Just discovered your channel today and I love your videos! I always look for people around my age with diabetes on TH-cam and you are one of my new favourites ❤️
Delightful vlog! When you commented on hot showers, I wanted to point out two things. If you've recently given yourself insulin and then take a hot shower it can sometimes disperse the insulin faster causing your blood glucose levels to drop. Also, if you take a long hot shower it can sometimes make your sensors give a false high reading. That doesn't always happen, but it's something I picked up on after using the Libre for a few years. If you're noticing highs after a shower that don't make sense then maybe test with your meter or give it a little bit of time to adjust before making any corrections! Sorry for the wall of text and hope you're having a great day!
i feel like the same thing happened with me wearing the libre / dexcom. i barely notice it now! i’m just concerned cause the omnipod is a lot bigger haha
@@sarahpriscilla_ Something else you might concerned about is swimming with it on. I felt like when I swam laps with it horizontal on my belly that it was pulling on me. It was ok but it felt like it could fall off.
Non-D myself but have many friends with diabetes and my best friend is a type 2 or some kind of secondary type 1 (he’s had pancreatitis that left a lot of scar tissue so it may be that the scar tissue is affecting his insulin production too) who’s now on insulin (only basal). Have learned a fair bit through the years and even considering to become a diabetes educator for a while but never went with it lol But I have noticed many friends having a bit higher glucose levels now during the quarantine situation, my unqualified guess is that it’s a combination of maybe doing less activity than when living totally normal, along with maybe having a slightly different diet compared to normal (comfort snacking and such maybe) along with just that general tension and stress of having a potential deadly disease flying around. You might not even actually feel stressed about it, but your body might still have a stress response to the situation. Some go high and others can even go low from stress, just something that could be worth keeping in mind. I’m pretty stressed from the current situation myself, and my anxiety is through the roof because of constant worry about the safety of my family, my friends and my own safety through this pandemic. Tbh, with everything happening in my life over the last 8 months or so, along with the current situation, I wouldn’t even be at all surprised if my body just decides to go nuts on itself and develop diabetes or some other autoimmune condition (big life changes or massive stress can be a trigger for some) But oh well, if it happens it happens. My main concern right now is to try to keep myself and others safe through this pandemic (staying home and all that)
You may very well be honeymooning still as well, and from what I’ve heard from others that can be an “expect the unexpected” type of scenario until things settle at least a bit. Try to relax and don’t fret about the occasional higher number, it’s important to find a balance between staying in a good range and taking care of your mental health as well. I know diabetes is a full time job pretty much, and I can never fully comprehend what it’s like even though I know a fair bit about the condition. But I can base things on my own experience with chronic illness (I have a genetic connective tissue disorder that causes a lot of pain and limited energy and loose joints) so I know all too well how draining it can be to constantly have to plan and balance everything. Sometimes it’s really just worth it to just do the best you can and deal with any backlash later, for you it might mean having a correction, for me it might mean having to take more of my emergency medicine or rest for a few days, but some things are just worth it lol Also think it’s really awesome they set you up with a Libre already in the hospital! I wish more people with diabetes would get a Libre or CGM without having to literally fight for it and/or wait for a long time!
yeah, i definitely think i’m still in the honeymoon phase. and i’m also so thankful i got a cgm early on. they really should give it to everybody! thank you so much for your advice and kind words :) i really appreciate it
I honestly applaud the hospital for setting you up with the Libre instantly! It is a huge change in life to be diagnosed with a chronic, life altering condition that requires constant vigilance, and then add getting over the mental challenge of sticking needles into your body several times daily too. So less needles is really just a good thing that hopefully makes it a bit less traumatic compared to doing finger sticks maybe 10-15 times per day. There’s just so much to learn, accept and adjust to, even with all modern day advancements in insulin delivery and glucose monitoring. I have friends online who’ve had type 1 diabetes for 50+ years, and it’s quite fascinating to think what it must have been like all those years ago, vs today, and that coming from someone without personal experience when it comes to living with diabetes. Guess I just kinda understand it more since it in a way has things in common with my condition, always the constant balancing act, planning and so on. Have you been looking more into getting a pump? Or is everything on hold due to the C19?
the advancement in technology really is crazy! unfortunately i probably won’t be going on pump for a while since i had to switch doctors after moving back home from school. i was in the process of getting one before though. hopefully i’ll get into the clinic in the fall and finally get a pump!
That's completely normal, in Germany we count a other way and since like 1 month I need to give myself more insulin at dinner. I gave 0,7 for 10 carbs. Now it's 1.0 for 10 carbs so! Yeah it's completely normal. I ordered the demo omnipod like 5 days ago and I'm so exited because I want it so bad!! Bye❤️
I definitely LOVE Tresiba! I’m so glad that it lasts for so long and you don’t have to split dosage or take it at a specific time.
yes! it’s great ☺️
Just discovered your channel today and I love your videos! I always look for people around my age with diabetes on TH-cam and you are one of my new favourites ❤️
thank you so much! that means a lot 😊😊
1:07 omg i go low every night but i’m glad that it wakes me up everytime
that’s good! it’s scary that i just don’t wake up sometimes 😬😬 i’m on dexcom now though, so the alarms usually wake me up
Delightful vlog! When you commented on hot showers, I wanted to point out two things. If you've recently given yourself insulin and then take a hot shower it can sometimes disperse the insulin faster causing your blood glucose levels to drop. Also, if you take a long hot shower it can sometimes make your sensors give a false high reading. That doesn't always happen, but it's something I picked up on after using the Libre for a few years. If you're noticing highs after a shower that don't make sense then maybe test with your meter or give it a little bit of time to adjust before making any corrections! Sorry for the wall of text and hope you're having a great day!
oh that’s so interesting! that’s cool to have an explanation for that cause i was always wondering lol
have you tried intermittent fasting?
