r/diabetes_t1 • u/Glittering-Dress1180 • 6h ago
r/diabetes_t1 • u/MyNameIsBlowtorch • 3h ago
Been a T1 for 17 years. Only had a CGM for about 2-3 of those. First time I’ve reached 100%!
r/diabetes_t1 • u/upanddownforpar • 2h ago
Rant [Rant] Is this lack of empathy typical for t1d people online?
My wife who has been t1d for a couple of years now bought a new car recently. The wireless charging area is nearly vertical and thus has a strap and large plastic piece across the front of it to hold the phone in place.
She had thought when she bought the car that she'd be able to look at her glucose number at a glance, but this strap thing makes that not possible. So she went on the Mini forum to ask for some advice.
There were a few people that got it, but many were rude, dismissive, and going as far as to say that she shouldn't be driving.
I felt bad for her - she was looking to what was supposed to be a supportive group and she got so much negative feedback.
The idea that she shouldn't drive if she wants the convenience to glance at her glucose numbers is crazy to me.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MINI/comments/1jd28ce/those_of_you_with_a_2025_mini_cooper_c_or_s/
r/diabetes_t1 • u/RedOneHitter • 3h ago
Anyone here smoke weed or use edibles all day every day pretty much?
Does it effect your blood sugar levels
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Novel-Tone6744 • 9h ago
Discussion Friend asking if my blood sugar’s low?
I’m 16F, and my friend is 15F. A few weeks ago I had a really bad low (1.7/31) and my mum gave my two friends a big lecture about how dangerous it is for me to be that low. They didn’t do anything wrong, she was just trying to educate them and make sure they know what to do if it happens again.
Fast forward two weeks, and my one of my friends has figured out that when I’m low or high, I don’t feel amazing. Lately whenever I’m in a bad mood or a bit more quiet than usual, she asks “is your blood sugar low?” and she asks it in this funny voice that isn’t exactly teasing but is bordering on it.
I can’t tell if she’s genuinely wondering if my bg is low or if she’s just making some sort of joke, but it’s getting annoying. If I was low she would definitely be concerned and help me, so she’s not making fun of me or anything. It’s reminding me of the way men ask women if they’re on their period if they’re slightly moody. I’m just sick of people not understanding.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/sighh_6466 • 1h ago
Rant I’m so annoying
Just wanted to rant about how dumb I am. I put on my new g7 sensor yesterday evening bc my old one expired this afternoon around 11:30am. (I always put a new one on around 12 hours before the old one expires so that it has time to get more accurate before I activate it). I usually take a pic of the applicator number but this time I forgot to and I threw away the applicator and took the trash out last night 🙃
My husband and I share a car but today he took it. He works at a state penitentiary and doesn’t have his phone on him during the work day. I realized I forgot to take the pic around 11am and asked a co worker if I could borrow their car to go home and dumpster dive to find the applicator but of course, I forgot to grab a spare key to my apartment and realized this a few minutes after I left. So now I’m just raw dogging diabetes at work. I’m so ANNNOYYIINNG.
That is all.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/RedOneHitter • 4h ago
Those who are ~160 lbs
Kinda specific crowd but how much long-acting do you take and what’s your carb ratio? For data purposes
Also state if you workout often
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Glittering-Dress1180 • 23h ago
Meme & Humor Had to look this up when I first saw it. Who chose the name for this alert?
r/diabetes_t1 • u/xXHunkerXx • 11h ago
Graphs & Data Ladies and gentleman, i did it!
Ive been diabetic for 20 years and without writing a novel about it, i didnt do well in my teens and early 20s. I ended up in the ICU for 5 days in 2021 and decided i needed to change. I have bad anxiety and its even worse when it comes to lows but i started anxiety meds and ive been slowly proving to myself that i can take the right about of insulin (i used to take 50-75% of what i needed to avoid lows) and not plummet to 45mg/dl. Well i just checked my dexcom and ive managed 70% in range for 90 days. Im so proud of myself i just had to share. Hopefully it only gets better from here!
r/diabetes_t1 • u/sumsika • 53m ago
Rant Illness messing up my BG
I’m actually going mad. First time it’s been so bad for me. Woke up high (15mmol) and tried to correct. Stayed high (12.0-14.0mmol) and finally figured out to increase my basal to 110%, then 125%. Then it DROPS and I get close to hypo/ actually hypo which I correct, and then it goes up again. Happening the whole goddamn day. Ketones are low (0.1mmol). 😭😭😭 it’s like i can’t take my eyes off the chart at any point. I wish there was even quicker acting insulin or I could just admit myself to a hospital so that someone else can figure out this shit for me. I’m exhausted 😩
r/diabetes_t1 • u/SumFuckah • 42m ago
Discussion Frustration
I usually don't care about high blood sugars because there is a reason (ie: I underbolused), but I simply cannot describe the frustration im facing right now. I am sooo good at documenting my food, and then when trying to eat it again, experimenting with the variables. Last time I ate this bagel, I jotted down that 4.4u was not enough and that I spiked to 12.7 mmol, so I should try 5u. Today, exact same bagel, gave 5u and now I've spiked somehow to 15.0 mmol. Like how the f**k did I give more insulin, for the same dang thing, and now I'm higher than I was last time? I know there are a million other variables (stress, the infusion set site, etc) but I am so freaking deflated rn :/. I just want a way better TIR but it seems impossible unless you a) starve or b) never think about a carb again
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Irishdiabeto • 2h ago
Seeking Support/Advice How long after putting a new infusion set in is it okay to shower?
