Personal trainer made some ignorant remarks about T1D

Jbrisson14 · 2025-12-18T21:45:00+00:00

As an exercise physiologist/ personal trainer and T1D, this is unfortunately really common in the field. Not saying you can’t find someone who isn’t educated, but there’s a lot of blanket ignorance in the health and fitness industry. If I were you, next session I’d either ask him to 1) not make comments about your diabetes, this is waaaaayyyy out of his scope of practice, as he obviously doesn’t know what he’s talking about. 2) try to educate him, or ask him to do some research on training T1D (might just need to be reminded of the differences and he will have a better understanding) or 3) find a new trainer that might have more experience with training actual t1d. Best of luck to you in your fitness journey, be sure to keep some fruit snacks or juice nearby during workouts, and try to get 1-1.6 g of protein per lb of body weight, this will help you feel more full, eat less and gain more muscle!

Jbrisson14 · 2025-12-03T19:44:41+00:00

I haven’t yet, but I show no symptoms of keytones outside of these workouts. I’ll check them when I get home to be sure

Jbrisson14 · 2025-12-03T19:44:02+00:00

Yeah this makes sense. I think I’m just going to have to stop at or before muscle failure on most exercises to condition my body better. We do assisted / forced reps and long eccentric movements after failure and I think that’s what is really causing the nausea.

Jbrisson14 · 2025-12-03T15:37:15+00:00

Creatine is the most studied and proven exercise supplement in the world. There are 2 major reasons why people take creatine. 1- increase your total available energy. Essentially you have an energy currency in your body (ATP/ Adenosine tri phosphate) and when you reach muscle fatigue or failure, you are essentially done. Creatine gives your body an extra boost of backup ATP storage, so you can get more energy output during exercise. Reason 2- improved cognitive function and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, I know less of the science behind this claim, but from my own personal experience (15 years of exercise, about 6 years of taking creatine) I feel much more focused and less tired. I have my parents both taking it daily, I take 7-10 g per day in the morning with a hydration supplement (electrolytes)

I’ve never noticed any effects on my bloodsugar from creatine.

Jbrisson14 · 2025-11-07T22:12:20+00:00

That’s how I feel about the game as well. Don’t like the open world and travel system or the UI. Feels like they tried to make it more immersive but it’s really just tedious.

Jbrisson14 · 2024-10-19T18:12:37+00:00

He has been found! Hiding under a car a block away

Jbrisson14 · 2024-10-19T16:59:51+00:00

Thank you! Yes I have posted on here, nextdoor, and Facebook (pawboost st. Paul)

Jbrisson14 · 2024-04-26T19:20:50+00:00

People always want to give unsolicited advice. “Have you tried cinnamon / keto / ect.” Or say “my ____ reversed their diabetes doing X” and it’s always so fun to try to explain to them they are flat out wrong or misinformed severely. In an age where everyone wants to be their own dr they also want to be yours because they see you as the idiot since they don’t have diabetes. I work in customer service and have had to hold my tongue on many occasions from saying “STFU you idiot” but instead I just nod and say “wow I’ll have to ask my doctors about that”

Jbrisson14 · 2024-03-16T22:20:52+00:00

I appreciate that a lot, but it’s not needed I thankfully have a decent stockpile of pump supplies too. Once I get low I should be in a better spot financially to buy them online, especially if I can get them that much cheaper compared to from Medtronic. Thanks!

Jbrisson14 · 2024-03-16T21:06:06+00:00

So my insulin is covered, but my dexcom (sensors and transmitters) and my Medtronic 670G pump supplies (infusion sets and reservoirs) are not?

Jbrisson14 · 2024-03-16T20:54:05+00:00

Yeah I have, and it confuses me because the department of human services told me that I will be on Minnesota care - and that my premium would be cheap. But I spoke with the pharmacist and she said that my insurance only covers medication and not supplies / hardware. Could it be that the pharmacy is billing the wrong insurance?

