I have been to a set of four classes, I also learned quite a bit.
I was very uncomfortable with all of the T2 folks in the classes, I mean I just kept asking myself what am I doing here.
By the time I got to my first class I was weighing in at 158 lbs at 5' 9", I was the smallest person in the room. I am now hovering at 140 lbs, it has definately improved my riding.
Does Dr. Lake have a positive opinion on pupms and CGM's?
Yes, I'm on a pump and CGM from his prescription and he tweaks basal and bolus based on the generated report readings from the pump.
I had an ER episode that became the impetus to have a CGM and pump.
My doc waited a bit until I came to him feeling like crap. At first the idea of insulin so freaked me out I was willing to do anything to avoid it. One day my doctor said, 'I don't think you will want to live the rest of your life without eating a potato or ice cream again." Once my BG's were consistently in the 200's and I felt horrible, I cam to him and asked him to put me on insulin. The next morning, after the first dose, I felt like it was miracle...I had not felt that good in a long time.
In any event I still don't eat potatoes and only eat ice cream on a rare occasion...but that's me and my choice.
It is hard to advise how long it will last Becki as each individual is just that an individual that sometimes seems to be peg holed into a rigid system . Mine has lasted almost 5 years so far and with a little deal worked out with my pancreas will continue to do so. I try not to give it a hard time with stress, stick to food as organic and as fresh as possible good water, learning about and building up the immune system with herbs that heal (garlic, ginger, mints, basil, cayenne pepper,and many others)
Brisk walking most days, exercise and living as close as possible in harmony with nature (with processed food or water an absolute last resort has seen energy levels return to a state not seen for 20 odd years.!)
A little quality red wind and an occasional block or 3 of at least 70% cacao chocolate doesn't upset the regime either.
My apologies to the established medical systems for not contributing to that mortgage payment or payment on the BMW.
That's interesting. I only did basal to start for about three months until I felt a bit too constrained and afraid to eat. I wonder why they started you on bolus only? I was 46 when diagnosed...it's been three years.
My diet is also very strict, 125-175g of carbs a day, but I can tell after meals that I need a boost.
I often just feel so bad 45 minutes to an hour and a half after a 30 g carb meal. I usually need to lay down my head for 5-10 minutes because I cannot focus or stay a wake. By the two hour mark my bg's are good and I feel much better. I want to start Insulin(long acting) soon, both to counter act the meal spikes and preserve the remainder of my Beta cell function as long as possible. I have read other posts about the Insulin helping to "feel good" again, and I know I do not want to feel like I did on the oral meds ever adain. I stopped taking the oral meds last September 5th, against my Endo's advice. When I went to my next Dr. visit and he gave me my A1C number, I let him know I had stopped the meds, he said "that's alright they probably weren't doing anything for you anyway". Needless to say this comment and a few others have shaken my confidence in him.
I started my insulin right away (just diagnosed on Feb 6 2012, but had all the symptoms for a couple of months before). My HbA1c from my initial visit to the GP was 16.5% and had a low c-pep level (not 0 though). They started me out at 10u of Levemir increasing every few days if my fasting level wasn't below 120. I was doing 16u every night and combined with a very low carb diet had pretty good control. Just recently at my first Endo appointment I got some Novolog so I'm still figuring out my correct ratios. I guess I'm still in the honeymoon period since my levels are fairly easy to control with the levemir and novolog.
Yes in the beginning the bolus insulin is pretty low. However as time progresses you need more and more. i am double what I initially started with for bolus insulin. However I am only one unit up from basal from the original dose. In any event the insulin needs change for a variety of reasons. I hope you are doing well...it sure sounds like it.
has anyone ever honeymooned with no insulin?
I am only taking Insulin for correction numbers over 200. I am 21 months since original diagnosis(T1), I am keeping my bg's steady by vigorous exercise and proper diet. I have taken a 1/2 unit of insulin about 10 times in the last 6 months. I don't even bother now, sugar goes high I go exercise.
i am honeymooning for ten months now. im eating low carb, exercising, and trying to maintain very tight control. there have been some ups and downs with insulin needs and the changes usually stick for a couple of months and then my pancreas will decide to work more or less. last month it changed like every week and i feared the end of the honeymoon was coming, but this month everything is good. im not taking any bolus for my low carb meals and lowered my levemir from 4 to 3. lows happening more so i guess im losing glucagon production??
i feel really lucky to have this time to adjust, tho i think it may b hard to deal with when it comes to an end.