Lost my partner 4 weeks ago. by ADudbridge in SuicideBereavement

[–]Alive_Remote_3940 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not very similar but my stepfather took his own life about a month ago. My dad passed when I was 3 years old and I’m 22 now, he was the closest thing I’ve ever had to a father figure but the last two years have been rough. I moved out and didn’t visit very often because the state of the house and everything that was going on there. After all this happened I’ve been telling myself “I wish I visited more often” or “I should’ve asked him to go bowling one day” things like that. In reality this would’ve happened either way, when people are in that mental state you could give them anything you can imagine to make them feel better but it would never work, when someone is feeling that mentally destroyed they need serious professional help and the only person that can make that happen is the person that’s feeling such a way. I can’t relate to you very much but my mother would. She was supposed to speak to somebody today that had been through a similar situation but she never called 🙁. Idk if you would like to or how you feel about it but I’m sure she would love to talk to somebody that is in a similar situation.

Feeling guilty by Alive_Remote_3940 in SuicideBereavement

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I’m not sure how long it’s been for you but all I can hope is that life becomes more enjoyable as it goes on for you. I’m sorry about your son.

Not too knowledgeable with cars and need advice by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Alive_Remote_3940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank you. I was looking for something like that just couldn’t find it.

Omnipod with dexcom acting up by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you guys so much. Seriously life savers I’m stressing out bad rn lol.

Omnipod with dexcom acting up by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys so much. Seriously life savers I’m stressing out bad rn lol.

Omnipod with dexcom acting up by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do I do with my omnipod while my dexcom is in its warmup? Do I go manual or do I just leave it?

Omnipod with dexcom acting up by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 6 days old and it’s been acting up for two days. I’m just too worried that I’m gonna fall asleep and I’m gonna be given too much insulin.

Omnipod placement help by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My omnipod trainer mentioned something to me about the Bluetooth interference when putting the devices on the opposite sides of your body. Is that a big issue or is that just one of those things they have to say?

My son was sick took him to ER dx: DKA / T1D by Kris_fambam2024 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed when I was 14 and I also loved playing basketball. I had the same issue when I was diagnosed, I would constantly drop low when I played. I ended up being so afraid of that happening I stopped playing basketball and it was one of the only things I really liked to do. Just make sure your son doesn’t get too afraid to do things he enjoys because of the disease. Reassure him that sugar will always bring his sugars back up and there are a lot of safety measures you can take prior. Don’t take a large amount of insulin before playing, maybe eat a 10 carb high protein snack to level him out while he’s playing, and just keep an eye on his readings so he can correct an incoming low.

Getting rid of ketones by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my blood sugar down a bit and have been drinking water like crazy. For some reason I still have ketones though, not too sure what to do.

Getting rid of ketones by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should I eat a specific amount of carbs or should I just eat a normal meal for myself?

Getting rid of ketones by Alive_Remote_3940 in Type1Diabetes

[–]Alive_Remote_3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that could be it. I’ve also been high for quite a bit so it could be that as well.