Hi everyone,
I’m a type 1, diagnosed in April 09. Had a bit of a rough start. Spent the first week in the hospital with Dk and had my spleen removed in August. Anyway, now I’m trying to do all the stuff we’re supposed to, exercise, count carbs, etc. So far so good, my last two a1c’s were 5.9. My prefered method of exercise is Mt. biking although I also run or swim when I have less time. I’ve run in to a problem recently with trying to test in the rain, and wondered if anyone had a solution for this. Also, I’ve noticed that it seems like alot of people are using the pump, and I’m wondering what the pros and cons are, especially for people who exercise alot. Right now I’m using lantus 13 u. at night and novolog for meals at a ratio of 1 u for 30g of carb. I don’t always use anything for breakfast or lunch if I say under 30 g of carb.I’m rarely over 150 after meals or below 90 during the day. In the morning I’m between 100-120. Oh and I still drink alot of coffee, two 16 cups a day. Does anybody have opinions on this? Im 39 and, except for the obvious, healthy, good cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. no retinopathy or other complications that I know so far.
I’m a type 1, diagnosed in April 09. Had a bit of a rough start. Spent the first week in the hospital with Dk and had my spleen removed in August. Anyway, now I’m trying to do all the stuff we’re supposed to, exercise, count carbs, etc. So far so good, my last two a1c’s were 5.9. My prefered method of exercise is Mt. biking although I also run or swim when I have less time. I’ve run in to a problem recently with trying to test in the rain, and wondered if anyone had a solution for this. Also, I’ve noticed that it seems like alot of people are using the pump, and I’m wondering what the pros and cons are, especially for people who exercise alot. Right now I’m using lantus 13 u. at night and novolog for meals at a ratio of 1 u for 30g of carb. I don’t always use anything for breakfast or lunch if I say under 30 g of carb.I’m rarely over 150 after meals or below 90 during the day. In the morning I’m between 100-120. Oh and I still drink alot of coffee, two 16 cups a day. Does anybody have opinions on this? Im 39 and, except for the obvious, healthy, good cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. no retinopathy or other complications that I know so far.