What I Eat In A Day with Type 1 Diabetes: Low Carb Edition | She's Diabetic
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- A day in my life of eating with Type 1 Diabetes, low carb edition! ◉ Subscribe: goo.gl/ZfjYfu
New Year, Same Me! Come along with me in a day of ripped out infusion sets, my favorite protein bars, and of course eating - low carb edition!
I get a ton of comments asking if I’m low carb, keto or any of the various other diets floating around out there. Though I don’t subscribe to any diet in particular, these comments have inspired me to make a video showing you what a low carb day in my life looks like, when I choose to eat that way. I hope you find it useful and helpful!
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Andrea I just want to tell you that I have gone through almost all of your videos and you are such a gift to this T1D community. I have been a diabetic through my teens, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and now I’m in my 50’s. Listening to you talk about everything I have been through over the years with such clarity is so touching because you are helping so many people. I feel reawakened that yes I’m a T1D, and it’s okay and I’m not alone. And yes, I would love to see you do a video about the good things about being a diabetic because there are lots of good things and I’m sure you will articulate it beautifully.❤️🌹
Oh wow! I don’t even know what to say other than THANK YOU!!! What a beautiful and generous message you’ve written. I truly am so grateful for this channel and for people like you who are active and encouraging. It means THE WORLD to me. I can’t stress this enough. You are absolutely not alone - and we are all in this together!!! Please know you’ve made my day with your message and I’m equally as grateful to you for being here and watching the videos and communicating your kindness!!💙🥰🌅🌈
Regarding low carb diet for DT1's I've had some experience that was really counterintuitive for me and quite an eye-opener. Maybe others have shared my experience, perhaps you haven't. Diabetes is an all encompassing, personal and tricky disease that is a different experience for everybody. So I don't want you to read my experience as the truth, only for you to put my two cents into consideration and reflect on whether it might helpful to you.
I'm an overweight guy and was on low carb for 12 years, ever since the day of my diagnosis really. Not having a single potato or any pasta or any rice at all was good for me according to doctors, since I'd need less insulin and I could do with weight control that way. I love sushi so I saved that for an annual treat, but aside from that I have been pretty strict in my main meals. This was my entire reality, and I thought it was the same for everybody. It wasn't until many years later I had ever even heard of a T1D eating normal food. I remember thinking to myself "Well that's ridiculous, he's going to get fat with all that insulin!", while I was chewing my low-carb non-potato meal.
But it turned sour. Last fall, on year 14 of diabetes I was made to realise that I had developed a really nasty problem with food. I loved food and I hated food. I over ate A LOT. Everything was right food/wrong food, and I just couldn't stop thinking about sugars and carbs even though it was forbidden. I was craving it every night to the point that I could hardly fall asleep. It actually got so bad I was having binges like every other day and it became a habit to still my growing anxiety with that kind of food. But I was TOTALLY oblivious to it! Before Christmas I grew conscious about the problem but I wasn't strong enough to do anything about it. So I got on a medication that calmed my nerves and this general feeling of anxiety, and another one to beat my depression. They helped me to get through the nightly drive home without stopping for unnecessary food. Or driving 60 miles in the middle of the night in order to get to the nearest open McDonald's because I was having some unrelinquishing fixation about a burger.
Like just a few weeks ago I had a mental breakthrough, and I decided to start incorporating carbs into my breakfast and just insulin for it. The reasoning I came up with was that if I got some carbs during the day I might not crave them at night. It was a stab in the dark. I was worried sick about how much more insulin I was going to need but then decided things couldn't get any worse anyways. So i tried it.
Life came along a week later when I got news that I was going of the pens onto a pump. This was an effort that I had incited earlier with the help of my psychiatric team in order to get away from my old habits with pens and force myself into new habits. A fresh start in order to create a better relationship with food. After this was announced I started to hunt down resources in order to prepare myself for the switch. So I started searching for MiniMed videos and "pump pros and cons"-videos. That is when I, among other things, found this channel. It is also when I, for the first time, heard about carb counting and insulin-to-carb ratios - a system that had totally slipped me by for 14 years. I found it was how you operated the pump. So I implemented it straight away. Basically I picked five regular meals off of the web and didn't skip anything, potatoes, rice, flour, tablespoons of sugar. (Although I did skip ketchup because I just cannot ketchup an Italian dish. ) Weighing every gram and counting it all up and applying a guestimated dosage. This wasn't ever something I planned on sticking to, it was just so that I could learn what my insulin to carb ratio was.
And what do you know, at the start of the week I thought I had a carb to insulin ratio of about 3 g to 1u, but it turns out It's more like 9 or 10, maybe even more! And I'm over 200 pounds. I've had the lowest intake of insulin in YEARS and had to drop my basal by 15 units and counting just the past seven days and I'm still seeing a slow nightly decent on my curve. I only had a single high all week and that was like 190/10,5 which has never happened... and what's even crazier is that I'm not thinking CONSTANTLY about getting bread or candy or snacks anymore and I can finally just go to bed with a glass of water and feel like alright!! After so much frustration it was fu***g about time....!
Getting my high sugars manageable got me wanting to be more active at work. My mental capacity has grown, and enjoying my workdays a lot more than I've in months, maybe years. I realised that when I am active and moving at work I didn't need nearly as much insulin as I thought..... So with the tips of these videos I made an attempt to control the rate my body absorbs food and insulin through movement after meals. It works like magic for me...
What have I learned this week? My body really needs carbs. It responds amazingly well to physical activity. Carb counting is amazing. I don't need nearly as much insulin now as when I was binge eating to make up for the carbs my body and mind was screaming for.
To conclude in all honesty, I absolutely think low carb is a great tool. It decreases your needed intake of insulin. Dropping carbs is such an easy equation. No carbs = no bolus. A few carbs = low bolus. Tons of carbs = all of the boluses. It can really save you a lot of energy when you just can't do it that day. It's knowledge that you can carry with you in your box of diabetic sledgehammers for tricky situations. Like travel or mishaps.
My experience is totally linked to my own tricky psyche and my lack of knowledge at the time.
I encourage you all to find your own beautiful way of dealing with the day-to-day. But I do want you all to be aware of the things that your mind and body is telling you. I needed psychiatric help in order to wake up. Hopefully someone out there will read this and not need to go through everything I did.
One day I will probably be dropping carbs again, but now I have these new tools of carb-counting and awareness of my personal warning signs so that I know when it is time to pull the brakes. I have created a comfort zone on both ends of the spectrum, I now know how to drop carbs, but I also know how to eat regular food. It is such and empowering feeling.
