We can only guess. Internet or even books are kinda dangerous for self-diagnosis. One easily starts reading into the listed symptoms and finds every single one of them in themselves. It's better a...
When I started exercising for a long cycling trip my weight dropped by 8 kg. I started eating a lot more vegetables but did not really change the amount of insulin I was taking. But since I had just...
I have now gained some experience on gym exercise and its effect on blood glucose. If I was to do vigorous exercise for some time, I would not last half an hour even if the starting glucose was a bit...
Ok, well, I have never heard of the concept called salt substitute as such before. In stores this salt I got was simply placed right next to sea salt and regular salt on the shelves. There's a small...
Gosh, I meant kalium, or is it potassium in English. I did double check my info on calcium before posting and it also has a slight lowering effect but my salt container clearly states it has...
Hello again. Salt has sodium and sodium tends to raise blood pressure. However, salt is also a tricky subject because it's vital in small amounts but deadly in high amounts. I'm usually only looking...
I would just like to comment on old messages on this thread. I have tried berberine but didn't see much of a difference as a type 1. It also may not be good to lower A1C too quickly from high figures...
I'm trying to avoid meal replacements. I also hesitate taking enough protein because of my blood pressure medication. Either way, I am trying to eat according to some kind of natural low-fat diet...
Type 1 here. I've used Levemir, then I switched to Lantus, and then to my first extra long acting insulin Toujeo that I only need to take in the morning. The dose is smaller and it's also three times...
Yes, I've noticed that after getting my fat percentage this much lower by gaining some muscle and losing a lot of fat, I have found it easier to control my blood glucose. It could be that it's simply...
Well, here in Finland it works in an awkward way. Abbott made an exclusive deal with public healthcare or something. This means that FreeStyle Libre is being provided public healthcare and there's...
I started cycling to work every day this week and I've experienced hypos on two mornings. Usually my blood glucose goes up in the morning but I'm waking up at 5-6 am to low bgl. Hmm, I'll have to...
It took me three-four weeks to recover from an injection to a shoulder like that. But, I was warned that this might happen. My blood glucose was completely messed up. I suppose it should be fine...
Type 1 here. Between this and the last time I visited this forum, I've started exercising. I'm not a body builder as such but I'm going for better general health and fitness level and have a dream of...
At best I could only look them up on the internet search engine but a doctor should look at them instead. It might be easier to read that if the unit of measurement was included in the report though....
Just trying to chip in.. No one in my family has it, but I'm type 1. I've had high blood glucose for awhile regardless of trying to eat less carbs than before but maybe I wasn't being diligent...
I'm trying to get into the practice of measuring just before and some time after the exercise but since I have not done much measuring over the years it's simply not a routine for me - I keep...
This is more like a report on what I've been doing the last few months, but I'm also a little bit confused in combining type 1 and exercise. I've been trying to make some changes in the way I live....
I think my LDL was just measured at 3.6, and my doctor wants it to be under 3.0 at least. My HDL was 1.1, which is barely in the acceptable range. She was about to double the dosage but I told her I...
That could be, but I tend to wake up on my own if my bgl ever hit too low and lately it's been difficult for me to even fall asleep while blood glucose was still low. I used to be able to force...
It's very subjective. At least if I've ever had a hypo, it takes a while to recover even after the blood glucose levels have already returned to normal. Soo, I end up overdoing the emergency glucose...
They are, but you can't always trust the reading alone. The device asked me to get a calibration reading once or twice a day, but still it was off since it's not actually measuring from blood but...
Sure they do, but this was a meeting with someone from another company accompanied with only a few internals. It was also a surprise meeting to me, practically pulled in on my way back to my desk. I...
No insulin in this thing. The needle stayed in my abdomen until the battery died and only measured my blood glucose. Edit: Did I ever write about our road trip here? That was last year, but I did in...
