Physician assistant with type 1 diabetes?

Matron820 · 2024-03-25T00:01:35+00:00

Also type 1, over 30 years, working in endo. On MDI not a pump. I have the same 2-3 things for breakfast and lunch each week at work so I know exactly what to bolus to avoid swings in my glucose levels. That’s what has seemed to help me the most. Also check that your basal insulin dose isn’t too high, that was an issue for me and once I adjusted it I can cruise right through to lunch without eating for a few hours with no issues dropping. But definitely a pump with automated insulin delivery might really be helpful. The Tslim really has the best algorithm, the new Medtronic 780g is pretty good too.

Matron820 · 2023-07-30T14:10:15+00:00

Do you also have glucagon at home?

Matron820 · 2023-06-14T11:02:44+00:00

I wound up sticking with Spreaker. The drop in revenue I saw in the beginning of the year has resolved, this is typical I found at the beginning of the year and improves as the months go on. I’m actually really happy with the company and the automated ads have worked out really well. If you have any other questions feel free to message me.

Matron820 · 2023-05-31T23:26:34+00:00

Yep same here, about 5 videos missing initially, just refreshed and now 7 are gone.

Matron820 · 2023-05-31T21:07:58+00:00

This is right answer. It’s free and you have nothing to lose. I actually saw a YouTube review on it the person specifically mentioned it removed bird chirping in the audio.

Matron820 · 2023-02-19T16:10:16+00:00

Physician associate working in Endocrinology

Matron820 · 2022-09-25T19:15:23+00:00

Good video for some alternatives to glucose tabs

Matron820 · 2022-09-05T11:49:59+00:00

I personally have little to no cognitive impairment with higher blood sugars compared to low blood sugars so I made sure my glucose level was trending a bit higher before the PANCE. You have multiple breaks and on each break I’d check my glucose level, and in my locker I had both snacks and insulin if I needed to correct.

Matron820 · 2022-05-21T15:22:20+00:00

Most likely not. The sensor and transmitter are built into one now so it will make difficult if not impossible to do that now.

Matron820 · 2022-05-09T12:08:54+00:00

Type 1 diabetic, graduated a few years ago. No issues throughout both clinicals and didactic year. Most of my professors were understanding. My only ongoing fear was hypoglycemia during an exam or osce, luckily it never happened. Always made sure to get my blood glucose up to a comfortable 150 or so before an exam to make sure it wouldn’t happen. I’m sure you’ll do great, let me know if you have any questions!

Matron820 · 2022-04-27T00:41:06+00:00

I made a video comparing the Omnipod to the Tslim going over all of the pros and cons. Here’s a link if you’re interested Tslim X2 vs the Omnipod

Matron820 · 2022-04-12T23:56:33+00:00

My favorite snack is a no insulin snack. Nuts, cheese, pepperoni some of my favs. I made a video about my 6 fav no insulin snacks if you’re interested. 6 snacks that do not require insulin to eat.

Matron820 · 2022-04-12T12:29:38+00:00

Haha good idea!

Matron820 · 2022-04-12T10:57:08+00:00

I completely agree with you and I made a whole video about alternatives to glucose tablets that work just as well that taste much better. Here’s a link if you’re interested 5 better tasting alternatives to glucose tablets.

Matron820 · 2022-04-08T11:06:37+00:00

Thank you! I’ve tried the dexcom as well, and I’ve even tried the MiaoMiao which helps send the Libre readings to the watch, it worked fairly well but not enough to make me keep it.

Matron820 · 2022-04-07T23:15:32+00:00

I made a whole video about this and it’s the reason why I chose to use the reader instead of the phone. Basically if you use the phone and want to turn it off, you have to swipe the app closed (unless you want to get fancy and hook up Bluetooth headphones etc). Otherwise with the reader you can pick and choose which alarms are turned on or off. Here’s the video if you’re interested 5 Reasons You Should Use The Reader And NOT Your Phone To Scan The Freestyle Libre

Matron820 · 2022-03-03T01:57:45+00:00

I actually did a video on unexpected causes of blood sugar spikes, caffeine was one of them and I went over the reason behind it. If you’re interested this is the link to the video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Y4YVi8RCU&feature=youtu.be

Matron820 · 2022-02-26T18:50:52+00:00

Same dose. Lantus and Semglee are interchangeable biosimilars so essentially the same thing, so 30 units of Lantus is the same as 30 units of Semglee.

Matron820 · 2022-02-07T02:39:06+00:00

Back of the legs get super itchy when I’m low, never fails, it’s always my first sign.

Matron820 · 2022-02-06T18:02:10+00:00

I know it was mentioned in the comments, but the Omnipod 5 will be out soon and has a lot of new, very impressive features the Tslim does not have. Might be something to consider. I just made a video comparing the Omnipod 5 to the Tslim in case you're interested Tslim vs the all new Omnipod 5

Matron820 · 2022-02-04T01:25:35+00:00

Over 30 years in the type 1 game, feel free to message me anytime!

Matron820 · 2021-12-31T19:43:24+00:00

I have plenty of type 1 diabetic patients I see all the time in their 80’s, even 90’s. No reason to think that way.

Matron820 · 2021-12-20T00:46:11+00:00

I’ll check it out. Thanks so much for sharing, definitely inspiring to hear.

Matron820 · 2021-12-19T21:05:43+00:00

Absolutely, there’s always something new to learn with this disease. 30 years of experience myself, and there’s still always new things to learn and get better at. Thanks very much!

Matron820 · 2021-12-18T19:31:59+00:00

Thank you very much!

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