Does Anyone On Here Suffer From Highs ?
Hello! I have a yo-yo effect going on. Between 12 am and 6 pm, I'm high 300's. It's like a zig- zag effect but up n down. My endocrinologist has me doing shots every 4 hours to see if it will help. If… read more
Whats Your Best Tips Other Than Diet And Exercise To Loose Weight With T1d?
Old phrase I learned. Persistence. Be ready when it changes up or down. Just keep going. Watch the bs always. Die fluctuates it a lot.
Do Anyone With Type 1 For Over 50 Years Have More Low Blood Sugars And Use Less Insulin?
Thanks for the answer. I always ate the same things for breakfast, lunch and dinners just rotating them. I have reduced my insulin and always have some carbs with me. Just wondered why it happen.
Does Any Long Term Type 1s (50 Yrs) Have Lots Of Low Blood Sugar They Didn't Have Before?
As people with type 1 diabetes age, the risk of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) increases. This can happen due to changes in insulin sensitivity, reduced ability to recognize low blood sugar… read more
How & At What Point Do I Treat Highs When I Am Sick (cold Like Symptoms)??
I treat all high blood sugars right away, unless I've just eaten (and my bolus insulin is still active). Talk to your healthcare team on how to treat highs when you are sick!
My Son Has Type 1 Diabetes And Ju Had His Flu Shot. His GC Levels Are Trending Unusually High Yesterday And Today. Can The Shot Be The Cause
That for the Great knowledge I most definitely didn't know any of that
My Question Is “How Old Is Too Old For A Pump”?
Just depends on the person my 9 year old granddaughter knows how to work hers.And if she needs help moms always there. She’s teaching her how to do everything even how to figure out trouble shooting… read more
What Are Some Good Cookbooks For Type 1 Diabetics? I'm Looking To Exchange One On Amazon That I Received As A Gift.
Thank you! I did think of that and have checked a couple out on Hoopla.
What Do You Do To Not Crave Sweets?
Drink a big glass of water, wait ten minutes, then reevaluate. That sweet craving isn’t worth feeling terrible and tired. Plus nothing taste better than being thinner. 🤓
What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Type 1 Diabetes?
Although this says for kids there are some other great freebies for any age
https://dys4kids.org/freebies-for-diabetes/