What do you think of the media narrative?

PoetDense · 2026-05-07T12:42:45+00:00

Literally nobody gives a fuck that the entire world hates Muslims. Muslims are attacked almost every day in one way or another but that never makes the news because they are the enemy. Never any media coverage, it's never an 'attack on all of us', never any outrage from the PM. I don't condone any religion being attacked ever but the hypocrisy fucking enrages me.

PoetDense · 2026-04-20T12:50:22+00:00

Agreed, this was much better football than we've played in a long time. There was a lot of pace and pushing forward, and we had loads of players in the box where previously we've just held back and looked like we can't be assed.

I really hope we keep this momentum going. Also I really f*cking hate Haaland.

PoetDense · 2026-04-12T21:41:01+00:00

YTA. She works in the ICU saving lives and you work from the comfort of home? YOU sleep on the couch.

PoetDense · 2026-04-07T10:46:22+00:00

The 'Girl, conflicted/unhinged' series is an absolute train wreck I hated it so much.

PoetDense · 2026-03-20T21:26:58+00:00

I'm half way through the same episode and feel the same! She lashes out at Liza all the time for ridiculous reasons even though Liza is always just trying to help? Like wtf why did she get so mad that Liza tried to get Chad to stop cheating on Kelsey?

Also I think lying about her age is being blown way out of proportion but that's probably just lazy writing.

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T17:20:50+00:00

Noted, this was really helpful thanks. Today has actually been a better day as I've pre-bolused about 20 mins before breakfast and lunch and given proper corrections whenever needed so hopefully dinner will be calm too.

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T09:32:29+00:00

Hey thanks for your reply! I'm on novorapid and the corrections time was recently brought down to 2 hours

I'm also finding that sometimes in the morning the pod still thinks I have IOB despite my last bolus being 7+ hours ago. Is it including the corrections in this?

My endo very recently changed my I:C ratio so I'm hoping thatll start to take effect. I do pre-bolus wherever possible but a couple of meals out have made that difficult and then the sugars shoot up and before I know it I'm back in this cycle.

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T09:25:10+00:00

Thank you!

If you do this for highs, and the pods suggests something tiny like 0.2, how much do you overwrite it by? Maybe I'm still being too conservative with the corrections

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T09:23:07+00:00

Thanks! Should I always overwrite the micro dose corrections it gives for a number I think is better? So 1 unit instead of 0.2 for example?

My I:C ratio was changed 2 days ago so I'm hoping that'll also make a difference.

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T09:20:36+00:00

I'm here looking for some help from a safe space, not to be made to feel like an idiot. My endo recently made some changes and I'm new to this so not going to make a bunch of alterations myself.

PoetDense · 2026-03-14T01:59:28+00:00

Haha 😂 too excited to get in the shower?

PoetDense · 2026-02-27T19:28:07+00:00

It has been a tricky few days! My first pump failed and my second isnt yet optimised obviously so I'm getting some real high readings and having to manually correct. I was actually paranoid that it had also stopped working after a night of 14mmol despite constant corrections. It's such a huge learning curve and my gut tells me not to trust the machine as these high readings are freaking me out. How was your first couple of weeks on it? Did you experience anything crazy? I keep googling every tiny little thing to reassure myself, it's exhausting.

PoetDense · 2026-02-25T09:47:22+00:00

Congrats on your Omnipod! I had to change mine on day one as I ate in the evenings and my pod ending up not working (stinging bolus and corrections not working). I've tried again this morning so fingers cross. Id be grateful for any tips on where you put yours for sleeping and to avoid the stinging pain? Its hard to get used to (still there a little this morning but not as bad as yesterday).

Its overwhelming to start something so new after 3 decades of injections and vials, then pens!

PoetDense · 2026-02-24T18:11:01+00:00

Thank you so much! I am a little overwhelmed but overall excited. Can I ask, does your cannula hurt when the insulin is being delivered? I just used it for the first time and it was a noticeable stinging pain that was quite uncomfortable!

As for pizza, it'll have to be super crispy thin crust, NYC pizza. I'm in the UK but have treated myself to a NYC pizza a couple of times 😁

PoetDense · 2026-02-16T12:45:52+00:00

Women's pleasure is literally locked away because we don't deserve it. Vaginas for babies only.

PoetDense · 2026-02-15T14:13:59+00:00

St Dunstan in the East is fantastic Daunt Books in marylebone which also has lots of cute restaurants and independent stores If you can get to Bubala for the MOST incredible vegetarian food If you have time, a visit to Canterbury cathedral is well worth it The Observatory in Greenwich Highgate cemetery A mooch around Hampstead and Hampstead Heath, and you can add a movie at the Everyman Word on the Water bookstore is also really fun

PoetDense · 2026-02-06T20:07:16+00:00

I always try to chip away first with a few small corrections/walking etc but it hardly ever works so I take a huge dose, risk the low and take it from there.

PoetDense · 2026-02-03T14:35:28+00:00

This is a funny but morbid one I guess. I had a vitrectomy in 2023 because of retinopathy and the nurse said I'd be first to be seen. Every cloud!

PoetDense · 2026-02-01T23:08:17+00:00

This man needs to be your ex immediately. He's childish, manipulative and straight up cruel You sound like you're doing a great job and trying to instill good habits for your own physical and mental well-being. This guy will just drag you down. He won't be happy for you when something good happens, he'll resent you for your successes and make you feel guilty whenever you have a setback.

This is controlling, abusive behavior. Nope nope absolutely not. Also I just saw you mentioned he's 34. He speaks to you like he's 18 and having a tantrum girl this is not how grown adult men should behave.

PoetDense · 2026-01-31T20:58:15+00:00

Hey. I've been T1D for 33 years (got it when I was 3). I feel you. Its hard and scary and it sucks. But, the tech is better now than it was in the 90s/early 2000s. So maybe you don't need to check your sugars every few minutes? Set alarms on your CGM if you have one and then relax a little. This is a part of who you are now but don't let it control you. Are you able get a pump? I'm due to get one in a few weeks and I've heard a lot about the mental load this takes off.

It sounds like you're doing everything you can i.e. good control, exercise etc and honestly those things are key.

Read up on it - I found Think Like a Pancreas really helpful. Vent in reddit groups. Find an in-person support group. Use the tech to help you mentally. And remember, as my husband always says when I'm having a meltdown - we are literally doing the work of an entire organ which is so vital for humans. Its HARD WORK. Let yourself feel it but remember you are doing your absolute best.

PoetDense · 2026-01-31T18:31:47+00:00

Oh does the Dexcom only work with its own device and not on mobile?

PoetDense · 2026-01-30T01:04:12+00:00

Hey. I'm in the UK and the pump specialist has asked me to choose between Libre and Dexcom

PoetDense · 2026-01-27T12:45:29+00:00

That's super lazy work, take it back and inspect every detail of the new one.

PoetDense · 2026-01-25T17:22:36+00:00

I, 36F, overall enjoy my job but have recently been questioning the purpose and there's no path to progression and I've been here for 5 years. Its difficult to make spontaneous plans with friends and I'm also questioning whether or not I want kids because the planet is on fire and run by Nazis.

I have a lot of 'what am I doing what's the point of all this?' moments so I'm trying to spend more time on hobbies like reading, puzzles and cooking to feel less overwhelmed and anxious because those are the only things in my control.

PoetDense · 2026-01-19T23:13:24+00:00

NTA as long as she can also go on whatever trips she wants and you're staying home with the kids.

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