"There are lots of good ideas in his book along with many that don't fit recent evidence. I adopt the tools in it that are useful for me in improving my control.
With regards to his comments on pumps and CGMs, I will speculate that at his age,…"
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Adjusting I:C ratios - "acceptable" bump after eating
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian (bsc) Oct 11, 2011. 22 Replies 0 Likes
For those of you who (either on pump or MDI) self-adjust your I:C ratios, what do you consider an "acceptable" increase in BG 1-2 hours after eating, if the carb count is right ? 30 mg/dl, 50-60 ?…Continue
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HPNpilot replied to Beatricec's discussion 'Things the endo & nurse didn't tell me'"1) Yes, the insulin can degrade over time, especially as it is exposed to heat. The higher the ambient temperature, the faster it degrades. That's why the data sheets for the insulin only certify it for 3 days in a pump at close to body…"
HPNpilot replied to BWashington's discussion 'Very sudden low and fainting' in the group OmniPod Users"That's what I was thinking too - it could have been something unrelated to diabetes."
HPNpilot replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Exercise is the best natural way - just watch out for increased insulin sensitivity even hours after you exercise....
I do use metformin and it reduced the amount of insulin I use by about 20-25%, and had the added benefit of some weight loss. (At…"
HPNpilot replied to Nancy's discussion 'ketone testers'"I just got a free blood sugar/blood ketone meter via a link someone posted on here. It's called a Nova Max. Since it uses it's own brand of strips, I don't intend to use it as a BG meter, but if I ever need to use it as a blood ketone…"
HPNpilot replied to jeffri kay's discussion 'Have you ever considered the carbon footprint diabetics leave behind?'"My waste went down substantially when I switched to the pod...and like Ren, I use their recycling program to ship used pods back for recycling. I order 2 bags/mailers at a time to save money. Each bag and mailer holds 50 pods (1/2 a year worth)."
HPNpilot replied to Amy's discussion 'Anyone used Edgepark diabetics supplier?' in the group Dexcom Users"I've been using them for my Dexcom supplies as well. No problems with them.
I do have to cancel some of the autorefills because I frequently use the sensors for more than 7 days."
HPNpilot replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I *always* do a fingerstick before taking action. Yes, the Dexcom can be WAY off....more so the 7+ than the G4. It can be off in either direction too.
It may be my imagination, but one of the things that seems to screw it up is sleeping with the…"
HPNpilot commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Sarah, I don't bolus for protein, but if I eat a high fat meal I do use the extended bolus feature to spread the bolus out try to match the digestion rate. Pizza is the worst in this regard - high carb and high fat. I usually try to avoid it. I…"
HPNpilot commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"I think 20 to 25% was what I did too, but I don't remember. For me it took about a month to get everything tuned up, but in the end , control was much much better than on shots."
HPNpilot commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Did you transition from another pump or from MDI ? If the latter, the first few days can need significantly less insulin...Lantus or Levemir seems to hang around a little for one, and 2nd the absorbtion from the pump can be better that from shots.…"
HPNpilot replied to Stemwinder's discussion 'Is all Novolog created equal'"Yes. THey are both U-100 insulin. Just make sure they are not expired. I've used Novolog penfill cartridges to fill my pump without any problem."
HPNpilot replied to Stephanie's discussion 'Lows'"Here is the link to Professor at Yale doing the hypoglycemia and brain studies: http://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/endocrin/people/robert_sherwin-3.profile
By the way, I like the CGM - I don't view it as a punishment. It actually is a very useful…"
HPNpilot commented on Brian's group 'Pilots With Diabetes'"Finally got notice of approval of my special issuance medical application....yay! Now I just have to do a BFR!"
HPNpilot replied to Stephanie's discussion 'Lows'"I just had this discussion with my endo. Repeated lows reset the brain's notion of what "low" is and your body will stop reacting to lows - that's what hypounawareness is. Your brain stops setting off the counter-regulatory…"
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- March 24, 2011
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Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you HPNpilot....
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Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 4:30am on August 11, 2012, Marie B said…
hello and Happy Birthday, HPNpilot. we appreciate your contributions here so much. hope you have a great day!
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- At 9:53pm on March 1, 2012,
Kathy said… Hi. Nice to meet you. I didn't want to step on anyone's toes so I came over here to tell you I agree with your comment re statins.
Presently there is so very much information available to us that it's tempting to make impulsive decisions that end up detrimental in the long run.
After being on dialysis for 14 months, I will do ANYTHING necessary to maintain my kidney function. I trust my nephrologist and he says to take them (and keep exercising.)
- At 12:40pm on October 15, 2011,
Gerhart Friedel said… - This is easier than the chat line...so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I went T1 as an adult & have been now for ~25 years. So I have one persepctive that might help if you ever want to connect via this site or email or whatever. I've tried CGM & have been on a pump for maybe 10 years. So take care for now & look forward to talking.
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