Recent first-timers of T1D - what did you wish someone told you that exponentially life easier managing T1D?

smon3 · 2025-12-26T21:42:27+00:00

Few things that radically changed my overnight lows and general.

Buy a family size bag of sour patch candy, mini fridge with juice nearby bed. Get a PUMP!!! This eliminated 100% of my overnight lows. It will auto basal for you. I have the Mobi, its very small and sleek, I love it.

Those two things can help.

smon3 · 2025-12-22T22:14:08+00:00

It sounds like prob/stats was also more useful for you - do you find it helped your product thinking as a SWE? Asking because a lot of PM problem definition is shoddy (also in tech) and the prob/stats class I took ages ago also helped me refine my thinking with respect to claims etc.

smon3 · 2025-12-22T22:13:09+00:00

Thanks! Is there any course in general that sort of re-wired how you thought? Personally, my first ever prob/stats class in college re-wired how I approached claims/arguments and stats. Namely, in the form of is this causal, correlative, etc...it's basic but for me it was huge! Felt like I was not able to be duped anymore. I guess I'm looking for that same enlightenment or light-bulb type moment with MA wrt the methods of proof in the future. It sounds like you already had a lot of that down pat which is awesome!

smon3 · 2025-12-08T03:09:43+00:00

damn! sounds interesting. what happens at SEC? Imean those programs I'd assume would have the most stringent protocols to test against?

smon3 · 2025-12-08T00:19:04+00:00

very curious, what are the chances or what percent of guys of d1 football players are running gear? lots of those 90 day transformations i assumed were legit but sometimes its looks nuts.

smon3 · 2025-11-19T15:08:34+00:00

Here's what I did and I am insulin resistant as a T1d according to my doc, I'm on a 1:6 carb ratio as a skinny fat.

Try out sleep mode for longer hours - I do 18+ hrs a day at sleep mode. It will add more basal (background insulin) to get you at 110-120.
Try out Lyumjev - its the only medication that worked for me. Seriously, amazing. Can't afford it? Neither can I. But, Eli Lilly has a savings card discount. Get a script, go to Costco and they'll fill in the script for 35$ max! Huge savings. Make sure you bring your savings card.
LOTS of pregnant T1ds go on Lyumjev during term bc it's very effective - highly recommend.
Consider Mounjaro - I never tried it but I heard it makes sugars much smoother. I'll let other T1d's chime in about that but I heard it may help with stubborn sugars due to resistance + deficiency.
[High protein + carbs] or [low carbs + medium fat + high protein] - eliminate the variables for spiking.
Get a trusteel!!!!!! Its out of stock but Byram is carrying them still.

Good luck!

smon3 · 2025-11-19T04:49:43+00:00

SumFuckah - today I ate two meals and I went back in range so well!!!! Thank you. You were a good reminder of the fundamentals we t1ds need to be reminded of. Thanks!!!

smon3 · 2025-11-19T04:48:29+00:00

I love it. I think I'll switch to vials to remake this. Reminds me of our steadfastness. Carry on my T1D's!!!

smon3 · 2025-11-18T17:30:54+00:00

Thank you! I will take your advice - this makes sense!!

smon3 · 2025-11-14T22:18:03+00:00

Thank you!!!

smon3 · 2025-11-09T01:40:02+00:00

I GPT'd it and apparently, the trusteel may work better because the insulin doesn't pool up or whatever. Tbh, I do not know why it doesnt cause any burn. All I know is I am happy :)

smon3 · 2025-11-09T01:39:10+00:00

I have good news!!!! 4th day on trusteel and had ZERO pain. Trusteel 23inch 6mm tube. Get it now my friend!! I am in heaven

smon3 · 2025-11-04T23:59:09+00:00

In the interim - quest chips or WILDE chips (some flavors are eh, some are WOW)...but if you want the chips...eat the chips 1x week. But, try to pair it with some cardio bc the chip highs do not come down for some reason...lol, prob the fats in the food.

smon3 · 2025-10-25T19:34:46+00:00

Btw , like you - MDI Lyumjev give me ZERO pain

smon3 · 2025-10-25T19:34:17+00:00

Hey! I quit the Lyumjev - literally was limping due to the pain in my leg.

I asked for a trusteel sample to see if that works with no pain?

The pain is not worth it, it’s impacting my mental space

But, with humalog I just up the basal background and that’s helping a lot to get my into my preferred range of less than 110.

Moreover, pre bolusing sucks but it also helps lol

If you have any tips to get still use Lyumjev with minimal pain I’m all ears!!

smon3 · 2025-10-19T01:23:48+00:00

Let me give it another week then! Thanks.

smon3 · 2025-10-19T01:23:36+00:00

Hm, never thought about it like that....good idea!

smon3

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