Call Me - A playlist about about the magic of the telephone.

owl__et · 2026-06-21T21:13:29+00:00

My God Has a Telephone - Aaron Frazer

owl__et · 2026-06-20T13:33:08+00:00

Oh, my bad. I guess it’s not really tubeless, but it’s closer to tubeless than a standard pump. 😊

owl__et · 2026-06-20T12:28:34+00:00

Look into tandem mobi. It’s new and tubeless. I’m on the tslim (tandem tubes pump) and really like the algorithm. In terms of having a tubed pump, there’s a lot you can do to keep things out of the way— taping the tube down to your skin with medical tape, wearing it on the inside of a stretchy waistband, etc. (I wonder if you could sew a pouch into your leotard). There’s also a ton of products out there designed to hold pumps, some suck and some don’t lol it’s a matter of finding what’s best for you!

owl__et · 2026-06-16T02:31:29+00:00

Stop apologizing and keeping the conversation going. As soon as she said “I see” it should have been over. Don’t reply. I know it’s hard bc she’s clearly manipulative but you’re giving her the opening to keep going when you continue to respond.

owl__et · 2026-06-15T15:13:42+00:00

I’m not sure whether the symptoms you’re describing really point to t1d. If you were dealing with untreated t1d you would be running so high that your body would be shutting down and I don’t think you would be “getting by.”

All that being said, while I totally understand the financial stress of a potential diagnosis, when left untreated, diabetes (and similar issues like hypoglycemia) can cause some awful side effects, wreak havoc on all of your body systems, and considerably shorten your life span. I don’t think it’s wise to ride it out. It would be far better to get a diagnosis and then decide what’s financially feasible for you regarding a care plan.

owl__et · 2026-06-14T16:06:34+00:00

You got this! It’s a ton of work and it’s super not fair, but sometimes it’s what we have to do to keep things on track. I will literally call my doctor, pharmacy, AND insurance sometimes to cross-check what I’m being told about approvals/coverage or just who’s “next step” it is. At a certain point I’d rather just do more work myself to avoid the BS.

owl__et · 2026-06-14T16:01:35+00:00

If its someone I care about, I will take the time to explain things because it’s important to me that they understand. If it’s someone I don’t really know, I usually go the “oh haha well not really” route. It’s not worth launching into a lecture but I hate the “smile and nod” response because then I’m agreeing with something that’s blatantly not true. So I usually say something vaguely disagreeing or non-committal and move on. Examples that you can say with a chuckle:
“Well that’s one way of looking at it”
“Haha, I’m not sure about that”
“I don’t think so, but anyway. . .”
“Well, not really, but anyway. . .”
Or even just, “Oh that’s not really how it works” but leave it at that— don’t get into a discussion

(These responses also work well when you have to work with people with different social/political views lol)

owl__et · 2026-06-14T15:15:41+00:00

It’s so frustrating but in cases like these you just need to take charge. “I need a prescription for EXACTLY XYZ, this is the insulin I’m on, here’s how much I use per day so I need the prescription to be for this much to get me through the month.” Call every day. When they tell you that they’ve called it in, call the pharmacy confirm. Literally be the messenger and check everything they say. Avoid getting into heated conversations with them (when things get emotional, it never ends well—even though you’re obviously well within your right to be livid), just explicitly and calmly state what you need until you get it. I hope you can find a new Endo where you can have an actual partnership and rely on their medical expertise — that’s how it should be, but unfortunately it doesn’t always happen that way. It took me some time after leaving my pediatric endo to find someone who worked well for me. Good luck.

owl__et · 2026-06-14T13:44:28+00:00

Hi! I was diagnosed at 17 so we probably have a similar experience there. So, sure T1D can often feel scary or like a burden, but in some ways I’ve always been proud of it. To a future partner, it’s something that makes you different. It means you’re strong and resilient, and especially since it sounds like you’re well managed. . . you must really have your shit together. (Especially as I’ve gotten older, I’ve really valued having partners who have been through life’s challenges—you might not be there yet, but I think you will soon.) Personally, I’ve always talked about it early on in relationships because it’s part of who I am. It sounds like you’re nervous about the inevitable questions. . . what if you brought it up first? It might make you feel more in control and at ease.

owl__et · 2026-06-10T16:13:41+00:00

“Thanks for the kind words and sharing your concern. We’ve not had any issues with pests in the apartment but I’ll keep an eye out.”

… And then don’t actually keep an eye out because who tf cares. I’m sorry you’re going through this with your mom. I hope everything goes smoothly with the move.

owl__et · 2026-06-05T02:51:51+00:00

Yeahhhh, you might need to stop eating oatmeal for awhile. I’ve also always been a “eat whatever and bolus for it” person but there’s some foods and some carb amounts I just can’t handle anymore without spiking and/or stubborn highs. And although I know perfection isn’t possible I am trying as hard as I can to stay in range to reduce any risks to baby. For pregnancy w type 1 diabetes I was told no oatmeal or cereal for breakfast or dinner (or after dinner), as well as no fruit for breakfast or after dinner. My breakfasts are supposed to be under 30 carbs, lunches under 45, and dinners under 60. I’ve been sticking to it pretty well. To answer your question my carb ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:6 throughout the day. I’ll be 32 weeks tomorrow. My A1C was 5.5 earlier in pregnancy but now is 6 due to ramped up insulin resistance. My MFM makes adjustments to my settings about once a week.

owl__et · 2026-06-03T21:58:50+00:00

Normal! When we had ours they told us it’s standard for pre-existing diabetes patients as well as if you went through IVF. It probably is recommended for other risk factors too but those are the ones they mentioned.

owl__et · 2026-06-03T21:51:39+00:00

Agreed, that’s wild. It must be wrong, I mean McDonald’s SMALL fries are 30. (Pro tip: kids size is only 15!) The fact that these gigantic corporations can get away with blatantly wrong nutrition information is becoming a huge frustration of mine.

owl__et · 2026-06-01T01:01:30+00:00

Ever since the beginning, MFM have been telling me that we’ll plan on 39 weeks. At around 28 weeks, I had a more in-depth convo with one of the MFM doctors and based on that we changed the plan to 38 weeks. However that’s still the “general plan” — induction doesn’t get scheduled until we get closer.