Stay healthy in body and mind and good luck to anyone of you who is trying to better their life, no matter how! And always question, question, question whether what your doctors told you 14 years ago is actually working out for you right now.
Love this testimony! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Maybe you have come across the book called Mastering Diabetes? It’s fantastic (I live with T1D) they recommend you flip it to 80% carbs and only 10% fat (10% protein) they 2 men who wrote the book both have T1D too.
They need about very little insulin for High carb meals. They recommend this most especially I someone is overweight (like me). Hope this helps you. They have a TH-cam & FB with the same name: Mastering Diabetes
Sounds like you've got it sussed now! Well done and good luck xxx
I don’t know that much about diabetes but my friend said that she feels craving for sugar when her blood sugar is high
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I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 9 years old. I am now 19 years old and still fighting it. I pray everyday that there will be a cure to get rid of the chronic illness. I also pray for cures for other illnesses and conditions.
I love these detailed videos that talk about amount of carbs, Bolus dosages, etc and the thought process that goes into making the final decision. Everyone is different but this is very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you like the details of it all because sometimes I worry it's too much - but diabetes is a lot and very intricate, so hey! In my mind it's necessary and I'm so glad you agree and appreciate it!
No one ever told me that a new site has to settle in. Thank you for adding that❤
I've never been told it either but I've talked to a lot of other people that have the same experience! I hope it helps in some small way!!
I would love for you to do a video on unexpected positives of having T1D! I love how you answer questions to the fullest and from all aspects! I think it is so important to acknowledge how difficult living with T1D is, no matter how well you are managing, but also how to turn it into a positive thing.
Oh excellent! I am absolutely going to make this video, thank you for the encouragement! And also thank you for the encouragement to answer things in full - sometimes I worry it's too much explanation - but t1d is complicated and needs a lot of explaining I feel!!!! Thank you for this validation and encouragement - it means a ton!
@@ShesDiabetic Oh absolutely girly!! I love your videos and always love how in depth you go. I also think it's so important because everyone is different and needs to understand where you are coming from. Also, I'm not sure why I just got a notification for this because it says you replied a month ago, so I'm sorry for the late response. ❤❤
This cheered me up! Had a horrible night my pump battery went flat and I hadn't restocked my bedside table so I had to trudge out to my garden office at 3am in the freezing rain. So angry with myself. Decided to make a hot chocolate, over estimated and work up to a hypo at 8am. Went back to sleep and woke up to this video. Feeling better.
That's what Sundays are for isn't it?! Screwing up and getting back on track! 😅
I’m T2 but my sugars are always higher than expected when something unsettling or unplanned happens in the morning. Thank you for sharing this.
I just found your channel and this is the first video of yours I have seen. I am definitely subscribing!!!! I have been type 1 diabetic for 10 years.
Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the family here!!! 10 years is incredible and you should be SO proud of yourself!!!! Welcome!!!
I just watched your libre video from 2 years ago, I’m working in Germany for a year or so and my doctor over here suggested I try the libre to get a hand on my A1C. He gave me the libre 2 trial kit with one sensor and I am absolutely thrilled that I can now know what my sugar is at all times without pricking myself which I do not do as often as I should. I can control my sugar before it gets too high or too low, type 2 diabetic.
I am scrambling to figure out how to order sensors in Germany. I’m hoping the doctor can assist me with that, I’ll check with him this week as I have 12 days left on the sensor. I also wanted to add a complement, your skin is like porcelain
, you are an extremely beautiful young lady, best of luck and health to you!
Oh thank you so much! And I'm so thrilled for you that you have the Libre 2 kit!! I hope you're able to get those sensors asap so you can have uninterrupted readings and time with your Libre moving forward! Happy for you friend! :)
Hello!! I was just diagnosed with T1D on January 1st, 2021. I have been watching your videos and I love them all. I see you had a medtronic insulin pump and you now have a Tslim. Why did you change? Have you done a video on why you changed? Or can you tell me which one you like more? I'm still deciding...Thank you!!
Hi...I was just diagnosed type 1 in December. Hope you are doing well! I agree that Andrea's videos are the best!
I too would like a video about that. I have been using Medtronic since diagnosed 11 years ago and I find the pumps to be so bulky
Oh please take care of yourselves. Don't fail to do that. :)
@@zaflorida1140 I decided to get the Tandem Tslim X2, and I love it!!
Absolutely it puts the whole day out off jazz. Like when I change sides on my Libre I tend to catch it in a door way some time the first day because I'm so used to that being the safe side... usually it's ok but when I pull it out and I'm not at home and having to spend an entire work day with finger sticks I'll be a bit off the beat for that day.
Thank you for sharing your life. This is valuable information for all t1d's. Especially helpful is the positive nature of your presentation, and the fact you have been adventurous and lived and been educated in England. True, they are english speaking there, but the culture is different, and it does take adapting and modifying ones life to fit in. Also, the Masterpiece Theatre setting right there in Michigan is fun. The best to you for all you do.
Thank you for all your kind and encouraging words! I'm so pleased you got the masterpiece theatre reference 😂!! I'm also sending YOU the best in all that you do, and I'm so so grateful for your watching and supporting my channel! TRULY! 💙
Thank you, battling high sugar levels today. Really appreciate your channel.
Yes, me too 😕
I hear you, oh I really hope those blood sugars have calmed down and are treating you better now! I've just gone through a really stubborn high-trending period myself - I'm out of it now, but oh! It's the worst! Hope you're though yours too my friend!! 💙
Same with you Alice!! I hope hope hope hope you're on the other side of that higher trending period yourself!! 🥴🙏🏻🥰
Ultimately, food is also a factor that makes us happy. That's why many people return to eating what makes them satisfied. After trying all these diets.
yet again, I'm amazed and inspired by your energy and positivity, Andrea. And (in all the best ways) I'm reminded of how lucky I am to be Type 2 - you guys with Type 1 definitely have a far tougher time of things. Which brings me round-circle back to mad respect for how you handle YOUR life.
I don't know about you but for me, sometimes it's easy to just let things go - whether that's because I've just tired of the discipline, or I think I"m on top of things so can afford to be complacent … or I'm just bored of the diet or just want to live a normal life and ignore that I might not live beyond mid 50's (which, to be honest, wouldn't be a problem if I didn't have a son).
