base for you to have anywhere you go.
I am so impressed with Animus Pump Corporation, if you are a type 1 Diabetic  and a Celiac patient and take insulin for your control this is the insulin pump for you , to me it is more or less designed for a Type 1 Diabetic that has Celiac Disease.  I have not seen another insulin pump company that .  has a food data base in their pumps and that if you have a particular allergy to food that you can program foods in that food data base to become your own food data base system for your own needs  It takes a little bit more work to put the gluten free items into the system but it is well worth it to have everything you need in one system
The Animas Insulin Pump Company is located in West Chester Pennsylvania if you are interested in learning more about the One touch Ping or Animus 2020 Insulin Pumps just call once again 1 877 937  7867 and push option 3 to get started.  If you already have an Animus Insulin Pump but do  not know that you can download gluten free items into your insulin pump then you would call 1877 937 7867  and push option 5 and let them know you would like to know how to get your gluten free items into your Food Data Base and they will gladly show you how to do this.
The website  for the Animus Insulin Pump is www.animuscorp.com 

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net

Saturday, July 23, 2011

UDI'S MILLET-CHIA GLUTEN FREE BREAD ANCIENT GRAIN BREAD

07/23/2011

I just tried the Udi's Millet-ChiaGluten Free Bread.
I love love this gluten free bread
It tastes like a real grain bread should taste
It not only taste really good but it is full of fiber so it is nutritionally a sound product.If you are a type 1 Diabetic it helps you out with your insulin requirements because of the fiber in it.  Fiber in your diet helps balance out carbohydrates so it minimizes the spikes of blood sugars that occur.when eating them.
It has 5 grams of protein in it, 6 grams of dietary fiber so it is not just a gluten free bread that taste good but a gluten free bread that is in my opinion one that has a lot of nutritional vales in it
I am very impressed with this bread,  I know I am going to be looking for  this bread in my local grocery store.
I just called the North Wales Store in Pennsylvania and they carry this product
I am told that it is in most Whole Food Stores right now carry this product so in my opinion we all should be going to our local Whole Foods Market and get this bread and taste how fantastic this bread is inside and out.
You will not be sorry this bread will make you think that you are no longer deprived from real bread .
You have found the chosen one in gluten free breads.
I almost forgot this bread also is loaded in Omega 3's
It has 375 grams of Omega 3/6/9 in it
Great Nutritional Value Great Taste a must have in the gluten free cabinet for optimal health

Check to see  if other grocery stores have this product , call your local grocery store ask what department will have gluten free breads.  Ask to be sent to that department , when a department head answers tell them you want this product in your local store if it is not there already.
They  will ask for the name of the bread Udi's Millet-Chia Gluten Free Bread
they will ask for the UPC number and I will give that to you the number is 6 9899780994  4

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
Email Address;  thegcats@comcast.net

Sunday, July 10, 2011

KELLOGG'S GLUTEN FREE RICE KRISPIES

07/10/2011

The Gluten free Rice Krispies are in select stores in Pennsylvania
They are in a primarily in a yellow and blue box and they are labeled Gluten Free on them
I am told right now they are in the Shop Rite Stores and Super Fresh Stores
I called the East Norriton Store on Germantown Pike they said that they do have it in stock and it is in either in  aisle 3 or 4  and it is priced at 3.99 a box.

I called the corporate office of Giant Food Stores and they said that they will start getting the Gluten Free Rice Krispies  around the 20th of July and it will be in stores  throughout Giant by the middle of August

I called Whole Food Stores in Plymouth Meeting and they do not have it as of yet.

The Gluten Free Kellogg's Rice Krispies will be made out of brown Rice instead of the Malt in the regular Rice Krispies.

I am going to get a box today so I will let you know what I think of them
I just opened my box of the gluten free Rice Krispies and they are really very good.
It is nice to see and hear that they do the same as the regular box of rice Krispies they do pop as you pour the milk onto them and they taste I think even better then the regular version of the Rice  Krispies
The ingredients for Kellogg's Rice Krispies is Whole Grain Brown Rice sugar, 2% or less of salt , BHT for freshness that is it .

