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<blockquote data-quote="briped" data-source="post: 1962530" data-attributes="member: 472718"><p>Well, I do, but I think I do because I can, as opposed to many other T2s and certainly T1s. Also because I was diagnosed 14 years ago, and as you can see in my bio I haven't always been treating myself and my BG very well, and at 58 in only 6 days time, I know it's the final call, and honestly I'm amazed that apart from a little neuroptahy it would seem I don't have any of the nasty diabetes complications. I desperately want it to stay that way.</p><p>I have an old class mate who's T1 and diagnosed when she was only 5-6 years old, and even if there are some similarities there most certainly are more differences. Her BG graphs tell a tale of (in my eyes) wild spikes and lows. She's a regular customer at the local hospital, and is really worried that she will not live to see any grandchildren. Yet I'm sure she does her best to control her condition, I mean, why wouldn't she. It just seems a lot harder for a T1 to be in control of her BGs than it is for a non-insulinated (can I say that? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite39" alt=":hilarious:" title="Hilarious :hilarious:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":hilarious:" />) T2 - or at least for me at the moment. One day I might wisen up, but I hope not.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I know of the libre, as my friend uses it. It was quite a battle for her to get one on prescription too, but luckily she's an admirable fighter, so she got her way in the end. </p><p>As for being able to feel how high your BGs are that's amazing. I really can't tell the difference between 3.8 and 10, which is one reason why T2 (for me) is so sneaky. I can have a guestimate based on FBG and what I ate, but not based on how I feel, like I did this morning, and that turned out to be a bit off, but admittedly not by much. I don't go for carbs or anything, even if it's a bit low right before bed time, and by morning it's corrected itself. Piece of cake, so to speak, but again I think myself really lucky.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, isn't it. Such an exciting life, I gather from my friend <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I'm happy if I'm in my 4s and 5s, a bit miffed if its in the 6es, and frustrated and annoyed if it goes above 7. For now I'm struggling to ditch the Victoza I'm on, as I'm worried about the long term effects, and as far as I can see those 7s don't bode well for that little project.</p><p>Ha, this friend of mine kindly offered me some of her insulin last time I ate at her place. Easy way of solving my BG controlling Low Carb regime, right? That was a no thanks from me <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I'm very likely to be insulin resistant, so I can only wonder if it would have done me any good anyway.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="briped, post: 1962530, member: 472718"] Well, I do, but I think I do because I can, as opposed to many other T2s and certainly T1s. Also because I was diagnosed 14 years ago, and as you can see in my bio I haven't always been treating myself and my BG very well, and at 58 in only 6 days time, I know it's the final call, and honestly I'm amazed that apart from a little neuroptahy it would seem I don't have any of the nasty diabetes complications. I desperately want it to stay that way. I have an old class mate who's T1 and diagnosed when she was only 5-6 years old, and even if there are some similarities there most certainly are more differences. Her BG graphs tell a tale of (in my eyes) wild spikes and lows. She's a regular customer at the local hospital, and is really worried that she will not live to see any grandchildren. Yet I'm sure she does her best to control her condition, I mean, why wouldn't she. It just seems a lot harder for a T1 to be in control of her BGs than it is for a non-insulinated (can I say that? :hilarious:) T2 - or at least for me at the moment. One day I might wisen up, but I hope not. I know of the libre, as my friend uses it. It was quite a battle for her to get one on prescription too, but luckily she's an admirable fighter, so she got her way in the end. As for being able to feel how high your BGs are that's amazing. I really can't tell the difference between 3.8 and 10, which is one reason why T2 (for me) is so sneaky. I can have a guestimate based on FBG and what I ate, but not based on how I feel, like I did this morning, and that turned out to be a bit off, but admittedly not by much. I don't go for carbs or anything, even if it's a bit low right before bed time, and by morning it's corrected itself. Piece of cake, so to speak, but again I think myself really lucky. Yes, isn't it. Such an exciting life, I gather from my friend :) I'm happy if I'm in my 4s and 5s, a bit miffed if its in the 6es, and frustrated and annoyed if it goes above 7. For now I'm struggling to ditch the Victoza I'm on, as I'm worried about the long term effects, and as far as I can see those 7s don't bode well for that little project. Ha, this friend of mine kindly offered me some of her insulin last time I ate at her place. Easy way of solving my BG controlling Low Carb regime, right? That was a no thanks from me :) I'm very likely to be insulin resistant, so I can only wonder if it would have done me any good anyway. [/QUOTE]
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