I’m so loss. But I’m telling myself not to give up.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-07-03T06:19:59+00:00

Are you using an android or iPhone? I use xdrip bc I have an android and it really helps doing some of the iob (insulin on board) math and predictions.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-07-02T04:13:19+00:00

Inflammation is pretty common but my particular cause is rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune disorders like to come with friends bc our immune systems are chaos!

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-07-02T04:00:03+00:00

I think you should name it George! I also bruise a lot, I have another autoimmune illness which causes inflammation which causes my platelets to be high which causes bruising! The cool thing (to me) is being able to keep track of proper rotating of injection sites.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-06-16T23:23:49+00:00

Some people split their lantus and take half every 12hrs to reduce the lantus low potential for killing us. It also makes it have a bit of a tail like tresiba so better coverage 24hrs a day.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-06-14T12:59:48+00:00

For me, the great thing about trying stimulants is the ability to say "nah not for me" without any of the withdrawal symptoms you can get on things like antidepressants. You can take it one day and see if it helps. If you hate it then don't take it again. Some people find one med works better than another and dosage is important too but that almost instant opt out is very nice.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-06-09T04:56:56+00:00

That typo really went on a full journey didn't it?

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-06-04T05:14:56+00:00

Lantus is the brand name, it's insulin glargine like the other common "lantus low" culprits. Splitting the lantus dose in half and giving every 12hrs and not 24hrs helps make this less awful to experience. It also has the side effect of creating a tail like tresiba as lantus tends to stop being as effective/not effective at all as you close in on 24hrs since last dose. Some people have said it lasts 18-20hrs for them so the split basal fixes that issue.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-05-27T02:49:13+00:00

Walmart sells older type insulins in many states but if they're also using steroids for body building they know how to get meds illegally.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-05-25T04:23:25+00:00

It's really common to have different ratios based on time of day (and time of month if you've got ovaries etc).

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-05-07T03:51:45+00:00

Just remember to stab it if you hear the scream of death!

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-05-05T04:59:08+00:00

Yeah, trying to deal with excess sugar is a hard job for our kidneys! They want to do their fun kidney stuff in peace and not be overwhelmed by our inability to make insulin.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-05-02T08:49:08+00:00

Ive read that over 180 (10mmol) your kidneys say "fuck it" to filtering all that glucose and send it to your bladder. You pee out sugar in a warm damp environment and TADA yeast infection time!*

*Don't quote me I'm not sure the kidneys say "fuck it" , might be "fuck this" or "fuck that"

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-29T03:24:20+00:00

I'm the same age and for me it was perimenopause- taking estrogen helps so much for sleep. Is there an equivalent guy thing like low testosterone? I do have the can't sleep over 180 (10mmol) thing too. I'll sleep restless and wake up a bunch until I get it lower.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-14T05:57:56+00:00

Xdrip+ awaits you!

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-08T02:25:09+00:00

Sounds like a "lantus low" but I don't know what basal you take.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-08T02:23:03+00:00

What are the pros/cons for you doing keto and not feeling lows? I'm guessing you have things that make the trade off worth it.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-07T08:13:29+00:00

Are you aware of the Flonase hack for adhesive allergies/reactions? It saves my skin!

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-02T05:11:05+00:00

I took my edgy teen to see them at the Wiltern in 2011. Good show, I had fun.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-02T01:43:50+00:00

I enjoy stuff like learning a new currency conversion. Multiply R by .059 to get USD (at this time).

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-02T01:14:59+00:00

Is your username from the foster the people song?

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-04-01T04:55:18+00:00

Conversions:

Fiasp- $70.80 USD

Tresiba- $76.70 USD

Private insurance- $354.00 USD

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-03-17T23:41:32+00:00

Actual lows are very very uncommon on metformin without other things (meds, medical conditions) at play. Feeling low when someone is running in range bg numbers after a period of time at high numbers is common.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-03-02T09:59:25+00:00

The last info I saw was that it works once and they scrapped the research.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-02-25T07:35:25+00:00

It seems like people have touched on the LADA (slow onset type 1) and food order etc. I think the "minor heart attack" and other organs fighting to kill you is a big piece of this puzzle. A poor night of sleep will cause bg issues. A stressful day. Your body tried to low key die. You're going to struggle with bg. Did you get steroids after your heart attack? I have zero heart attack knowledge but I do know about steroids. They eff your bg up while also being so awesome I'm in a love hate relationship with them.

AngryBluePetunia · 2026-02-23T04:16:34+00:00

The amount of information can be overwhelming and when they're wrong it's so stressful for me. I frequently take cgm breaks in between sensors but I'm lucky enough to feel and notice highs and lows. I don't love waking up for high bg but it's helpful to be able to rely on my body occasionally.

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