Type 1 at 27 years old

[TorqPenderloin]

I’m new to the forum and newly diagnosed with type 1 at 27 years of age.
I’ll save the background story for another day, but on 9/2/15 I wound up in the emergency room with a blood sugar of 500+ (the meter only read up to 500).

I joined the forum to learn more about how people manage their day-to-day with diabetes rather than to learn about managing the diabetes itself.
Things like:
-Avoiding issues when flying on an airplane with needles, medications, and devices
-How people get their CGM sensors to stay put (I’ve already ordered some flexifix and mastisol thanks to this form)
-Quick and easy meals to keep in my briefcase or desk

That may sound silly, but I have a fairly developed fitness background as a former college baseball player and competitive powerlifter. Consequently, I already had a solid understanding of concepts such as the Glycemic Index or how your body consumes each type of macronutrient (carbs, protein, fat).

Thanks for having me!
-Mark

 

[Mrsass]

Hey Mark, I've had type 1 since I was 3 years old and am now 29. Never had any issues flying, however I always carry a letter from my nurse which explains why I carry the needles, snacks etc in my hand luggage so that if I was stopped at security etc I have something to show.

Some people here try to eat lower carb (it's not for everyone but works for most) so any protein/fat snacks work quite well so that you don't need to inject more.. I go for veggies, eggs, chicken etc

Hope you are managing ok since diagnosis.. Look forward to hearing your story

Abbie

 

[TorqPenderloin]

I appreciate the response.

I think the low-carb diets work well for people who live a more sedentary lifestyle, but they aren't for me. Pre-diabetes, I did a two month run of the Keto Diet and hated eating meat and cheese all day. I was also extremely tired in the days before my body went into ketosis.

I'm currently following my version of the Zone Diet: 40% carbs/30% protein/30% fat or 1200/900/900 cals which is just below my maintenance of 3400.

I'm currently able to control my blood sugar in the morning without meal-time insulin which is nice (only during lunch and dinner at this point).

Currently taking 14units of levemir twice/day (4am and 6pm) and 2.5-3.5 units of novolog at lunch/dinner (30:1 ratio is what my doctor started me on for now). Also, my Dexcom G5 came in last Thursday which has been extremely valuable in understand how my levels fluctuate throughout the day.

Thanks again,
Mark

 

[RuthW]

Yes, I think your history of fitness and training will be a great help. I recommend that you do some reading. My three best books on Type 1 are Think Like a Pancreas - very practical, very motivating, tons of useful tips for day-to-day management and problem solving. Very useful on adjustments for sport and fitness, etc. I also have Pumping Insulin (but not necessary if you don't use a pump). And the other one I'd really recommend for you is Diabetic Athlete's Handbook. It is full of case studies of athletes and how they manage diet and insulin and covers the scientific aspects of diabetes, nutrition and sport. It's great to have to hand.

 

[wiserkurtious]

fitness is an amazing thing for keeping bloods sugars down right!!! my typical morning would be 60g of porridge with blueberries and strawberries than after i would go for a 4 mile run than a muscle workout,protein shake inbetween,than after that i would have cheese omelette with salad.try to limit carbs but couldn't do the low low carb diet of like 30g a day,credit to all the people for been able to do that but with the amount of activity I do i would waste away!!

 

[wiserkurtious]

I’m new to the forum and newly diagnosed with type 1 at 27 years of age.
I’ll save the background story for another day, but on 9/2/15 I wound up in the emergency room with a blood sugar of 500+ (the meter only read up to 500).

I joined the forum to learn more about how people manage their day-to-day with diabetes rather than to learn about managing the diabetes itself.
Things like:
-Avoiding issues when flying on an airplane with needles, medications, and devices
-How people get their CGM sensors to stay put (I’ve already ordered some flexifix and mastisol thanks to this form)
-Quick and easy meals to keep in my briefcase or desk

That may sound silly, but I have a fairly developed fitness background as a former college baseball player and competitive powerlifter. Consequently, I already had a solid understanding of concepts such as the Glycemic Index or how your body consumes each type of macronutrient (carbs, protein, fat).

Thanks for having me!
-Mark

Hey Mark, I've had type 1 since I was 3 years old and am now 29. Never had any issues flying, however I always carry a letter from my nurse which explains why I carry the needles, snacks etc in my hand luggage so that if I was stopped at security etc I have something to show.

Some people here try to eat lower carb (it's not for everyone but works for most) so any protein/fat snacks work quite well so that you don't need to inject more.. I go for veggies, eggs, chicken etc

Hope you are managing ok since diagnosis.. Look forward to hearing your story

Abbie [/QUOT

eggs are amazing