Thank You


Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net

Friday, June 24, 2011

CANYON BAKE HOUSE GLUTEN FREE BREADS

06/24/2011

I just tried Canyon Bake House San Juan Gluten Free Bread
I love it, So far this bread is the softest gluten free bread that I have eaten.
It truely is like real bread and it taste so good you wold never know it is gluten free.
They have about 6 different items to choose from , they have a San Juan gluten free bread which is really very good it is a 7 grain gluten free bread
They have a Cinnamon Raisin Bread which i just purchased this week so I will let you know about this one
They have Hamburger rolls  also have not tried  this yet but as soon as i do  I will let you know
They have a white bread which is suppoed to be for people that can not have sugar it has Agave syrup in it
they also have another type of gluten free roll  and some Cranberry Muffins.
This company I really like and I love love the San Juan Gluten Free Bread .  I tried it last night making a sandwich and it was great.
So far if I had to rate the different gluten free breads that I have tried I would have to say number one of course would be
Canyon Bake House San Juan Gluten Free Bread 
Rudis Multi Grain gluten free Bread
Whole foods Gluten Free Breads
Udies Gluten Free Breads
I am working to get the Canyon Bake House Breads into Giant  Foods Stores and Whole Food Stores .  When I accomplish this I will let you know
I contacted the corporate office at Giant  Food Stores  and they are looking into to see if they can get it through their distributor.
Whole foods does have in their New Jersey stores so one of the leaders at the Whole Foods Store in Plynouthmeeting PA said that they might be able to get it in.
I will let you know if I am able to accomplish this feat. 
The Canyon Bake House Gluten Free Breads so far are  not available in the Pennsylvania  Stores.  I am trying to change this so far you can only get these products online at the website www.canyonbakehouse.com , www.amazon.com and www.glutenfreemall.com
Check out the Canyon Bake House Website to see how great these products are www.canyonbakehouse.com


Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net

Friday, June 17, 2011

GRANDMA AND ME SOAPS ALL NATURAL

06/17/2011

I just came across a soap company that is located in Florida.
Their website is www.grandmaandmesoaps.com and their email address is grandmaandmesoaps@yahoo.com
This is another company that I like a lot if you have sensitive skin.
She has unscented soaps and lotions that are all natural no chemicals
She does take suggestions if you would like a different type of product for instance I asked her last night if she would be coming out with a natural sunscreen and she said I did not think of doing that but it is a great idea and I will look into it.
Her grandma taught her how to make these soaps and she now has the business and I think the products are really good they moisturize well and do not leave any type of residue on your skin.
I have a lot of problems with shampoos after the first day of using a product my scalp feels like it is on fire and is extremely itchy I have not found too many products that can help me out with this problem.
When I used her product I felt relief it was a nice change to know that I could have a shampoo that there was no irritation to my scalp
I also bought a face cream and that was also fantastic she let me know that it would store better in the refrigerator .  I  like doing this especially with the hot summer months approaching it feels great on your skin when you put the cold cream on your face and body
Take a look at this company the owner's name is Loyce and see how fabulous these products are you will not be sorry .
They do have some scented products too if you  rather have it in a scent and one thing I really like is that she sells wash cloths that are hand crocheted  so if you are looking for a nice gift for someone that has sensitive needs this is the perfect website to go to or if you are looking for a gift for someone that does not have sensitive needs you can get something nice for yourself or just for a good close friend
These products are of a high caliber of natural ingredients , your skin will purr when you put these natural products on your skin.  You will see that your skin will instantly come  alive and feel soft supple and well nourished.  Your friends will be envious in the change in your skin and probably will comment on how great you look.  You will just be happy that you can put a product on and not have any reactions to it.  at least this is what these products did for me I hope they do the same for you.
These products are also great because any pocketbook can use them like I said before they have a high caliber of ingredients but the price for these products are for any ones budget, they are budget friendly which is hard to find in this economy..  My suggestion for you is to go to the website www.grandmaandmesoaps.com and see how these products help your pocketbook and your skin..

Thank You

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

NATURAL SKIN CARE

06/02/2011



If you would like to make  your own natural skin care products that work and will not cause irritations to your skin here are some examples.  .  I just came across these products that are every day items that you have in your kitchen cabinets

Baking Soda

Shampoo  Mix one 16 oz. container with 2 tablespoons baking soda the rest fill up with warm water and stir until all baking soda is dissolved .  Wet your hair pour mixture over your head and massage into scalp and hair
Rinse well
Follow with an Apple Cider Rinse.  I use Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar .
One 16 oz container 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar the rest fill up with cool water and pour over head.  Massage scalp and hair then rinse with cool water



Soothing Bath  Pour 1 cup Baking Soda into running bath in warm water and soak it  helps the skin and it also helps if you have allergies of the skin to stop itching

Shower Wash  Same as Shampoo recipe 2 tablespoons Baking Soda in a 16 oz container with warm water .  Mix until well dissolved  Get into the shower dip the wash cloth into the container and wash your body ,rinse afterwards.

Deodorant    Mix 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda plus 1 Table spoon Cornstarch mix  together and use about a teaspoon  to a table spoon  under each arm pit

Moisturizer:

                 Facial Moisturizer  smash a ripe banana mix with a teaspoon of olive oil and pat on face
                leave on face for a few minutes then rinse with warm water.  This also helps with controlling
                facial wrinkles

Rough Heels:  Use the inside part of a banana peel and rub on the rough cracked heel and massage into skin

They say you can use the banana peel for poison ivy, chicken pocks they say that it will relieve the itch right
away..  If you have an itchy spot each time you want to reapply  the banana peel wipe down the area before you reapply the peel

Pure Apple Cider Vinegar for insect bites and bee stings just pour a little on a cotton ball or paer towel and put onto effected spot

Easy Natural Air Freshner   in a pretty martini glass fill with baking soda  Rose petals & a teaspoon or two of cinnamon  it smells heavenly




Thank You Again

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net

Sunday, May 22, 2011

MY DADS COOKIES

05/22/2011

I just found some outrageously good gluten free cookies.  They are located in New York City.  These cookies are sinfully good.  The kind of cookie that you thought you would never be able to have again.
They have about 10 different cookies to choose from so I am sure one will fit your fancy .  I have not tried them all but so far my favorite is the Chocolano which in my opinion taste and looks like a Pepperidge Farm Malano Cookie Delicate  Vanilla  Cookie sandwiched  in with sweet decadent milk chocolate filling ( Yum ) This is guaranteed to bring back fond memories with family and friends .

