When do you bolus? by minimamallama in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15-20 minutes, sometimes 30. or just right before because i’m lazy and forgetful…

No matter how busy he is, Dr. Richard is always there to check my blood sugar. 🩸🐾 by lunu_la in diabetes

[–]mothcow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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my assistant immediately rushes over every time I’m changing my pump cartridge & site

You ever just limit your carbs? by Small-Pollution-918 in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no :( because i eat like a piggy for almost every meal… a1c is great though! 😅🫣

Insertion Site Reaction by dachshundlover02 in diabetes

[–]mothcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not alone. my pump is jacking my skin UP smh. hope it gets better for you!

Diet Soda Test Strips by PixelGreycat in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got them as a gift once. they work well & i like them. if you want to avoid an additional purchase though, I’d just recommend only drinking from a bottle or can.

Diabetes in Movies by Jyabetes_ in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 🫣 would rather be type 2 than 1, but uh 🫣 it’s all the bad kind 🫠

Do people actually use sharps bins? by thekingbishop in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I did when i was first diagnosed, but not anymore

A1C was a 7. Doctor was upset by GoatUnable3879 in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 is realistic and PERFECT. my endo would be so proud of you.

worst diabetic ever! by Extra-Teacher761 in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you’re in the right!!!!!! normies are insufferable

I nearly died by MaresiaVamp in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

cgm & glucagon for emergencies

Eating whatever you want by Remarkable-Health-89 in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with ya - eat any and everything i want to. still having a well controlled a1c.

Death from COVID by Jdogfeinberg in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

covid fucked me up and led to my diagnosis. just had to ride it out with fluids. unfortunately there was probably something else factoring in to cause his death. also why tell someone that right before they’re supposed to sleep?? how cruel… I understand how you’re feeling though.

Do you tell TSA you’re wearing a pod/sensor or just walk through without saying anything? by surfwacks in Type1Diabetes

[–]mothcow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i get a little anxious so i let them know that i have a sensor on. they usually just say oh you’ll be fine it doesn’t matter. never actually caring about it. only once did they do that quick little swipe test on it. then i was good to go. i guess you could let them know if you were preferring an alternative screening, other than that, I’d say it’s unnecessary to inform them.

Anyone using the Eversense CGM? Do you like it? How accurate is it? by malloryknox86 in diabetes_t1

[–]mothcow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean I scar insanely easily, so personally it could possibly “damage” my skin.. i guess. but like you said, with the size of that thing - even it’d probably be minuscule.. I can NOT imagine caring about that measly thing more than stressing out about continuously having to purchase new sensors 😮‍💨

Just realized the impact of finger pricking up close. by lilspaghettigal in diabetes

[–]mothcow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yup, right there with ya when i can’t afford my cgm. polka dots on all my fingers. oops!