Type 1 - Connect

Hi everyone,
I’ve been enjoying reading all your posts without having contributed much myself. It is comforting to know that there are so many of you understand through personal experiences the challenges we all face living with type 1.
I have also had periods of low or high Bgls that are difficult to explain. For example over 2days having eaten the same evening meal and doing similar amount of activity one day my BGL was 7.3 before bed and the next evening it was 15. This is so frustrating!
My HbA1c’s are always in the low 7s. My specialist is happy with this. He has said that as I get older (I’m 65) it’s important to avoid hypos because of the effect they have on brain function. I have had diabetes for 38 years and have no diabetes complications as yet. My optometrist says that looking at my retina he would not pick that I had diabetes. I am not too concerned if my BGLs are not always in the normal range as long as when they are high they don’t stay there too long. Seems to be working so far.
I still use a pen for injections but after reading previous posts on this forum have talked to my doctor about getting a CGM. I’m in the process of applying for one and am sure it will help me to keep track of my BGLs particularly when I’m at work as a relief teacher. It is difficult to do finger pricks sometimes.
I will continue to read posts to this forum.
All the best everyone,
Anne-Maree

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Hi Anne-Maree
I am a little older than you and also am focusing on avoiding hypos/lows. I find trying to be "normal" , when I am not,  is just exhausting, both physically and mentally. I think new things are worth trying and I am happy with the slight drop in my BGL average to what appears to be about mid 6s rather than just below 7 with slight changes. I don't eat a lot of carbs or use a lot of insulin so I am happy with where I am. I think this gives you a better outlook and mood and I think these have a big impact on BGLs too.
Nice to hear from someone new.

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Rochelle
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Original Message:
Sent: 16-07-2020 12:16
From: Anne-Maree
Subject: Ups and downs

Hi everyone,
I've been enjoying reading all your posts without having contributed much myself. It is comforting to know that there are so many of you understand through personal experiences the challenges we all face living with type 1.
I have also had periods of low or high Bgls that are difficult to explain. For example over 2days having eaten the same evening meal and doing similar amount of activity one day my BGL was 7.3 before bed and the next evening it was 15. This is so frustrating!
My HbA1c's are always in the low 7s. My specialist is happy with this. He has said that as I get older (I'm 65) it's important to avoid hypos because of the effect they have on brain function. I have had diabetes for 38 years and have no diabetes complications as yet. My optometrist says that looking at my retina he would not pick that I had diabetes. I am not too concerned if my BGLs are not always in the normal range as long as when they are high they don't stay there too long. Seems to be working so far.
I still use a pen for injections but after reading previous posts on this forum have talked to my doctor about getting a CGM. I'm in the process of applying for one and am sure it will help me to keep track of my BGLs particularly when I'm at work as a relief teacher. It is difficult to do finger pricks sometimes.
I will continue to read posts to this forum.
All the best everyone,
Anne-Maree

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Original Message:
Sent: 7/16/2020 7:46:00 AM
From: Rochelle
Subject: RE: Ups and downs

Hi Anne-Maree
I am a little older than you and also am focusing on avoiding hypos/lows. I find trying to be "normal" , when I am not,  is just exhausting, both physically and mentally. I think new things are worth trying and I am happy with the slight drop in my BGL average to what appears to be about mid 6s rather than just below 7 with slight changes. I don't eat a lot of carbs or use a lot of insulin so I am happy with where I am. I think this gives you a better outlook and mood and I think these have a big impact on BGLs too.
Nice to hear from someone new.

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Rochelle
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Original Message:
Sent: 16-07-2020 12:16
From: Anne-Maree
Subject: Ups and downs

Hi everyone,
I've been enjoying reading all your posts without having contributed much myself. It is comforting to know that there are so many of you understand through personal experiences the challenges we all face living with type 1.
I have also had periods of low or high Bgls that are difficult to explain. For example over 2days having eaten the same evening meal and doing similar amount of activity one day my BGL was 7.3 before bed and the next evening it was 15. This is so frustrating!
My HbA1c's are always in the low 7s. My specialist is happy with this. He has said that as I get older (I'm 65) it's important to avoid hypos because of the effect they have on brain function. I have had diabetes for 38 years and have no diabetes complications as yet. My optometrist says that looking at my retina he would not pick that I had diabetes. I am not too concerned if my BGLs are not always in the normal range as long as when they are high they don't stay there too long. Seems to be working so far.
I still use a pen for injections but after reading previous posts on this forum have talked to my doctor about getting a CGM. I'm in the process of applying for one and am sure it will help me to keep track of my BGLs particularly when I'm at work as a relief teacher. It is difficult to do finger pricks sometimes.
I will continue to read posts to this forum.
All the best everyone,
Anne-Maree

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Original Message:
Sent: 7/15/2020 10:17:00 PM
From: Anne-Maree
Subject: Ups and downs

Hi everyone,
I’ve been enjoying reading all your posts without having contributed much myself. It is comforting to know that there are so many of you understand through personal experiences the challenges we all face living with type 1.
I have also had periods of low or high Bgls that are difficult to explain. For example over 2days having eaten the same evening meal and doing similar amount of activity one day my BGL was 7.3 before bed and the next evening it was 15. This is so frustrating!
My HbA1c’s are always in the low 7s. My specialist is happy with this. He has said that as I get older (I’m 65) it’s important to avoid hypos because of the effect they have on brain function. I have had diabetes for 38 years and have no diabetes complications as yet. My optometrist says that looking at my retina he would not pick that I had diabetes. I am not too concerned if my BGLs are not always in the normal range as long as when they are high they don’t stay there too long. Seems to be working so far.
I still use a pen for injections but after reading previous posts on this forum have talked to my doctor about getting a CGM. I’m in the process of applying for one and am sure it will help me to keep track of my BGLs particularly when I’m at work as a relief teacher. It is difficult to do finger pricks sometimes.
I will continue to read posts to this forum.
All the best everyone,
Anne-Maree

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