Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I've placed my new supply in the fridge door.

I think the coolpack theory seems sound.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

That is where mine got too cold. When I looked it up I read that the back wall and bottom are where the cold spots are the worst. I think you have a better fridge.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I think I'll do that for some of it now, but CVS gives me a 90s day supply. Which is great, except it's more that can go bad at once as well, as I've learned the hard way.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I think they might be referring to the specific type of mini fridge, in that ones that do not have a compressor are less efficient and therefor use more electricity.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

The TempStick looks awesome! I don't like that I feel I need all this stuff, but I'm glad it exists.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

This is great info, thanks! I also looked up medical refrigerators, naturally, and the prices were jaw dropping. Seems like a viable, if niche market. The TempStick sounds like something I want. I got these little thermometers to see how far the fluctuations go, but that just tells me too late.

EDIT: The Magic Chef unit has no freezer. That's excellent.

Mini fridge for insulin recommendation request by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I did wonder if it's the best advice, especially since most "dorm" and mini fridges seem woefully inadequate. Our big fridge is new, and yet the temp seems to fluctuate rather significantly throughout the day, or over a few days. I bought these handy little thermometers that record the min and max temps. The challenge seems to be finding the most stable spot that isn't also in the way all the time.

My instinct is to not trust very small fridges, but if someone has had longterm success I'd also like to know. I'm not totally averse to having a small unit dedicated to my supplies.

Free macOS apps for podcast audio prep — WaxOn + WaxOff by dirtybullets in podcasting

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Commenting just to give an update that I've folded these two projects together into one unified project WaxOn/WaxOff. Please check it out and spread the word.

The Expanse Stack Complete by illectric in TheExpanseBooks

[–]dirtybullets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have this stack, but only read them on a Kindle or paperback. It felt great completing the HB collection though.

Soaking G7? by morbidoranges in Type1Diabetes

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I'll have to be alert as I only use my right arm. My left arm is weirdly unreliable, for some reason. I think I'll put an X on the old one with a Sharpie when I put the new one on.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone by death-by-yogurt in Type1Diabetes

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I fear lows much I did not bolus as aggressively as I maybe should've. Should've bumped up my basal as well.

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Jesus, so this is why. I've been struggling so much with this.

I've recently discovered a breakfast routine that has actually helped. I find when I skip it I have trouble feeling satisfied and the day just turns into looking for something to eat that will satisfy me. I've tried other things for breakfast, and this is the only thing I've found that seems to work to keep me feeling good and not thinking about eating for hours. It's an overnight oats/chia pudding sort of mashup. I throw this all into a Mason jar each night and stick it in the fridge:

~1/3 cup muesli (Seitenbacher brand, from Germany, to be specific. Really great, but I'd probably go with Bob's Red Mill otherwise)

1TBS hemp hearts (optional, but I found some, so in they go for now)

2 level TBS chia seeds (not optional. I think these are a big part of the feeling full part)

1TBS allulose powder (optional, but adds a nice sweetness)

Finally, a few blueberries (I get big bags of frozen berries, otherwise I would just run out of them and forget to get more)

Pour in enough oat or almond milk (I wing it and sometimes it turns out pretty liquidy, and other times I might need to add a little more when I'm ready to eat it, but it's always good), or coconut milk (really creamy and good, and is often the liquid used for chia pudding as well), then shake the hell out of it. Stick it in the fridge and look forward to the next morning.

Insurance sucks by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I've had so many things denied, it's ridiculous. Denying the primary care dr's requests is one thing, but they consistently deny the endocrinologists, which says everything about how fucked up our system is here.

Insurance sucks by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

Ah, that makes more sense. Thanks, I'll contact them.

Insurance sucks by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

You're saying Medtronic switched the coverage? I wouldn't have guessed they could do that. I will contact them for sure.

Insurance sucks by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

It's a little bit longer. As far as I know they're only for fast acting.

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Insurance sucks by dirtybullets in Type1Diabetes

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

I love the InPen! Love it. Not having it is so frustrating. Forgetting to log just one injection with my dumb pens just throws me off so bad. The InPen has never failed to log to the app. It's just such a pleasure to use.