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  1. LuisC

    Exercise (cardio and weightlifting) or end of honeymoon phase causing high blood sugars ??

    Hi there! Nice to hear so many active people! I am 39. 17 with diabetes. Done voleyball, running, swimming, biking (triathlons) and since 3 years ago engaged "only" with weight lifting. I also have experience such spikes after the training. So I started pre-bolusing. It worked wonders in my...
  2. LuisC

    How can I reduce my waist size?

    Hi there! Great progress! congrats! However I am afraid you don't get to choose where you body gets the fat from. There is no such thing as spot fat reduction. So the only advice I dare to give you is to keep going. Make it your new "you". Life is a "marathon" not a "sprint". Keep the good work...
  3. LuisC

    Pump and Exercise

    Hi, I read this book before starting with my pump. It helped me a lot. As a guidance to get to know how exercise affects you I think is a very good starting point. Hope this help. Good luck. LuisC
  4. LuisC

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hey There, This is who I am. Do not hesitate to ask anything! Worse case scenario I might answer back with a different topic. :) - What is your name? Luis - How old are you? 36 years - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? Spain - Which city/area do you live in? The...
  5. LuisC

    Omnipod

    Hey there, I have been using the omnipod for longer than 2 years. When I had to choose I also had to do my research to see if this pump was suitable for me and it is. Next I will try so summarize what I think it is important to go for this pump. CONS: - needs of < 200 units of insulin for 3 days...