And I see that even you have "cycles" of energy and posting. That's ok - everyone's allowed to be human :) Maybe that's just the way it is with Diabetes. Either way - it's good to see you posting again. Please don't stop. And please don't undervalue your posts - because while most of us empathise with what you're saying, ONLY YOU have the gumption and energy to run a channel :)
Keep up the good work, Andrea :)
Oh man, this comment means a TON to me, you have no idea! Thank you!!! I hear you 10000% - type 1 or 2 or none and just straight up human with a working pancreas - we all go through our ups and downs and it's so important ( I think to honor this, address it, and be honest about it) - you're so so right about my waves of posting. Sometimes I post more than others for a variety of reasons, but also very much to do with the energy I have which is sometimes lessened by the demand of this disease. Either way - it'c comments like yours that truly mean the world to me. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and expression of gratitude. It means the world to me, and just please know - you are not alone - I relate 100% to what you've expressed! Thank you - once again! You are amazing!! 🙏🏻
Yes! i would love an unexpected benefits to Diabetes. When I try and explain this "illnes" to people, I don't necessarily always see it as a negative thing as it has helped me become the person I am today. WOuld definately love to see what you think. Xx
I hear you Kimmy! And thank you for your encouragement to make the video! I definitely am going to work on that! I TOTALLY know what you mean - some people just don't 'get it' and it is kind of a complicated thing, but I can relate 1000% to what you've written above and a lot of others have given similar feedback so I'm going to work on it! Thank you!!! Xxx 💙
Thanks for your note from an hour ago Andrea. You are very welcome. For what it is worth, and to make it easier to spot at the store, the Trader Joe's non-cheese pesto sauce I referred to six days ago is called "Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto" and comes in a clear round plastic container that is about an inch and a half high and about about 4 and a half inches in diameter. I often sprinkle parmesan cheese into my pasta when I use this pesto product. Enjoy. Is Trader Joe's in London?
YUMMMM!!!! Thank you so much Gary! Unfortunately there are no Trader Joe's in London, but I'm in Michigan at the moment so should be able to try it before I head back! And maybe I can even learn to make it myself! Thank you again for the tip - you're so kind to offer all this yummy and helpful information to us here!!!
My son just got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last month . It is nice to have people who encourage each other about this topic because the more you know about type 1 diabetes the less anxiety you will have about your beloved one .
Any suggestions for low carb meals that help you to lower your blood sugar with less insulin ?
I'm so sorry to hear of your son's recent diagnosis, I'm sure this is a very overwhelming time for you all 💙 This is a very encouraging and supportive community - I promise - so please know this and lean into it anytime, especially when you need those extra boosts of support! In terms of go to low carb meals, I swap out regular rice in favor of cauliflower rice for lower carb side options, or any rice-based dishes really. I pump up my fat when doing this to ensure I'm taking in enough calories (think avocados, nut butters, nuts & seeds). I also have a chia seed pudding recipe video on my channel that's a great low carb breakfast idea. I also love NuGo slim bars for low carb morning breakfast or mid afternoon snacks. I basically prioritize veggies and protein as much as possible. A good building block for me is protein, cauliflower rice + veg side, as a very basic start. Oh - and gluten free soy sauces tastes great on cauliflower rice I've found (I do GF because of being Celiac - but you could do regular if not!) And another great swap for me is unsweetened almond milk rather than regular milk as it has way less sugar (well, none, as long as it's unsweetened) and has virtually no impact on my blood sugar as a result! I hope this helps give you some inspiration for your precious son!!!! 💙
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Thanks for sharing your experience(s). As a Type 1, I avoid anything with sugar and especially 'added' sugar. I simply can not understand why food companies feel there is a need for sugar, and if so, why they do not use one of the many great artificial sweeteners available.
Thank you for this video! As I've mentioned on another video of yours, I've had T1 Diabetes since I was 8 years old, so I've had it for 32 years at this point. Your situation with the pump site getting pulled out by the door really hit home for me, because it's happened more than once to me. However, what you do to address it is different than what I do. I do not start completely over. What I do is I take the Pump site applicator and just apply it to a new site. I then remove the long string and get rid of it. My pump will still have the original string that was pulled out (Don't know what else to call it), I would then just attach it to my new pump site. This way, I don't throw out Insulin that is still good, and I don't go through all of my supplies quicker. I do check my blood sugar to make sure nothing is off, and for the most part, I'm usually good. I then change the site when it's either been 3 days from the site switch, or when my insulin supply is low. Have you done this? Hope you're well and healthy!
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of the above Magnus - I really appreciate it! Actually I did do what you describe above another time when I pulled my site out, but with this one I was so low on insulin anyway my tslim system wouldn't let me 'restart' the session if that makes sense. It's a new pump to me and I'm trying to get to grips with how to 'game' the system of sorts, because as you've rightly said and identified, it's really so so so awful to lose perfectly good insulin! Thank you so much for sharing with me and everyone else here what you do - because this is great info!!!!! 💙🙏🏻
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you as well for replying! I am not familiar with anyone who is T1 diabetic besides me in my personal life, so having a creator and a community to talk about these things really helps a lot. You're amazing!
Our 10 year old granddaughter has just been diagnosed so this is all new to us
I admire your positive attitude!
Thank you so so much!!!
My dad had T1D, one of my sisters AND one of my brothers. When I was diagnosed I didn’t even visit the hospital which I guess most people do but I didn’t.
Also did you know about lillys? They are the best thing in the diabetic world since sliced bread, no pun intended on that one...But I love dark chocolate so I eat their 85% bars quite a bit, they are awesome! Also they have dark chocolate peanut butter cups, also awesome and 70 % s is you're not a fan of dark chocolate but all their treats are amazing!!!
YES! I LOVE LILY'S! I don't know if you saw my 'things I keep on hand for healthy eating' video - but I featured Lily's in that video! I'm not back in the UK though and can't find them anywhere! I'm going to have to stock up on them next time I'm back in the US - because I AGREE they're the best thing since sliced bread!! 🥰😂. I've never tried their peanut butter cups...but oh - I'M GOING TO HAVE TO!!! Thank you - you've not made me very hungry!! 😂🥰😘
I would love to see a video about the unexpected positives T1D has brought to your life!
I'm absolutely going to do this video! Thank you for the positive reaction towards it!! :)
Another great video Andrea! Thank you!
Thank YOU so much for watching! 😍
Could you please tell me what that little machine you used is called? TY :)))))
My insulin pump? It’s a TSlim x2! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic it looked like some type of a bolus calculator???
I feel that off kilter feeling when
I don’t have my eye drops within reach (i.e. not in my purse when I leave for work)
I hear you!! Best to have money all started around the house and in different purses, I say! The less of kilter you can feel the better! 🙏🏻💙🥰
@@ShesDiabetic for you T1Ds it’s the insulin your body doesn’t have
for me it’s my right eye
not making any/enough tears.
