Thoughts of a Sweet Diabetic

Had my endo appt today.

omgitsmoe — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:14:58 -0400

A1C was 9. Yikes. Need to do basal testing to see what’s going on with my constant high’s. Fun times.

I asked about a CGM so my endo will have the pump specialist email me. Fingers crossed!

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omgitsmoe — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:40:43 -0400

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omgitsmoe — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:20:45 -0400

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far-from-okay: I really fucking hate being diabetic sometimes.

omgitsmoe — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:00:32 -0400

far-from-okay:

I really fucking hate being diabetic sometimes.

what kind of meter do you use?

omgitsmoe — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:25:05 -0400

One Touch Ping, but I have an Ultra Mini too.

So I haven’t had test strips in a week. I visit my parents and use the dog’s meter kit...

omgitsmoe — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:05:53 -0400

So I haven’t had test strips in a week. I visit my parents and use the dog’s meter kit lol. Blood sugar of the week: 183.

Vicious low symptoms out of nowhere. No test strips to check how low. No cash for vending machines...

omgitsmoe — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:29:00 -0400

Vicious low symptoms out of nowhere. No test strips to check how low. No cash for vending machines and store isn’t open for.another 40 minutes. Only thing I can find: peanut butter sandwich. Awesome.

Hey all! There is a new group on Facebook for us T1’s! It’s kind of a social experiment...

omgitsmoe — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:02:13 -0500

Hey all! There is a new group on Facebook for us T1’s! It’s kind of a social experiment to see how people from across the world have different experiences, but also similarities, in dealing with their diabetes. If you would like to join, just message me! :)

diabeticdancer: Amen

omgitsmoe — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:56:46 -0500

diabeticdancer:

Amen

A fellow T1 was lost yesterday, due to uncontrolled diabetes. College age. Way too young to die...

omgitsmoe — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:06:28 -0500

A fellow T1 was lost yesterday, due to uncontrolled diabetes. College age. Way too young to die period, let alone from this monster. Please let this be an eye opener to yourself and others… This thing we fight day in and day out is serious, but manageable. Don’t give up, even if you feel like giving up is your only option. You are stronger than you think.

In response to your question: I've been 18 before--and still standing! At that point, I had a juice box AND tabs AND a little bit of gel. I still don't know how I was still conscious and vertical--neither does my mother! (Did I mention I was 5 at the time? Haha!)

omgitsmoe — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:58:37 -0500

Good grief! Glad to hear you pulled through just fine! That must have been terrifying.

Post #4

omgitsmoe — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:45:00 -0500

Whoops, slacking again. I actually have something to post about this time though!

Yesterday I had the worst low I’ve ever experienced. At 8 AM, by BG was 101. Perfect, I got super excited (I even took a picture haha). I ate a snack, went back to work, and then went home and took a nap. I woke up around 12:15 and slowly realized I could not feel my lips or tongue, nor could I move except to roll over onto my back. Thank God my boyfriend was nearby, and he was able to get me my glucometer and a cup of juice. My BG was 38!!! Yikes!

What’s the worst low you have ever experienced, and how did you handle it?

Just had the most carb-laden meal EVERRRR. Remind me not to get Cajun Pasta and mozzerella sticks...

omgitsmoe — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:21:59 -0500

Just had the most carb-laden meal EVERRRR. Remind me not to get Cajun Pasta and mozzerella sticks from Chili’s, k?

Net carb count (already factored out the fiber) = 139. Holy guacamole.

BG before eating was 66 mg/dl, so that and the 139 g of carbs equates to 7.95 units of Novolog. (I know for some people that’s normal, but for me, that’s a lot of insulin! I’m still very sensitive to insulin.)

