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  1. mentat

    ADHD/Neurodivergent and diabetes management

    Looping refers to a "closed loop" insulin delivery system, also known as an "artificial pancreas". This requires the use of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and an insulin pump that adjusts insulin delivery based on current blood glucose level. Not all insulin pumps have this feature. There...
  2. mentat

    Lots of variability in blood sugar

    Afrezza isn't available in my country either but Mannkind put me in touch with Tanner Pharmaceuticals who organised a supply for me through the appropriate channels in collaboration with my endo. I presume the UK has some equivalent scheme. It's not cheap, but it sure is nice to cut back on needles.
  3. mentat

    Lots of variability in blood sugar

    The usual solutions are to change insulins (Fiasp, Lyumjev and inhaled Afrezza are the fastest-acting), take insulin earlier prior to eating, or use intramuscular injections. These things can increase the risk of hypos—especially if you eat a high fat meal, so you may need to vary your approach...
  4. mentat

    Lots of variability in blood sugar

    It is normal in some situations, for example after eating/drinking rapidly-digested carbs, or when you have an adrenaline rush. If it is happening at other times then it is probably worth investigating further. If these are glucometer readings it is possible your meter is giving false readings...
  5. mentat

    I think I am suffering from low blood sugar

    @BlaxeXD if you have diabetes or reactive hypoglycaemia, rest assured that you will get to the bottom of it; there are objective tests (like glucose and HbA1c tests) that will shed light on this. You may need to do a glucose test under the right conditions but it's only a matter of time...
  6. mentat

    ADHD/Neurodivergent and diabetes management

    Get someone to help you advocate for yourself, or change diabetes teams. There are plenty of things available that could help you (I think looping could be a game-changer for you) but your team does not seem interested in helping you find what works for you. I also struggle with letting...
  7. mentat

    Type 1 Help with high sugars

    My insulin needs change overnight for no discernible reason sometimes. I might suddenly need 2x or even 3x as much insulin, or a lot less. If my body needs more insulin I give it more. Of course to deal with a one-off high, you can use a correction bolus, or go for a walk or run (but test...
  8. mentat

    Advice

    10 min is not enough to get your muscles fully in exercise mode. Sometimes (especially with lots of insulin on board), 10 minutes of exercise can have a big impact on your sugar but other times it may not have much effect at all. Mornings are often the worst in terms of insulin resistance. On...
  9. mentat

    Diabetes therapy

    I find this disgusting. Some people find pumps to be a lifesaver and if what someone's doing isn't working for them, the endo should be encouraging the exploration of other options, not discouraging it. If you want someone to talk to who was in the worst circles of hell for ten years and...
  10. mentat

    Type 1 diabetic for 18 years, finally have given up and wonder if anyone else feels like I do

    Hi @S1994 I also had my life, mind and soul utterly ruined by this disease. I spent many years with my sugars above 10 because anything lower had horrific consequences. Nobody listened, nobody helped, and very few people even wanted to help. In the end I had to not only learn everything there...
  11. mentat

    To go to doctor or not...

    10.8 is much higher than normal, but not life-threatening. Go to a doctor as soon as you can but you don't need to go to Emergency.
  12. mentat

    Today my doctor said...

    Today my doctor said, "One day there will be a cure for doctors reassuring patients about future medical advances."
  13. mentat

    Homeless Type 1

    Although I can't give you any advice, I really feel for you and I hope you find a solution. Can you talk to the local paper or something?
  14. mentat

    Freestyle Libre Pain

    The instructions for the Dexcom are for it to go on the abdomen and everyone* wears it on their upper arm as they find it more accurate. It's our body after all—and different things work for different people. * Ok not literally everyone. Two days ago I met someone who wears the Libre on their...
  15. mentat

    Freestyle Libre Pain

    Have you tried putting it on your abdomen where you have more fat?
  16. mentat

    Keto dosages

    How have your dosages changed since going on Keto? My meal dosages have come down from say 8u to say 5u. Which is about what I expected. But my Levemir needs have gone from 8 morning 8 evening, to 16 morning, 3 evening, which surprised me. Do other people have such high daytime basal needs?
  17. mentat

    Learning the lesson. Flat tire in the middle of nowhere

    I don't step into an elevator without carbs! Oh and a place I used to work developed an issue where one of the toilets could lock you in; didn't happen to me but when I heard about it it was sobering...
  18. mentat

    Time for BS to peak after meals?

    This is unusual for a T1D unless our basal is insulin is too low. It could work, or it might just turn your sugar into a banana (no pun intended), a peak in the first hour, dipping, and then rising at the 4th hour. Also if you have some insulin production left you don't want to exhaust your...
  19. mentat

    Time to test

    Personally I would stay away from Weetabix. It dumps a heap of sugar into your blood very quickly. Even if this doesn't spike you much, it's a big strain on your pancreas to keep up with this. As I understand, anyway.
  20. mentat

    Continuous Hypo’s

    Insulin sensitivities can change suddenly and for no apparent reason. There was a time in my life when my insulin needs would HALVE overnight. Hypo, hypo hypo, hypo hypo hypo, and the only thing that stopped them was slashing my insulin. I learned to cut it down fast, man. Better high than low...