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type 1--becoming more insulin resistant
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ren May 15. 25 Replies 0 Likes
At my last doc appointment, my doc looked over all my numbers & printouts from my Omnipod and Dexcom & said that since there is NO discernable pattern, she thinks I am becoming more insulin…Continue
Opinions on stomach pain
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Hi all, I'm interested in whatever advice anyone can give me. I'm T1 for almost 14 years now, just started taking control of my health overall and better control of my diabetes in the past year. A1c…Continue
Weight Loss and Dexcom
Started this discussion. Last reply by KCCO Sep 18, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I recently switched from MDI to Omnipod and was hoping that my insulin needs would go down as my management improved. Well, that hasn't happened, and I'm getting extremely discouraged. I really…Continue
Pump first, CGM second
Started this discussion. Last reply by KCCO May 17, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I want to hear from someone who switched to a pump first, then later got on a CGM.I thought I would want to start my OmniPod, get used to it, and then get hooked up to a Dex...but now I'm not so…Continue
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KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Thanks Nell. I don't have another doctor appointment until July, so I'm going to give it until then to decide whether I want to start on met.
I read about two or three chapters of Dr. Bernstein's book (that's all I could make it…"
KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"I have done that before when I thought it was something wrong with my pod. That was before I knew I was insulin resistant. Or officially knew, because if I had sat and thought about it, I would have come to that conclusion myself.
But usually taking…"
Sarah replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"also, what I do, if i have POD on and see ppl numbers won't come down, give a small manual shot of humalog, just did it, seems to work. we all go through this, unfortunately..who knows why it happens. it's so d@mn frustrating...going along…"
Sarah replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"might this mean your basal is off? have you done basal testing?"
Sarah replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"is it your POD? when did you start the Omnipod, has it been working OK, what fast acting are you using. Did you have OK numbers on MDI?"
Nell replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"I am not sure if one of your questions has been answered. I am a type 1 on 500 mg Metformin. And yes, it did drop my total daily insulin by about 20 units, on average. And it has remained that way for a couple of years.
I am not promoting Met if you…"
David (dns) replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Just so you know you're not being singled out for this treatment . . .
I've been high ALL DAY. 99 times out of 100 I could have eaten that breakfast, with that bolus, and been right back to normal now (hours later). But noooooooo . . . .…"
Steveand replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Yeah, like I said: I haven't been able to convince myself of the exercise theory, but the timing makes me wonder. Travel is murder for me, too: I basically stop eating any carbs when I'm on a plane.
I should probably invest in a Fitbit and…"
KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Thanks, Ren. It is!!
I drink coffee all the time. And bolus for it when necessary.
My husband calls it chaos theory. I think he's right, but that doesn't make it any easier."
KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Thank YOU Steve. That is exactly how it feels--a switch. Right now, it's off. Later for whatever unknown reasons, it'll be back on.
I just thought, "A-ha! The saturated fat in my lunch!" But I checked the main thing that I ate…"
Ren replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"That would be logical, yes. It doesn't seem logical that your levels are great all weekend and then on Monday, you're resistant. It just seems that something else is at work here.
Do you drink coffee while at work but not during the…"
Tim replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"If your bg goes up 50 points after meal... that doesn't mean the insulin isn't working. I don't think it indicates any kind of failure. I think that just means you need a minor tweak in doses.
If doses are going up over time, just an…"
Steveand replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"KCCO, I'm with you. Something materially changes with me, too: it's like a switch. When it's one way, insulin just doesn't seem to work, period. When it's the other, it works exactly as it's supposed to. I sometimes…"
KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Ren - only if they cause a delayed reaction then maybe?? And wouldn't it be logical that once I've calmed down and relaxed a while my numbers would go back down?"
KCCO replied to KCCO's discussion 'type 1--becoming more insulin resistant'"Oh the correction doses are going up. Not every day, but over time. My I:C ratio is pretty aggressive right now (1:3 and 1:4 depending on time of day).
When I bolus for lunch and my Dexcom graph jumps 50 points and refuses to come down once the…"
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Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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catlover said… Hi KCCO- Thanks for the friend add. I always like to meet animal lovers. I became D-1 a month before you. You will find a lot of great info here. Just read the discussions on the forums. Any questions, just stop by my page. Cat =^..^=
- At 12:01pm on March 21, 2012, catlover said…
HI KCCO- Hello and Welcome to TuD !!!1
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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