Update:
Hey guys I know some of you wanted an update on how I’m getting on.
So here’s quick rundown and my experience with Covid and T1 diabetes:
First few days (Didn’t actually know I had it)
Had a sore throat and some snivels (thought nothing of it as i never really get ill)
Blood sugars ok
Days 4-5
Loss of tase and smell and some pains around the knees and lower back (I train 5-6 times a week and never really have these types of pains)
Blood sugars sky rocketing up to 15 plus all of a sudden (had Covid test done)
Days 6-9 Nightmare
Continuous cough sometimes making it hard to speak and breath, shakes, blood sugars never coming down I had to resort to increasing insulin dose to nearly x3 normal intake and often injecting every 2-3 hours, 24hr headaches that would not shift, complete loss of strength, hunger like I’ve never experienced (i usually eat around 2800 cals day, I was taking in about 4K cals during this period and still feeling hungry).
Days 9 to now - Getting better by the day slowly. Blood sugars returned to almost normal, insulin levels still about 20% higher then pre-covid, still got a tiny bit of a cough, taste and small back to normal and no aches and pains. Have started training again and energy levels are pretty much getting there, although I’ve lost about 40% of my strength from before Covid.
Had a retest the other day and awaiting results now, hopefully clear.
I never experienced any fever to high temperature, but did manage to lose about 4.5kgs in weight during the ordeal even with the extra calories going in.
As mentioned i’m relatively fit and slim for guy in his mid 40s as i train about 5-6 times week (weights, TRX, bodyweight exercises, battle ropes etc) and for me this wasn’t a particularly pleasant experience and not one I want to have again in hurry.
Not sure if I had the low symptoms, mild or harsh version but either way it was a ‘mare.
Anyway that’s my experience for those that were interested.
Any questions feel free to ask and thanks for your support guys.