Happiness and a CGM!
Lately, I've been feeling happy. Not that I haven't felt happy before, but it just feels like there's constantly a smile inside just waiting to burst. And I've been letting it.
If it were a few months ago, I would be feeling down and beating myself up about my latest A1C that was above 8, but instead I'm only focusing on what comes next- the bringing it down part. I would be upset about the changes that my Endo made that made my body freak out for a few weeks with nightly highs crashing into early morning lows, but I've adjusted and those are almost gone.
I've spent this month immersed in viola it seems, with competitions, rehearsals, concerts and masterclasses. February will be even busier, but I can't wait. Diabetes has stayed tucked in my pocket the entire time, other than those high/lows at night. It's giving me a feeling of "I can manage this."
This month, my average high has gone from in the high 200s to in the high 100s. My average lows dropped for a while with this change, but they're back up into the 60s now, which feels right for me.
Next week I'll be going to the first CGM class, which is so exciting. Right now I'm interested in the Dexcom Seven, which my endocrinologist also said would be a good fit for me. The biggest worry for me is how much it will interfere with my life. I love that it alerts to highs and lows, but I would hate to have something alerting me all the time. Also, there's the whole "it's another thing attached to me" issue, which is a big one. I'm 14, I don't want to be walking around with a ton of medical devices hanging off of me. But I've heard that it's common to wear it for a few weeks and then take a week off and what not, which sounds like something I would end up doing.
A few years ago, I would have never thought that I would be actually excited to have another medical device hooked up, but this is genuinely exciting! :)
If it were a few months ago, I would be feeling down and beating myself up about my latest A1C that was above 8, but instead I'm only focusing on what comes next- the bringing it down part. I would be upset about the changes that my Endo made that made my body freak out for a few weeks with nightly highs crashing into early morning lows, but I've adjusted and those are almost gone.
I've spent this month immersed in viola it seems, with competitions, rehearsals, concerts and masterclasses. February will be even busier, but I can't wait. Diabetes has stayed tucked in my pocket the entire time, other than those high/lows at night. It's giving me a feeling of "I can manage this."
This month, my average high has gone from in the high 200s to in the high 100s. My average lows dropped for a while with this change, but they're back up into the 60s now, which feels right for me.
Next week I'll be going to the first CGM class, which is so exciting. Right now I'm interested in the Dexcom Seven, which my endocrinologist also said would be a good fit for me. The biggest worry for me is how much it will interfere with my life. I love that it alerts to highs and lows, but I would hate to have something alerting me all the time. Also, there's the whole "it's another thing attached to me" issue, which is a big one. I'm 14, I don't want to be walking around with a ton of medical devices hanging off of me. But I've heard that it's common to wear it for a few weeks and then take a week off and what not, which sounds like something I would end up doing.
A few years ago, I would have never thought that I would be actually excited to have another medical device hooked up, but this is genuinely exciting! :)
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Comment by Hismouse on February 3, 2011 at 3:37pm -
Your only 14, wow, you sound so much older and so wise:) seems like your a good example of strength and doing what needs to be done for your Diabetes:) I am so Proud of you:)
I think trying the CGM is wonderful, you just never know til you try some things:) Kepp busy and keep doing good in school:) and taking care of your Diabetes Hun, it will reward you in your life:) Debbie
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Comment by samsmom on February 4, 2011 at 9:29am
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First, you're an excellent writer! I love "diabetes has stayed tucked in my pocket." Could be a book or a poem. And my daughter also gets excited about technology, no matter what kind (diabetes, cell phones, cameras, computers). We're hopefully going to a technology conference in March put on by Children With Diabetes.
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Comment by Amy on February 5, 2011 at 6:07pm -
I have to say I absolutely love my dexcom. It hasn't interfere that much. It actually as helped and helped me get my pump a bit faster than without. I wished I knew about the CGM when I was first diagnosed almost 4.5 years ago. But now, I am loving it. It is interesting to see what food does and how fast it climbs or how slow it climbs. And with that tool, I have an idea where I am when I am at work, etc. But dont forget, you STILL need to do your finger sticks. It does NOT replace it.
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Comment by Seth on February 8, 2011 at 11:35am -
I agree with what the others have said, the Dex has been the biggest help in controlling my diabetes. You are on a Pump the Dex isn't that much bigger then your infusion set. I am a little older so don't have those worries about having something else to hid, in fact I enjoy talking about my Pod and Dex. The "alerting me all the time" can be an issue at night, it sucks waking up to alarms but I have my alerts set pretty tight (70:120) and my goal is to maintain a Flatline in that range. I have worn mine straight for the last 9months or so and couldn't imagine not having it on.
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