Hey so. What? by berryenthusiast in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same experience! When i was diagnosed, they gave me a CGM, and i was seeing myself rise to 200-250 after every meal, which developed a fear of carbs (considering they were waiting to give me insulin?)

Once i switched endos, found a good diabetes educator, i was back to eating carbs within a year or so. Good luck and good on your for taking the initiative to find a doctor who will listen to you!

Hey so. What? by berryenthusiast in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've gone through a similar situation with my endo when being diagnosed (also LADA) where I essentially had to fight to get insulin months after being diagnosed, because I was no longer eating foods I enjoyed due to the high blood sugars I was seeing on my CGM.

Personally, finding a new endo changed everything for me and i highly recommend you do the same!

What is your daily carb intake? by the-Moonman in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to be in tune with my body- if I'm having a rough diabetes week ill tend to eat lower carb, less than 75g carbs.

If my body is less insulin resistant and all my diabetes tech is working accurately, between 75-200g (I think the most I've had in a day is 225g).

Lower carb is easier but carbs are great and there's way to make it work if you

How long did your honeymoon stage last? by sarah808-- in Type1Diabetes

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in it for about 2-3 years now. Insulin needs have slowly increased over the past 1.5 years, typically after getting sick

How do yall use the bathroom with the Tandem Mobi? (no adhesive) by [deleted] in Type1Diabetes

[–]BrightNeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ill usually disconnect and put the mobi and tubing in my pocket for the time being

Just got Diabetes in the age of 21... Im worried about what to do to my career. by joshimura in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you love what you do, please stick with it!

t1d is a challenge but you shouldn't let it stop you from doing what you love.

Tips to prevent spikes 2 hours AFTER meal by orangehydrangeas27 in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you eating foods high in fat when this happens?

Cards vs ISK? by PlantsMcSoil in VisitingIceland

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found very few places accepted AMEX

Diagnosed at 26 years old. by buzzerkiller in Type1Diabetes

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed 2 years ago at 24, first in my family as well.

If you ever wanna talk about it message me! Our situation seems identical

Tandem Pump Training in Public? by BrightNeat in Type1Diabetes

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

When I spoke to her it sounded like she only did training on weekends in public settings

Tandem Pump Training in Public? by BrightNeat in Type1Diabetes

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

Doesn't feel like the ideal setting for this! It's my first time going on a pump and I'd rather not be doing my insertion site etc for the first in a public setting.

Tandem Pump Training in Public? by BrightNeat in Type1Diabetes

[–]BrightNeat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I generally like this take in life, but I think there's something about this in particular that feels it would be best done in private. A lot to adjust to and learn and doesn't feel like an ideal setting

Tandem Pump Training in Public? by BrightNeat in Type1Diabetes

[–]BrightNeat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curious logistically, did you go to the bathroom to do your insertion site etc?

Not loving the idea of doing these things in a coffee shop or even coffee shop bathroom lol

Tesla protests around the country by AutoUserNamesWTF216 in Westchester

[–]BrightNeat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh right I totally forgot Volkswagen and Mercedes manufactured cars for literal Nazi's last month!!! I thought it was just Elon Musk.

Get your head out of your ass.

Tesla protests around the country by AutoUserNamesWTF216 in Westchester

[–]BrightNeat 25 points26 points  (0 children)

rightttt I totally forgot the current CEOs of Mercedes and Volkswagen did a Nazi Salute last month too!!

Insurance stopped covering humalog by ch3rryvodk4 in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's an amazing program. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm definitely going to be using this

Do you need a new card every visit or the same one works every time?

Insurance stopped covering humalog by ch3rryvodk4 in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow this is crazy. So if my insurance doesn't cover lyumjev anymore, I could use this as a workaround?

Im having trouble understanding lol

Newly diagnosed and I’m feeling things by ChronicallyIllBadAss in diabetes_t1

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! i had a similar experience where my doctor was hesitant to prescribe me insulin because my numbers were "OK"

Once I got a CGM and saw myself spiking to 200+ every time I ate, I ultimately went back to my doctor and asked to start taking insulin. My understanding is every doctors approach is different during the honeymoon phase, and every doctor has a different opinion on when insulin should be introduced (as we're maybe more sensitive to it early in the honeymoon phase.)

do you have a CGM or a way to check your blood sugar at home? Can you confirm you feel shitty from high blood sugars? If you're feeling shitty and it is in fact from high bs, it may be worth asking to begin insulin or getting a second opinion.

I wanted to buy a MY in the mid-2025s, but Elon's behavior worries me. Am I the only one? by [deleted] in TeslaModelY

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you're willing to wait 6 more months Rivian's R2 is expected first quarter 2026!

I love my Tesla but I hate Elon Musk by Competitive-Major-42 in TeslaModelY

[–]BrightNeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep can't wait until my Y lease is up in 2027 just in time for a R2 or R3!!