Recent Content by WhimsicalWays

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    You know you're a T1 when...

    Great post! The diet coke ones had me chuckling as this is far too familiar to me! [on a practical note, have you learned the trick of using keytone strips to test the coke?] You know you're a T1 when...you now laugh when someone impatiently waits to take your parking spot, as you realize...
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    Support from husband/ wife?

    Thanks, everyone, for your responses and for sharing your experiences - I really appreciate it. I agree with Nigel etc. that I need to start tracking things better. I will start to keep a detailed food diary and figure out a more accurate ratio of carbs: insulin. Thanks. I have considered a...
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    Support from husband/ wife?

    Hi there, I have been type 1 diabetic for about 15 years and have been married to my husband for 2 years (we also dated for 6 years beforehand...). He is lovely - normally very thoughtful, supportive, and my best friend. Recently, though, I've realized my T1 might be wearing on him a bit...
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    Syringes

    Hi, I have had Type 1 for 15 years and I still use syringes exclusively. I have tried pens on 3 occasions (hoping the newest model would be better/ more accurate/ actually deliver all insulin dialed in) and have been disappointed all 3 times. Further, i just feel like I have more control with...
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    New Continuous Glucose MOnitor question

    Hi everyone, I just got my training for my new Guardian CGM today, and have a quick question. I was just prompted to enter my first BG (Blood Glucose reading) and did so. But I have not received any infrmation re: my Sensor Glucose readings (ie: I am not getting any number every five...
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    Back to school with T1...

    So, I have recently figured out what I want to do with my life (after two degrees, I will now go back for my third - a Bachelor of Education...), and so am heading back to school to get some prerequisite courses. I am taking courses which, while far less complicated than what I'm used to, are a...
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    Physically Can't Inject Myself!! Help!!

    Sorry to respond so late, but I love the comments re: blood on the clothes. The number of times I have stained nice clothing (in addition to my bed linens, the wall near the light switch, etc. etc. etc.) is ridiculous! I have hydrogen peroxide at home, but don't carry it around with me...
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    night time hypos

    Hi Flojo, I'm sorry for all the anxieties you are experiencing. I have been diabetic for 15 years and do experience night-time hypos. Nowadays, the VAST majority of these cause me to wake up and treat it with food, thank goodness. Whenever I wake up (even if it's clearly just to go to the...
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    How long has it been?

    I was diagnosed on my 12th birthday, 15 years ago... All my best wishes and admiration to those diagnosed younger (and to their supportive families), as I can imagine how challenging that is.
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    Physically Can't Inject Myself!! Help!!

    Hi John, So sorry that you are struggling with this... As others have opined, I really do feel like time will help. with this... However, when I was younger I used a gadget called the "Monoject Injectomatic" - basically an aluminum spring-loaded injector. After placing the loaded syringe in...
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    How do you manage exercise?

    Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and providing tips - I really appreciate it! I think I will go back to eating breakfast before working out (as opposed to after), but just ensure I get down to the gym sooner after the meal (to avoid the dreaded spike). [I was worried to do this...
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    How do you manage exercise?

    Hi there, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that after a few months of being pretty lazy (using my work and stress levels as an excuse not to work out - I know, when I'm my busiest/ most stresses is the worst time to stop working out!) I'm finally getting back into a regular exercise regime. I...
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    Can menstruation cause BG to raise ??

    Hi, Similarly, I definitely experience a rise in bg levels due to my cycle - in particular, my sugars go up pretty noticeably before my menstrual cycle. I always wondered if it was connected, but asked my endocrinologist and she confirmed that this is the case for some women.
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    Fasting morning 5.8, Type 2?

    Thank you for the information. Yes, my mom is non-diabetic and, yes, the GP is doing further testing. I assumed that the list of potential causes was too long (and potentially too worrying), but thank you for your feedback. Sorry for the confusion re: my use of the term 'fasting' blood...
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    Why can I do things normally during a hypo?

    I would love an explanation to this, too. Similarly, I rarely can function 'normally' in the 'ones,' but sometimes at, say, 2.3 I can talk/walk/think/argue normally, and others I lose my planning ability/am very nervous/super shaky etc. It is just weird that the 'same' number can feel and look...