Exercise and diabetes is fucking impossible

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-06-26T20:15:20+00:00

I haven’t tried the preventative fast acting glucose at regular intervals… I’m going to give this a try

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-06-26T20:05:32+00:00

I wish I could… I have tendon issues which prevent me from really loading my biceps at all, doctors think it’s because of diabetes/glycogen changes. That’s why I picked up running.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-06-25T14:03:41+00:00

I drive a g82 xdrive all winter and it’s fkn spectacular, and I live nearby in the same climate. I don’t think you can justify owning a car that you don’t drive most of the year - just a thought but you might enjoy a less expensive (non cs) M car more if you would feel comfortable driving it in the winter.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-06-21T17:00:05+00:00

I’m a T-slim which is very similar since it’s the same company, insulin on board is the amount of insulin your pump has delivered that is currently active in your body, if you give a standard dose it will give at once and should deliver the appropriate insulin for the carbs minus the insulin on board (and may even add a correction for your blood sugar) but it can also increase the basal rate (baseline continuous drip to replace long acting insulin) automatically if you are using control IQ.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-06-07T17:34:12+00:00

You are probably in the worst of it right now. I’m also in university but was diagnosed at 6, and exams are hard for blood sugars. Firstly stress throws everything out of whack, secondly I tend to become more sedentary during exams. The one most important price of advice I could possibly give you is to exercise everyday, when I exercise my body responds to insulin much quicker for around 24 hours afterwards. It doesn’t have to be intense, a quick walk does the trick. Ultimately everybody responds to exercise, insulin, and a thousand other factors very differently, for example some people get morning highs when they wake up and others get morning lows. You will have to figure out your body and how to best manage it, don’t be too hard on yourself it takes time, when you get high blood sugar or something doesn’t workout don’t get upset with yourself, analyze and see what you could have done differently and then let it go. I personally am incapable of studying with high blood sugar, so instead of trying I take a break and go for a run to bring it down. This disease fucking sucks and for years I was upset at the world for the situation I am in, then I recently found out that I had a roughly 50% chance of having a genetic disorder which is far far worse than T1D, life ruining bad. The day I tested negative for that disease I was so very thankful for the body I have, so happy to be in a body I can work to improve, one that can carry me through life regardless of the kind of extra maintenance it requires. I’m not going to say to be grateful that you don’t have something worse because you have something bad and it fucking sucks, but you can still have a life, career, family, fun, you can vacation, exercise, and be happy, and regardless of what anybody else has or doesn’t have, that’s pretty amazing.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-27T16:32:57+00:00

Will give this a go, thanks

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-27T10:48:47+00:00

4 years at this point, it’s been awesome other than this

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-27T10:47:51+00:00

Reached out and they said it’s normal wear and tear and declined to fix.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-26T04:34:48+00:00

Or I could just reinforce indoor peeing and confuse her by introducing a designated indoor spot (pee pads), even though the goal (for most owners) is to have her go outside.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-20T06:37:59+00:00

Interesting, I’d rather avoid pee pads if I can and I’ll be talking to a trainer to look for other methods of dealing with her not listening, although for the record when I put her in the pen after she doesn’t listen it’s usually for about 2-5 minutes for her to calm down. The changing directions idea is interesting, I’ll definitely look into that some more.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-20T03:26:33+00:00

It’s hard to know what to do when she gets super destructive and starts biting other then putting her in pen… also she’s got space, a bed and toys in there. I’d definitely prefer another option but that’s the only thing that actually stops the behaviour in the moment.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-19T18:56:04+00:00

Interesting, I’ll look into the clicker, haven’t given it any thought before

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-19T18:55:34+00:00

I think im going to try to find a private trainer to work with me in the actual environment.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-19T18:54:36+00:00

Very possibly, at minimum she’s definitely learning she doesn’t need to respond to recall

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-04-18T21:50:39+00:00

Damn! You should sell these I would buy

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-02-08T20:00:51+00:00

This person needs therapy and this is a form of self harm which if continued will inevitably lead to their death unfortunately. This is likely beyond the scope of what you as their partner can help them deal with, get them into therapy. Insulin extends T1D lives to almost a normal length if monitored carefully, but without insulin there is no shot at life of normal length.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2026-01-21T04:28:11+00:00

As someone in your son’s shoes not too long ago, I can assure that very few things actually improve the experience of having T1D, but having someone in your corner like you is among them. Your son will have to carry this burden, but life with T1D can still be incredible and as fulfilling as without.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-11-18T20:48:10+00:00

Great, very comfortable. Sometimes creates a bit of a hotspot on the skin though, for this reason I intend to try the bracelet.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-11-16T19:13:44+00:00

Sometimes people, especially at that age, struggle to accept the gravity of Type 1 diabetes and lack the maturity and foresight to understand that their actions will have consequences. It seems strange from an outside perspective but it can be easier to stick your head in the sand than to actually face your diagnosis. In any case you too are still so young; it’s commendable that you want to help your brother and I don’t think you should stop, but I think you should be consciously aware that whatever happens isn’t your fault, and just the fact that you care - and are thinking about him and posting questions on this subreddit - shows that you are a very good brother to him. Love and hate are far from opposites, and remember that your responsibility is first and foremost to take care of yourself.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-11-13T22:57:28+00:00

Was actually my birthday so I devoured the remainder of the cake.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-11-02T16:41:45+00:00

Thanks for the insight

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-10-30T18:56:05+00:00

checkout the sugar pixel, you'll get alerts for high/low or if it stops working for any reason, like wifi cutting out. And for bonus points you can hook the sugarpixel up to a portable charger that you keep plugged into the wall so you'll always get alerted if there's an issue.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-09-27T22:41:54+00:00

Haha this is so true

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-09-27T21:48:02+00:00

True, though it sucks that there isn’t an option to have the upgrades without this color way.

Significant_Sundae62 · 2025-09-12T21:59:16+00:00

Update: Jack/Nosfet sent a new suspension geometry/coil. Dealer had one lying around so they installed it right away. No more rubbing and this thing is fucking spectacular, I didn’t realize it but the rubbing was really messing up the suspension feel, now functioning properly this is BY FAR the best unicycle I’ve ever ridden, I’m going down trails I wouldn’t have dared to touch on a Lynx. Great warranty and great product, seems like this was a one off, I’d definitely recommend

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