I recently just put a bottle of my eye drops in my locker at work to have as backup so not to have the full off kilter effect
Hello 🙂, I just found out I'm diabetic and most likely a type 1 diabetic. I have had a few good days but today I'm overwhelmed with what to eat, so thank you so much for posting fun things to eat, it helps me feel reassured that I won't eat salads everyday, although I do love salad. Lol... Anyhow I'm wondering what is a "Bolus"? I'm assuming it's an app, but curious what that is... Thank you! 😀
Lilly's and I.Q. Bars can be found at Kroger.
Yes!!
Do you ever use pesto sauce with pasta instead of tomato sauce? Does pesto sauce (and I know there are different varieties out there) generally have less carbs and/or less glycemic than tomato sauce? Thanks.
You know what that's a great idea/question. I imagine pesto would have less carbs, but I don't tend to eat it because it's primarily made from cheese and I don't do dairy - but they have all sorts of vegan versions of things these days - so I'm thinking I should give this a go! Thank you for suggesting!
You're welcome Andrea. By the way, I have here Trader Joe's "Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto. For what it is worth to you and your followers, the ingredients are "Kale, Olive Oil blend (olive oil, extra virgin olive oil) , water, basil, cashew butter (dry roasted cashews, safflower oil or sunflower oil) garlic, lemon juice, seas salt, black pepper." So I don't see any cheese here. One serving is 1/4 cup. Note that the total carb for one serving are 5g. I don't know if there are any Trader Joe's markets in the U.K. But there probably are in Michigan. By the way, my son graduated in June from the U. of St. Andrews in Scotland. He really enjoyed living in the U.K.
Hey Andrea, maybe I missed it, but is that an engagement ring? If yes, big congrats!😎
Yes! It is! I haven't made any sort of official announcement - so worry not - you didn't miss anything! I'm going to make a Q+A with David soon though and we'll talk all about it! In the meantime - thank you! 🥰
Great video! So good to see you again.
Thank you so much for your share! Take care and stay safe.
Thank you so much for watching! And you take care and stay safe too my friend!
I'm working on lower carbs as well, I know you do the pump, but when you're on injections when do you usually take the shot prior to meals i.e. 15 minutes prior?
My sugars are on the way to the numbers I want finally, but sadly did damage to my eye vessels due to prior highs I used to have so had surgery and go back for two more treatments. Wish me luck, sorry that was long.
Hi, I was just diagnosed with t1d and have been worrying about damage to my eyes. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but how long where you high and how how high where you before you noticed damage to your eyes? And good luck with the treatments!
@@SGyll10 it took quite a long time, I've been diabetic for about 20 years, but had a disorder that messed with my sugars in a major way A1c was above 13 for many years. Almost always read high or at the lowest was in the. 300s. Take care of yourself and your sugars. Luckily I'm in better control now, and noticeable eye issues came on quickly at least when it came to being noticeable. One day I was fine, the next eye was blurred. Make sure to keep those yearly diabetic eye exams with the ophthalmologist, sadly for me I skipped my appointment during covid, didn't feel comfortable going so it was almost a year and a half before I saw the dr. It would have helped had I gone.
I’m trying some sample packs of the Nugo bars! Unfortunately it said the code wasn’t valid for the items I chose 🤷♀️
Oh no! Really! The code should be applicable to everything! Are you doing ANDREA15 all one long line? I'll ask NuGo right away and come back to you!
@@ShesDiabetic yeah I even tried ordering only the kind you talked about in your video but that didn’t change it. I did it all capital letters and no spaces, I’m not sure why it didn’t work.
yes i would be intersted to know what unexpected positives did you get from T1D.
I'm going to work on this video!! Thank you so much for letting me know you'd like to see it!!
I have the dexcom g6 blood glucose monitor and I accidentally pulled out my sensor site a couple weeks ago. It wasnt even close to the time to change my site and I was so frustrated with myself I cried. I dont have access to extra sensors so it was very stressful. I understand how you feel about pulling your pump site out by accident, it's very upsetting but it does happen to a lot of us.
I am so sorry that happened to you! Oh that's just AWFUL!!! I can completely and utterly relate because I have been there, many many times, where supplies are short and you just need them and then thats' of course the time when things go astray...of course! I am so sorry you're going through this. Maybe you can contact Dexcom and explain and they may replace the sensor? I known it depends on the circumstances, but it's worth a shot!! 💙💙💙
hi just found this channel. i am going to do libre or the other. I have been a T1 for over 34 yrs and have seen the tech change. I am frustrated as my kindnys are failing with all the other fun stuff. My daughter keeps me going.
I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles Francis, but very very glad to hear your daughter keeps you going! I know how special Father/Daughter relationships can be and I urge you oh so much to treasure every moment. Please know you are not alone and we are all in this together and I know this can be a lot, so please take good care of yourself and hold those you love close and dear. With joy my friend!! 💙
Most health food stores also sell Lillys.
Indeed, and I've found a lot of stores like CVS and Rite Aid sell them too - and often have them on some kind of sale!! 😁
Do you feel Bayer Contour strips are accurate? my doctor feels Freestyle Lite is best but they are expensive.
I also use the Contour Next test strips and the Contour Next One meter. The most accurate meter on the market, with affordable test strips. Highly recommended.
I very rarely use my BG machine because I'm on the Dexcom G6. When I do my finger pricks, I use the contour next link and I like it! I find it to be very accurate and easy to use!
Agreed dvdv7777!
Hi Type 1 diabetic for 32 years want to know how to build muscle without lots of carbs also am hypo unaware.i see alot are doing low carb diet sounds great have i been doing it wrong for 32 years i have memory loss after losing awareness.advice would be appreciated im slim built now some belly an love handles 14 stone 6 1.i know its alot to do with diet.,
Hi Scott! Oh I hear you on all your questions- I have many of the same!! Please know I am not a nutritionist or doctor of any variety and so I can’t exactly answer your question. For me personally I try to eat a ton of veggies, some fruits and a lot of balance. I personally like to balance what makes me feel good along with what excites me. I would encourage you to speak to a professional for more advice or just try different ways of eating and see how your body reacts. It’s all so personal, and there is no one size fits all sadly! I this helps you a little bit and you find what works best for you and makes you feel stupendous!!
@@ShesDiabetic Hi thanks for replying sorry i dont remember your name.thanks for advice i have appointment with dietician an nurse soon so starting a food diary today for 7 days.thanks again x
Diabetic pump supplies should be available over the counter at a much lower cost than they are in the US.
