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Newly diagnosed Type 1 - just saying hi
by Warren_, Oct 13, 2003 12:00AM
Although I'm not a juvenile, I'm 26 years old and have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I just stumbled upon this forum and think it's great.
Since being diagnosed, I've been taking it pretty well. I inject 24-hour Lantus (basal) insulin once before bed. Before each meal, I inject with a NovoLog insulin pen, one unit for every 30g of carbs I'll be consuming. Since going with this routine for the past month now, my post-meal glucose levels have fallen from an avg. of 280+mg, to the 120-150mg range. I feel better, I have more energy, it's great. My question is this - I'm a normail 26 year old guy. I'm 5'7, 130lbs and like to EAT!! I eat a lot of ****, I'll confess. And drink lots of Pepsi and Mountain Dew. A usual meal for me consists of 75 - 150g of carbs. Since I'm being good with the NovoLog injections, should I really worry about the high amt. of carbs I'm consuming??
Having diabetes has really opened my eyes to this disease, even though I should have been much more aware, considering my grandfather died of complications from Type 1 diabetes and currently my grandmother and aunt (same side of the family) have type 2.
Again, I'm very happy this forum exists and thanks in advance for any help, tips or suggestions you can offer me!!
Since being diagnosed, I've been taking it pretty well. I inject 24-hour Lantus (basal) insulin once before bed. Before each meal, I inject with a NovoLog insulin pen, one unit for every 30g of carbs I'll be consuming. Since going with this routine for the past month now, my post-meal glucose levels have fallen from an avg. of 280+mg, to the 120-150mg range. I feel better, I have more energy, it's great. My question is this - I'm a normail 26 year old guy. I'm 5'7, 130lbs and like to EAT!! I eat a lot of ****, I'll confess. And drink lots of Pepsi and Mountain Dew. A usual meal for me consists of 75 - 150g of carbs. Since I'm being good with the NovoLog injections, should I really worry about the high amt. of carbs I'm consuming??
Having diabetes has really opened my eyes to this disease, even though I should have been much more aware, considering my grandfather died of complications from Type 1 diabetes and currently my grandmother and aunt (same side of the family) have type 2.
Again, I'm very happy this forum exists and thanks in advance for any help, tips or suggestions you can offer me!!
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF-Team-wak, Oct 13, 2003 12:00AM
WARREN-HAVE YOU SEEN A NUTRIONIS YET? I WOULD RECOMMED SEEING ONE AS THEY WOULD BE BETTER AT TELLING YOU WHAT THE RIGHT AMOUT OF CARBOHYDRATES ARE FOR YOU. YOUR ENDOCRONOLGIST SHOULD BE ABLE TO RECOMMED ONE. IF YOU DO NOT GO TO AN ENDOCRONOLGIST I WOULD ALSO SUGGEST THIS AS THEY ARE SPECIALISTS IN DIABETES CARE. IF YOU LIKE TO EAT I WOULD ALSO DISCUSS WITH THE DOCTOR ABOUT "PUMP THERAPY"- ON THE PUMP YOU STILL NEED TO CHECK YOUR BLOOD, BUT INSTEAD OF SHOTS MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY YOU CHANGE THE SITE IN YOUR BODY ONCE EVERY 2-3 DAYS. BUT AT EACH MEAL YOU TELL THE PUMP HOW MUCH INSULIN YOU NEED. I WOULD ALSO CONSIDER SWITCHING TO DIET SODA, OR CRYSTAL LIGHT SOFT DRINKS. LESS CARBOHYDRATES WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER AS CRBOHYDRATES CAN PUT WEIGHT ON. WE HAVE SWITHCED TO THE PUMP FOR MY DAUGHTER AND OUR LIVES HAVE BECOME MORE “NORMAL”.
FOR INFORMATION ON PUMPS TRY:
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/pumps/
GOOD LUCK- IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US.
FOR INFORMATION ON PUMPS TRY:
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/pumps/
GOOD LUCK- IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US.
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With all the new advances in diabetes contol and treatment diets are not as strict as they used to be. Ås you pointed out you do consume a large amount of carbohydrates. One way to really cut back, because it isn't healthy for anyone to consume mass amounts of carbs not just ppl with diabetes a day, would be to start drinking diet soda.
That would eliminate between 30-40 carbs a meal. (assuming you drink one or more with every meal). This would also make diabetes control a lot easier. And as you pointed out your grandfather died of complications of type 1 and these days with good control you can hault and prevent complications
Bottomline is that you really should speak to a dietician about your meal plan and see how you can incorporate the food you like with the food that is good for you. Hope this helps
Pumpgirl03
DMer for 7 years
Pumper 3 years
Like I said, I've been very good with my shots before meals... but there may be once or twice a week where I won't give myself insulin before a meal. How big of a deal is this? Thanks again!
The web site i gave you gives you information on all the latests pumps- when you are ready to shop for one.
Good luck!! glad we could help.
Wendy
I've been type 1 since 1969 and have been pumping since 1978 (just for background). I was 4 when I was dx'ed.
If you enjoy eating and drinking high carb foods and drinks, it's very important you learn how these foods affect your BG and take appropriate insulin to cover them. I know many people who have never been taught how to carb count, but it really does allow and encourage you to lead as normal a life as possible while dealing with diabetes, whether you are pumping or using injections. I was fortunateenough to be taught this at a very early age and have subsequently done not too badly as far as complications and quality of life goes.
There are a number of sites that can help you to calculate your insulin sensitivity, carb/insulin ratio and how much insulin is needed to bring your BG back under control when you go high, and I would be happy to dig them up for you if you wish.
I think the best thing any diabetic can do is learn, learn, learn - and take charge of their own body. This is a VERY individualised condition, so knowing what works for YOU is of utmost importance. Best of luck!