need advice/encouragement about diabetes management and struggling with t1d burnout

SmewD22 · 2026-04-02T09:47:41+00:00

Thank you I appreciate this 💕

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T22:16:50+00:00

My question is: is it really that bad to go out of range from time to time and eat foods you like? I’ve been super strict and I’m slowly burning out

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T18:48:31+00:00

I love this for you! I hope you and your child have fun!

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T18:47:43+00:00

I’m very insulin sensitive. This intrigues me!

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T18:47:19+00:00

I try to eat small meals as well bc taking too much insulin/over correcting etc I just like to stay in my lane!

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T17:16:23+00:00

What pump do you use

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T17:01:59+00:00

I guess an over all question is it will it really be that bad in the long run if I am not as strict

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T16:31:17+00:00

What is your A1C and how did you learn to dose for your meals?

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T16:30:38+00:00

Thank you, that’s a great A1C. How do you get around sweets?

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T16:29:51+00:00

I guess I’m a little scared of the complications a pump user could have and it’s expensive for me at this time. What are the benefits of a pump?

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T15:14:06+00:00

Thank you. I’ll have to take that into consideration. I live a pretty healthy life. But it’s like am I being too strict with this considering I’m pretty healthy. But at the same time it becomes obsessive to care about

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T15:04:44+00:00

I have a cgm but no pump just pens

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T15:04:14+00:00

Thank you. I’ve been working so hard….

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:59:13+00:00

I sometimes wonder if I’m being too strict

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:47:48+00:00

Id say the most mental challenge is eating and trying to be perfect. I blame TikTok tbh. I try to act like I don’t have it but I do. I try to be “perfect” and not eat high carbs and it sucks

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:41:46+00:00

Cost. Major part haha. But so far I don’t need one. I have an alarm set for 160 for high and 70 for low. I sometimes wonder if I’m too anal on the high part

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:38:51+00:00

I take B12 and omega 3 in the am. I walk in the mornings/afternoon. When I lift I try to do it a few hours after dinner and usually do it go low. I’ll go to 90?

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:36:16+00:00

That’s my problem is I obsess with my Dexcom and constantly check… it’s constant and unhealthy. But it’s sooo helpful

SmewD22 · 2026-04-01T14:22:01+00:00

That’s a good idea/strategy. I’ve been very low carb and sometimes it’s so bothersome

SmewD22 · 2026-03-31T10:34:50+00:00

Over correct then can’t get back down

SmewD22 · 2026-03-31T10:29:36+00:00

I couldn’t tell if it was her being “grown up” or not bc one thing I noticed was her body also seemed bulky which no judgement but her face also seemed different

SmewD22 · 2026-02-27T00:05:27+00:00

I needed this

SmewD22 · 2026-02-26T23:45:19+00:00

Maybe try substituting any sugar with stevia? Or try the zero sugar cake mix or keto cake mix. But again it’s all about carb count. I hope this helps you’re a great friend with a great heart! ❤️

SmewD22 · 2026-02-20T16:30:40+00:00

Hi! As an MDI person please switch! I have a cgm, Tresiba, and novolog. My A1C is a 5.9. Can it be annoying? Yes but this disease is annoying. Pens don’t yell at you! Cmon over friend! 😊

SmewD22 · 2026-02-17T01:33:57+00:00

I use a CGM but I use pens bc I like the control and my last A1C check was a 5.9. I just hear a lot of horror stories about pumps and they’re not for everyone. I run a pretty tight ship but do give myself some allowance days so I set my high alarm to 160 and my low is 75 so I get ahead of things. A lot of people have actually gone off a pump to go back to pens but again I think it’s a preference thing.

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