@becca59, thanks for sharing your thoughts@SueJB why do you feel that insulin is causing weight gain? Yes, I put on weight after diagnosis. But that was because I had lost shed loads. Once I had settled down and got muscle tone back (5 years ago and aged 54 this month) I hit a weight that I have maintained within a couple of pounds. It is still a stone less than I have been most of my adult life. If I put on a couple of pounds I ensure I am injecting half basal in a day than what I normally would for a week, which means I am halving my carbs, and that gets me back on track.
As regards spontaneity, I always have my full kit bag which I move from kitchen during the day, to by the side of my bed at night. Yes I need to know what my sugars are, particularly when driving, but I just throw that kit bag into my rucksack (gave up with a handbag, not big enough for a diabetic) and off I go. Don’t have to think about it. Everything I would need is in that kit bag (it’s a small insulated lunch bag) I make sure if I drink the small coke or eat a couple of Jelly Babies, as you do, things are topped up. It contains both insulins, blood glucose tester, spare needles, hypo treatments, hand cleanser and Libre. It is more of a pain when going on a holiday as there has to be many extras. But that is just part and parcel of packing.
Yes Diabetes is a pain. I have made the decision not to eat snacks, or anything that requires shed loads of insulin. I know others would just eat it. We are all different. But on Friday last. I got the call from my father that I was needed following my mothers knee replacement. They live an hour and half away. Within 45 mins I was packed and on the road. My levels whilst there dealing with aged parents we won’t talk about. Back home and a gin and tonic and a glass of red in hand things are improving!! Keep fighting Sue. Diabetes is an imposition but don’t let it define you.
Ouch, I remember being given a glass and metal syringe and the needle was so large I couldn't push it into my skin! Thank heavens things have changed so muchThis came up on a FB page last night. Brought back painful memories from 48 years ago AGAIN. Soooo glad we have moved on a bitView attachment 30965
Ouch, I remember being given a glass and metal syringe and the needle was so large I couldn't push it into my skin! Thank heavens things have changed so much
This came up on a FB page last night. Brought back painful memories from 48 years ago AGAIN. Soooo glad we have moved on a bitView attachment 30965
This came up on a FB page last night. Brought back painful memories from 48 years ago AGAIN. Soooo glad we have moved on a bitView attachment 30965
Thanks for sharing.. Yep, I was using these 42 years back.. Happy days.
Yeap it's confirmed Jaylee is crazy, how can sticking a pitch fork into you everyday be a happy occasion?!
Wow - those implements were treatment? They look like torture treatment.
Youth today don't know they're born - they complain when their needles get changed to something cheaper which is the same length but doesn't go in smoothly. I bet those beasts didn't glide into your body
Just pretend to be a low carber.had a nosey at the True Grit one but as I am not a low carber I doubt I would be let in.
Safe travels today @Mel dCP Hope the weather stays safe for you.
My car registered -5 this morning, have heard it was -8 in some parts, currently wearing long, sleeved top, fleece, body warmer and coat, don't plan to remove any of it today...
@Juicyj it was a positively tropical just outside Glasgow this morning at 6.30 it was -- 8. Not quite managed to reach zero all day and now back below zero.
Do I care, not a jot, as I will be on Costa del Sol for 5 days from Monday on my jollies
Wow - those implements were treatment? They look like torture treatment.
Youth today don't know they're born - they complain when their needles get changed to something cheaper which is the same length but doesn't go in smoothly. I bet those beasts didn't glide into your body.
I am back to a cold Blighty. No sign of white stuff at the moment but it is forecast and compared to Barcelona, it is cold.
I think my long days and late nights have caught up with me. Hopefully, I shall sleep well in my own bed and have energy for some proper exercise (apart from a bit of walking, I have done nothing since my Monday run around the Olympic Village).
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