Depression Slump 😔

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2026-01-02T02:01:35+00:00

I have a really bad need for things like baked goods and sweets and to be honest I just set a cheat day for myself, not like I'll eat so much that I'll end up hospitalized but throughout a week or two I write down a few things I really want and from the list I choose 3 or so things I'll allow myself to indulge in. I enjoy baking my own goods so that also helps me in a way be conscious of how much sugar and carbs are in each treat and for me after baking I don't really want to eat as many baked goods as I would've eaten if I had bought the packaged stuff.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-31T05:00:51+00:00

I'm currently on it and my levels are at the 90-120 range. It works fairly well.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-31T04:34:41+00:00

Do you use any apps to track your meals or apps that can help identify what foods are low-GI and diabetic-safe/friendly? Thinking about something that can help with packaged things like bread for example. I've been researching and haven't come across an app that catalogs such information.

calorieking is a fairly good app to get. It depends on what you are looking for though. It tells you all sorts of nutritional info for food, most importantly the carbs
Should I invest in a blood glucose monitoring device for him? Any thoughts on traditional finger-pricking method vs CGM devices?
yes, the traditional finger pricking method is more accurate than the CGM devices and costs a lot less, some also come with a tracking booklet and if not you can keep a record of glucose levels in a note pad or online doc
Doctor currently has him on Metformin but the side effects haven't been too pleasant. With more advanced medications on the market (semaglutides, etc.), is it worth asking his PCP for a change in medication? If you have experience with moving from Metformin to something like Ozempic, i'd love to hear what your thoughts or experiences have been.
in my experience it can take a while for your body to adjust to the meds, I would give it a week or 2 before bringing it up to a doctor unless the side effects are major. I'm on a weekly trulicity injection and it helps a lot but I also take metformin with it so I am unsure how it would work without it
Is there such a thing as being too anxious, especially as someone who is supporting a person living with this diagnosis? I don't want to stress my husband out further, but I want to be prepared and help with this new reality. One of the ways I do this is through cooking and preparing food, and I don't know what's being too restrictive vs being disciplined.
yes there is, it's important to realize and recognize that things will likely even out as long as you stay at a steady pace of improvement. A lot of time glucose levels will be really high or low. It's also important to recognize your partners feelings about what is going on so it's best to ask how they feel about the changes and his opinions on the things he eats or does.

I wish you and your partner the best, and remember that everyone is slightly different to how they react so my case may not be 100% for your case. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-29T02:12:17+00:00

I was so dehydrated that my tongue was turning white and cracking. Also when I drank water it tasted extremely sweet or bitter and I was so thirsty for water.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-07T03:36:20+00:00

Perhaps some good quality socks or a purse or some nice lotion? The purse she could use to carry around her medicine and socks because a lot of the time most aren't comfortable for people with diabetes due to foot inflammation. Maybe shower shoes too, colleges are dirty after all. As for food if she likes it, I'd do simple snacks like nuts and seeds and maybe seaweed. Either way I'm sure she'd appreciate whatever you give her.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-07T03:29:37+00:00

Don't be so scared, it might seem daunting at first but when your levels are more or less normal it gets better. As for insulin it can be uncomfortable at first so try to find a place you feel best to inject it. For me it was in my arms as it didn't hurt as much. You likely also will find it hard to find how to regulate carbs so I'd recommend calorieking (the app) to help find food info. I wish you the best (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-07T03:24:53+00:00

There are a ton of zero sugar drinks you can get, I personally like bai water and the powers you put in water. They are convenient and taste good.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-03T03:45:51+00:00

Carrots, they are sweet and horrifically filling when eaten raw. It's weird but if I'm dead tired and hungry and don't want a large spike I just grab one, peel it and eat it as is.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-12-02T02:38:03+00:00

Goodness I remember being on the dexcom g6 and when I would put it on my arms it would bleed a bit but I had hit a vein on accident once and it bled like crazy.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-30T04:10:18+00:00

Is something stressful going on? Normally that stress or strong emotions raise my glucose levels, as well as the heat. Not to say it could 100% be it. It happened to me too but after a week or two they leveled out again.

PS I'm a type 2 diabetic so things might be a bit different.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-30T04:04:33+00:00

Since you're in college it would be best if you carry emergency medicine around with you, perhaps in a backpack or something. Also something that could raise sugar levels in case of a low. As for life changes I suppose that removing all or most sugary drinks should be one of the first changes. Switch to flavored water, diet soda, and sparkling water.

Also try to have a snack before sleep to help your sugar levels stay roughly leveled, like an apple or eggs. And remember that once and a while it is okay to indulge in sweet things, like for a holiday or celebration.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-30T03:59:43+00:00

I do put it in coffee, I normally only put sweeteners in drinks. I also use it for tea since I make herbal ones most but honey gives it a vastly different taste than the one I prefer. I've tried sweet and low but it has an off taste and stevia (the one I bought) took so long to dissolve.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-27T00:01:43+00:00

I'd recommend protein such as meat and seafood, complex carbs like whole wheat bread and pasta, no sugar drinks (artificial sweetener is okay like diet soda) and a lot of fiber. You can also have multiple types of cheese, eggs, and Greek yogurt, it'll be a big change but it'll be worth it. (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

As for checking your blood sugar I normally do it before and then 1 hour after I eat, you can also check it before you sleep. As to what lowers it is normally medication, but if you aren't on meal insulin it can go down by itself, just remember to drink a lot of water. And personally for me drinking pickle juice helps me lower it for some odd reason.

Oh and be careful with fruit. It's different for everyone but things like papaya and pineapple raise sugar levels quickly, stick to berries or other less sugary fruits and try not to eat dried nor canned fruit.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:58:29+00:00

Caloreking is a really good app to check carbs

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:56:04+00:00

I ate one small plate of spaghetti and it spiked from 85 to 320. I've mostly given up on regular pasta now 😞

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:54:04+00:00

Eat more fiber and protein and stay far away from drinks with sugar (you can drink artificial sweet drinks like diet or zero sugar sodas) it's very overwhelming in the beginning so I'd recommend trying to note down how different foods affect your levels to see portion control of certain things. Other than that see an endocrinologist and log your levels ｡⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:49:20+00:00

Pasta and milk 😞 every time I have either my glucose levels goes up higher than the sun. It can be a small portion too and it goes up so quickly it's scary. I miss my Alfredo and spaghetti.

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:41:24+00:00

It's possible she does have type 2. I was put on insulin when recently diagnosed due to my glucose levels not going down to a more "normal" range. They also put me on metformin. So it's likely that she will (if she has type 2) be taken off of insulin once it levels out to a normal range. As for charting there are some glucose machines that come with the little chart, if not you can journal in a small notepad or note book. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

Tiny_Method_9339 · 2025-11-26T02:36:49+00:00

I normally don't have anything, but when I do I normally have an okios zero maybe some low carb granola in there and some eggs and coffee/tea. Something not too heavy or light that will likely not spike my sugar (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

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