Type 1 so tired all the time

[Jilla]

I have been diagnosed with t1 diabeties for 3 years and I still struggle keeping my bg under control. I feel so tired all the time. Does anyone feel like this?

 

[jack412]

Hi,,even as T2, when my BG was high, I slept every afternoon and felt very weak

most here would suggest you start with doing your basal testing
http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?page_id=120


a bit of a refresher reading might help?
This set of workbooks are worth reading and practising working examples only of carbs and doses
Don't change dose without nurse approval
There is an online course for background and an idea to it. Free to join and register
http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/

Workbook 1
http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9225 Carbohydrate Counting.pdf
Workbook 2
http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9226 Carbohydrate Counting the Next Steps.pdf

Carb list
http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9227 Carbohydrate Tables A6.pdf

Diary
http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9228 Free Diary Portrait A4.pdf

Basal testing
http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?page_id=120

Sick day rules
http://www.diabetes-healthnet.ac.uk...flet_-_Sick_Day_Rules_for_Type_1_-_Nov_13.pdf
Sick day rules flowchart
http://www.leicestershirediabetes.org.uk/uploads//documents/Type1 Sick_day_rules_InsulinV3.pdf


A workbook with USA numbers, but has a good troubleshooting section
http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/download/insulin_adjustment_workbook_complete.pdf

 

[Spiker]

Hi Jilla. Yes most likely the two are related. Erratic blood glucose makes you feel tired. How is your Hba1c?

 

[Jilla]

Hi Spiker @Spiker have been put on a pump but they usually wait 6 months before they take it. It was terrible but im hoping its better now im on tje pump. It will be nowhere near perfect. Its the hardest thing ive ever done.

 

[Spiker]

Yes it is hard Jilla. But the pump should be a big help. Hopefully your Hba1c in six months time will be a lot better.

Do you have a hospital team supporting you on how to use the pump? Nurses?

 

[donnellysdogs]

If accuchek pump you could get an average 90 day read and see what level it is and your SD reading. SD is standard deviation and shows basically an average for how much you are varying in either direction from your target level. Long term wise the lower this SD reading is the better.

The more tests you do the better accuracy your 90 day average will be towards the hba1c level.

 

[Jilla]

I have a brilliant nurse and consultant x its a medtronic pump that I have. I check 6 or more times a day. Some days its such an effort to do anything

 

[Spiker]

Ok well that sounds good. Do you know your Hba1c and your SD?