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Why So Few?

Yeh me too.

Oh to be young and in the early stages of T1 before the bitter cynicism of living with it for 40 years kicks in. With the autonomic neuropathy and the having to change basal rates whenever there's a full moon or slight breeze, or just because.

I remember those heady days of positive thinking - keep it up. Seriously!
therower said:
It's a difficult question to answer. Personally it isn't top of my list. I struggle to understand the need to publish BG levels whether it be daily, monthly or yearly. A BG level is in all essence a single moment, snap shot.
I can understand people's needs to relay BG levels to others and I assume it can provide motivation , goals and inspiration not only to the individual but to others as well.
For me as a T1 of 27 yrs, posting BG levels, good or bad, bears no relevance on the forum.
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SueJB said:
what do you think the thread should be titled? I'm getting a bit fed up with everything I'm reading. It's not about them and us is it everyone, it was a very simple observation that made me start
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I agree with you. It was a question that started a discussion - albeit with some banter which I as a T2 found amusing. Yes we can all get too wrapped in why our BG has increased by a very small amount or is higher/lower than usual but, the comments by T1's helped put that into perspective. I worry about an increase of >2 post meal, T1's worry about huge increases/falls. It was informative discussion and I didn't take offence at any of the comments.
 
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EllieM said:
Where medical science is concerned, the last thing you want is a rare illness, (worst case is one named after a doctor or pair of doctors :)).

And finally, to finish going completely off topic (sorry mods), does anyone remember the TV series "Being human".
http://beinghuman.wikia.com/wiki/Types_0-5
Depending on which anti-supernatural organisation you belong to, I'm either a ghost or a vampire. :):):)
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It’s probably even worse if they name it after you rather than your doctor...
 
alf_Josiah said:
Just a little nudge for @ickihun
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I see.

I guess the phrase "all that glitters 'ant gold".

I was once again hoping for a great thread where type1s all join in and say hi. To remind OP that they are around.
I think Type1s are Us thread a brilliant success, so far.
Its always great to see fellow disease soldiers working together to keep focused. No matter their circumstances.

Ive seen other forums where a Moderator starts the lead of the thread and accomplishes great discussions and nudges into creating fantastic and informative hubs.
However this is open to threads being only a minority led and can become stifled.
Our forum allows any member to take a lead or ask a question which is appropriate for them.

Like anything in life thou. We cannot always agree on everything! That's families for you. ;)
 
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Hi @SueJB,
51 years on insulin here in Oz.
I have been on the once daily, twice daily, basal-bolus injections and now the insulin pump.
I do not tend to dwell on showing blood sugar levels because whilst we have type 1 diabetes our needs, metabolisms etc are all different. Like chaulk and cheese. What matters is how to keep things in balance as much as life allows us too, and to keep learning.
On site there are discussions answered by TIDs about how to manage time zones, about diet but not just low carb ones, about insulin pumps, coping with the health system, coping with emotional issues and much more. e.g. if you walk a dog should the dog have a container on his/her collar with spare food for hypo treatment (er, of the owner) ?
Indulge yourself, share some jokes as humour is always the best medicine and contribute. Your thought or idea may solve someone's problem and visa versa !!
 
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