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  • 1.  Factors impacting BGLs

    Posted 17-06-2020 09:08
    Hi Everyone
    I notice there has been some discussion about what impacts BGLs. There is an interesting USA site called diatribe and it has as part of its resources a chart listing 42 factors impacting BGLs. It also shows their likely impact - increase/decrease. 

    The site address is diatribe.org/42factors.

    My CDE said there are probably and I am sure that our group can add some more based on their experience and it would be interesting to have that input.
    I find summer heat has a huge impact on my levels, they go higher. When the cold weather comes I find they start to fluctuate again for a while.
    I tend to keep my insulin in the fridge during summer and carry it in a cool case when I go out, working away from the house or travelling.  I have on occasion swapped out the pen refills early if I am at all unsure of  possible environmental impact. 
    Looking forward to hearing from you



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