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I don't know if this sort of thing is okay to post since i don't need advice or anything, i just have nobody in my life who understands how much of a huge deal this is for me and i'm just over the moon so wanted to share 🙂
I posted back in may about my really bad levels, and since seeing the diabetes specialist and changing loads of things, it's been SO much better. I can't remember the last time i was 75% in range! I know it isn't perfect and I still have work to do but i'm just thrilled that the effort is paying off! 🙂 Screenshot_20220906-100144.jpg
 
Hello @Juscou,
It's fine to post this sort of thing. Members are happy to support when things aren't so good and to share and congratulate others when something's gone well. It is a big deal - and I know personally how reassuring it can be to get successes like yours; so great news and I'm pleased for you. I recall your post from earlier this year and clearly you were pretty unhappy then.
Incidentally, I think only other insulin dependent diabetics can ever understand why this seemingly small matter is such a huge deal. Good luck and wishing you well.
 
Absolutely delighted for you. Well done!

Would you like to tell us the changes that have been made to help you as it can be useful to know the sort of things that can help people so that we get a feel for what people find helpful and therefore suggest them to others to try.
 
rebrascora said:
Absolutely delighted for you. Well done!

Would you like to tell us the changes that have been made to help you as it can be useful to know the sort of things that can help people so that we get a feel for what people find helpful and therefore suggest them to others to try.
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Thank you so much! There's a fair few things but i'll try to remember everything that was changed...

-Lower insulin at dinnertime to help curb nighttime hypos (i didn't notice this myself because at dinner I was still riding the high from the rest of the day, but once I lowered these it became obvious that I was on too much insulin for dinner)

-started slow acting insulin in the morning and at night (i only had it at night before!)
-changed to Libre 2 which alarms when i'm going high or low, so I can fix it quicker.

-new insulin pen as the old one wasn't giving an accurate dosage

And lastly I was told I was doing too much, which was causing the yo-yos. So i had to stop being quite as aggressive with corrections and let the glucose level out a bit more. I found this quite nerve wracking but I can see now that it was causing lots of issues for me.

Looking at all the changes that were implemented I just think "no wonder it was out of control, I was doing everything wrong!"
 
Proud to be erratic said:
Hello @Juscou,
It's fine to post this sort of thing. Members are happy to support when things aren't so good and to share and congratulate others when something's gone well. It is a big deal - and I know personally how reassuring it can be to get successes like yours; so great news and I'm pleased for you. I recall your post from earlier this year and clearly you were pretty unhappy then.
Incidentally, I think only other insulin dependent diabetics can ever understand why this seemingly small matter is such a huge deal. Good luck and wishing you well.
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Thank you so much! I'm so thrilled and it's made me feel really motivated to keep working at it 🙂
 
Thanks for all that info. Yes, lots of changes, but the important thing is that you seem to understand them all and why they have helped, which is more important than just the changes themselves because we all get ourselves in knots or ruts from time to time with our diabetes and being aware of our options and seeing how these changes actually work in practice helps us to work through other problems in the future.
I can so relate to you being too keen to correct. I hate being high more than low and I will often do what we call "a rage bolus" where we chuck in too much just because we are so frustrated that our levels are high and won't come down..... and then of course we crash.... and then go back up due to the hypo treatment and usually some glucose output from the liver, so we gain nothing from it other than a nasty trip on the BG rollercoaster. I see it as chasing the dragon's tail rather than just having a little patience for it all to settle. Not easy but it does usually pay off.
Huge WELL DONE on getting some help and making those changes and wonderful to read that you now feel really motivated. What a turn around and many thanks for posting about it as I am sure it will provide inspiration for others going through a tough time.
 
This was good to read! I think I've been doing too much myself. Causing a lot more hypos than I really should be having. I don't wait around much if my levels are high 2 hours post a meal and then start walking somewhere or injecting with more insulin to fix it. Waiting on appointment still with clinic so hoping they can steer me in the right direction.
 
@Juscou this is fantastic and others have said, you are more than welcome to share your triumphs with those of us who have been there and understand.

You are right it is not perfect but very very few, if any, of us are perfect.
In fact, I believe perfect blood sugar levels are a huge red flag that you are spending too much of your life managing diabetes and not enough of your life living. What is the point of perfect numbers if you don't have the time (and brain power) left to do anything with them.

I hope your 75% in range gives you the energy and health you need to live the life you want.
 
Good stuff @Juscou that's great to see 🙂

I'm so pleased your hard effort - & it is hard effort- is paying off and you feel so much better about it. Keep sharing the ups, downs and inbetweens.
 
Juscou said:
Thank you so much! There's a fair few things but i'll try to remember everything that was changed...

-Lower insulin at dinnertime to help curb nighttime hypos (i didn't notice this myself because at dinner I was still riding the high from the rest of the day, but once I lowered these it became obvious that I was on too much insulin for dinner)

-started slow acting insulin in the morning and at night (i only had it at night before!)
-changed to Libre 2 which alarms when i'm going high or low, so I can fix it quicker.

-new insulin pen as the old one wasn't giving an accurate dosage

And lastly I was told I was doing too much, which was causing the yo-yos. So i had to stop being quite as aggressive with corrections and let the glucose level out a bit more. I found this quite nerve wracking but I can see now that it was causing lots of issues for me.

Looking at all the changes that were implemented I just think "no wonder it was out of control, I was doing everything wrong!"
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Well done mate, another libre 2 user who finds alarms so useful.
 
Great stuff @Juscou

A time in range of 75% is something to be happy about - especially as it comes after a lot of effort, and changes to the way you handle things day-to-day.

You have every right to feel very proud of yourself 🙂
 
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