T1 diabetics thread
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Brainpox said:
I've been put on a Libre 2, on a starter pack at the moment but should be put on repeat early next week.
What a game changer. Being able to scan directly to your phone is so convenient. Lots of options in app too.
It's going to be much easier managing when we're allowed out to play again. The finger pricks never bothered me but carrying the machine plus spare batteries around did...
Looking forward to the additional features on the libre 2 (currently on freestyle)What a game changer. Being able to scan directly to your phone is so convenient. Lots of options in app too.
It's going to be much easier managing when we're allowed out to play again. The finger pricks never bothered me but carrying the machine plus spare batteries around did...
Once pump integration is introduced it'll be another huge step.
mike9009 said:
Clifford Chambers said:
Libre 2 incoming. Looking forward to the extra functionality and warnings.
Did you have to request Libre 2 or did they just migrate you across? Not heard anything from my GP, but I haven't asked. Is the original Libre being phased out??AIUI libre freestyle is being phased out and replaced with Libre 2 in due course.
Just reaching out on an issue I have.
Over the past week my blood sugars have been really high (I am using Libre).
Yesterday, for example, I had 72 units of short acting insulin versus a usual 36 units. Food intake the same, exercise level the same, long acting insulin the same.
I did start taking Statins three weeks ago.
Phoned my specialist, who has said to increase my Tresiba. Gawd knows how much I need to take to compensate? This doesn't feel like the right advice. My blood sugar regularly drops in the night, only to rise again in the morning. When I have previously increased my long acting insulin, it resulted in fits upon waking - which obviously I want to avoid.
I don't feel unwell just a bit dehydrated....so trying to keep hydrated.
Anyone have a sudden and sustained high blood sugar for over a week? What did you do??
I will try gradually increasing my Tresiba....unless anything else is suggested.
TIA
Over the past week my blood sugars have been really high (I am using Libre).
Yesterday, for example, I had 72 units of short acting insulin versus a usual 36 units. Food intake the same, exercise level the same, long acting insulin the same.
I did start taking Statins three weeks ago.
Phoned my specialist, who has said to increase my Tresiba. Gawd knows how much I need to take to compensate? This doesn't feel like the right advice. My blood sugar regularly drops in the night, only to rise again in the morning. When I have previously increased my long acting insulin, it resulted in fits upon waking - which obviously I want to avoid.
I don't feel unwell just a bit dehydrated....so trying to keep hydrated.
Anyone have a sudden and sustained high blood sugar for over a week? What did you do??
I will try gradually increasing my Tresiba....unless anything else is suggested.
TIA
Another few items.....
I have double checked the Libre readings with blood tests. They still correlate.
I have changed the pen and cartridge in case I was getting a lower dose than expected. No change.
This morning when I woke I was 6.0. I had no breakfast (don't ask!) and 20 units of rapid acting insulin through the morning (Humalog) and by lunch my blood sugar was 15! It is just rising at a crazy rate.....
I have double checked the Libre readings with blood tests. They still correlate.
I have changed the pen and cartridge in case I was getting a lower dose than expected. No change.
This morning when I woke I was 6.0. I had no breakfast (don't ask!) and 20 units of rapid acting insulin through the morning (Humalog) and by lunch my blood sugar was 15! It is just rising at a crazy rate.....
With me it's a sign of stress or illness.
If I'm developing a cold, my BG is high before any other symptoms.
The omnipod helps, more adjustable plus different basal rates (and temp basal rates) at different times of the day. So I can boost insulin in the morning then cut it right back before it comes crashing down later in the day.
I even have a basal rate preset, just for stressful situations.
If I'm developing a cold, my BG is high before any other symptoms.
The omnipod helps, more adjustable plus different basal rates (and temp basal rates) at different times of the day. So I can boost insulin in the morning then cut it right back before it comes crashing down later in the day.
I even have a basal rate preset, just for stressful situations.
Thanks Clifford!
I don't feel stressed and blood pressure is fine too. Easter weekend meant no work....maybe the kids are stressing me out?
This morning is slightly better, although I did go low in the night again and then woke up at 8.3. Note - I don't wake up or take any carbs for this. This is a fairly typical pattern for me.
I am wondering about changing my long acting insulin injection from night time to first thing in the morning. Tresiba evidently acts over 24 hours.....
I don't feel stressed and blood pressure is fine too. Easter weekend meant no work....maybe the kids are stressing me out?
This morning is slightly better, although I did go low in the night again and then woke up at 8.3. Note - I don't wake up or take any carbs for this. This is a fairly typical pattern for me.
I am wondering about changing my long acting insulin injection from night time to first thing in the morning. Tresiba evidently acts over 24 hours.....
mike9009 said:
Thanks Clifford!
I don't feel stressed and blood pressure is fine too. Easter weekend meant no work....maybe the kids are stressing me out?
This morning is slightly better, although I did go low in the night again and then woke up at 8.3. Note - I don't wake up or take any carbs for this. This is a fairly typical pattern for me.
I am wondering about changing my long acting insulin injection from night time to first thing in the morning. Tresiba evidently acts over 24 hours.....
It's a while since I've used a separate basal. Humalog is the only insulin I use now. I don't feel stressed and blood pressure is fine too. Easter weekend meant no work....maybe the kids are stressing me out?
