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<blockquote data-quote="ebony321" data-source="post: 202706" data-attributes="member: 17199"><p>Hi, </p><p></p><p>We can all understand that there are certain things in life where you really don't have time to test or aren't in the best situation to be able to, but bottom line is you have to find a way around it.</p><p></p><p>You can get meters now that are extremely small that wouldnt cause too much hassle if you have to carry alot of things in your line of work. You could also stock up on meters and strategically place them around so you are always within reach of one without having to carry it around, spare one in a tool box, one in a work van, a desk drawer etc.</p><p></p><p>Finger prick wounds are very minimal, i work in an office and at times my hands and fingers can get dirty from working with inky paper all the time, but i find the time to quickly wash them before i test. You could even wear a plaster or gloves to protect your hands?</p><p></p><p>If you are self employed it is your responsibility to find the time to test, if you do not monitor your glucose levels you are likely to either be running high all the time, which isn't good, especially if you are active as exercise with high blood glucose levels and ketones makes the situation worse. If you neglect your diabetes you will find yourself ill and maybe unable to work efficiently or even at all.</p><p></p><p>If your worried about highs, over correcting resulting in hypo's there are courses available at most hospitals which teach you how to carb count and deal with sickness, exercise, alcohol etc factors with diabetes basically. You really do need to keep testing to keep an eye on things and avoid highs and hypos.</p><p></p><p>I've heard of the watch you mention, but i'm not sure if that's anywhere near available yet. You can get CGM's (continous glucose montitors) These are worn 24/7 like an insulin pump, but aren't funded on the NHS and can be quite costly, but if you have the funds it could be a very useful tool in your situation.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry if it comes across like i'm sort of telling you off, but i think you already know you should be testing and showing up to appointments, nobody will control your diabetes for you. Many people in many different professions successfully control their diabetes, it's about finding a balance between the two.</p><p></p><p>I neglected my diabetes for a long time in the beginning, i went through a stage of depression and as quite poorly as a result. Testing was a complete pain and i hardly took my insulin. But i turned it around i forced myself to test when i was in an akward position or situation, until now it's become so routine i go into zombie mode and don't really think about it anymore. I went on the DAFNE course to learn how to carb count and i now have an insulin pump which enables me to be much more flexible and have better control.</p><p></p><p>A pump might be something you could consider too, you can have a detailed programming of basal Rates, and much more defined doses of insulin to be more exact instead of rounding up to full units. you can also set temporary basal rates to reduce your basal rates which is great for exercise or if your having a particularly inactive day. but insulin pumps take alot of work and you need to test ALOT especially in the beginning, it takes alot of hard work and dedication but in my opinion it's definately worth it!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Hope some of this helps, i hope you find the motivation to monitor your Bg's more efficiently as it will certainly benefit you in the long run.</p><p></p><p>All the best.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ebony321, post: 202706, member: 17199"] Hi, We can all understand that there are certain things in life where you really don't have time to test or aren't in the best situation to be able to, but bottom line is you have to find a way around it. You can get meters now that are extremely small that wouldnt cause too much hassle if you have to carry alot of things in your line of work. You could also stock up on meters and strategically place them around so you are always within reach of one without having to carry it around, spare one in a tool box, one in a work van, a desk drawer etc. Finger prick wounds are very minimal, i work in an office and at times my hands and fingers can get dirty from working with inky paper all the time, but i find the time to quickly wash them before i test. You could even wear a plaster or gloves to protect your hands? If you are self employed it is your responsibility to find the time to test, if you do not monitor your glucose levels you are likely to either be running high all the time, which isn't good, especially if you are active as exercise with high blood glucose levels and ketones makes the situation worse. If you neglect your diabetes you will find yourself ill and maybe unable to work efficiently or even at all. If your worried about highs, over correcting resulting in hypo's there are courses available at most hospitals which teach you how to carb count and deal with sickness, exercise, alcohol etc factors with diabetes basically. You really do need to keep testing to keep an eye on things and avoid highs and hypos. I've heard of the watch you mention, but i'm not sure if that's anywhere near available yet. You can get CGM's (continous glucose montitors) These are worn 24/7 like an insulin pump, but aren't funded on the NHS and can be quite costly, but if you have the funds it could be a very useful tool in your situation. I'm sorry if it comes across like i'm sort of telling you off, but i think you already know you should be testing and showing up to appointments, nobody will control your diabetes for you. Many people in many different professions successfully control their diabetes, it's about finding a balance between the two. I neglected my diabetes for a long time in the beginning, i went through a stage of depression and as quite poorly as a result. Testing was a complete pain and i hardly took my insulin. But i turned it around i forced myself to test when i was in an akward position or situation, until now it's become so routine i go into zombie mode and don't really think about it anymore. I went on the DAFNE course to learn how to carb count and i now have an insulin pump which enables me to be much more flexible and have better control. A pump might be something you could consider too, you can have a detailed programming of basal Rates, and much more defined doses of insulin to be more exact instead of rounding up to full units. you can also set temporary basal rates to reduce your basal rates which is great for exercise or if your having a particularly inactive day. but insulin pumps take alot of work and you need to test ALOT especially in the beginning, it takes alot of hard work and dedication but in my opinion it's definately worth it! Hope some of this helps, i hope you find the motivation to monitor your Bg's more efficiently as it will certainly benefit you in the long run. All the best.:) [/QUOTE]
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