Actual thought tonight, as I prepared for a pre-8:30 bedtime: “Gee, I don’t know why I’m so wiped out and exhausted.” Gee, I wonder. Numbers this morning were a lot better, but I was running high this afternoon, in part because I think I underestimated the carb count on today’s black beans at lunch. So […]
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It appears that my magic basal number during the day is somewhere between .45 and .55 units per hour. After a shitty morning, my numbers after noon evened out really well. I’ve set myself at .55 for the morning and .45 at night, with adjustments for exercise (.25 for evening cardio, .35 for morning exercise,
Diabetes. Started the new insulin pump today. You know, I don’t really use a lot of insulin. I’ve been reading these forums where there are people using something like 80 units of insulin a day. 80 units? Srsly? I’ve been adjusting my basal rate all day for lows. I’m going to suspend it altogether for
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Got an unexpected call today from Insulet corporation, the makers of the Omnipod. Insurance had rejected my claim for one last summer, deeming it “out of network” and requiring me to pay the first $4400 up front. Well. That wasn’t going to happen. I have enough medical bills, thanks. Back in February, Insulet corporation asked
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In general, in order to do 45 minutes of cardio after work, I have to take 2 units less insulin at lunch than usual. Which would be great, except that by 2-3pm, I have the beginnings of a sugar headache and I’m starting to feel sluggish. Thing is, I need to be at 200+ before
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$2620.73 This is the amount I actually paid out of my own pocket, not how much I was charged or what I still owe. As of last count, I owe about $1700 more, $700 of which has been tied up with my insurance company and which they should hopefully pay. If we counted how much
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Saw my endo on Thursday for my every-three-months checkup. My A1c is a respectable 6.2, which she was ecstatic about, but which I still found rather deflating. I’m aiming for 6.0 or less, cause 6 and under is a “normal” person’s blood sugar. Yes, I’m being obstinate (the goal for diabetics is to have an
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Diabetic Rockstar appears to be a social networking site for diabetics (primarily, it appears, T1s). There’s a forum where folks can show off their tattoos. Also, I can buy a t-shirt that says “I’m an addict.” Heh heh heh.