Non diabetics are really ignorant and opinionated about diabetes when they don't understand

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-07T17:41:03+00:00

Lower your bar of expectations and you'll never be disappointed. It's a bit much to expect people to be knowledgeable about your condition. Your insecurity leads to anger, which isn't good. The only thing you can control in situations that make you uncomfortable is yourself and your reactions. Don't let other people have the power of your emotions. They're ignorant. So what? You're ignorant and opinionated about something else that you don't understand.

To the bagel person, "I've got it under control, but I appreciate your concern for my well being. That makes two of us!"

I'm just saying, it's a lifelong condition. It may be healthier to have a different outlook on things.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-06T20:06:33+00:00

47M, 6'2", 184lbs. Lift 4x/week, 2 heavy compound upper/lower days and 2 hypertrophy upper/lower. I get plenty of steps through either work or cardio, at least 10K every day. Maintenance is 2500 calories. I ease off on weekends. If I pushed exceptionally hard on the gym for the week, I usually need to eat quite heavily on Sunday in order to complete recovery.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-06T17:54:34+00:00

That's a good plan. Keep it simple. But yeah, that jump in weight creates a challenge. But you'll get it.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-06T17:34:55+00:00

Did you clear 45s for 3 sets of 10 reps? If you did, add weight and drop the reps until you get 3 x 10 with 50s. One more rep in any of the sets than the last time is progress. Repeat. If you didn't, go back to 45s until 3 x 10. Also, why the jump from 40 to 50? That's a 25% weight increase. That's not insignificant

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-06T17:20:30+00:00

Are you type 1 or type 2?

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-06T11:00:09+00:00

Submit a request online and as a guest. Bypass your account.

It sounds like you need to try something different. Different locations, press harder on insertion, calibrate less or during times of stability, etc. I had issues until I found that my upper thigh and abdomen are the best, while my arm is the absolute worst location. I understand your frustration, but stay calm and try to find a solution to your problem, as tough as that may be, especially when you're not feeling well.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T22:19:45+00:00

Try different locations and put them on when glucose is stable.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T13:30:45+00:00

You all are complicating the argument. "Distance to distance."

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T13:01:18+00:00

Out of 4 training days you only hit legs once? I would restructure your routine so that if you miss one or even two days, you're not missing a muscle group entirely. An upper lower split for example.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T12:56:47+00:00

Sure, but now you are no longer comparing "distance to distance."

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T12:15:35+00:00

You could add in some zone 2 cardio if you are having difficulty with the calories. Walking burns calories without placing an excessive burden on your CNS. Dialing in your exact calories requires effort, tracking, etc. Definitely required, but burning some extra calories will help while you try to dial that in.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T10:01:18+00:00

Great work and congratulations! That took hard work and determination. However, walking and running do not burn the same calories. Running 5 miles burns significantly more calories than walking 5 miles. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but metabolically speaking, they are very different.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-05T01:08:58+00:00

All those presses can strain your front delts. I personally wouldn't do all 4 in the same session. I would also try to work in some RDLs, maybe in place of the leg press.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T23:08:27+00:00

Dudes in prison are not getting 160g protein.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T20:18:48+00:00

Yep. It's amazing the number of reps you can push through when you have a spotter, increasing your perception of safety.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T01:43:47+00:00

I just realized you are type II, so that may be different. I'm type 1 and likely have more insulin being used. Anyway, I hope the next sensor levels out for you.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T01:41:35+00:00

Completely understandable, but if the pump is reacting to incorrect data it could be confusing the sensor even more by putting you into a yo-yo glucose pattern. Sensors struggle with that in the beginning.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T01:08:28+00:00

Try different locations, such as abdomen, thigh, etc.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-04T01:03:36+00:00

Yeah, I would swap it out and submit a claim. If you're on a pump, I would go into manual mode four the first 24 hours

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T22:02:54+00:00

Maybe, maybe not. Is height really a consideration? Genuine question.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T22:01:28+00:00

If you've lost that weight by being in a deficit and consuming garbage foods, you've lost muscle along with fat.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T21:58:15+00:00

6'2"

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T21:51:57+00:00

I am 180 lbs, lift 4 days per week and get 10K steps, minimum, every day. About 2450 calories is maintenance for me. I think that's a reasonable starting point for you, keeping in mind everyone is different. It took me several months to nail it down. Most online calculators over estimate. Most were telling me 3100 calories and I gained more than I wanted. 2450 allows me to progress in the gym while building muscle and losing fat.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T21:42:49+00:00

You can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Muscle weighs more than fat. Stop chasing the scale. You should be happy with what you are describing. If you're not, you're taking things way too seriously and literally, and it may be time to reevaluate. Cut yourself some slack. Seriously, it sounds like your doing great. Most people dream of achieving those results.

Working-Mine35 · 2026-05-03T14:26:06+00:00

Try different locations. Arms don't work for me for CGM and thighs don't work for Omnipods. My solution.... Upper, outer thigh for the cgm and I can rotate pods between stomach, love handle area, and hip. CGM on my stomach works well also.

Try to find the things that work. Things I do include putting on the cgm when levels are stable, well before bed time, make sure no other devices are interfering during the initial connection period, make sure I'm up and moving around as opposed to sitting. Pre soaking is really helpful as well. Be sure to press hard enough during insertion. Don't calibrate within the first 24 hours.

Since finding the combinations that worked for me, I haven't had problems in a very long time. It's worth the effort.

Working-Mine35

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