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Does Insulin Expire Or Stop Working?
Hi Sharon, sounds like you’re doing ok. My Dr didn’t want me to try ozempic so I got symlin.
But I need to loose weight, yet
You have a long time yet to go as I’ve been T1D for over 6 1/2 decades.
After Taking My Shot,how Long Can You Wait,
When I go out to eat,,can I take my shot at home or should I carry a shot with me and do a shot after I order my food?
I used to try and count the carbs and then give my daughter her shot BUT then she wouldn't eat everything we counted, so i started with 1/2 the amount we believed she would eat and when she finished… read more
Anyone Using Insulin Inhalers?
I can't use it because I have asthma. With I could give it a try though!
How Do You Surpass The Overnight Lows In Order To Get A Full Night's Sleep?
Asking for my 3 year old daughter. She currently takes a fast acting insulin before each meal and slow acting nightly. Even getting her glucose around 180 before bed doesn't keep her from dropping.
I've had T1D for 46 years but have used a pump for the last 30 of them so I was unfamiliar with the basal insulins, as they didn't exist 30 years ago. When I had to be without my pump for a period of… read more
Do You Find That If You Need To Increase Your Long Acting, The Short Acting Might Decrease?
I have recently started 12 units long lasting at noon, 12 units long lasting at midnight. Seems to be working.
Is Anyone Aware Of Tresiba , Long Acting Insulin, Causing Increased Urination And/.or Leg Cramps?
I have not had any issue, but I've only been on it a few months.
Why Do My Sugars Sky Rocket When I'm Sleeping?
I take both long acting and fast acting insulin... if that matters. Thank you for any help or info.🖤
They call that dawn phenomenon, which is a cortisol hormone that has your liver release stored glucose
Question: For Your Type 1 Diagnosis, Does Anyone Take Anything Other Than Insulin? If So, What Do You Take?
A Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis means that the beta cells in your pancreas have stopped producing insulin. Insulin is necessary for your body to utilize the sugar (glucose) in your blood for energy. Since… read more
Why Does My BG Climb Over 200 After Breakfast Even Of I Eat Less?
Your basal insulin might need adjusting. Talk to your Healthcare Team.
Why Is It Hard To Bring Bs Down After Eating? I Can Control It Any Other Time.
If you cut back on carbs and sugars during a meal, you will not get the spike in your BS. Eat more proteins and fats and stay away from white food (bread, potatoes and rice). Even if you just cut… read more