Love your videos I’m also TD1...was diagnosed July 2019 I definitely would love to see more of your videos 😊
I use the Omnipod. Getting it caught on clothes is a thing to be concerned about, but you get used to it, and it just becomes a part of you.
i feel like the same thing happened with me wearing the libre / dexcom. i barely notice it now! i’m just concerned cause the omnipod is a lot bigger haha
@@sarahpriscilla_ Are you trying the Omnipod original or the Omnipod Dash. I think the Dash is slimmer.
i don’t know yet! i’m in the process of getting referred to an endocrinologist right now, but once i am i’ll discuss it with them
@@sarahpriscilla_ Something else you might concerned about is swimming with it on. I felt like when I swam laps with it horizontal on my belly that it was pulling on me. It was ok but it felt like it could fall off.
ah, i haven’t thought about that... i’ll probably have to buy some patches or something to make sure it stays
Non-D myself but have many friends with diabetes and my best friend is a type 2 or some kind of secondary type 1 (he’s had pancreatitis that left a lot of scar tissue so it may be that the scar tissue is affecting his insulin production too) who’s now on insulin (only basal). Have learned a fair bit through the years and even considering to become a diabetes educator for a while but never went with it lol But I have noticed many friends having a bit higher glucose levels now during the quarantine situation, my unqualified guess is that it’s a combination of maybe doing less activity than when living totally normal, along with maybe having a slightly different diet compared to normal (comfort snacking and such maybe) along with just that general tension and stress of having a potential deadly disease flying around. You might not even actually feel stressed about it, but your body might still have a stress response to the situation. Some go high and others can even go low from stress, just something that could be worth keeping in mind. I’m pretty stressed from the current situation myself, and my anxiety is through the roof because of constant worry about the safety of my family, my friends and my own safety through this pandemic. Tbh, with everything happening in my life over the last 8 months or so, along with the current situation, I wouldn’t even be at all surprised if my body just decides to go nuts on itself and develop diabetes or some other autoimmune condition (big life changes or massive stress can be a trigger for some) But oh well, if it happens it happens. My main concern right now is to try to keep myself and others safe through this pandemic (staying home and all that)
that definitely make sense. but you’re right, getting through the pandemic safely should be more important that worrying about insulin sensitivity!
You may very well be honeymooning still as well, and from what I’ve heard from others that can be an “expect the unexpected” type of scenario until things settle at least a bit. Try to relax and don’t fret about the occasional higher number, it’s important to find a balance between staying in a good range and taking care of your mental health as well. I know diabetes is a full time job pretty much, and I can never fully comprehend what it’s like even though I know a fair bit about the condition. But I can base things on my own experience with chronic illness (I have a genetic connective tissue disorder that causes a lot of pain and limited energy and loose joints) so I know all too well how draining it can be to constantly have to plan and balance everything. Sometimes it’s really just worth it to just do the best you can and deal with any backlash later, for you it might mean having a correction, for me it might mean having to take more of my emergency medicine or rest for a few days, but some things are just worth it lol Also think it’s really awesome they set you up with a Libre already in the hospital! I wish more people with diabetes would get a Libre or CGM without having to literally fight for it and/or wait for a long time!
yeah, i definitely think i’m still in the honeymoon phase. and i’m also so thankful i got a cgm early on. they really should give it to everybody! thank you so much for your advice and kind words :) i really appreciate it
I honestly applaud the hospital for setting you up with the Libre instantly! It is a huge change in life to be diagnosed with a chronic, life altering condition that requires constant vigilance, and then add getting over the mental challenge of sticking needles into your body several times daily too. So less needles is really just a good thing that hopefully makes it a bit less traumatic compared to doing finger sticks maybe 10-15 times per day. There’s just so much to learn, accept and adjust to, even with all modern day advancements in insulin delivery and glucose monitoring. I have friends online who’ve had type 1 diabetes for 50+ years, and it’s quite fascinating to think what it must have been like all those years ago, vs today, and that coming from someone without personal experience when it comes to living with diabetes. Guess I just kinda understand it more since it in a way has things in common with my condition, always the constant balancing act, planning and so on. Have you been looking more into getting a pump? Or is everything on hold due to the C19?
the advancement in technology really is crazy! unfortunately i probably won’t be going on pump for a while since i had to switch doctors after moving back home from school. i was in the process of getting one before though. hopefully i’ll get into the clinic in the fall and finally get a pump!
That's completely normal, in Germany we count a other way and since like 1 month I need to give myself more insulin at dinner. I gave 0,7 for 10 carbs. Now it's 1.0 for 10 carbs so! Yeah it's completely normal. I ordered the demo omnipod like 5 days ago and I'm so exited because I want it so bad!! Bye❤️
yeah, quarantine is tough! and that’s really exciting!!
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