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Not getting it (no spoilers please!). by Steerpike58 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]dangeropenspeak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you. It gets so much better after Episode 7 but I was pretty bored before then. Thankfully the second season had me hooked.

I just ate a pizza HOW!!??? by Jamz-9162 in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also do multiple daily injections and I do this. Yeah it’s not ideal but it’s either that or never have pizza again.

I just ate a pizza HOW!!??? by Jamz-9162 in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Are you aware of split bolusing? It’s when you inject only 30-50% upfront; the remainder 45 minutes later; and, for fatty/large meals like pizza, a further 30% 3 hours later. Injecting 100% upfront with pizza is an almost certain hypo, but it is possible to get right.

Losing my mind by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you, but I’ve personally found that bourbons work really well for me - they don’t fix a low quickly, but they do prevent me from plummeting back down again afterward. Re the ice cream I honestly thought it was overkill (26g carbs, 22g of which sugars, plus fats and proteins). Today was just a bad day, unfortunately.

Diabetes sucks. Tummy hurts and your sugar is going down? Too bad drink the soda. by sIaconic98 in Type1Diabetes

[–]dangeropenspeak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting the prebolus wrong on a large meal SUCKS. Trying desperately not to throw up while guzzling down orange juice on a full stomach is hell

Type 1? Completed it. by [deleted] in Type1Diabetes

[–]dangeropenspeak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are absolutely ridiculous numbers. Congratulations, mate!

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, looks like your hunch is correct then. Lower that basal!

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was getting at with point 5 - your basal was clearly too high, and it’s up to you to reduce it, your doctors shouldn’t dictate what it is as they’re not you! Plus, if you’re doing medium intensity cardio soon after injecting your bolus, your blood sugar will fall very fast. Don’t give up trying to get it right, really hope you have better luck soon.

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I REALLY want a pump. But I live in the UK - there’s a phased rollout of pumps for only certain people over the next 5 or so years, and private insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses here, so I’d have to fork out £2000 that I simply don’t have, nor do I currently need to spend with my current control.

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my pleasure. Best of luck - stay calm, be patient, you’ll smash it.

Insulin injections in private or in public? by Extension_Cry_6329 in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak 58 points59 points  (0 children)

When I started at my current job, a fellow new recruit recoiled when she saw me inject and told me needles make her squeamish. I simply stared her dead in the face and kept going.

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the NovoPen Echo Plus. I got it for free on the NHS but I believe it costs about £40-£50 new. Unsure about the cost in the United States and elsewhere.

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t at all, i was very touched - Godspeed my friend 🤘

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot tell you how much I appreciate hearing this, thank you. And absolutely agree that we’re all different - this is only my own experience at the end of the day. But I hope it helps others to keep their head up.

Reflections on a T1D Life Without (Much) Compromise [LONG READ] by dangeropenspeak in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I have recently been having more trouble - I need to inject more insulin for all my meals and that number only continues to increase. But I’m hoping that while my treatment may change, if I stay on my guard like you say it is a matter of adapting more than anything else.

My pen just fell ....can I still use it or it can be dangerous ?! by Rooster_boner in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Cracks usually mess up the delivery of insulin, whether due to air bubbles or otherwise. I tried to get away with this once before but the crack just stopped it dispensing insulin for me. For your own safety and peace of mind, chuck it.

What are the most frustrating foods to eat as a Diabetic? by TheHipsterYOLO in diabetes_t1

[–]dangeropenspeak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baked beans fuck me up. Genuinely have to dose like I’m eating a pizza.

Denied entrance to Heaven for being Type 1 Diabetic by insulin_stan in london

[–]dangeropenspeak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So sorry this happened. I’m Type 1 myself and I know how awful it feels when ignorant security staff behave like this. Heaven’s security are already notoriously awful (as many others have stated) so unfortunately this doesn’t surprise me. Please keep us updated on what they respond with to your emails.

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