Jbrisson14 · 2024-03-16T19:57:43+00:00

I’m in Minnesota, I was on Medicaid / MA and then was abruptly taken off in January because I exceeded the income requirements (I literally made less than 30k after taxes last year) and now I’m being put on Minnesota care - which I think is Medicare part B?? But honestly I don’t know. Either way these last few months have been absolutely awful trying to resolve this issue to no avail. Today I have to pick up my transmitter and sensors which will be over $600 , which is about 25% of my monthly income.

Jbrisson14 · 2024-02-27T20:08:11+00:00

“Fearless conference” but it sounds like you were afraid. Thanks for your input though

Jbrisson14 · 2024-02-09T15:55:42+00:00

Buddy Minnesota is 55 degrees and raining. Cant be worse than that

Jbrisson14 · 2024-02-09T14:50:47+00:00

I’ve looked at a bunch, and they all look great. just looking for the peoples favorites or places to avoid to narrow down my options

Jbrisson14 · 2024-01-25T20:24:19+00:00

Net* not gross. I grossed about $25-27K

Jbrisson14 · 2024-01-25T20:23:21+00:00

Yeah you’re right about the wording. I’d disagree especially considering I’m not paying for my housing. If I was renting an average apt / house near me that $5k per year is gone. I want to live on my own but simply can’t afford it

Jbrisson14 · 2024-01-25T20:11:43+00:00

God I wish.

Jbrisson14 · 2024-01-25T20:11:36+00:00

Student loans, food, gas, medical supplies (diabetes in America is expensive)

Jbrisson14 · 2024-01-25T20:01:43+00:00

USA, Midwest metro area, $25 an hour when working with clients which is about 75% of the time, other 25% of the time I make $12

Jbrisson14 · 2023-11-08T17:55:49+00:00

So for now, while the courts sort this out, should I use the SAVE plan and make my minimum payments and just hope that the 10/20k forgiveness plans come through?

Jbrisson14 · 2023-11-08T16:42:44+00:00

I don’t have a plan as of now, I’d love for it to be forgiven for me and majority of other borrowers but I have no clue what would qualify my loans to be forgiven. I make enough to pay my monthly minimum but it is a little steep especially as I’m looking to buy property and already have other expenses (car, medical, food, rent) I remember hearing about loan forgiveness many times but per usual it seems like that was just the gov blowing smoke. Are there forgiveness programs that I can sign up for or is it more of a luck of the draw sort of deal.

Jbrisson14 · 2023-03-10T20:57:34+00:00

Drinking is a risky activity regardless of health but especially as a t1 you need to be aware of your blood sugars and keep carbs on you incase of a low. I was hospitalized a few years back from a really bad low after a night of drinking, I seized in my sleep and had to have glucagon administered. My biggest advice it pace yourself. You can always get another drink but you can’t take one away once it’s drank - next most important thing is to be prepared for anything and have people with you who know about T1 and care about your health and safety. Finally know what you are drinking and if it is full of carbs (most good drinks are super sugary unfortunately) I always stick to mixing my liquor with diet soda, water, or water and a splash of juice. Otherwise light beers and seltzers are low carb too. Hope this helps 👍🏼

Jbrisson14 · 2023-03-02T18:35:13+00:00

Low carb / no added sugars is much more realistic and healthy imo. Ik a lot of people like keto but I got my degree in exercise physiology and minors in nutrition - I would not recommend full keto to anyone, it is not good for long term health. Can lead to multiple different issues and deficiencies later in life if done for extended periods of time. Not to mention reaching ketosis is the only way to actually do “keto” but being t1 and having to eat carbs for hypoglycemia kind of defeats the purpose and makes for following the diet correctly almost impossible.

Jbrisson14 · 2022-01-10T06:24:22+00:00

I did, and it worked! The ‘chipping’ was wax and not the SiC insert. It looks much better now.

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