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The hypo was about noon. I expect that my bolus insulin was a slight bit much for what I ate at breakfast. That sometimes happens and a quick snack brings me right back without problems. As I said, this hypo was wasn't very low left me on the sofa exhausted for two days.

Due to running a bit on the low side at night, my doctor advised me to change the timing of my long acting insulin. I was taking Lantus (7units) at 9 pm and over a week have changed from 9pm to 9am. I felt like this drastic time change would be hard on me so I changed gradually by taking 6...

Never mind, I think that I figured it out - Multi daily injections

What does MDI stand for? I am from another country and don't recognize this.

It sounds like you are off to a good start and taking active care of yourself. I was diagnosed LADA a year ago and it was/is an adjustment. I am very active in sports and find that my Novo- Rapid insulin needs are greatly reduced earlier in the day as well as Lantus the night prior. Please...

Two horrible diseases to contend with on a daily basis is overwhelming to manage. I just want you to know that you are being thought of this moment and I wish you well to get through the day. I have T1 and a second chronic condition and understand how relentless and exhausting it is. Some days...

I agree with the others and want to reinforce the importance of experimentation and frequent testing while exercising. I was diagnosed T1 in March 2016 at 50 years old. My doctor thinks that I had a very long honeymoon period of about 10 years with the extended time due to exercise. I first...

Menopause is like a bad joke that keeps going on and on. It has been almost two years of horrible hot flashes (20-30 per day) and night sweats. Not sleeping well and constantly tired. SUCKS! Sometimes I just want to cry managing both T1 and menopause. BS up and down and have no idea what the...

Carrying the kit around all the time and not leaving the house without a check to see that the meter, finger sticker, test strips, insulin, snacks, tissues....are in the kit.

I am sorry that you are having such a bad day. You are absolutely right, diabetes sucks!

I went to a new eye doctor and was/am furious with the lack of knowledge about diabetes care. I made sure to specifically state that I am a type 1 diabetic and ask to see a doctor who has significant experience with diabetic patients. The quack didn't even know the difference between type 1...

In addition to "Think Like a Pancreas", I would highly recommend the book "The Diabetes Manifesto" by Lynn Crowe and Julie Stachowiak. This book is an excellent source on how to advocate for yourself in the medical world as well as giving advice for daily living. I was diagnosed type 1 in...

Thanks, I appreciate your explanations and helping me understand what it means

Thanks Sally for your thoughts. I did double check to see the number and yes, it was 15.

As you are a wealth of information, I would like to ask your opinions. I was diagnosed type 1 in March this year at 50 years old. 9 years ago I saw my primary care doctor because I was having lows, quite frequently, especially when exercising. At that time, my doctor said that I was boarderline...

Absolutely a step in the right direction. Remind yourself often the 500 yards is better than ZERO yards. Your stamina will increase over time. Be mindful to not get discouraged with an all or nothing attitude. It is great that you are working with a trainer. They will help you with...

It bothers me too that diabetes organizations, American Diabetes Associations in particular, advocates for the artificial sweeteners as something healthy for diabetics. Rubbish, I would rather satisfy a healthy real food sweet urge in moderation with the appropriate bolus then ingest a bunch of...

Depression sucks. I have been dealing with depression, anxiety and bipolar (which I feel ashamed of) for 35+ years. I have struggled for years not being able to pull myself out of it. I fight it, but sometimes I feel like giving up. Somethings that do help me are exercise, especially when I...

I agree with you about more sensitive taste for natural sweetness. Also, the natural flavors are so much nicer than artificial chemicals.

Grant, Thanks for your reply. I was concerned that needing so many carbs to get through a workout was excessive, but it seems that it is the same for you. Diabetes sure is a tight rope walk :)