I love your detailed analysis of your meal but do sometimes find maintaining a good blood sugar is more of an art than a science. I can eat the same thing, so the same exercise, take the same insulin one day to the next and my sugars can still be vastly different.
While I do read labels, I find my lifetime of diabetes (45 years T1) has given me an ability to estimate carbs and bolus needs. I’ve been on a pump for less than a year and am now much more confident in its control IQ, basil, and bolus options but still haven’t mastered the pre-bolus timing just right...
Your channel is very useful ❤
My 8 year old daughter just got out of the hospital bc they had to start her on insulin. They said we were lucky that they caught so early she didn't have to go thru DKE. This all happened 2 and half days ago. I'm looking for meals that are low carb and snacks that have no carbs for snacks thru the day. She has to have insulin with everything she eats beside low carb to zero!!! Please help I'm new. I want to help her.
I’m so sorry to hear of your daughter’s recent diagnosis, oh my goodness you must be completely overwhelmed! Please take it one step at a time. If you can meet with a nutritionist, or I would also encourage you to look up low carb recipes online or other videos like this one that show what low carb people eat in a day. I don’t only eat low carb, as I’ve found I do need some carbs within my diet, but for the most part I do swaps like cauliflower rice or regular rice, flax seed crackers, chia seed pudding, and stevia as a sweetener, those are just a few ideas for you!! But please please please, take it one step at a time, and have patience and grace with yourselves, you’ve got a lot going on and a lot on your plate with this, but you and your daughter are going to be just fine, I promise!! ♥️
I am type 2 but I am noticing my blood sugar monitor registering over 200 when I get up in the morning , Making not eat anything in the morning , being afraid to make it higher. Any tips on trying to get it lower.
I like your pigtails! So, if you eat 0 carbs you don't need insulin and you could eat anything as long as you take insulin with it, right?
How long do you exercise for in the morning and how intense is your workout?
What is this insulin pump? and how do I get one in the UK. I use two insulin pens and a glucose sensor but have never been told about these pumps
Hello Legend!
Well hello!!
Congrats on your engagement . I see a engagement ring 💍 😉🤗
Raos pasta sauce its great and 0 added sugar. Very tasty 😋 😍
Thank you!!!! 🥰💍 - you know what Rao's is the one I normally get!! I love that one too!!!!
@@ShesDiabetic nice, also I buy "Fiber Pasta" online... for my son. It is delicious and very little blood sugar increase compared to regular ones!!! But it is not available in stores you need to buy it online from their website....
mmmm. Raos pasta sauce. Yumm. I used to teach in a NYC public school across the street from Raos up in Harlem!! I heard lots of stories of all the mobsters who used to hang out there!
Andrea, I always thought you and your family were from England not USA! Beautiful house. Were you born in that house. It reminded me of my childhood
Yes! I was born and raised in the USA! I just live in the UK now! I love being able to come home and enjoy the home comforts and Mom's cooking - I feel very lucky! 😍
@@ShesDiabetic Interesting! Enjoy comfort of mom cooking which is the best... I love it and I missed it a lot since my mon lives in another country too.😊
Is that an engagement ring on your finger? It looks like a beautiful ring . And yes to the positives in your life. My son (30 and type 1 since 11) gets depressed with all the swings and unexplained reasons for highs or lows. His plans are often messed up and he can't remember the last time he slept all night. If he gets 6 hours in a night it is a big deal. He isn't married and thinks it will likely stay that way because it is such a difficult life altering illness, who wants to join that team. He says the only thing consistent about t1d is that it isn't consistent. One day he is high during the night. The next day low during the night and maybe the third day he has ok bloodsugars. No clear pattern and no clear solution. I worry about him becoming depressed and alone . He isn't seeing too many positives.
Yes! It is indeed an engagement ring on my finger - and thank you! :) My fiancee and I just got engaged before Christmas 🥰. I'm so sorry to hear that your son battles all these highs and lows, both literally and figuratively. Diabetes is A LOT to deal with and it's constant and never ending. Some things have that definitely helped me are getting a CGM (helps sleep throughout the night) and getting a pump that works with the CGM (I have the Tslim/Dexcom G6 combo). I have no idea if this would be possible for your son, but I can tell you it's been an absolute game changer for me, and is worth looking into in my opinion. Also, he should not be afraid to talk to his doctor about all of these struggles. It's hard and they should be able to help support him through these difficulties. Diabetes is hard, but it doesn't have to ruin your life - I so so so believe this. And with regards to his finding a partner - it's 100000% possible!! Please tell him this! I have a wonderful, supportive partner who loves me, not in spite of my diabetes but because of it, because it's part of what makes me me - I promise you there are amazing people out there who want to love and support our fellow man - be them doctors, strangers on the street, or people we share a romantic life with. This world is FULL of these people and I have every confidence that your son will find someone. Please encourage him from me, let him no that he is in no way alone and there is brightness for him in this world, not only in spite of his diabetes but because of it! My best to you too - that you may know how best to support him and find your own way through the difficulty in seeing him in a somewhat darker place than I'm sure you would like. You are not alone, neither one of you are, and I thank you so much for being so honest and sharing these things with me. May the love, light and joy of this world shine it's way though the cracks of your life and may you and your son find a way to push that door open and let the light in! 💙💙💙
Hi Andrea. I’m totally novice at this compared to you. Diagnosed 9-2020 with LADA. Anyway, have you tried the Simpatch? It is a pre-cut adhesive patch that fits perfectly over the auto soft 90 and xc. I started using it after the very first time I accidentally ripped out an infusion set on my thigh. I don’t doubt that you’ve heard of it but if you haven’t, you may want to try to get some. Since I’ve started using them, I haven’t yet accidentally ripped out a set. I hope this helps. You are the best!!
It also works with the autosoft 30 which I find is a bit tougher to rip out accidentally. Do you agree?
I haven't heard of this - but am going to look it up and try them out ASAP - thank you so so much for taking the time to share this with me!! And I completely 10000% agree with you - the 90's are easier to pull out than the 30's! Completely on the same wavelength with you there!
The only warning about the simpatch is that the adhesive might be a bit more allergenic than the adhesives from the Dexcom or the infusion sets. But give it a try. It definitely works.
did u experience huge hairfall with diabetes,this is my second year and am 16,nd am having huge hairfalss which gives me soo much stress.
