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<blockquote data-quote="Neemo" data-source="post: 961235" data-attributes="member: 201892"><p>It's easy to become resigned to the fact that your BS control will always be a veritable roller coaster. However, there are a number of measures you could adopt to mitigate, and 'normalise' erratic BS levels.</p><p></p><p>I've been type 1 for 20 years, during which time control has varied, a lot. I attribute this to POOR advice from medical professionals and a lack of 'education' as to best practices/strategy to achieve optimal BS.</p><p></p><p> I've always been a 'concientous' Diabetic (I.e. testing regular, avoiding sweets etc), but only over the last couple of years have I manged to achieve a real degree of 'control', and therfore approach some level of normality, and 'freedom'.</p><p></p><p>It can initially be difficult to change habits and have a more disciplined, pragmatic approach. But very doable with a little effort/persistence.</p><p></p><p>A few suggestions (in addition to the advice by other posters:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Really plan your food intake; stick to regular types of foods that you know won't spike your BS. Can be a bit 'boring', but worth the sacrifice.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lower your carb intake; Lower carb > Less Insulin > Less room for error in dose (hypo/hyper) = Better control</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Start doing resistance training: Weight training has such an incredible effect on insulin sensitivity; therefore as per above, less insulin (increased sensitivity) = Less room for error in dose = better control.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You also appear to be a 'good' candidate for either a continuos glucose monitor, or Insulin Pump - speak to your GP/Consultant about refferal.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neemo, post: 961235, member: 201892"] It's easy to become resigned to the fact that your BS control will always be a veritable roller coaster. However, there are a number of measures you could adopt to mitigate, and 'normalise' erratic BS levels. I've been type 1 for 20 years, during which time control has varied, a lot. I attribute this to POOR advice from medical professionals and a lack of 'education' as to best practices/strategy to achieve optimal BS. I've always been a 'concientous' Diabetic (I.e. testing regular, avoiding sweets etc), but only over the last couple of years have I manged to achieve a real degree of 'control', and therfore approach some level of normality, and 'freedom'. It can initially be difficult to change habits and have a more disciplined, pragmatic approach. But very doable with a little effort/persistence. A few suggestions (in addition to the advice by other posters: [LIST] [*]Really plan your food intake; stick to regular types of foods that you know won't spike your BS. Can be a bit 'boring', but worth the sacrifice. [*]Lower your carb intake; Lower carb > Less Insulin > Less room for error in dose (hypo/hyper) = Better control [*]Start doing resistance training: Weight training has such an incredible effect on insulin sensitivity; therefore as per above, less insulin (increased sensitivity) = Less room for error in dose = better control. [*]You also appear to be a 'good' candidate for either a continuos glucose monitor, or Insulin Pump - speak to your GP/Consultant about refferal. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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