It has been interesting for me the last few months (as a rookie blogger) to see the many different ways that people deal with this disease. I often see a whole myriad of emotions and ways that people choose as their "style".I have always taken the learn more and apply what makes sense to me method of trying to aggressively manage this disease. I find humor and a focus on the positives of life also help me to find joy in life. For me, it's the easiest way to go through the journey of D-Life. What is your normal way of coping with the disease..is it denial, humor, anger, immersion in data..... or something else. What's your style...............?

Wow, this is strong.....

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well...I kept my eye out for a low yesterday

It would have been nice had I seen it. I absolutely crashed and burned at work yesterday. One of those stare at the computer screen, put your feet up on the desk,and fade in and out of consciousness. I did not feel it, and somehow I even did not hear my cgms buzzing at me. Thank goodness for my brother who shoved gatorade down my throat till I recovered.
Now I get to be on guard for highs.....man, the saga continues.
High Low ping pong ......and its a game I don't even want to play. An unwilling participant who begrudgingly has to learn the rules.....again.

You would think I could get it right after 44 years. Ah the Joys of Diabetes!!!!

Huge Dawn Phenomenon.....

I see that most Type 1's have some sort of dawn effect, but from everything I read, it seems mine is pretty huge.

12 a.m 2.65
2 a.m. 2.15
3 a.m. 1.6
5 a.m. 1.95
9 a.m. .05 for the rest of the day

It seems like a lot, but it works for me....
Keep going..................Peace, Bob

Crusing with Diabetes....the unseen masses

Wow ....5 days of sun, fun, food, traveling, late nights, and 24 hour buffets...

I survived rather well with very few high or low episodes....a few here n there but nothing dramatic or long term...I found that running up and down the stairs in the ship was a great way to exercise and it seemed as if we were always walking, eating, sleeping ,or watching stuff.

On two different occasions, 3 different people at 2 different tables next to us pulled out their insulin needles and injected just before dinner. One table, the husband and wife were both insulin dependant diabetics for about 14 years. That was 3 insulin dependant diabetics just within reach . I think this disease affects more people than we think. I also believe that there are a lot more insulin dependant diabetics than most folks think. It is a quiet and unseen disease that literally affects millions in the U.S. The boat held about 1800 people. If the math holds up, that would be about 1 in 8 which equals about 144 - 150 people onboard who would be diabetic. Thats a lot.

When you talk to folks, you often hear the same stories...Not quite in control, usually running high a lot, I am scared to go low but I did a few days ago, gosh, does your vision bother you a lot....eeeekk!!

I don't know what to do to help educate these folks. You almost need an hour or two to help them grasp what's going on in their bodies.
...hence the book!!!

Fun sailing and Mexico was great....nice folks espescially in Progresso.....