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Struggling with Diabetes Management

mj2403

683d

I struggle keeping up with doing my medicine and checking my blood sugar. how do you guys do it on a daily basis? my struggle is just not wanting to do it, so I don't

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Diabetes Type 1 (T1D)

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    • daisypancakes

      671d

      It's hard. I struggled for YEARS. The ONLY thing that helped me was my cgm.

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    • daisypancakes

      671d

      It's hard. I struggled for YEARS. The ONLY thing that helped me was my cgm.

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    • chungledownbim

      671d

      If you're not regularly testing, try learning more about how your body feels when your blood sugars out of wack. If you can tell that you're low based on the physical symptoms, you can treat it without having to test

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      • chungledownbim

        671d

        @chungledownbim (But you should test, just to be safe)

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    • jackiemay

      675d

      I have the Dexcom CGM and Tandem pump close-loop system so on those 'I just don't want to take any medicine so I just don't' kind of days I can. It's not great for you but it really helps with the burn out.

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    • 1stMayflowers

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      I love my 14 day Libre! I get test strips free with my insurance, but still pay OOP for the Libre. My pharmacy has a coupon they use for me, so I'm at about $70/month. It's not exactly cheap, but checking my level is SO easy, and being able to see what's going on between scans is invaluable.

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    • renee85

      679d

      I had the same struggles and love love love my Dexcom. I finally have guys A1cs and am not ashamed when I visit the Endo anymore

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    • Georgia.peach

      682d

      I have a Dexcom and trust me, it's a Godsend for me

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    • JazziB

      683d

      Ask for a CGM … it’s good for 10 days so no daily pricks

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