"Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I usually eat less than 10 carbs a meal and since I graze more than I eat meals I expect managing stacking will be a bigger for me. Occasionally, though, I want some fries! :D"
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Suz replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users
Janice L Cotton replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"You won't have a problem with 30 carbs/day. You would have to bolus twice to eat a meal with more than 25 carbs....limit of 50 carbs/meal for you."
Suz replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"I did not know this either. My bolus using MDI is 1:1. I try to keep my carb intake very low because I've found that the insulin just doesn't work as well if I eat a lot of carbs, but even so, that's frustrating. I would never eat the…"
gbbassethound commented on Jigga's group 'Tandem T:Slim Users'"Thanks Janice, yes I did mean max bolus issues. It/me are causing high BG levels but I guess the FDA is more worried about insulin overdosing than under-dosing. :-)"
gbbassethound commented on Jigga's group 'Tandem T:Slim Users'"I have had mine for a couple of months now and doing very well. I do have a couple of issues with it but after researching I found it is actually the FDA putting limits on min. bolus issues (I'm a type 2 with a 1:1.5 insulin to carb ratio). I…"
Mikey replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"I sometimes forget too. I use vibrate instead of audible alarm, which I always feel in my pocket when it confirms delivery is completed"
gbbassethound replied to Steph's discussion 'CVS Caremark Dexcom sensor coverage'"My insurance requires me to go through CVS Caremark for all my prescription medications but for durable medical equipment (DME) I go through a DME supplier that is in network with my insurance company for my Dexcom sensors and my Insulin Pump…"
gbbassethound commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Whooo Hoooo! My Dexcom G4 was shipped yesterday! I'm so excited, this will be my first CGM. Last week I received my new Tandem T:Slim pump (LOVE it). What a great Christmas so far! :-) Also, I'm sure I'll hate the case. LOL"
gbbassethound commented on Jigga's group 'Tandem T:Slim Users'"I've been on a pump for years so I set mine up and was wearing it right away. I did go through the training later but we just did it over Skype. I believe they are required to do the training."
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Janice L Cotton replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"That eating disorder thing is very very difficult to deal with. Unlike many others, you HAVE to eat to live! My granddaughter has an I:C ration of 1:20. I have a family history of diabetes. I never met my grandfather because insulin came into use…"
gbbassethound replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"I would love to have a ratio of 1:7, it would make things a little nicer!!! All those type 1's that have a 1:25 ratio or better, I can't image :-)
This is my 5th pump and have been counting carbs for a long time. Some periods of time over…"
Janice L Cotton replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"I love my pump!"
Janice L Cotton replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"My insulin to carb ratio is 1:7. I've only had 3 or 4 times when I exceeded the "governor" set by my Endo. I believe that all pumps have a FDA mandated maximum bonus limit. You ARE constrained by that I/C of 1:1.5. Yikes!
My…"
gbbassethound replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"Thanks for all your suggestions on this. Spreading out the carbs and making better chooses is the way I'm handling it. I'll get by :-)
The 25 unit limit is not easy to get around so I have to bolus twice any time I eat 38 carbs or more.…"
Janice L Cotton replied to gbbassethound's discussion 'Issue with T:slim for type 2 with high insulin use' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"Hi...wow! Lots of insulin for sure. Have you seen a nutritionist? How about substituting whole wheat toast for that bagel? Or multi-grain (the kind where you can actually see the stuff in it. You could almost have two slices for that one bagel! How…"
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- At 12:03pm on November 28, 2012,
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- At 4:37pm on November 27, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home gbbassethound...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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