I hear you!! I do experience quite a lot of hair shedding - but I think a lot of it has to do with my not having a haircut in over a year. I also have an underactive thyroid which is notorious for causing hair loss issues. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it and maybe ask if you could get your thyroid levels checked in the meantime as well. I hope this helps and the hair loss slows down - I know this can be very very distressing!! 💙
Are you using Basal-IQ or Control-IQ? Are these available in the UK? I'd be very curious about your experiences with low glucose suspend or even a closed loop system.
I am indeed - and I LOVE IT!! I got my pump in the US, but I believe it has also launched in the UK. It's a stupendous product - highly highly recommend this pump - especially to avoid low glucose! It's just been the best for me!
@@ShesDiabetic Great to hear! But which one of the two do you have? :)
My blood sugar spiked really bad whenever I changed my site. I mean it went up to almost 300 a few times. It was so frustrating that I considered going back to injections. I ended up switching to the 9mm cannula and that seems to have worked for me. I don't know for sure but my blood sugar doesn't spike after changing. I also make sure that I am in range and have already bolused and eaten to make sure I have insulin on board when I change out infusion sets. The pump is great when everything goes according to plans, right?
Haha- you’ve got that right! It’s great when all the circumstances are perfect 😂 but oh I completely agree! Those are the perfect circumstances for a pump change!!
I thought you had Control-IQ to cover your corrections automatically, like when your glucose went up while changing sites/refilling your pump at the start of your day. For me it does a pretty good job of covering those weird little rises, sometimes a little too much if I am energetic.
What is control-iq? Is that like smart guard on the minimed?
@@Clappinkyle Control-IQ is used on the Tandem pumps (with a prescription). It's firmware on the Tandem X2 pump that works with my Dexcom G6 CGM to have the pump both monitor and control my glucose levels throughout the day, even when sleeping. If I start going high it will do an automatic correction of the basal rate, and bolus a small amount if necessary. If going low it will lower or stop my basal rate. This is all automatic, and for me it has made a huge difference in my overnight numbers. What is smart guard on the minimed? Being a Tandem user I'm not familiar with that, and am a little in the dark on what current Minimed options there are.
"Really thiccc and lovely" 😂 Loved the video btw ❤️
It is rather excellent 😅😂!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Imagine being able to keep your dexcom alarm off
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but wait … I love that you have ZERO carb wraps with eggs and cauliflower … but then you add ham and then VEGAN cheese?! hehehehe … I'm guessing the focus is on low carbs rather than vegan ;P
I do wish that here (New Zealand) we had egg / cauliflower wraps … I must go interrogate Uncle Google for recipes :)
Exactly! I don't do dairy, but I do do meet - confusing I know! Just what I find works best for me! Do have a word with Uncle Google! I hope he can provide for you!! :)
Is cold water good for type 1 diabetic I just want to ask you from Lindsey Nguyen
Hi,just found your channel.I saw you checking ur blood sugar level on your phone,how u do that?Pls let me know.Tq
Welcome to the ShesDiabetic family!! The app I have on my phone connects to my Dexcom G6 (a continuous glucose monitor that I wear on my abdomen or the back of my arm) - I have some videos talking about it on my channel!! It's an absolutely amazing piece of technology and a great help to me in managing my glucose levels!! I hope this helps you!!
Hi there! I came up on ur video looking for carb counting to insulin ratio. I’ve recently been diagnosed with type 1 at 25 y/o a few weeks ago and I’m having a hard time maintaining my blood sugar under 200 consistently. I’m eating low carb and I’m also having a hard time counting carbs to figure out how much insulin I can give myself based of how much carbs I eat. For breakfast I noticed my carb intake is usually around 50g total but the rest of the day it’s lower. Dinner usually has around 50g as well. It is such a frustrating thing. I have no family history of diabetes and this was such a shock diagnosis and I’m also battling really painful cystic acne that got worse when I started rapid and basal insulin. Can you help with carb counting to take insulin? I’m at such a loss because I feel scared to go out and do my regular things when my blood sugar is over 200 during the day and it is really making me feel depressed. I also lost weight before being diagnosed and am at 120 lbs now from 130lbs and have been trying to gain weight before this diagnosis now doing low carb makes it so much harder to gain weight. What app or machine was that you used to put in the carb and it tells you how much insulin you need?
All i remember was she wear the Skechers.
You mean the shoes I was working out in? Those were New Balance ;)
@@ShesDiabeticbut u were wearing Skechers socks! I was trying to Joke here. The line i wrote about is actually from a popular song.😆
Oka but what if you're on a budget
I rely heavily on frozen veg and canned items that are quite budget friendly. I know not everything I show here is that, and I am very aware that I'm in a very fortunate position to afford all of these foods. I would just very much recommend stocking up on frozen items, potatoes, canned beans/legumes and sauces to help keep costs down. I really really hope this helps you and I thank you so much for raising this concern as I'm sure others have this question too! 🙏🏻
Do you bolus for protein or fat?
How do I loose weight with T1d all I do is keep gaining and I just turned 16 I’m 65 kgs and I wanna be 52kgs anything would help I developed a bad habit of not taking insulin until the point that I go into DKA which I don’t get treatment for and just wait it out but I’d rather be skinny then take insulin and this sucks cause I don’t don’t want that to be the reason I die (honestly looking forward to dying) should I go low carb ? Or count calories cause I want to keep my blood sugar levels in normal range but also loose excess body fat
Oh my friend. I hear you. And I've been there. TRUST ME when I say that. Please know eliminating your insulin is not the answer. It may work in the short term but in the long term it will actually wreck your insides - and yes, your metabolism too. I would suggest you speak to a nutritionist asap to get yourself on some even footing when it comes to your goals and the food you can eat to achieve that. We're all different, so what works for me, may not work for you. Things that make me feel best are diets that increase my insulin sensitivity. I went plant based a few years ago and it really helped me heal my relationship with food. Just a thought. But you need to reach out to someone for help - in your way, in your time, but trust me, I know when you're at is a lonely place and actually if it gives you any peace of mind, I actually weigh less now than I do when I was omitting insulin. Because I'm now balanced with my blood sugars my hormones have leveled out and I'm able to eat intuitively and not be in a binge purge cycle. It's hard to break out of, but I think thats' really important to know because right now I feel like it's all about the weight for you (as it as for me when I was in that place) and to know that you can actually heal yourself and balance your weight better by not omitting I think is key and it makes me choose recovery every single day. I'm thinking about you my friend and sending you lots and lots of strength and love in this difficult time. Believe me when I say you are not alone.💙💙💙
@@ShesDiabetic this actually made me cry cause no one understands what it feels like in my family cause we have no history of T1d whatsoever and it’s sad cause I can’t open up to anyone about it but I’ll try to get my sugar levels back in control, I’d love to see a nutritionist but rn I’m not able to due to the expensiveness of the doctors in where I currently live but hopefully I can do this ... wish I wasn’t alone tho thank you so much ☺️
You are just so so so not alone my friend. Please know this. I can just so relate to exactly where you’re at. It’s okay you can’t see a nutritionist. I completely understand. Take it all one step at a time. Be kind to yourself. Walking can be magical. Just moving your body to help get those happy feelings going. To gain the strength to make one good decision and then next and the next. Be kind to yourself. And please know you are not alone. It’s hard to turn the behavior around and I know it really doesn’t feel like it at first but over time if you stick with taking your insulin you’ll have more Energy and your metabolism will start to fire off normally and food will become your friend. I wish I could take this pain away from you. Just remember, you are not alone, and the road to recovery is just one decision after the next. One step at a time. You are worth it. You are loved and needed in this world. ❤️🪴
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You're at 163 going up and you're going to eat carbs? What??
