Stress and pump

[Jennywren]

Since i went on pump my bs levels have been really great , but the last week or so they have gone through the roof !!! im not eating much so it must be my stress levels , im having trouble at work , my father in law is very ill and im waiting for an emergency appt at breast clinic . How would you pumpers deal with this would you add extra in the stress part of pump or would you do a temp basal rate ??? Any suggestions greatfully appreciated thanks ~Jenny

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hi Jenny,
Sorry to hear about all your stress. I hope things improve soon for you.
If it were me I would be inclined to use a temp basal rate. You might also find your carb ratio will go up as well.

 

[AlisonF]

Jenny, what a nightmare, I hope things brighten up soon. I'd do the same as Sue, temp basal and increased boluses for food if necessary.

 

[shiv]

Sorry to hear about the stress I agree with the other ladies, use a temporary basal to get things back on track 🙂

 

[tracey w]

Since i went on pump my bs levels have been really great , but the last week or so they have gone through the roof !!! im not eating much so it must be my stress levels , im having trouble at work , my father in law is very ill and im waiting for an emergency appt at breast clinic . How would you pumpers deal with this would you add extra in the stress part of pump or would you do a temp basal rate ??? Any suggestions greatfully appreciated thanks ~Jenny

jenny, sorry for all the stresses on you at the moment. I have set the stress part to +15% (but not used it so far), so that is a guess. That will obviously only give yo extra on your bolus, you could do a low tbr as well, just monitor carefully. Hope those numbers come down for you.

 

[Jennywren]

my bloods been very low today hypo 4x it must be all that catch up of insulin from yesterday