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What's A Common Misconception About Type 1 Diabetes?
That we as T1’s can have any sugars
Did You Know That Insulin Is Anabolic? Due To It Effect On Protein And Carbs, It's Considered King Anabolic.
It also promotes growth of skeletal muscles.
Is An A1C Of 4.8 After Having T1 For 66 Years Considered “good”?I’ve Given Birth To 5 Healthy Children!
Yes, an A1c of 4.8 is considered excellent for managing type 1 diabetes. The A1c test measures the average blood glucose levels over the past two to three months, and a result below 5.7 percent is… read more
So The Other Day I Was Going Threw More Lows Then I Was Anything Else Even Though I Was Eating And Drinking My Normal Stuff That Day…
I’m a type one any idea why that could have happened when I was eating normal and I was on manual mode with my omi pod.
I normally am on automatic with my pump as well unless I’m at a good number and being active then I put it on manual for a short time so I don’t drop to low…
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
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
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.
Hi Im 64 Have Had Type 1 Diabetes Since Age 4 Been Having Some Trouble With Some Highs In The Morning I Take Humalog Insulin Pens And Lantu
It has gotten better with some good days but some highs in the morning sometimes and very few lows my enddo Dr dropped me I have a regular Dr i'm from near Syracuse NY I'm looking for a endo Dr in the Liverpool N Syracuse area Not Syracuse I hope its ok to say this I have Humana insurance it seems to be pretty good please help me if you can i'm trying my best thank you
It sounds like you're experiencing morning hyperglycemia, which can be quite common among individuals with type 1 diabetes. Here are a few tips that might help you manage those high blood sugar levels… read more
After Eating Mostly In The Evening After Dinner My Blood Sugar Goes Low, Can This Be Caused By Too Much Insulin.
Lows are only caused by an insulin overdose. If you go low after dinner - you took too much insulin for dinner OR your basal is effecting that timer period too much.
If it’s a pump - adjust that… read more
I Have About 10 Old Pumps That I Used To Use, Replaced By Newer Models. Anyone Know What Can Be Done With Them?
I'd make sure to keep at least one as a backup in case my current one fails, but otherwise if they are still usable and from companies that make supplies, I'd look into maybe selling them to the… read more
Is Anyone Out There Using The DIY Loop Or IOS Loop? I Have Been Using It For 5 Years Now. Absolutely Changed My Life!!!!
Automated Insulin Delivery systems are the future of T1d management. Choosing the right system can be challenging. Choosing between commercial systems (Omnipod 5, Tandem CiQ, Medtronic 780G) or open-source systems (AAPS, iAPS, Loop), all have advantages and disadvantages the trick is finding the system that works for you and your life. I love helping people find the right solutions from all the available options. You hate counting carbs? There is an answer for you. Want super-tight control… read more
There isn’t a pump on the market that allows for “super tight” control. 70-120 and targeted 83, is what I want, and get with my Tandem using BIQ. Sadly it was discontinued last fall. Only way now a… read more
Has Anyone Figured Out The Carbs In Tomato Basil Soup? It Seems To Run My Blood Sugar Up No Matter What Carb Count I Put In???!!!!
It's helpful to understand Net Carbs, which affect blood glucose. That equation is: NET CARBS = TOTAL CARBS – FIBER – SUGAR ALCOHOLS & ALLULOSE. I also use the iPhone app Cronometer. Make tracking and… read more
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