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Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Feb 22, 2011. 28 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All...I'm relatively new to TuDiabetes, which is to say that I've only recently begun to interact with it although I've had a profile for quite a while... I also apologize in advance for what…Continue
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Thomas replied to Kristina's discussion 'Beating burnout.... any suggestions'"Hi Kristina,
I'm about a year behind you in T1 tenure, so know that my empathy is less informed, but I think it's okay to feel a little burned out each day if it isn't disruptive to your life. I vent a little bit internally to avoid…"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"That's a great question. I hesitate to exercise strenuously in the evening because of all the recommendations out there warning of lows much later when asleep, but hope to change that with the CGMS and the (even flawed) warning system I hope it…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Like you I think that what works is right. I just wanted to point out that sometimes we develop some strange strategies. These can make it hard for ourselves and our medical team to understand all the factors involved in our glucose management. Of…"
Kate replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"I know, but I am a sucker for a late night snack! It's easier for me to just wait an hour or 2 in the morning. Plus, if I took synthroid then, when would I take the other handful of pills? :)"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"I've tried that. Last time I took that route I spiked to well over 250...as I mentioned above...I ate a Balance Bar, bolused for it and a v small correction, worked out for 45min and bang! I never went low either... Bad JuJu. This morning I…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"What about eating and bolusing before you workout? This way your body gets carbs and the liver does not have to inject additional glucose into the bloodstream (the liver has no idea you have no insulin production). In addition you will have insulin…"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Thanks! Just about exactly what I'm hoping to get out of it..."
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Sorry to hear about your car accident! Rest well and get better. Hope the split Levemir keeps working for you.
Best,
Thomas"
Xanthasun replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"CGMS has been a great experience for me and in particular in regards to exercise because it shows where I am trending. That is going on a run at 89 and steady is different than 89 and dropping (where with the latter I would probably eat). It's…"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Thanks Lil MaMa,
I'll keep tinkering...could end up being a lifelong requirement anyway!
Best,
Thomas"
LiL MaMa replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Kate, I too ran into this problem and I take my thyroid medications at night (synthroid and cytomel). Studies actually show that taking it at night is best anyway because you do not eat for several hours thus it has better absorption and even though…"
LiL MaMa replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"I'm gonna have to echo what Tom said..that was my first thought. Maybe you can go up two units every week or so at night until you become more comfortable with a larger Levemir dose at night and then of course after upping the nightly Levemir…"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Thanks Kristin,
I've tried varying things including a small bolus before working out (this works but makes me nervous and is a big distraction from actually exercising)... I don't do anything relatively intense for more than 30 minutes at…"
Thomas replied to Thomas's discussion 'Trouble Shooting'"Yessir... I am pretty sure I am one of the most flagrant over-users of test strips ever... If I don't believe a number it's not uncommon for me to go ahead and test 2-3 more times on different fingers, new lancet, etc... I try all the…"
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- At 3:31pm on February 15, 2011,
Laura Kaiser said… - Of course, please do!
- At 1:35pm on February 15, 2011, Laura Kaiser said…
- Hi Thomas!
- At 7:27pm on February 13, 2011,
FatCatAnna said… - Hey there Tom - thanks for the friends invite! Awesome A1C!! It took me about .... 43 years to get to that reading!!! Keep up the good work - and hope to share thoughts / ideas on all sorts of things (not just diabetes there is more to life then that - like sailing, travelling, sipping wine, throwing a frisbee ....)
- At 5:07pm on February 9, 2011,
Linda G said… - I'm delighted to be counted as a friend :)
Take care and keep in touch Thomas....
linda in canada
- At 7:06am on February 9, 2011,
Bernard said… - Hi Thomas and a belated welcome to TuDiabetes. I created a search tool to help find diabetes answers, you may find it useful.
Thankfully there are a lot of great blogs like SixUntilMe, and DiabetesMine.com that provide valuable and useful information. How are things going for you after close to two years with diabetes?
- At 12:21pm on December 26, 2010, Linda G said…
- Greetings Thomas....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 5:24pm on September 20, 2009,
MelissaBL said… - Welcome to the community, Thomas. Check out our group for late onset Type 1s: LADA Diabetics.
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