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Hi I'm Jim 64 Have Had Type 1 Diabetes Since Age 4 60 YearsI Use Humalog And Lantus Insulin Pens I Had A Bad Experience With A Insulin Pump

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Syracuse, NY

Continued I use a Dexcom G-7 cgm I should be seeing a new endo in June I have been having trouble with highs at breakfast time and lunch I was 280 this morning and 301 now any ideas or help with this I need to watch what I eatfor meals I know any help would be appreciated thank you Jim

May 18
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Basal insulin is insulin that is going in 24 hours a day in small amounts. When you eat you take a bolus which is based on what you are going to eat.

July 4
A myT1Dteam Member

what is basal insulin ? I dont use a pump humalog insulin pens and lantus insulin pens

July 2
A myT1Dteam Member

check your long acting insulin dosage if your fasting check is high maybe you need to add a few units to your dosage,good luck !

May 21
A myT1Dteam Member

If you can-- Go for a walk with some pace. Eat only protein for breakfast. Works for me.

May 21
A myT1Dteam Member

Do you have trouble with highs what do you do to help I was using an insulin pump and almost died Please get back i'm 64 have had type 1 since age 4 60 years

May 19

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