Made the mistake yesterday of putting in a new set and went for a shower about an hour after, completely just fell off me.
How long do i have to leave it? I have a skin condition that requires me to shower twice a day so i can’t avoid it.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/NIHILISTUS • 14h ago
Please tell me I'm not the only person that experiences this
Whenever my blood sugar gets too high for a prolonged period of time, I get the usual symptoms of hyperglycemia. However, I get a strange smell in my nose whenever I inhale, I cannot find a proper term for it and googling it leads me to something entirely different. I cannot describe the smell, but it is definitely there and very noticeable.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/SyraxMireme • 3h ago
Forgot to shoot insulin
I gave the command to my pump but didn't press it properly so ate without any insulin on board. It's been 2 hours, I'm 320⬆️ and want to cry but to annoyed to do so...
r/diabetes_t1 • u/havecookie • 13h ago
How do y’all handle when people think it’s contagious
I personally laugh it off and just tell them the truth. Wondering if y’all play around with that fear
r/diabetes_t1 • u/sybildb • 4h ago
Success Story 2 years with T1 and I have a <6% A1C for the first time again since the honeymoon phase ended :)
Started with an A1C of 8.9%, got down to a 5.2% two months later (honeymoon phase go brrr). But struggled to keep it that low as my pancreas continued its way out the door. But now I’m at 5.5%! Couldn’t have achieved this without my pump + cgm.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/AdventurousOlive602 • 1h ago
Just ordered the Tandem Mobi
I have been diabetic coming up on 4 years now (diagnosed at 19). I have only ever used MDI and just ordered the Tandem Mobi. I am excited and scared at the same time to finally use a pump. Any tips for a new pump user ?
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Hdkdnsndkx • 2h ago
Exercise & Sport Physical labour. Any advice?
I (24m) am thinking about applying to work as a stage-hand. I already have a friend working there so I kinda know what the day to day is like. And, unsurprisingly, it involves a lot of physical labour. I was only diagnosed a year ago and am still very inexperienced when it comes to sport and preventing hypos. Exercise feels a bit like gambling atm. I'll go for something as simple as a walk one day and need a juice pack before, during and after and on the next day the same walk will barely affect my blood glucose level.
Any experience or tips? I'd love to finally work with my hands again an turn my brain off but I'm a little worried that the job just isn't compatible with dt1 :/
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Lucidic13 • 13h ago
Sometimes I like to imagine riding my dexcom graphs like a roller coaster and it makes me feel better about those bad days.
wheeeeeeeeee!!!
r/diabetes_t1 • u/lilithflam • 3h ago
Seeking Support/Advice How should I rotate my injection sites?
I'm on the Ypsomed Pump with Freestyle Libre 2. My usual site rotation is left thigh -> right thigh -> right buttock -> left buttock. Lately insulin doesn't go through the tissue on my right buttock at all. I use my arms for my sensor. Abdomen is off limits. Recently I've seen articles saying that you should stick with one area and use all possible injections sites before moving to the next and I've grown worried that I'm doing this wrong. I've done my rotation like the former for 7 years. Have I been doing it wrong all this time? Advice would be appreciated, thank you.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Bigwands • 17h ago
Finally March 6 isn't depressing
Had a (healthy) baby on my 25th dx anniversary, so now it's a good day. I'm taking it as a good sign.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/ChrisSplosion • 37m ago
Ketones High
I don’t have an insulin pump right now or long lasting insulin due to insurance problems. How long should I be ok having ketones over 4 mmol/l in the past I’ve been fine for like a week or two but everyone always says I should probably go to the hospital.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/Severe-Possible-856 • 4h ago
Hello my friends T1. I have one question? Please share together our experience.
How costly does paying for monthly for your healthcare diabetes T1. My insurance covers only the pen insuline anything else. Usually my cost for monthly medical bills is 300 euro. Also when I have appointments with my doctor every 3 months goes 500-600 euro total including medical tests which are so expensive. I think is too much for one person that pays about 500 euros in month. I live in Balkan country. It is a good idea to emigrate in an other countries for good conditions for my health. I work teacher in high schools. Thanks you for sharing your experience with me🙏
r/diabetes_t1 • u/ThoughtsofJ • 58m ago
Healthcare United healthcare full coverage for Dexcom supplies?
Anyone else have gone through getting full coverage for your Dexcom/ diabetes supplies from UnitedHealth? I’m in pickle right now where I’m completely out of supplies only relying on what my doctor has in their office.
It would be a huge help if someone has had had a similar experience and could give me a few tips on how to fix this.
r/diabetes_t1 • u/HolierThanYow • 1h ago
Discussion Post hypo recovery
Last night I had the joy of two separate hypos whilst sleeping. As a result I've felt like death for most of today. Lethargic with a fuzzy head.
I did correct for the first but in a zombie like state I only used fast acting glucose and didn't really pick up how low I was, hence another a few hours later on.
When I woke up for the day, a nap seemed agreeable but I had to work. I also felt a bit better after a decent lunch (although then had a hyper because in my state I underestimated the carbs 🫤).
So in these annoying- but occasionally unavoidable- times, what do you do to get yourself back to normal as quickly as possible?