These products will be on an end cap in the Gluten Free  Organics aisle in The Giant Food Stores

The website is http://www.mydadscookies.com/
Address:  My Dads Cookies
               38 East 23rd Street
               New York NY  10010
              Telephone Number:  1 212 475 6777

The following are the flavors  that they have :for you to enjoy

CHOCOLATE CHIP

BLACK & WHITE COOKIE

CRANERGY COOKIE

CHOCOLATE OAT CRUNCH

RASBERRY LINZER COOKIE

CHOCOLATE FANCY COOKIE

CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE

GINGER SPICE COOKIES

CHOCOLATE DIPPED VANILA COOKIE

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE RASBERRY COOKIE

CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI


They also have gluten free cakes and brownies, The cakes can be only purchased at the bakery or one of their distributors  that sells their products





They have these cookies right now in Pennslyvania at the Giant Food Store in Plymouthmeeting Pa  19462 at the Metroplex Shooping Center Ridge & Chemical Rds Check to see if the other Giant Food Stores in your area have gotten these outrageously good gluten free cookies.  You will not be disatisfied they are in my opinion not just good for a gluten free cookie but outrageously good for any type of cookie.  My husband will not touch anything gluten free I ask him all the time to try something that looks good but he won't.  He works at Giant and they were having the store members try these cookies  and he had one and called me and said oh my god we just got in these gluten free cookies and they are worth their weight in gold.  they are so good. .  They sell for 5.99 a small container I think they have about 12 cookies in them but in my opinion they are worth it.  I kow I am coming back for more.  These will be great for when we are invited to parties.  I can show up with these cookies and not feel deprived.  I am a happy camper
There are other Giant food Stores that carry these cookies so hopefully one of the locations will be close to you.

Store Number 6018 Route 113 Souderton PA  18964  Phone Number 215 703 0580 ASK FOR MIKE
Store Number 6045 West Baltimore Street West Grove PA19390    610 345 0183 ASK FOR STEVE
Store Number 6061 Baltimore Road Shippensburg PA  17257 1717 532 7515   ASK TO SPEAK TO JEFF
Store Number 6062 Stony Hill RD Yardley PA  19067  215 493 3540 TOM
Store Number 6083 North Oak Avenue Aldan PA  19016 610 623 5442 ask yo speak to SANDY
Store Number 6105 220 Scarlet Road Kenneth Square PA  19348 610 444 8160 Christine Stewart
Store Number 6106 East Logan Square New Hope PA  18938 215 862 9061 ASK TO SPEAK TO JEAN
Store Number 6116 Dilthworthtown Crossing West Chester pa   19382 610 431 2351   MIKE
Store Number 6257 D W Street RD Warminster PA  18974  215 674 4607
Store Number 6265 Knapp RD North Wales PA  19454 215 661 1025 CAROL
Store Number 6278  Concord RD Aston PA  19014 610 497 5375 LYNN
Store Number 6284 Ridge Pike Royersford PA  19468   610 831 5450   Royersfordpa  19468  EVONNE
Store Number 6291 Downingtown Pike West Chester PA  19380 610 430 7150
Store Number  6301 Lincoln Highway Thorndale PA  19372 610 383 5460 RANDY
Store Number  6309 Springfield RD Broomall PA   19008 610 355  7717   SHELLY
Store Number 6324  News falls RD Levettown PA  19056  215 949 1408  BILLY
Store Number 6411 West Swamp RD Doylestown pa  18901 267 885 0920 RICH
Store Number 6427 York RD Willowgrove PA  19090   215 784 5960
Store Number 6445 Cowpath RD Suite 110 Hatfield PA  19440 215 361 4190
Store Number 6464 W Sproul RD Springfield PA  19064    610 328 0029
Store  Number 6478 Eagleview Boulevard Exton PA  19341 610 363 0799


Some Other Stores That Carry My Dads Gluten Free Cookies

Gluten Free Dynasty 3501 Haddonfield NJ 1856 910 8881                   JILL
Gluten Free Trading Company 31 - 16 South Chase Avenue Milwaukee WI  53207     414 747 8700 LINDA KRAMER
Gourmet Grill 85 Mineola Blvd Mineola  New York 11501
Gracie's Market Place 81 Glen Cove RDGreenvale New York 11548   516  621 5100 LUKE



Thank You

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net














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