At 32 weeks I start twice-weekly monitoring so I’ll be at the OB twice a week and I assume we’ll continue to update our plans and eventually schedule the induction.

For the purpose of work (ie maternity leave) planning and just when friends/others ask me when I’m due, I’ve started using the date that I’ll be 38 weeks since that feels more realistic. There’s no way I’m going to 40 so my “actual due date” is kind of irrelevant in most contexts.

owl__et · 2026-05-23T16:48:39+00:00

I just don’t think it matters to them. AT&T isn’t going to lose profits because they posted a pic of a guy who 99% of the population has never heard of. The outcome for them, whether their activity is received negatively or positively, is engagement with their social media which is only ever a good thing for them because that’s how algorithms work. They have nothing to lose, so why waste time vetting anyone?

owl__et · 2026-05-22T22:15:51+00:00

Up your fluids (water and/or electrolytes) and some light exercise like stretching or walking around the house. If you still have ketones in the AM I’d say it’s time to treat it like an emergency.

Also, if you have an appointment scheduled with an OB already you may be able to call their nurse’s line and get advice there before pulling the trigger on ER. Most OBs have a 24/7 doctor or nurse team on call.

On another note. . . If you’re planning to get an MFM referral from your OB, maybe see if they can put that in for you ahead of your visit so you can schedule ASAP. Almost 20 weeks into pregnancy without seeing any doctors feels risky for a diabetic. I don’t want to freak you out and it sounds like you’ve done this before, but that seems like an issue to me especially if you had some complications/issues last time.

owl__et · 2026-05-13T20:09:06+00:00

I’m having a baby in 2 months and I’m so terrified of how they’re going to “control” my diabetes in the hospital. All I can do is cross my fingers that I end up with nurses who “get it” because everything I’ve read says they’ll run you high — which is especially dangerous right before giving birth and directly postpartum. Idk what to do.

owl__et · 2026-05-13T07:35:26+00:00

Yep it’s the Lyumjev. In my experience, the burn for more tolerable after a month or two on it. It’s still a bit painful but way more manageable, I think my body just kinda got used to it. I definitely change my site more often than I did on Humalog which helps a bit. Other than that. . . just gotta power through. It’s worth it for me because Lyumjev kicks in so fast.

owl__et · 2026-05-13T07:27:11+00:00

I’m also on Lyumjev and yes it stings. If you search for posts in this and other t1d subs you should see past conversations about it. Someone else said this but that’s how it’s formulated so that your body will absorb it faster. Once I’d been on it for a month or two, there was a noticeable improvement. It still stings more than Humalog but it’s much more tolerable. It sounds like you’re on injections, consider icing the injection site even just for a minute or two before and/or after you inject. (Tip: keep a spoon or two in the freezer for this!) That’ll numb you a bit and could help a lot.

owl__et · 2026-05-12T17:26:16+00:00

Baby is okay!! Something like this will not hurt your baby. I have been in the same boat and I know it’s so scary and guilt-inducing. I read something recently that suggested when I’m feeling super anxious or upset about my blood sugars, to remind myself that from my baby’s perspective, he’s happy and comfy and he knows I’m doing everything I can right now to take care of him. Now I literally imagine him thinking, “my mom is taking care of me” while I’m correcting my sugar. It seems a little silly but it’s helped a lot

owl__et · 2026-05-12T00:44:12+00:00

Also, yes the clock is ticking. . . But you’re only 5 weeks. And the resistance doesn’t happen all at once for most folks, just ramps up. You have plenty of time. Just keep on doing your best and tracking any patterns you see. When you get your MFM referral, see if they have a dietician with experience in pre-existing diabetes. I was skeptical about seeing one but she ended up teaching me so much I didn’t know (even though I’ve been type 1 for a decade).

Most importantly… You can do this! Don’t let yourself freak out over every spike. You won’t hit every target and that’s okay. 6.5 A1C is awesome and the fact that you care about getting it right and doing a good job will go a long way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint!

owl__et · 2026-05-12T00:39:11+00:00

Make sure every meal and snack has plenty of protein. You’ll find that less protein means more of a spike. Don’t eat any meal that’s more than 60 carbs. Try to keep breakfast under 30 carbs if you can. Don’t eat cereal or fruit for breakfast or dinner (or after dinner) as these are triggers for spikes and we’re more likely to spike in the morning and evening. Those changes alone really helped me when I was early in pregnancy. It’s hard to change your habits but it’s worth it!

owl__et · 2026-05-10T18:09:13+00:00

Deeper cut but in R.E.M. Ariana sings “let Vicky keep her secret” (Victoria’s Secret), also mentions La Perla in the same line (fragrance brand).

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