My Introduction

[watergypsy]

I've been a bit of a lurker here for a while, so it's beyond time that I join and introduce myself.
I'm 44, and have had T2D for around 10 years. I'm insulin dependent and have been pretty much since the beginning. I use Toujeo, Novarapid, and also Ozempic and Metformin. I've only been able to maintain control for short periods of time over the years, until I bit the bullet and subscribed to Dexcom One+ five weeks ago, and the game has changed for me. I'm currently learning all about my body and how carbs and insulin interact.
My plan is to get my hba1c down (106 in January, 84 last month) and then figure out how to lose weight whilst on insulin high doses of insulin (I am horribly insulin resistant).
I'm active but very overweight and would love to change that!

I live on a narrowboat with my husband and dog, and we travel the Midlands waterways.

Good to be here, and I look forward to interacting on this forum.

 

[Pipp]

Welcome, @watergypsy .
Glad you have joined us. As a lurker you have, perhaps, already seen the info for new members. If not, scroll down to the end of my post and you will find it there.
Ask questions, find and receive support from our members, who are able to advise from their own experiences.

 

[lovinglife]

Welcome to posting on the forum @watergypsy, I’m always a bit envious of people who live on the water, I think in another life I would have been happy to be a liveaboard- sadly my hubby & son would totally disagree lol

 

[VashtiB]

Hello and welcome @watergypsy

Another person who is a bit envious of people who live on the water. It sounds awesome

I am glad you have found a tool to help- I think the more information we have the more likely we are to be able to make decisions that work for us.

Welcome.