Then @Jim10 may be correct that it is increasing cellular insulin resistance. There is some evidence that IR increases as we age.
One way to increase insulin sensitivity is regular exercise. I usually advise walking 30 continuous minutes per day. It’s something most of us can do and requires little financial outlay except a good pair of walking shoes.
I experience the same issue as you Diane, often my spikes continue 3-5 hours after eating. I am on G7 and have been using a Mobi pump (first pump ever) for about 10 months now.
It happens regardless of how carby my meal is. Last night I ate a salad - so small number of carbs in toms and dressing - and although I didn’t spike as high as I would have with a denser meal, I was still well above 200 about 3 1/2 hours after eating. I believe I bolused accurately (shouldn’t be too hard for a plate of greens with some ham). Also I have fiddled with my settings so much - to the point that I am honestly not sure where they are now - Oh and I often override the bolus in an attempt to stop my levels from going so high. Sometimes that does work.
My perfect numbers seem to come during the night once I get my numbers down. Most nights I am very stable and for that I am thankful. This eating business can be very frustrating tho’
Thanks for sharing that because I have often been so confused when I get a spike way past the 2-3 hour mark. Especially if it’s not been a heavier fat/protein meal. Sometimes even if a meal has been more in terms of what I’m used to eating I’ll get a big spike. This eating business can be maddening for sure. Seems like most food is a weapon for us diabetics.
I appreciate all of the replies. Thank you for helping.
I also had a mobi. And with both tandem pumps I’ve had, I could only bolus 6 units max or it would not absorb.
If I had to take more, I needed to inject with a syringe.
I have less of an issue with my pods, but I think I had an allergy to the tandem sites.
Thank you for that tip, Timothy. I’ve had the same problems with the Pod insertion sites and was feeling like I might have to give up the Omnipod or go to another pump. I am going to try that trick with some antibiotic ointment where the needle goes in. Fingers crossed.
Be extra careful with the amount you use because if it gets under the tape it will pull out and allow the cannula to pull out of your skin
Thanks!!