This morning is slightly better, although I did go low in the night again and then woke up at 8.3. Note - I don't wake up or take any carbs for this. This is a fairly typical pattern for me.
I am wondering about changing my long acting insulin injection from night time to first thing in the morning. Tresiba evidently acts over 24 hours.....
Just started on Libre 2
Usefully it has high/low alarms on a Bluetooth arrangement, it still uses NFC for the scan though. Also seems less lag although maybe just me.
Why it uses 2 different comms is anyone's guess, I'd also like more alarms so I'd be warned over say 10 and 13.9mmol.
Still it's an improvement until closed loop tech becomes reliable. That really will be a game changer.
Usefully it has high/low alarms on a Bluetooth arrangement, it still uses NFC for the scan though. Also seems less lag although maybe just me.
Why it uses 2 different comms is anyone's guess, I'd also like more alarms so I'd be warned over say 10 and 13.9mmol.
Still it's an improvement until closed loop tech becomes reliable. That really will be a game changer.
Edited by How u doing on Monday 3rd May 14:49
How u doing said:
Why it uses 2 different comms is anyone's guess, I'd also like more alarms so I'd be warned over say 10 and 13.9mmol.
I've asked myself that question regularly. I assume it's to conserve battery. The bluetooth is only active if it needs to send an alert (it doesn't send you the reading, just tells you you're either high or low).
If it was sending every reading every minute it would eat the battery on the sensor (and your phone for that matter).
It's more than good enough for me, but there are certainly improvements to be made for future versions.
Brainpox said:
I've asked myself that question regularly. I assume it's to conserve battery.
The bluetooth is only active if it needs to send an alert (it doesn't send you the reading, just tells you you're either high or low).
If it was sending every reading every minute it would eat the battery on the sensor (and your phone for that matter).
It's more than good enough for me, but there are certainly improvements to be made for future versions.
Yes I suppose that's it, maybe rechargeables, Miaow Miaow seem to manage it. The bluetooth is only active if it needs to send an alert (it doesn't send you the reading, just tells you you're either high or low).
If it was sending every reading every minute it would eat the battery on the sensor (and your phone for that matter).
It's more than good enough for me, but there are certainly improvements to be made for future versions.
Feirny said:
How u doing said:
Feirny said:
My omnipod kit is being delivered this week, hoping to get it started ASAP.
Good bit of kit, (covid vaccine excepted) I've been injection free since Oct. More work than you think certainly not fit and forget. Lower hypo rate, adjustable basal for work, rest and play plus the ability to bolus anywhere. I don't use the extended bolus (buffet snacking etc) just give myself a small correction(s) as req.
Tiny adjustments possible, no juggling pens and needles, a record of what where and when and no trying to seek out yet another injection site.
Also When on MDI I'd take insulin then play catch up with sweeties.
Hi guys
Just discovered this thread. I’ve been a T1 for about 34 years. I’m reasonably well controlled - hba1c is 6.7 currently but i’d like to get it a bit tighter
The main issue I have is blood sugar spiking in the night after drinking
I’ve got the Libre 2 - it’s a complete game changer
I’ve also been looking at the pod pumps. Once there is integration with the libre sensors then I’ll probably get one as it will be a bit like an artificial pancreas.
I’m also keen to see what the next Apple Watch has to offer as glucose monitoring has been mentioned.
Just discovered this thread. I’ve been a T1 for about 34 years. I’m reasonably well controlled - hba1c is 6.7 currently but i’d like to get it a bit tighter
The main issue I have is blood sugar spiking in the night after drinking
I’ve got the Libre 2 - it’s a complete game changer
I’ve also been looking at the pod pumps. Once there is integration with the libre sensors then I’ll probably get one as it will be a bit like an artificial pancreas.
I’m also keen to see what the next Apple Watch has to offer as glucose monitoring has been mentioned.
dogz said:
Hi guys
Just discovered this thread. I’ve been a T1 for about 34 years. I’m reasonably well controlled - hba1c is 6.7 currently but i’d like to get it a bit tighter
The main issue I have is blood sugar spiking in the night after drinking
I’ve got the Libre 2 - it’s a complete game changer
I’ve also been looking at the pod pumps. Once there is integration with the libre sensors then I’ll probably get one as it will be a bit like an artificial pancreas.
I’m also keen to see what the next Apple Watch has to offer as glucose monitoring has been mentioned.
Dexcom already have a closed loop system, it only adjusts the basal though. Just discovered this thread. I’ve been a T1 for about 34 years. I’m reasonably well controlled - hba1c is 6.7 currently but i’d like to get it a bit tighter
The main issue I have is blood sugar spiking in the night after drinking
I’ve got the Libre 2 - it’s a complete game changer
I’ve also been looking at the pod pumps. Once there is integration with the libre sensors then I’ll probably get one as it will be a bit like an artificial pancreas.
I’m also keen to see what the next Apple Watch has to offer as glucose monitoring has been mentioned.
I've also had problems with sugars spiking at night, omnipod helps. It's just so easy to administer an extra bolus. The main benefit for me is being able to tailor the basal, more at night then ease off during the day, using bolus to control stuff more.
You can set up different basal profiles, I have work, rest and stress for instance, plus temp presets for those times when you need a little more or less for a few hours.
I imagine we'll see a closed loop omnipod 18-24 months would be my guess
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