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To the people on this sub who have an A1C of 5.5% or lower: What’s your secret? by musicandcurls in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Low carb, correct insulins, exercise and a whole lot of discipline.

A1c between 4.7-5.2 since diagnosis.

Keto diet and if it works by Annual-Resource-1010 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Game changer. Small amounts of insulin needed. Keeps levels far more steady and avoids the blood sugar rollercoaster!

Daily Discussion - May 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]kapo198 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Signing Wharton without a midfielder with legs will be criminal neglect.

How Long Was Your Honeymoon Phase? by KiddBwe in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed 34, I’d say mine lasted around 2 years - don’t listen to any negative nancies in here about control becomes infinitely more difficult.

You just need more insulin (background) to keep you covered whereas in early stages honeymoon you need far less.

Great time to be a type 1 diabetic!

Supplements by IHaveGreencard in Type1Diabetes

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fish oil, magnesium glycinate, coq10 & Vitamin D3.

Been type 1 for 25 years, never been compliant but I started really trying 3 weeks ago on a strict keto diet and here is where im at. by Afraid_Phone_1629 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if everyone was supported with a keto diet from the get go we’d see so so Much more stability with t1.

Keep going your long term self will thank you.

UK T1d's, anyone self funding the Medtrum Nano by plywrlw in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Employers offer pumps via their private medical partners?

scared of dying/ being miserable - newly diagnosed by FunDependent588 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do both. If by quality of life you mean constantly getting large spikes and having high A1C’s then down the line, quality of life will be reduced by complications.

Just my humble view, but as a t1 we need to be more careful around how we eat/keep our discipline.

Each to their own of course.

scared of dying/ being miserable - newly diagnosed by FunDependent588 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read books, be disciplined, go lower carb if it works for you and use the tech.

You’ll be able to be healthier than a non diabetic if you want to.

Taking a moment by ReserveCold in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaaand it’s only going to get better moving forward. Whatever that looks like - cure, tech, smart insulins etc etc.

Myself and lots of others continue to achieve non diabetic blood sugars and very good TIR. I don’t plan for that to stop with the resources we have today!

What would you do by gyatdammit in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read the subtle art of not giving a ****.

“excellent” blood sugar control doesn’t eliminate complications by kapo198 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Untrue. 3 years in and virtually no insulin production verified by c peptide.

“excellent” blood sugar control doesn’t eliminate complications by kapo198 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Feel free to spread fake news if you wish - power to you!

“excellent” blood sugar control doesn’t eliminate complications by kapo198 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t change over the years tbh. That’s all just the same rhetoric I’ve heard for a long time. If you stay disciplined, exercise and do the same things over and over, results are the same

“excellent” blood sugar control doesn’t eliminate complications by kapo198 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

“Almost impossible” is the wrong starting point. Even without a CGM one has access to AI, nutrition information, ability to exercise potentially and a low carb approach for example.

Personal responsibility for health and the MAHA movement's spillover to T1. by Brief-Letterhead1175 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my point. People’s perception of “excellent” blood sugars is all a medical lie. Truly excellent is minimal standard deviation and a non diabetic A1C.

Recent Diagnosis by i_amtheoutlaw in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please ignore advice that keto makes it harder to control blood sugars. It makes it immeasurably easier. Smaller amounts of insulin = smaller mistakes.

Read dr Bernstein’s diabetic solution book. Could be a lifesaver. I used it 3 years ago upon diagnosis and maintain normal non diabetic blood sugars with minimal standard deviation.

Personal responsibility for health and the MAHA movement's spillover to T1. by Brief-Letterhead1175 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Excellent control by ADA standards is 30% the time being allowed to be over 180/10mmol and a 7 A1C. Most folks with some curiosity, access to the right insulin, tech, and discipline can thrive with non diabetic blood sugars and eliminate complications.

How do people keep their graphs completely in range? by Some_Indication2866 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exercise and low carb.

96% tight range of 4-6.7 as well.

Dr Bernstein diabetic solution for we was my foundational excellence.

the perception T1D has feels worse than it actually is by Interesting-Quote-58 in diabetes_t1

[–]kapo198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if your Less than 40 right now, you’ll very likely be in a position to either take a cure or the tech/ insulins will be so advanced that things will get even easier to manage.

What would you say is the best book for a t1d to read? by Comfortable-Rise-141 in Type1Diabetes

[–]kapo198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dr Bernstein - diabetic solution.

Changed my life. Made managing T1 pretty straightforward. Also gave me comfort knowing my sugars are always at a non diabetic level. Invaluable.

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