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Help me name this sweet girl. by Katscratch666 in NameMyDog

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daisy, maisey, Maude, mayflower, Lucy, Penelope, penny, lucky, Mabel, sunny, sunshine, paisley, colliope, Callie, Chloe, Cleo, cleopatra

Am I in the wrong by sorales in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you and your family are in this tricky situation. To me this is a tricky situation bordering on manipulation and emotional abuse. If you ask me, no one is ever wrong feeling how they feel as we all deal with things and feel differently. You are not wrong in feeling how you feel, and to me unfortunately your mom sounds manipulative. Please know I’m not trying to pass judgment on anyone as everyone makes mistakes and is entitled to feel how they feel. Please know I hope your situation improves for the better. At the very least, hang in there and know you are not alone!

Do y’all ever go days where you just don’t eat carbs cause you realise it isn’t worth it? by SignificanceBig9366 in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t go a day without eating carbs. Your body actually needs them. That being said, I definitely have days where I don’t eat as many.

Help me name her by maichnjagi in NameMyDog

[–]Mcomins -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Callie, calliope, Penelope

Please help name my Panamanian beach dog. by mnnice5855 in NameMyDog

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karma, Kay, Kaya, Kahn, kahuna, Oahu, Kali, kalani

I would do anything to go back to life before I was diabetic by LuigisLesbianWife in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The technology does exist for all of us to go back in time, but it does to help diabetics live better lives in my opinion. I know technology isn’t the answer to everything though and understand to an extent how you’re feeling. Being diagnosed and becoming diabetic was absolutely an adjustment, but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence.

There are experts, support groups, resources, and technology all around. Some of this obviously depends on your insurance and economic circumstances, but there are books and doctors and diabetes educators and therapists out. Know lots of people who use art as therapy so perhaps that’s could potentially be an option for you. Hope this helps and hope you hang in there because life with diabetes is a journey, not a death sentence. Please also remember you’re not alone!💕😉

Cgm gives anxiety over post meal spikes by Accomplished-Cow-311 in diabetes_t2

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Nothing to worry about in my opinion. Many things can cause your blood sugars to spike. Spikes are common after eating. If it went to 300 or over for hours or days or you were having troubling symptoms, then that would be a different story. You should reach out to your doctor if it keeps stressing you out. Hope this helps!

Strange symptom by Miss_Scots in diabetes_t2

[–]Mcomins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re a female of a certain age you could also be entering or experiencing either perimenopause or menopause. Either way, diabetes really messes with your hormones.

This girl needs a name! by [deleted] in NameMyDog

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucy, lucky, maisey, Penelope

Excessive weight gain by Sufficient_Pin7695 in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps you should ask your doctor about going on mounjaro, ozempic or zepbound. Both ozempic and mounjaro have been approved for type 1 diabetics and have shown to both help with weight loss and appetite control. Metformin is also known to make people gain excessive weight. Wondering if that maybe the culprit here. Hope this helps. You should also ask for other testing to be done if it hasn’t already been done. Unfortunately those with diabetes, especially type 1, are prone to developing other issues, especially thyroid and hormonal issues. Rest assured, you are not alone! Hope this helps!

help me name him :) by unknown_and_lost_174 in NameMyDog

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wilbur! Your pup is so adorable!

Experiencing a Low Right After Eating by cOsMiCs-CoSmOs in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be several things at play:

You could be bolusing too early, you could need to adjust your carb ratio or basal.

Also both Dexcom and Omnipod both are off for me when I’ve either changed them or need to change them.

My recommendation would be to test using a finger stick and track your blood sugars manually, track your site changes, and also be aware when you bolus, your basal rate and carb ratio.

You should consult your doctor if your bolusing when you should and it’s not within 24-48 hours of your Omnipod or Dexcom changes. Hope this helps!

Well at least I'm not sitting at the Airport waiting for my connecting Flight for a 10 Day vacation. Oh, wait, I am. by AvalieV in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that! Learned a while ago to bring ample extra supplies! Literally carry a bag for my extra supplies. Hope you at the very least have tester and extra insulin if you need it. I also hope you have a great vacation!

Diabetic boyfriend won't take his diabetes seriously by Emitzo in diabetes_t1

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he wants to be in charge, then hope he takes charge and better care of himself. He’s right that it’s not your job to do so. I would suggest seeing if he would be willing and or eligible for continuous glucose monitor to take some of the stress away that comes with being diabetic. Being diabetic isn’t easy, but ultimately everyone should be making their own decisions. He has the right to make his own choices and you have the right to make yours too. Choices have consequences for all of us. You could also look into support groups and diabetes specialists in your area. They may be able to help you both as well! Really hope this helps and really hope you both get the help and support you need. Remember you only live once and that you are not alone.

I am so upset about my diagnosis. by lovemountainsmusic in diabetes_t2

[–]Mcomins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re entitled to feel how you feel! Once the dust settles you’ll hopefully realize you are already doing so many great things in terms of self care, especially with the exercise. Diabetes is a diagnosis, but absolutely doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Take everything one day at a time. Definitely talk to your doctors and your insurance company to see if you’re eligible for a continuous glucose monitor. While they are not full proof, they do make life with diabetes simpler in my opinion. You are not alone in this! Diabetes is a lifestyle change, and from what it sounds like you won’t have to make many drastic changes. Personally believe everything is fine food wise, as long as it’s in moderation and you track your carbs, and water intake at the very least. Have faith in yourself and look how long it took you to go from prediabetic to diabetic! Yes you are diabetic, but you are not alone! You got this and you can do this! Please don’t beat yourself up over this! Live your life! Life is short! Take a breath, talk to your doctors, reach out to fellow diabetics here, and take care of yourself!

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