EZCarb is the best thing ever, by the way. Love my pump :D

Post #3

omgitsmoe — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:30:06 -0500

Welp. I’m already failing at this. A few weeks later…

What has happened in the last few weeks? Not too much honestly, in terms of diabetes. Only thing worth mentioning I guess is that I was in a car accident on Sunday (I’m totally okay, don’t worry!). The stress from that made my blood sugar go crazy, and I was over 300 before I realized it. But I did my correction as I bolused for my lunch and all was well :)

So I saw a group I follow on Facebook post about a convention for the group Students with Diabetes coming up in June. It peaked my interest! Is anyone going to that, or have information about it?

Hey you're Diabetic and do Winterguard? So am I lol that's awesome! :)

omgitsmoe — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:43:53 -0500

No kidding? That’s awesome! Where do you spin? My captain back in high school was diabetic, and my current team’s director is too. Weird.

Post #2: I remembered! :) So last week I was without insulin from Sunday to Wednesday, due to a...

omgitsmoe — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:19:19 -0500

Post #2:

I remembered! :) So last week I was without insulin from Sunday to Wednesday, due to a shipping error with my mail-order pharmacy. Major womp and learning experience. Luckily I have some extra unused novolog pens, so I was able to be almost totally okay (: Fought it out with Customer Service (which by the way, the people at Express Scripts/Medco are wonderful!) and got an emergency shipment sent right away. What else happened this week….

Oh yeah - I almost passed out at winterguard practice. Too much exercise, combined with too much insulin at lunch, makes me a very wobbily kneed girl. Dropped to 47 before I could get it fixed. Thank goodness for amazing staff and guard parents.

Message me with any questions or suggestions or whatever else you may want to say. :)

Resolution: Try to start up the weekly blog thing again.

omgitsmoe — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:26:36 -0500

Post #1:

I’m 95% sure I won’t make it to February with this, but here’s to hoping I can keep up :) So for those that don’t know, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in November of 2011. I started on my Animas Ping in May 2012. My goal for this blog is to a) educate people about diabetes, b) provide lighthearted entertainment about diabetes, and c) keep my own diabetes in check.

Feel free to message me with post ideas/suggestions/questions/whatever.

happy new years! time to change your lancets :) for real though - let 2013 be a year of happy blood...

omgitsmoe — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:44:35 -0500

happy new years! time to change your lancets :)

for real though - let 2013 be a year of happy blood sugars, low A1C’s, no hospital visits, and all around good health!

I mashed a button, Anyways. In my family type 1 diabetes are literally everywhere. I have it, my mom, my aunt,and my cousin. I think it's genetic and brothers and sister do have a higher chance of getting it if their sibling has it. I hoped he doesn't have it! ( sorry if that message was scattered out lol)

omgitsmoe — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:40:46 -0500

No its perfect! Thank you! Is it bad that there is a tiny part of me that would be okay with him being T1 just so I’m not the only one…? Don’t get me wrong, i wouldn’t wish diabetes on anyone, but still…

waninglyricism answered your question: To my diabetic friends: I’m the only one in my family who...

omgitsmoe — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:45:25 -0500

waninglyricism answered your question: To my diabetic friends:

I’m the only one in my family who has ever had diabetes, of any type. I’m just an anomaly I guess

That’s what I’ve been thinking too! Who knows what will happen with my brother… Fingers crossed he’s more lucky than us I guess (:

being-human-aint-easy answered your question: To my diabetic friends:

I got T1 when I was 4, my sister got it when she was 13, my grandfather on my dad’s side got it at 30, my grandmother got T2 at 78

Interesting! I started a rather long and stupid diagnosis process at age 18, and that’s how old my brother is now… hmm.

soonbepartingways answered your question: To my diabetic friends:

I have one cousin with T1. It’s not sure if it’s familiar or not. Anyway, check his bg in the morning, before breakfast. I hug you.

Aw thanks! I hug you too <3

iwillmarryhazzasomeday answered your question: To my diabetic friends:

I only have an uncle on my fathers side with T1, but I definitely think you should let him get tested!

Yeah definitely! He’s 18 so I’m encouraging him to be a big kid about this and do it himself, but I’m gonna try to be with him (we all know how scary that is…)