"High ... 630+ (meter read to that high and then just read HI!)
Low... 28.. yes things got a little blurry at this point..."
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Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cheryl Mar 26. 45 Replies 0 Likes
I realize I have just asked another question, but the replies people gave me kind of got me thinking and I decided I really need to do something about my control. I hope this question is not…Continue
HELP!!! Advice please!!!! Reduced exercise=extreme Insulin resistance??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Emily Mar 22. 45 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all, I have recently stopped doing as much exercise as I used to because I have become very busy studying full time as well as working.I used to do weekly: 3-4x 30-60min sessions of intense…Continue
Night time eating?
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Mar 7, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey Everyone,I was diagnoised with t1 11 years ago and In my teens I have reasonable control, but I was ALWAYS going low, particularly in the night. As a result of this I would get up and have…Continue
To pump or not to pump?
Started this discussion. Last reply by palomino Feb 26, 2012. 74 Replies 0 Likes
Hey All =)I am currently using MDI's (not really that successfully to be honest) to manage my type one diabetes. Although lately I have come across low carb eating and I have been having some success…Continue
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Sarah Emily replied to Andrew's discussion 'Lets play high/ low. What's your highest and lowest reading you recall, EVER?'Sarah Emily replied to Tabacblond's discussion 'Food cravings, discipline and amylin, type 1' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I have had to do ALOT of experimenting with LCHF diet to get it right. I find that if my blood sugars are under tight!! control I do not feel more hungry than I should. If my blood sugars are swinging about, even a little, I find that I start to get…"
Sarah Emily replied to artwoman's discussion 'To those lucky ones who already have the Vibe' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Sorry I saw that someone below said a holster is not the clip. My vibe has only a verticle clip as-well. Its very sturdy though and holds in place well."
Sarah Emily replied to artwoman's discussion 'To those lucky ones who already have the Vibe' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Is the holster the thing that you can attach it to your belt with? I have a vibe and the attacher thing is really good and holds well. Mine came with the pump, the holster, a spare battery cover (apparently they need to be replaced every 6 months),…"
Cheryl replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"There is some connection between dawn phenomenon and overnight growth hormone, so in his case, maybe just heading out of puberty has made the difference for him."
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"It's funny, Ive had to turn the bolus up but my tdd stayed about the same. Really thank you for like the 5th time, very helpful info!"
earthling replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"Sounds like. Yeah, once you see it happen a time or two you gain a little confidence. Then after bad test #2 or 3 you just correct and up the basal rate and voila! Like magic - ok #'s again! Or not. But mostly... I hope it helps you as much as…"
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"PS thanks so much for that info on different basal rates, last night I felt really nauseas after dinner and blood sugars were slightly higher all afternoon, then I tested at 3am- levels were still up. I corrected. Then this morning levels were still…"
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"I only noticed that if I leave them too long and give a few big doses, then once I remove them I can see the insulin comes back out the hole/seeps through the skin.... that sounds really bad!!! I must work on not being lazy. In spirit of that I…"
acidrock23 replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"I don't notice anything w/ longer runs either. I've always figured if it's in a spot longer, there's more time for the last spot to heal."
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"I haven't noticed any scarring leaving them in for longer, but now I might change every 4 days at the max instead of 5, thanks for that :)
I hope I can be! Im learning so much off so many knowledgeable people."
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"Hey thanks for this. No I already re-set my pump so that my blood sugars should be correcting to 100. It used to be at 140, but I moved to 100 rapidly and took me a week or so to get used to the new level! I have it set higher at night though die to…"
Sarah Emily replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"thankyou! Seems like you got it down to a fine art! I hope I can do soon aswell!!! I think what I may be missing is the part where you raise you basal at 8am.. I will have to try this out once I get things sorted.
haha yes ive had to do so much…"
"Basals are super important, I agree. I also think small steps is important.
I have always been coached to change sites after 3 days. My main reason is scar tissue. Leaving sites in longer increases the chance.
If you hang out here you will shortly…"
Cheryl replied to Sarah Emily's discussion 'Crazy all over the place insulin doses. Tips for tighter control please.'"One thing that I have not seen mentioned is the target settings for your pump corrections. To have moved downward so drastically in your A1c over the past year, your target settings may be close to what you have already achieved, but if you need to…"
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- At 6:11pm on February 11, 2012,
Donna H said… Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 8:42am on February 11, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Hi, Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you are here!
- At 3:51pm on February 10, 2012,
onesaint said… Questions are what this place is all about! No worries!
I would stick with what your doing. So long as your not feeling fatigued your fine till you read the book and do more research.
In the first few weeks of low carbing your body goes through a metabolic change and figures out how to survive on fat/protein instead of (glucose from) carbs. In that case, one would need more protein to be able to handle the loss of glucose from carbs. Otherwise, yes, high fat, medium protein, low carb is the ticket.
Presently my diet is about 45-50% fat, 15% carbs, and 35-40% protein. This is a comparison with what that calculator says:
- At 6:32pm on February 9, 2012, onesaint said…
Ah, here to supplement what I said earlier, I used this calculator a lot to figure out what I was eating and what to eat when I first started eating low carb. It's from that same site.
- At 6:15pm on February 9, 2012, onesaint said…
Happy to! This place is pretty fantastic for information and support. If your checking out the Bernstein stuff, have a look atthis site as well. Shes a TuD member and the site is very informative. I've been eating low carb for a little over a year and a half and in all my 26 years with D, I haven't ever had as good control as I do now. Be well. =^)
- At 1:51pm on February 9, 2012, onesaint said…
Welcome to TuD! You'll find a fantastic group of people here to support you and share information of all kinds. Be well.
- At 6:44pm on February 8, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Sarah- Welcome to TuD. We are glad you joined the community. Any questions just stop by my page.
- At 11:53am on February 8, 2012,
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.
- At 11:13am on February 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the GROUPS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 7:45am on February 8, 2012,
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