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Type 1 diabetes and coeliac symptoms

Oh and the other thing they don't give you a pump unless your eligible for it which I think means having a lot of hypos in my case
 
There's two ways to get insulin on the pump - you have a basal rate which just goes in automatically a set amount per hour (unless you tell it to do otherwise). You change change the amount each hour and so I think most people have certain blocks of the day with more/less per hour (e.g. I have more going in during 4-8am to account for higher sugars in the morning). Then you have a bolus when you have food/correct etc, and that you have to tell it to do. The great thing about it is that you can temporarily put the basal rate down or up if you're doing exercise or ill, or time of the month (I have a real problem with time of the month). So, as you can probably tell, it gives you a lot more freedom. There's loads of stuff online, and probably stuff on threads on here that'll give you a better explanation than me!
But it does sound a bit like your team haven't got your best interests at heart. I got the pump despite not having lots of hypos. My HbA1c was consistently about 8-8.5% despite trying my best. And it has lowered my HbA1c. Any idea what yours is? You might be able to get it for similar reasons as me...
 
Just realised some of that doesn't make sense! What I was trying to say was that you set the basal rate per hour as you want it, and unless you want to change anything about it, it just gives it to you automatically as you've set it to do, without you having to tell it to. With a bolus, you have to tell it each time (i.e. like injecting).
 
Alexm5079 said:
The thought crossed my mind that they are trying to save money by not giving me the pump. I would like to know more about them to be honest since I have only ever used injections. Do you have to adjust insulin on the pump or does it just constantly release insulin throughout the day? I might go back and ask about it.
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It's just another insulin delivery system, so, yes, you adjust your basal rate as needed, and calculate your bolus insulin :)

Take a look at the pump section here :)
 
Alexm5079 said:
Oh and the other thing they don't give you a pump unless your eligible for it which I think means having a lot of hypos in my case
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Here's some information on the criteria for pump eligibility - http://www.inputdiabetes.org.uk/alt-insulin-pumps/is-it-provided-by-the-nhs/

Dawn phenomenon is indeed a factor that would make you eligible for pump therapy.

Personally, your doctors advice that MDI gives you more flexibility sounds daft to me - a pump is inherently flexible therapy.
 
Kristin251 said:
http://www.saragottfriedmd.com/is-gluten-the-new-evil/

Here is just one. Google gluten and IR.
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Thanks. But that is just someone's unsubstantiated opinion. None of the claims are referenced to a published study in a peer-reviewed journal. The only thing actually referenced is the fact that T1D and coeliac disease are linked (in fact, it doesn't even say T1D; it just says diabetes, but the link is with T1D, and the reason for this is that both are autoimmune diseases). That is not the same as gluten blocking insulin receptors.
 
Okulu said:
Thanks. But that is just someone's unsubstantiated opinion. None of the claims are referenced to a published study in a peer-reviewed journal. The only thing actually referenced is the fact that T1D and coeliac disease are linked (in fact, it doesn't even say T1D; it just says diabetes, but the link is with T1D, and the reason for this is that both are autoimmune diseases). That is not the same as gluten blocking insulin receptors.
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And a predisposition to T1 and to coeliac disease is linked to the same genetic variations http://www.csaceliacs.org/diabetes_and_celiac_disease_fact_sheet.jspin in the HLA system. These genetic variations(DQ2 and DQ8). are not linked with insulin resistance or T2 diabetes.
 
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Okulu said:
Thanks. But that is just someone's unsubstantiated opinion. None of the claims are referenced to a published study in a peer-reviewed journal. The only thing actually referenced is the fact that T1D and coeliac disease are linked (in fact, it doesn't even say T1D; it just says diabetes, but the link is with T1D, and the reason for this is that both are autoimmune diseases). That is not the same as gluten blocking insulin receptors.
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early shows up in my body. Do your own research and believe what you believe or see in your body. I am gluten free for many reasons.

I just did a google and picked one. Not spending tons of time where you can do it for yourself. Sorry I wasted your time
 
Hi
I also suffered from very debilitating gastro problems and when I went for my first diabetes review (diagnosed August 2016 aged 60) the doc suggested I have a blood test for coeliac which came back negative. So I decided to try gluten free and have been on the diet now for a month and what a difference. It has not affected my bs levels which at the moment are quite good but it has given me the freedom to walk to dogs, go shopping etc without having to worry about where the nearest loo is. Also works out cheaper on toilet rolls. So I shall stick to it and hope for the best
Katrina
 
Maybe increase your bedtime basal but of course speak to your doctor / diabetic nurse beforehand x
 
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