Recent Content by JamesR

Hi all, I’m on the Medtronic 670g and spend >95% in auto mode. I do really like the pump but have had issues with the Sensor 3 (and Enlite before that). Just thought I’d share tips on how to prevent bleeding and improve the sensor experience: 1) Must do: put pressure on the sensor after...

You can only focus on what you can control. That’s what I always tell myself. And it helps with the worry and anxiety of the future. You can’t do anything about what you did in your past, but you can start changing what you are doing today. And that will impact your future. Pre-bolus. Eat well...

I have been reading Fibre Fuelled by Dr. B, he’s a gastronomic MD. Here’s his advice for a probiotic: *note that a supplement will not be able to overcome a bad diet. He recommends diversity of plants before supplements. For probiotic supplement: 1) Quantity of bacteria - more is better 2)...

Good morning! Water and coffee for me prior to my morning workout. No IOB has been a game changer for me. Also, starting with resistance training (spikes my blood), followed by cardio (drops my blood). Keeps everything steady. Have a great day!

This was always the barrier for me in starting a pump (for years!). My endo would say it’s not an issue for people, but I was stubborn. Now I have the 670g (pump + CGM on auto mode) and I absolutely love it. My control is the best ever. What changed my mind was wearing a sensor (without...

I use a standard probiotic supplement (Jamieson Probiotic - 10 Billion active cells). You are looking for a higher number of cells. Gut health is super important for us Type 1’s and those who suffer from other autoimmune diseases. Use of fermented foods have helped me: Kombucha, sauerkraut...

These are all great recommendations. I’ve really fine tuned my control with a few other resources: 1) Think Like a Pancreas - a must read for all T1Ds. Make sure you get the most recent edition! 2) Podcasts - as an active person, I really enjoy “Insuleoin - Redefining Diabetes” and “Type 1 Tom -...