Absolutely not, Munjeeta, I hope you didn't think I was saying you're not trying hard enough (because I know how hard you all do try!). The only thing that I would suggest is that you make things like recording levels, insulin, food etc. part of your essential routine - something that you always do, just like you always take your insulin!
Yes... I do try to do this, Nrotherner. I try and write down what I eat, what insulin I take and my blood sugar every time I test it. And it works for a while. Unfortunately, once things begin to spiral (usually beginning with work being stressful) my good habits seem to slip. It's like I don't even have the mental power to remember what's even important! 🙄 And the problem is, that work can take over. my to-do list is always growing and it all seems even more pressing than writing things down. Especially at lunchtimes when i invariably have to wolf down my dinner to do something to set up for the afternoon or something with the kids (like clean out the stick insects! 🙂)
Have you got some software for your meter? It can be quite surprising when you see trends over a period of time. You may remember that you had a couple of hypos last week, but software will show you all your peaks and troughs over a period of time, and all sorts of other useful and surprising stuff! I've always done this stuff automatically, but maybe it's because I'm that kind of personality - I have to know what's going on! I know you said you test a lot, make sure you take that extra few seconds to write it down.
I do like to know what's going on too. I think that's why I get so frustrated and miserable when I see it starting to slip away... Yes, i do have software and I download it as often as I can, but again, when there's a million and one things to do...
Something I have never done is correct - I only ever do it at the next meal. If I test and I'm low, then I don't over treat - if I test 15 mins after a hypo+3 JB's and I'm still low, I'll have a couple more. If I'm higher than expected, I'll wait until my next meal before adding in any extra units. I think this helps because my body and brain don't get all confused with the circulating insulin levels, so I have less chance of overcorrecting and hypoing. Just my way of doing things, but might be worth discussing with your DSN and seeing what she says.
I only correct just before bed. Otherwise always with a meal too. But it's avalid point and I will definitely talk to her when see her. It's the ups and downs that I hate.
Do you make your own sandwiches? Then you'll know what's going in them and can carb-count more accurately. I think I remember you saying you were booked on a DAFNE course? I think that will make a big difference!
I need a good kick up the backside! I wonder if some peoples' levels really are easier to control, or if they just do it better? Or, I guess, if differnet lifestyles lend themselves to good control more than others?