If you don't want drop offs during exercise, lower your bolus rate for the duration!
You had applesauce?
I thought you were a low carber?
Try Chia pudding for a very low carb snack, using almond milk.
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Thank you!!! 💙💙💙
oh man....low carb? why 🥵 go HCLF and thank me later
I’ve also done this and loved it! I often flip and flop between the two! 😄
Next video, how to be more like Andrea during the pandemic 🥰
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Great vlog Andrea!! Those NuGo bars look and sound delicious! While I also don't subscribe to a particular diet, it's nice to have these carb conscious options for times when our blood sugars are being stubborn and sticky! I will have to keep my eyes open for them in Canada! Thanks for sharing your day and how you deal with unexpected T1D occurrences such as tearing out your pump site. Sending love to Michigan (we are actually quite close geographically!) 💖💙
Very informative, I’m also going to use this opportunity to recommend Dr IGUDIA on TH-cam who cured my type 2 Diabetes with his natural herbs medication
Yea, I agree too, T1d bring a lot of positives too, for me at least, It taught me to be disciplined about myself, don't know if that makes sense.. You'll be more responsible towards the meal you take, your sleeping patterns and how can we forget the math it takes to calculate how many shots of insulin I need. You just gotta keep on learning and experimenting, you'll get the hang of it. It may sound a bit boring but I know the one who understand this, knows it's just a beautiful experience we get everyday.
I hate that anyone even considering low carb count has to sound apologetic, I personally follow keto/carnivore and it has SAVED my life!!! I think it’s actually how everyone should eat, not just diabetics! I think it’s the Proper Human Diet. I have non diabetic a1c’s I have gotten OFF the blood sugar roller coaster. I understand that people can do what they want and I was in the camp of East what you want for too many years defending my right to “do what I WANT” not what is actually healthy!!! But the defending or apologizing for doing what is right for my body!!!!
You know what - I LOVE THIS COMMENT AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR IT. You are 1000000000% RIGHT. Do what's best for your body and celebrate what works without apology - 1000000% - thank you so much for this reminder to me and all of us here!!!! 💙
Great inspiration Andrea! I’m doing a low carb month myself and it’s so great to see others are trying to do low carb too! Wishing you a great week!
P.S. We should make a video together some time!
Your positiviter for a new t1 is very helpful thank you !
You are so welcome! I hate to say welcome to the club, but honestly I know it's hard but I promise it's all gonna be okay! I try to stay positive and it really helps me manage things!
Getting the tubing caught on things or the dogs getting tangled in it is the exact reason I changed to the omnipod . You can still accidentally rip it off but it’s less often since there is no tubing.
You know, I have often wondered about Omnipod for this very reason! I'm glad to hear you catch your tubing less because my goodness...'tis annoying!!! 😅
lol this is totally the opposite for me, whenever i rip off my pump sight I tend to eat more (it feels like im free)
I hear you! Sometimes it just all feels a bit overwhelming, eh?
A sincere thank you for your honesty
You are so welcome - and a sincere thank you for watching!!! 💙🙏🏻🥰
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Welcome back Anthony from Toronto we are under provincial lockdown till JUNE and Canada under travel lockdown Great seeing you again well update I can not drive for awhile a year now taking trains is good in the summer but crappy in winter Have you used almond butter ? What you think of a very low carb diet 30 percent carb ? I'm Italian so its been very difficult For rice I use MIRACEL RICE try it out When do you think is the best time to work out ? Ok Ciao
I hope you're doing well (or as well as can be!) in Toronto there George! I know this has been a really trying time for everyone, so I really hope you're managing okay! Almond butter? I LOVE IT! And low carb diet? I say you have to find what works best for your mood and energy and lifestyle but I've found it very beneficial for my blood sugars and stomach - but just my personal experience. And working out in the morning is my favorite! Otherwise I don't end up doing it! 😅 I hope this helps! Stay safe my friend!!
I want to ask you that was your sugar level always stable? I'm 21 y.o and I am diabetic for 8-9 years. And still I'm trying to control it. Actually I would like to hear your starting point and experiences. 💙 Also, can you give us some recipes, please 🙏🏽😘
To be fair, this means that you got T1D when puberty started to kick in, and that time period is perhaps the toughest of all regarding BG control. Your insulin needs change constantly, you get huge bursts of growth hormones (which antagonize insulin), your hormones overall are in total chaos, discipline and compliance are very difficult to maintain etc. If puberty is a storm, then adulthood is a rather calm sea by comparison.
@@dvdv7777 Thank you so so much for help. I'm going to see my doctor asap. 🙏🏽💙
What is your insulin to carb ratio? I know its different for everyone and I was just wondering!
I'm generally around the 1:15 mark - but you're right! Everyone is different, it's amazing! And what makes the world a wonderful place I think! 😍
@shesdiabetic - hey, I’ve been T1D for about 30 yrs now and have recently moved to the T-Slim X2. Can you tell me if you use the temporary basal function when working out?
Welcome to the TSlim system!!! I hope you're loving it!!! When working out on the Tslim I use the activity function within the control iQ - so no need to switch to manual and then set your own temp basal, you can just flip on the activity mode, with control iQ and away you go! It targets your BG at 140 rather than what you have it set to usually. The one thing I will say is that I find I need to switch the activity mode on about 30 mins before actually working out, otherwise I'll dip, but if I have that lead up with the mode on prior I seem to be a ok. And a similar thing goes for when I turn it off, I'll turn it off about 30 mins before ending the working, and that seems to suit my body and keep me surfing in range quite nicely. But we're all different - so what works for me may not work for you - so play around and see how your body does with it, that would be my recommendation! I hope this helps!!!
