Ins DENIED me for CBGM.

* I don't recommend you do any of these things unless you get clearance from your doctor AND health providers together as a team.

1- I test, test, and test all the time! Even when I feel fine.

2- Understand what carbohydrates, calories, and fats are. See a certified or professional dietitian AND intuitionalist. The more you understand how your body handles the foods you eat, and how long it takes your body to break down those foods and turn them into sugars, the better your management of your diabetes will be.

3- I write down foods and portion sizes I eat, how much insulin I give myself, and the blood glucose test results from soon after to hours after. From this data I have a good assumption of how much insulin to deliver when it comes time to eat.

4- I don't follow a schedule. (you better know what your doing! and ill remind you to follow your dr's orders.) This was easier to do with a pump. I simply set a bolus when I eat something. I rarely, but sometimes decrease or increase my Basal if I am having a high stress or very active day.

I hoped this helped.. it's all things you have probably heard before. Most of all I can tell you is realize how foods effect your body. Also, how some foods effect other foods. For example, if you have a big fatty meal, your insulin may take longer to take effect. Happy and healthy living everyone!