Speaking of the delay of CGMS. I had to go an unannounced meeting that got extended to few hours so that it lasted the whole afternoon. I'm wearing this device. First this other guy offers a very...
I tend to use the sides of my index or middle finger on either hand. I'll adjust the strength of the device so that I can get a drop that is just big enough after squeezing the finger a little bit....
Thanks, it's been just a little bit hectic with the new place. I meant to write earlier that I've enjoyed this forum, also learned a lot from here, and intend to pay a visit more often. :) So far so...
Ok, I had to look around a little bit. Thank you! The naming is different over here but it seems that mine has something called enalapril in it, which is found on that list. My blood pressure is good...
Hey, Lanie, I'm still around too. I've also had BP medication for years and a part of it was for "protecting the kidneys", said the doctor, but I don't even know what an ACE inhibitor is, hmm. I...
I have retinopathy but as for treatment, nothing yet. It does not really affect my vision. We have control visits at least once a year and it depends very much on the situation. Laser treatment would...
Maybe the cat had a secret playmate and that's why she never told you......
No, I am not. I hesitate carrying around anything that hangs from me. I find it irritating, but I can also change my attitude eventually. I'm not that stubborn. Dad is probably doing better.. He will...
My dad recovered, thanks, Lanie. He does not remember anything from the 2-week period he was being monitored in the hospital, of which 1 week in ICU. He did have a skull fracture after all. He's up...
My dad was in intensive care for a week in December......
Very much simplified - Glucose is "very fast". Fructose from fruits is slower. Plain sugar actually falls somewhere in the middle. Dark bread like rye is slower than white. Certain (most?) vegetables...
I've had headaches, but can't exactly pinpoint the reason. It could very well be the difference in blood glucose. Or it's just the fact that I didn't drink enough water. It was very bad 2 years ago...
Congrats. I lost weight too over the year, but for me this wasn't good. I'm not overweight and I lost 2-3 kg because of high hba1c......
I've had constipation. In my case the doctor told me to get some bulk laxative. This time a ground plant seed rich in fiber, low in carbs. You mix it in a glass of water and drink it, early during...
I'm taking Lantus twice a day and Humalog for meals. I plan to take glucose tabs with me for sure, or whatever is available, and have taught my travelling companions a thing or two about this. I...
My doctor seems confident that I can handle this and wasn't too alarmed. The effect seems to be subsiding after a week anyways. Then again, I actually forgot to ask about the pump....
What a coincidence that I also got a cortisone shot last Monday, March 30th. I had already messed up my hba1c during the last year, but this shot made a complete mess of by blood glucose. One day...
So, my plan is to do a road trip across the States with some friends in July and I'm from Europe. I did get a medical certificate for the insulin already, but how about dealing with the flight itself...
I'm type 1. I don't think I contract a flu any more than anyone else does. However, when I get the flu, my blood glucose always spikes and I need to take much more insulin to keep it at the same...
So, does that mean we have a case of mixed signals in our bodies? Insert a pun here.. Or does that say the same immune cells both attack and promote growth of the beta cells, at the same time?...
I would maybe dare to suggest something like a blood glucose monitor so you could see exactly how your blood glucose level behaves after meals or during the night. Either that or take measurements...
Thanks, Lanie. I got back from a vacation this week. I'm still a little bit dazed, confused and lost weight, but I'll manage. Ok, I found a local store that sells Stevia in different forms - powder,...
Sugared beverages have a ridiculous amount of carbs in them. It's very good for fixing an upcoming hypo yourself. When I got diabetes I started drinking artifically sweetened sodas, lots of them. I...
I don't get enough quality sleep during the night and then end up tired and easily irritated. I have some back pain problems and I might have to seek physiotherapy again. It sounds like he's type 2...
Inspiring, good for her and thanks for the article. I don't even swim that often to be seen in a swimsuit in public though....
I get my strips and meters for free, but the downside is that the city decides which meter and which strips... and they keep changing the list of "supported" meters after they make deals with...