I love when you show low carbs and gluten free because it gives me ideas for myself! Thanks for all you do
Oh I'm so glad you like it!! Thank you so so much for watching and supporting me with your kindness!!! 💙🥰
Andrea I love your meal ideas and your mario inspired pump skin. Where did you get it?
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Hehe! Oh thank you!! It's from PumpPeelz! :)
Thank you for sharing the Nugo Slim protein bars. I tried them and love them. Love your videos on low carb snack and food ideas. Keep them coming since my family and I want to keep our sugars at the normal range with delicious meals/snacks.
Thank you so much Grace!!! I just LOVE these bars - honestly I probably eat one every single day! I'm working on a video covering 3 easy low carb meals - so will hope to have that out ASAP to help you and your family on your blood sugar normalization journey!!! 💙💙💙
Thank you Andrea for another great video. I love the fact that you show us your thought processes for carb counting. It helps to learn how to tweak my food when my numbers are high.. PS Yay! We got a chance to see your beautiful engagement ring!! Gorgeous!!
Hi Christine!! As ever, thank you so so much for your supportive words! Sometimes I worry I explain too much, but then when I cut it out it doesn't seem thorough enough. So long videos it is 😂🥴 And thank you for your compliment on my ring...I love it!! 🥰❤️😍
Amazing video dear Andrea ,you are inspiring us and helping so much 💙
Thank you so much Dejana!! 💙💙🥰🥰💙💙
I would love to learn more about the fat / carb factors. My 11 year old is a T1D so i'm currently the manager of the foods.
I will try to feature this in more videos moving forward! I always just, as a general rule, find that the more fat in a meal the slower the release of carbs. I hope this helps you guys! You're an awesome Mama, clearly!!!
I am going in 4 days to get tested for type 2 diabetes I am terrified, I am 15 years old and have no clue what to do, maybe a year or so ago when I last got my blood drawn I was right on the edge of being a type 2 diabetic and then family drama happened and i havent gotten blood drawn I went to the doctor for a check up and she said my weight was out of control since the last time i saw her and she wanted me to get blood drawn, so I am very scared. I have watched your video on how to treat low blood sugar and I was wondering how do you treat high blood sugar do you take insulin, drink water. I can't even begin with the quesitons, I have done some research on the symptoms and i have some of them and I am really scarred I dont want to live with this and not be able to cope if I do have it I am really hoping that you could give me some tips on what to do I will conitnue watching your videos for more information you are absoloutly amazing
Dear Britney, the T2 diabetes is provoked by eating faaar to many concentrated carbohydrates (sugar, everything made of grains of all kinds, starchy veggies, fruits). Basically your pancreas will not be able to keep up with the huge insulin demand and, at some point , injectable insulin will be needed. THE GOOD NEWS is that by following a low carb diet or ketogenic diet, T2 diabetes might disappear. I understand that at 15 is difficult to commit to more strict diet rules but, unfortunately . if you do not take action NOW the further you go eating like you do now the worse it will get. T1 diabetes is totally different than T2 and it can only be kept in check by injectable insulin. T2 on the other hand, as long as you eat wright , and you start NOW eating wright, your pancreas will be able to cope with the insulin demand. Watch the videos of Dr Berg, Dr Jason Fung , th-cam.com/video/JUuHrBwsJ2s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=VirtaHealth
Awesome video! Thank you so much! I might have to try those bars. Have you tried Quest bars? They really work for me as a snack, and the protein shakes do too, in that they hardly affect my blood sugar at all. And gorgeous ring, BTW!!! Have an awesome day!
I’m T 1 almost one year on February it’s been a few months I am doing two meals a day breakfast and dinnerAll the day no snack only water and my sugar is under control . What are you suggesting.All day 90-130
I'm glad to hear you've found a routine that works for you! I don't think that would be enough food for me - but if it works for you - that's fabulous! Your target range of 90-130 sounds fabulous! I'm in awe!!!
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Oh you can find them in the US okay.
But not in the UK....yet!! 😭
Thanks as always for this great info! So cool to find out you’re from Michigan; I am too!
YAY!! THE MITTEN IS THE BEST!!! Cheers my fellow Michiganer!! So wonderful and cool to know we are state mates AND diabuddies! 🥰🥰🥰
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 24 years ago. I don't make much insulin on my own anymore and have been on a pump for about 2 years. I watch your channel often and love your content. Keep up the good work.
Hey Andrea, I see a diamond ring on the ring finger of your left hand. Are you engaged? If so, MAZEL TOV! All the best!!
I am!!!! Thank you so so much!! 😍😄💍
I'm surprised that when doing a bolus you count coffee as having carbohydrates. I checked my bag of coffee beans and also googled carbohydrates in coffee and both said there are no carbohydrates in coffee. I realize we are all different, so maybe that's the answer. Or do you add something sweet to your coffee? Otherwise, it seems like overkill.
Coffee raises adrenaline levels and this affects blood sugar levels.High levels of adrenaline make the liver release more sugar in the blood because the body thinks it is in a stressful situation and it needs sugar to cope with that situation.
Exactly as Ljupce says below (perfectly put!), I basically am blousing for the caffeine/adrenaline bump that occurs when I drink coffee! Great question though!!
Yet another great vlog Andrea. I'm interested that you deduct the fibre from the carbs in your meal before bolusing. I was originally taught to include the fibre, but often the fibre helps to lower the GI. In that case, I use a square wave bolus e.g. 70% now and 30% over 30 minutes. That is a very personal variable. Just deducting the carbs is a much more consistent method, so I would like to try it for a while. I need plenty of fibre to counteract the side effects of a medication I take. Have you found deducting fibre works better than the square wave option, please?
Hello! Oh this is a great question! Firstly - you're a pro! Doing square wave boluses and all that - that's very intricate and advanced - wowza!! I probably should do more of this, but I don't tend to deduct fiber on a regular basis. I'm trying to get better about this, but as it stands, unless I'm being super duper diligent, I've found that this works alright for me - but that's not to say it's the correct thing to do - I'm just being honest about my laziness and I'm going to try to do better at this in the future! Sorry I can't be more helpful!! 😅
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks for reply, Andrea. You were helpful! I have tried your method (deducting the fibre) since your last post and yes! It works for me too! So now I have have a second arrow for my low G.I. management bow. Thankyou!