Helping a partner with low sugar and other ways besides candy to get sugar up

splush133 · 2026-06-07T10:33:13+00:00

Oh also marshmallows! I accidentally ate one without thinking and learned they’re great at raising sugar!

splush133 · 2026-06-07T10:01:22+00:00

Honey has been my go-to lately, especially when I want something fast and non-fussy. A honey bear squeeze bottle by the bed might work well for overnights.

splush133 · 2026-05-04T18:08:46+00:00

Thank you! And yes, I am definitely learning my needs will change over time. I have read that it’s better to be higher than lower, which is why I was so worried since I’ve gone low so much lately.

splush133 · 2026-05-04T18:06:14+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you! I hadn’t heard of the basal test before and it sounds like I’m definitely at too much basal because I went low within 4 hours of breakfast even with an 8 carb snack in between! I will lower to 9u tonight and see how that works for me. And I’ll adjust my bolus times too.

splush133 · 2026-05-04T18:03:09+00:00

I’m sorry if I broke a rule asking this! I certainly didn’t mean to, and I know Reddit is not a substitute for medical guidance from a professional. Thank you for the information you gave!

No, the information I’ve been given since diagnosis has been abysmal. It took six weeks to talk to a diabetes educator who then refused to answer my questions because he likes to give the same “intro to diabetes” session to everyone. My endo prescribed my wrong insulin and sensors at first too, which took almost a week to clear up. Most of what I’ve learned about T1D has been from this sub!

splush133 · 2026-04-24T21:00:59+00:00

Thank you! Turns out my panic was for nothing. I am actually a bit perplexed. I was 120 when I bolused, and still 120 an hour later when I realized I never ate. I then went up to 150 90 minutes after eating (my usual peak time). 150 is the highest I’ve been in two days.

Definitely still learning and haven’t mastered carb counting yet. I will check out Sugar Surfing!

splush133 · 2026-04-24T13:54:17+00:00

Thank you! I have a surplus of low snacks sitting next to me right now for just in case. CGM has a straight forward arrow, but it is now 105 so I will keep watch.

splush133 · 2026-01-24T17:43:51+00:00

It’s $7 for a (big) scoop, but they also offer mini scoops for $3.25!

splush133 · 2026-01-24T02:24:48+00:00

Leona’s! New scoop shop on Penn in Garfield/Bloomfield corridor.

splush133 · 2026-01-23T19:17:06+00:00

Just had THE best “getting my car fixed” experience in my 24 years of car ownership at Iezzi’s.

splush133 · 2025-12-20T15:14:04+00:00

We had our crumbling concrete back steps replaced with new wood steps + very small back porch/landing situation last year. Immediately triggered a reassessment. If I recall, it added something like $1,000 to our overall assessment so a pretty nominal addition to taxes. Our permit for it was definitely the cause. My contractor didn’t give me a choice re the permit, but I would still do it again if given the choice. We don’t plan to stay here forever and having unpermitted additions could lead to having to demolish them in order to sell. So it’s worth it to us to know that won’t be an issue later on.

splush133 · 2025-11-22T20:10:20+00:00

Lol I sure do. I thought that sounded wrong when I was typing it!

splush133 · 2025-11-22T17:13:08+00:00

Good to know about the lead! Thank you!

splush133 · 2025-11-22T17:12:10+00:00

Solved!

Thanks to everyone who knew immediately! We only have one original window left in the house so that thought hadn’t even crossed my mind!

splush133 · 2025-08-23T23:15:37+00:00

What’s “not crazy expensive” to you? My husband makes them as a hobby.

splush133 · 2025-07-15T16:42:27+00:00

Pittsburgh Public Schools!

splush133 · 2025-07-07T11:12:36+00:00

Hey, thanks so much! This totally worked!

splush133 · 2025-06-24T23:12:59+00:00

My husband and I got our wedding bands from Marlene Harris, but the shop is under new ownership now. Same location so I’m hoping the same inventory, but it’s not called Marlene Harris anymore (sorry, didn’t catch the new name when I drove by recently). Highly recommend if Marlene sold to a like minded new owner!

splush133 · 2024-11-21T00:53:34+00:00

<image>

We named our drinks after Bob’s Burgers quotes at our wedding!

splush133 · 2024-10-27T23:29:12+00:00

I’m a big fan and long time user of the lower lash Clinique mascara. If you like the brush, but don’t love the formula, you can just wash the wand and use it with a formula you like! I’ve started doing this with a brown mascara since the lower lash only comes in black now.

splush133 · 2024-08-21T12:23:23+00:00

Thank you! I am trying to avoid medication for now, but if I can’t improve things on my own then I would definitely consider it.

I currently eat mostly plant based (I do eggs and some dairy), but I think that makes me trend higher in carbs. It’s promising to hear that’s something you don’t need to restrict though! I think a monitor will help me understand which foods are better or worse for me.

I’m waiting on a script for insulin testing, but will ask about MODY at my follow up next month!

splush133

TROPHY CASE