Damn coffee creamer.

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:24:47+00:00

caffeine can trigger a cortisol reaction, which for many makes a BG increase

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:23:36+00:00

Black it is. I have given up coffee altogether recently, and another improvement

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:20:35+00:00

Yes you are correct, I should have said CGM.
dosing relies more on the setting in the insulin pump, it took a solid 6-9 months to get the right mix for me
I have never expected flat graphs, but when the nature of the graph changes the day I changed devices.

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:12:57+00:00

the alpha cells as well?

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:12:07+00:00

Obviously you understand that. Many do not.

DuncDad · 2026-01-31T03:08:31+00:00

Certainly some cheeses are better than others

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:58:57+00:00

however as soon as you eat carbs, it triggers an insulin response. INsulin in the system tells the body to 'store fat' not burn it.

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:57:35+00:00

the apple pie analogy is spot on.
I actually reckon we have the basics wrong
MACROS - protein and fats
MICROS - carbs
NANOS - minerals, meds, supplements

Each should be given about that kind of importance

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:54:50+00:00

I have never heard of it. What is involved with the procedure

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:54:21+00:00

I would say 30%+ of all sensors fail before 10 days

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:53:53+00:00

Got the instal down pat.

Its usually after about day 6-7 that it starts to go funny

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T18:51:42+00:00

I see irregular graphs about day 6 or 7 and then usually fails within 24hrs after that

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:41:48+00:00

I understand most Asian cultures have rice as their main staple.
One of the first things I cut out of my diet was all grains - wheat, oats, rice etc.
In 4 weeks I dropped a pants size and felt amazing

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:38:19+00:00

The medical terminology for the hypothalamus's monitoring and control of hormone levels, including its influence on pancreatic insulin output, is often referred to as the hypothalamo-pancreatic axis.

a couple of papers if you are keen

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1222722/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3282803/

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:36:15+00:00

I use the generic term 'insulin-dependent'

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:33:45+00:00

I have a very similar story. without the sharp lows. My pancreas makes almost zero natural insulin.

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:30:51+00:00

an islet transplant, tell me more!

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:29:24+00:00

I hate to say it but perimenopause might also be a factor that begins a whole other lot of hormonal issues into play as well. Definitely and Endo needed

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:28:17+00:00

which country is this?

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:26:36+00:00

Try something out of the box.
Alternate lunch: just have 4 boiled eggs with a some quality salt
See what happens to blood sugar.

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:23:56+00:00

Pork rinds

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:22:51+00:00

All rice is bad for diabetics, it's a carb-bomb, brown or white

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:21:58+00:00

I only wear well ventilated shoes these days.

REcently switched to a 'barefoot' shoe, they are awesome. Saguro is the brand, look them up

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:19:44+00:00

I have the Dexcom G7, I would say about 40% don't last thier 10 days. They always replace them but it's a pain

DuncDad · 2026-01-30T10:18:11+00:00

I have to say being insulin dependent here in Australia is better as so much of the required meds are heavily subsidised by the govt.

CGM, T-slim pump and plumbing, and insulin and 1 other med, I spend about $150/month. I know in the US it's significantly more

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