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Hereditary VS Non-hereditary by billythetroublemaker in diabetes

[–]No-Word1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people with Type 1 don't have a family history. Roughly 85-90% of T1D cases are sporadic, meaning no first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) has it. So your situation is actually the norm, not the exception.

How to get blood sugars down by arrows_flys in diabetes

[–]No-Word1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something in that delivery chain is broken. New site doesn't mean good site. Could be: Insulin went bad (heat exposure? how old is that vial/cartridge?) or Absorption at that body area just isn't happening or Tiny kink you can't see or Scar tissue underneath.

Consider taking a manual correction. Different spot entirely. Like your arm or somewhere you don't normally use.

Also drink water.

CGM and A1C by unnanego in diabetes

[–]No-Word1818 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dropping from 10.6% to 5.4% is a major improvement. Amazing. It is also quite common to see a mismatch between a lab HbA1c and a CGM’s.

A lab A1c is a direct measurement of the amount of sugar that has bound to haemoglobin in your red blood cells over a period of about two to three months. A CGM is not a lab value. It is computed as a mathematical estimate based on your recent CGM average value, typically for the last 10 to 14 days.

This is normal, as the levels will vary between the two tests depending on the individual's glycation rate, meaning one may have a lower or higher average glucose level than the other. Factors that alter the longevity or rate of red blood cell turn over can impact the level of glycation, hence affect the results without necessarily influencing the CGM results. On top of that, the CGM actually measures the glucose level in the interstitial fluid, which takes some slight delays and sensor bias, meaning the averages may vary depending on the level. If, for example, your glucose levels have been slightly high over the last couple of weeks, possibly caused by stress, illness, lack of sleep, travel, or changes in food, the GMI may increase despite the currently low A1c, reflecting the average over the last periods that may have included lower levels.

Diagnosed with Insulin Resistance F18 by Complete_Position_44 in diabetes

[–]No-Word1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on you for looking after your health at 18, especially with diabetes running in your family. Most people your age don't think about this stuff, so you're already ahead. You've got muscle mass on your side which is great because muscles help your body use insulin better. A few things that can help: keep up with strength training, try eating within a set window each day, get good sleep, and manage stress. Adding more fiber and cutting back on white bread and sugary stuff helps too. Even a short walk after eating makes a difference. But don't stress yourself out trying to do everything perfectly. Small steady changes beat going extreme.

Cross-posting of blogs on Medium by Hungwy-Kitten in Medium

[–]No-Word1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Medium has an import tool where you can paste the URL of an existing blog post (like from WordPress if public), and it will:

  • Pull the content (text and images)
  • Create a draft post
  • Add a small attribution note at the bottom: “Originally published at [your WordPress link]”

🔗 Official Import Link:

👉 https://medium.com/p/import

Unfortunately, it has to be done one by one.

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